Whining, Running Backs & Lovie Smith

December 22nd, 2015
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Lovie Smith opens up on the Muscle Hamster

Doug Martin’s agent might want to pay attention. [read more]

“I Didn’t Show Up”

December 22nd, 2015

lovie 1110bYou want to pin the Rams loss on someone?

There’s a guy raising his hand at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Mike Evans In Elite Company

December 22nd, 2015
Bucs WR Mike Evans is in elite company.

Bucs WR Mike Evans hanging with NFL stars.

Bucs fans have grumbled about Mike Evans so much this year that their dogs won’t watch a game with them any longer. [read more]

Celebrating America

December 22nd, 2015
Scribe believes Jameis deserves honors.

National scribe thinks Jameis deserves honors.

NFL Network last week hyped the battle between the rotten Rams and the Bucs as a clash of the top Rookie of the Year candidates, America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, and running back Todd Gurley. [read more]

“We Have To Judge Our Team Based On The Progress We’ve Made”

December 21st, 2015
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Lovie is adamant

So what is a fair grading system for the 2015 Buccaneers?

Lovie Smith shared ideas on his radio show tonight. [read more]

This Week’s Lovie Smith Confidence Poll

December 21st, 2015

Poll closes 3:30 p.m., Dec. 22, 2015.

Lovie: Welcome To 2016

December 21st, 2015

LovieThe page has been turned, says Lovie Smith, but the book is still open and you better be reading.

That’s the message from the Bucs’ head coach to his players. [read more]

Marpet Made GMC Better

December 21st, 2015
Improving the Bucs.

Improving GMC.

Yes, we all know about Bucs right guard Ali Marpet, the rookie from Division III Hobart College who seemingly has shocked the NFL world because he handles the rigors of top-shelf professional football just fine. [read more]

The Beat(down) Continues

December 21st, 2015
Still no playoff win.

Still no playoff win.

It seems like ages ago when Chucky hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft in victory on a chilly Sunday evening as Tampa Bay erupted in glee. [read more]

Whew!

December 21st, 2015
Bucs dodged the populist bullet.

Bucs dodged the populist bullet.

Man oh man oh man, what could have been. [read more]

Martin Is Nine Yards Off Rushing Lead

December 21st, 2015

DougMartin Philly

The Buccaneers are neither relevant (Lovie Smith’s short-term goal when he got the job) nor good on the NFL stage.

But they have a few very relevant and great players. [read more]

With The 12th Pick In The 2016 NFL Draft …

December 21st, 2015
More playing time coming?

More playing time coming for Da’Quan Bowers?

Your beloved Buccaneers (6-8) inched toward a top-10 draft pick yesterday. [read more]

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

December 21st, 2015

Jameishit

Man, how quickly things change. Largely on the shoulders of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay rallied from a putrid start of the season to get into playoff contention. Then, splat!

Now, the Bucs are playing just like they were playing earlier in the season. Wide receivers running through the secondary like a Kentucky horse put out to stud.  Dumber than dumb penalties. Just undisciplined football. [read more]

Pay Attention, Jason Licht!

December 21st, 2015

jason licht 0725Joe is absolutely loving what the Steelers are doing with their explosive offense, highlighted by absolutely shredding the vaunted Broncos defense yesterday.

The Steelers have a franchise quarterback, a solid offensive line, and four legitimate receiving threats. What a concept! [read more]

Not Buying Youth Excuse

December 21st, 2015
"You are spinning, Lovie!"

“You are spinning, Lovie!”

The Bucs lead the league in penalties. Joe has written about this often. In fact, the Bucs are in the running for most penalties in a season, a dubious NFL mark. [read more]

Belicheat Riding Bucs’ 2015 Rookie Draft Pick

December 20th, 2015

iosefaLast week, it was cornerback Leonard Johnson on the field for the Patriots.

Today, the man chosen to take over for injured LeGarrette Blount in New England was drafted by the Bucs this year. [read more]

Defense Puzzled

December 20th, 2015
Lovie's defense makes garbage quarterbacks look great.

Lovie’s defense makes garbage quarterbacks look great.

With only two games left in his two-year (and counting) tenure with the Bucs, Lovie Smith’s defense is known for letting crap quarterbacks look like Johnny Unitas, including Austin Davis, Derek Anderson, Marcus Mariota, Brian Hoyer, Ryan Mallet, Kirk Cousins, Matt Hasselbeck and now Case Keenum. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Wags A Finger At O-Line

December 20th, 2015
Logan Mankins got whooped on a key play

Logan Mankins got whooped on a key play

Nothing like catching a passionate Derrick Brooks after a Bucs game. The man has Hall of Fame takes. [read more]

Keyshawn Most Hated?

December 20th, 2015
Hard to believe former Bucs WR Keyshawn Johnson was most hated in team history.

Hard to believe former Bucs WR Keyshawn Johnson was most hated in team history.

Some website out there has a list of most hated players in the history of every NFL franchise.

The list is cool but a bit surprising for the Bucs. [read more]

Your Sunday NFL Draft Cheering Guide

December 20th, 2015

bucs cheerleader 0801The Bucs are 6-8 and out of the playoffs. So that means great hope in the worlds of Bucs fans lies in 2016, specifically the NFL Draft. [read more]

Did Mike Evans Turn Corner?

December 20th, 2015
Has WR Mike Evans recovered fro the dropsies? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Has WR Mike Evans recovered from the dropsies? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

No question this Bucs offense misses the services of Vincent Jackson. When he is out, the passing game suffers. [read more]

Joe Talks Stupidity, Teaching Vs. Learning, QB Free Rides, 2012 Flashback & More

December 19th, 2015

joe_mug_shotIt was a rare Friday, with Joe getting a chance to jump on WDAE-AM 620 immediately following a Bucs game on Thursday Night Football.

Joe got into very serious topics with hosts Ron Diaz and J.P. Peterson. [read more]

Jameis Too Hyped?

December 19th, 2015
Too emotional?

Too emotional?

We have all seen by now more than one video of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, giving a rousing pregame speech that demands teammates have each other’s backs. [read more]