No McCoy, Martin Or Ayers Seen At Practice

October 17th, 2016

McCoyright2Rough morning for the optimists. [read more]

Drop No. 8 Awarded

October 17th, 2016
Moves into a tie for second place

Moves into a tie for second place

The NFL does NOT provide official stats on drops. Unreliable stat-geek outfits do, but Joe doesn’t trust their data.

So Joe entered 2016 determined to study Bucs film and chronicle every drop and possible drop in order to avoid confusion. [read more]

Far Too Long

October 17th, 2016
Can the Bucs pass defense dial back to the e glory days?

Can the Bucs pass defense dial back to the glory days?

The pass defense of the Bucs has been terribly woeful the past couple of years.

In fact, a common NFL stat hasn’t been accomplished since the administration of former Bucs commander Greg Schiano. [read more]

Vegas Favors Bucs At San Francisco

October 17th, 2016
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GM of a 3-3 team?

Even the Las Vegas wiseguys think the Bucs will up their record to 3-3 before returning to the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway for a three-game homestand. [read more]

PODCAST: Great Bye-Week News

October 17th, 2016

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Click above to listen or to download.

Joe hopes you enjoy the Monday, Wednesday and Saturday fun from “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski. (@CommishOnline) The former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620, Scout.com and 98.7 FM now has a new home to share his unbridled and intelligent brand of Bucs analysis. Download Justin’s podcast on iTunes right here.

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Playoff Percentage

October 17th, 2016

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No, the Bucs offense didn’t look anything close to that of a playoff team in last week’s ugly win over the Stinking Panthers.

But hey, the Steelers looked gruesome against the lowly Dolphins yesterday and no one believes the Steelers are a walking bag of garbage all of a sudden. [read more]

Struggling Jameis

October 17th, 2016
Ugly numbers.

Ugly numbers.

Yes, Joe understands Bucs coach Dirk Koetter went on the offensive recently defending America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

Answering The Big Vs. Small Challenge

October 16th, 2016
Harcore Xs and Os blessings

Harcore Xs and Os blessings

Don’t blame Panthers backup QB Derek Anderson for two interceptions against the Bucs, explains a noted NFL film guru. [read more]

Koetter: Absolutely No Slump For Jameis

October 16th, 2016

jameis 0811Happy bye-week Sunday! Joe has fresh chatter from Dirk Koetter.

Did you really think Joe would take a day off? [read more]

Brent Grimes And Picks

October 16th, 2016
Getting the job done.

Getting the job done.

Joe knew it was coming a couple of weeks ago and it did.

Bucs fans were awfully grumpy when Aqib Talib and the Broncos came to town and once again started beating their favorite piñata, former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik. [read more]

Pro Bowler Mike Evans?

October 16th, 2016
Strong season through five weeks.

Strong season through five weeks.

Yes, Joe is on a campaign to get the hero of Hobart College, Ali Marpet, into the Pro Bowl played at Orlando in a few months. [read more]

Koetter Hopeful All Injured Bucs Return Vs. 49ers

October 15th, 2016

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Now this should get your blood flowing on a Saturday. [read more]

Offense Must Improve

October 15th, 2016
Offense becoming a hinderance.

Offense becoming a hindrance.

A lot of fans have harped on the defense as the root cause of the Bucs’ problems. [read more]

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October 15th, 2016

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“Every Blade Of Grass”

October 15th, 2016
Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes gets high praise from the high priest of Bucs football

Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes gets high praise from the high priest of Bucs football

A Bucs legend seems to think Brent Grimes has played with an approach worthy of Tampa Bay’s historic defense of the late 1990s and early 21st century. [read more]

PODCAST: Bye Week Buccos

October 15th, 2016

BucsUncensoredCommish

Click above to listen or to download.

Joe hopes you enjoy the Monday, Wednesday and Saturday fun from “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski. (@CommishOnline) The former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620, Scout.com and 98.7 FM now has a new home to share his unbridled and intelligent brand of Bucs analysis. Download Justin’s podcast on iTunes right here.

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He’s Clutch!

October 15th, 2016
Clutch.

Clutch.

Angry with Bucs kicker Roberto Aguayo? Bitter because the team traded up into the second round to draft a kicker? Well, NFL fans think you are too harsh. Way too harsh. [read more]

“Blending Into The Scenery”

October 14th, 2016

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How bout that eye-RAH Kaufman, the famous Custodian of Canton, the new JoeBucsFan.com columnist who fires away Monday through Friday on these here pages! You can find all of Ira’s work by clicking here, and you can subscribe to his podcasts here.

Today, Mr. Kaufman digs in on Vernon Hargreaves. Enjoy! [read more]

Derrick Brooks Had Flashbacks

October 14th, 2016
Derrick Brooks talks Jameis

Derrick Brooks speaks

Iconic Derrick Brooks was hearing ’90s music in his head this week. [read more]

Joe Hawley Reveals Knee Injury

October 14th, 2016
Center Joe Hawley

Center Joe Hawley

The guy who replaced the guy who replaced Jeremy Zuttah in the starting lineup had a rough and frightening night against the Panthers. [read more]

Heart Acknowledgment Issued By Koetter

October 14th, 2016
Impressed

Impressed

Yes, the Bucs have had loads of injuries. That doesn’t mean the every one of those guys is soft.

In fact, Dirk Koetter called out one of his guys with heartfelt admiration.

[read more]

Billick: Jameis Too Extreme

October 14th, 2016
Talkin' Jameis.

Talkin’ Jameis.

In some games, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, looks every bit the part of a quarterback drafted No. 1 overall. [read more]