Practice Made Perfect

September 11th, 2016
Two-minute defense shined.

Two-minute defense shined.

Joe just returned from the bowels of the Georgia Dome talking to Bucs players, and it seems Dirk Koetter being such a perfectionist about red zone offense paid off for the defense. [read more]

Kwon Possessed

September 11th, 2016

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It’s so easy to forget Kwon Alexander turned 22 years old last month.

It’s also easy to forget he was a fourth-round draft pick. [read more]

Saints Choke; Bucs Lead NFC South

September 11th, 2016

bucs cheerleader 0820Pop the champagne! [read more]

Trust Restored

September 11th, 2016
Trusted

Trusted

This morning, Joe wrote that if Dirk Koetter trusted Austin Seferian-Jenkins, then big ASJ would be an ideal matchup nightmare for the Falcons.

It turns out, Koetter did have that trust — and the desire. [read more]

Jameis Gives Emotional Koetter Game Ball

September 11th, 2016

koetterphillypressYes, Joe is live in Atlanta and just got to witness the victorious new Tampa Bay head coach struggle to compose himself. [read more]

The Finisher

September 11th, 2016

mccoyfalconspreWhere are you, Gerald McCoy bashers? [read more]

Buccaneers 31, Atlanta 24

September 11th, 2016

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Atlanta-ready!

The Bucs didn’t get the fast start Dirk Koetter wanted desperately, but they sure found a rousing second wind.

Wow! All indications pointed to Koetter opening up the offense, and he sure did. [read more]

Buccaneers-Falcons Open Thread

September 11th, 2016

bucs cheerleader 0811Here we go! Joe is pumped beyond comprehension!

The Georgia Dome is rocking!! Joe is here, along with the A-list JoeBucsFan.com photo team.

A loss today would be a nasty half step backwards after beating the Falcons twice last year. A win will shake Tampa like nothing we’ve seen in years.

Bang it here with comments all game long. And prepare yourself for savage postgame coverage.

Play nice. Personal fouls at not tolerated.

Koetter Vs. Quinn

September 11th, 2016
Upper-hand on Dan Quinn?

Upper hand on Dan Quinn?

In some ways, it is a delicious matchup today. [read more]

Tailor-Made Day For ASJ

September 11th, 2016
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Best option?

Keeping it real, Austin Seferian-Jenkins is the circus sideshow of the Bucs offense. [read more]

Gameday Tampa Bay

September 11th, 2016

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Game 1

Bucs at Dixie Chicks

Kickoff: 1 p.m. [read more]

“All I Was Watching Was Matt Ryan”

September 11th, 2016
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Details of Matt Ryan study emerge

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, clarified his early development under Dirk Koetter for Atlanta media this week. [read more]

Gene Deckerhoff Talks To Joe

September 11th, 2016
Gene Deckerhoff

Gene Deckerhoff

During training camp, Joe got a chance to talk Bucs football with the longtime radio voice of the Bucs, Gene Deckerhoff, now entering his 28th season. Joe decided to save the interview for opening day. Enjoy. [read more]

Listen To Joe

September 10th, 2016

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When there are Bucs topics to chatter about, the good people of ESPN Tallahassee want Joe, and Joe is only happy to oblige. [read more]

Koetter, Ryan Schraeder & The Stat Geeks

September 10th, 2016
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Dirk Koetter shares love for a former student who should have a huge impact Sunday.

Quite a showdown is gearing up tomorrow at the Georgia Dome.

Those who plan to sleep well thinking the Falcons have a crap offensive line might want to stop reading here. [read more]

“He Does Not Settle For Mediocrity In Our Building”

September 10th, 2016
Dirk Koetter opens up about Jameis

Dirk Koetter opens up about Jameis

Candid Dirk Koetter gave America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, special compliments last night. [read more]

The Unspoken Upgrade

September 10th, 2016
The Bucs' elder statesman, starting strongside linebacker Daryl Smith.

The Bucs’ elder statesman, starting strongside linebacker Daryl Smith.

The guy nobody talks about in the Bucs’ defense will be a huge focus for Joe tomorrow in the season-opener.

[read more]

Week 1 — The Beat Abe Contestants

September 10th, 2016
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Clearwater’s A+ restaurant and home to Joe’s huuuuge Monday Night Football party on Oct. 10.

Every week, two lucky JoeBucsFan.com readers are picked randomly for a chance to win a giant tin of wings from Abe’s Place, the best wings in Clearwater.

All they must do is be more football savvy — or luckier — than Abe when it comes to picking against the spread. [read more]

TV Map For Bucs-Dixie Chicks

September 10th, 2016

tvYou know it is football season when Joe breaks out the maps showing who can watch the Bucs and where — for those who don’t like to go to bars and those unlucky, unfortunate souls who do not have the benefit of NFL Sunday Ticket, the greatest invention since the beer bottle opener. [read more]

Make The Call

September 10th, 2016


Koetter Says “Defensive Head Coaches” Limited His Aggression

September 10th, 2016

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Very candid and interesting admission by Dirk Koetter last night. [read more]