More On Lavonte David’s Injury
September 24th, 2017
You saw the brutal way Lavonte David’s leg got rolled up late in today’s game.
He needed a cart to get off the field and then Joe saw David in the tunnel. [read more]
The Ryan Smith Trifecta
September 24th, 2017
Brutal
First Ryan Smith was a cornerback the Bucs insisted was a safety. That didn’t work.
Then he was a kick returner. That didn’t work. He was historically bad.
Now he’s a cornerback — with glaring weaknesses since training camp — who got torched today in Minnesota. [read more]
Offseason Needs Glaring In Loss
September 24th, 2017
Bad day for respected GM.
This was just inexcusable garbage this afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. [read more]
Vikings 34, Buccaneers 17
September 24th, 2017
Plenty of cushion for Vikings receivers today
Football is a team game and boy, did the Buccaneers lose as a team today.
They hit all the marks. Bad quarterback play complemented by just nine rushes. Throw in no pass rush and brutal cornerback play and Vikings fans had a quite a blowout party. [read more]
Bucs-Vikings, Open Thread
September 24th, 2017
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Fire away all game long in the comments section below with fellow Bucs fans and the occasional troll.
Keep it clean and lose the personal attacks. Joe’s filters are tuned up for the regular season.
Most important, have fun and prepare for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage. Joe is live in Minnesota.
Go Bucs!
Brent Grimes Inactive
September 24th, 2017
Out.
Ugh. [read more]
T.J. Ward Making Impact
September 24th, 2017
T.J. Ward gets up after leveling Bears running back Tarik Cohen. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)
Outside of a beautiful splash play where he served up a bone-rattling tackle on Bears running back Tarik Cohen, Bucs safety T.J. Ward hasn’t done a whole lot for the Bucs on the field. Yet. [read more]
“You Could Definitely See That Depth Of The Pocket”
September 24th, 2017
Winning head coach Dirk Koetter reminded Joe of Saints offensive guru Sean Payton on Friday night. [read more]
Wins, Not Foes, Drive Ward
September 24th, 2017
T.J. Ward not driven facing a rookie like Dalvin Cook.
It’s all about wins for Bucs safety T.J. Ward. [read more]
About The President’s Comments
September 24th, 2017
Yes, the President has taken on the NFL and anthem-kneeling in his own unique way.
Wild times these are. [read more]
Big Day For Donovan Smith
September 24th, 2017
Up to challenge?
Joe has a hunch the Bucs will be passing a lot today. So the following is a key matchup. [read more]
“Kaufman’s Korner”
September 24th, 2017
Ira and Scott Smith talk Bucs.
What better way to start your Bucs Sunday morning than breakfast with Ira? [read more]
Haters Gonna Hate
September 24th, 2017
Bad news, haters.
This is going to cause a lot of folks to get their boxers bunched up. [read more]
Gameday Tampa Bay!
September 24th, 2017
Swaggy, Jac Smith Out
September 23rd, 2017
The flu bug has casualties.
Swaggy Baker and Jacquies Smith did not make the trip to Minneapolis today. As a result, they are out for Sunday’s game against the Vikings.
5 Things To Watch Against The Vikings
September 23rd, 2017
Revival game for Sims? Dirk Koetter talks T.J. Ward, and more.
Joe’s avoiding the obvious here and shooting for the more though-provoking with kickoff now just 24 hours away. [read more]
Get Your Popcorn Ready
September 23rd, 2017
Snackworthy.
What a fun mano y mano duel expected for Sunday. [read more]
Dirk Koetter Names Five Players He Thinks Would Be Good NFL Coaches
September 23rd, 2017
Kudos to winning head coach Dirk Koetter, fired up fan of the Stick Carriers.
The man isn’t up for the magic of a sports bar on an NFL Sunday, but he is willing to be a man of the people and take what the fans throw at him. [read more]
Rudy The Quarterback!
September 23rd, 2017
QB in a pinch.
Every team has a quarterback in mind if disaster befalls it. [read more]
