Retained Bucs Coaches Fit Koetter Mold

January 7th, 2016
Defensive line coach Joe Cullen still has a job

Defensive line coach Joe Cullen still has a job

Joe’s been around enough Bucs happenings and practices to know Dirk Koetter is a straight shooter, a passionate guy who, while not a frequent screamer, will show his emotion to a player. [read more]

“Go Call Tom Coughlin”

January 7th, 2016
Respected NFL talking head trashes Team Glazer and lobbies Bucs to hire Tom Coughlin.

Respected NFL talking head Pat Kirwan trashes Team Glazer and lobbies Bucs to hire Tom Coughlin.

Pat Kirwan may be worn out — because the former Bucs front office coffee-fetcher and scout, former player Jets personnel director and current SiriusXM NFL Radio host took a baseball bat to Team Glazer today. [read more]

Glazers’ Hand Not Forced

January 7th, 2016
Teams inquiring about Bucs OC Dirk Koetter did not force Lovie Smith out, Bucs GM Jason Licht said.

Teams inquiring about Bucs’ OC Dirk Koetter did not force Lovie Smith out, GM Jason Licht said.

It stands to reason that Lovie Smith was fired last night because ownership and management were scared that Bucs’ offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter would bolt for a head coaching gig elsewhere, leaving Team Glazer and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, at the altar. [read more]

Ditching Koetter Is On The Table

January 7th, 2016
Jason Licht says there is no Dirk Koetter litmus test

Jason Licht says there is no Dirk Koetter litmus test

Former Bucs quarterback Shaun King was at One Buc Palace today and fired a question at general manager Jason Licht as he addressed a huge throng of media in the wake of Lovie Smith getting fired. [read more]

Looking For Best Coach

January 7th, 2016

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Listen up! Fans should be comfortable in their hearts that AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will bring in the best candidate to lead the Bucs to winning ways. [read more]

Attractive Opening

January 7th, 2016
What fool of an NFL coach wouldn't want to work with America's Quarterback?

What fool of an NFL coach wouldn’t want to work with America’s Quarterback?

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht more than once in his near-panic-attack of a press conference to discuss the firing of Lovie Smith made it clear his phone has been fried by all the texts and calls from interested parties wanting to replace Lovie. [read more]

“They’ve Been Patient Enough”

January 7th, 2016

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Nothing like some quality reality from your Buccaneers general manager, Jason Licht.

Licht talked about fans today at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Jason Licht Was Rattled

January 7th, 2016

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If Bucs fans think running off people at the NFL level is as painless as making moves in their weekly fantasy football leagues, they are sadly mistake. [read more]

“That’s A Byproduct Of Doing The Job That You Have Right Now Well”

January 7th, 2016
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Koetter was a Day 1 risk

Yes, Dirk Koetter has spoken about being an NFL head coach. [read more]

Koetter Determined To Dodge Spotlight

January 7th, 2016

dirk koetter 0916Fans are aching for information on the future of offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. Folks, there’s a reason you’ve heard nothing from Koetter or his camp. [read more]

Lovie’s Seven Deadly Sins

January 7th, 2016

LovieJagsA detailed, biblical explanation — for those in disbelief this morning. [read more]

The Scene Last Night At One Buc

January 7th, 2016
Setting the scene at One Buc Palace yesterday.

Setting the scene at One Buc Palace yesterday.

No one knows what truly happened last night behind closed doors at One Buc Palace. And neither Team Glazer or Lovie Smith is likely to describe in a public forum what happened, if anything happened. [read more]

Lovie Got The Chucky Treatment

January 7th, 2016
"I feel your pain, Lovie."

“I feel your pain, Lovie.”

It is almost folklore around these parts how Chucky got fired by Team Glazer in January 2009. [read more]

Bromance Breakup

January 7th, 2016
Toast will have to find a new suitor.

Toast will have to find a new suitor.

If Joe has learned anything since starting up this here corner of the Interwebs some seven years ago, it is wagering on Team Glazer decisions is unwise. [read more]

Herm Talks Lovie

January 7th, 2016
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Herm discusses Lovie’s firing.

Yesterday when Team Glazer jettisoned Lovie Smith as Bucs coach, it hit close to home for Lovie’s good friend, Herm Edwards of BSPN. [read more]

It’s Jason Licht’s Team

January 7th, 2016
The new power broker of the Bucs.

The new power broker of the Bucs.

With the ousting of Bucs coach Lovie Smith last night, one thing is now perfectly clear: [read more]

Lovie Smith’s Next Stop

January 7th, 2016

Not everything can be moved safely and easily — unless you call Joe’s good friends at Craters & Freighters.

Joe uses the best in town, Craters & Freighters of Tampa. Click for a friendly quote.

Dumped Players Helped Doom Lovie

January 7th, 2016
Talent evaluation -- and the ability to maximize talent -- helped sink Lovie Smith.

Talent evaluation — and the ability to maximize talent — helped get Lovie Smith fired.

It’s not just a horrible won-loss record and a bad defense that got Lovie Smith fired yesterday. Stories like this one on Dashon “Hawk” Goldson played a role. [read more]

Licht’s Right Hand Will Interview For Titans Gig

January 7th, 2016

LichtmugAs Joe wrote last week, Bucs general manager and new Tampa Bay overlord of football operations Jason Licht is in danger of losing his right-hand man. [read more]

Stop Crying For Lovie!

January 7th, 2016
Lovie gave Team Glazer too many reasons to fire him. (Or tens of millions as in dollars.)

Lovie gave Team Glazer too many reasons to fire him. (Or tens of millions as in dollars.)

Look, Joe got zero satisfaction writing Lovie Smith’s obituary as Bucs head coach. But simply put, he failed.

[read more]

Kwon: God Is Telling Me Bucs Will Thrive In 2016

January 7th, 2016
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Kwon Alexander shares intimate details

Back in 2010, when Tampa Bay was last a quality football team, God was coaching Gerald McCoy.

Seriously, McCoy explained. [read more]

“No Idea What’s Going On”

January 7th, 2016
Shocked.

Shocked.

Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy already took to Twitter this evening to shoot down rumors that he and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, are somehow at odds.

After his Twitter posting, GMC responded to a request from Josina Anderson of ESPN to comment on her Facebook page about Lovie Smith’s firing tonight. [read more]

Dominik: Bank On Koetter

January 6th, 2016
Former Bucs rock star general manager weighs in.

Former Bucs rock star general manager weighs in that this man is your next Bucs coach.

Few people know Team Glazer as well as former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik. The man worked in the front office for Team Glazer for nearly two decades. [read more]