Data Says Wait On A Running Back

January 18th, 2017

jason licht 0229Joe isn’t much of a stats guy, but legitimate, objective data is fantastic.

And that’s why Joe keeps track of Jaguars co-owner Tony Khan on social media. [read more]

Lovie The QB Guru?

January 18th, 2017
"I know quarterbacks... except for that guy I cut in Chicago."

“I know quarterbacks… except for that guy I cut in Chicago.”

No, former Bucs head coach Lovie Smith did not do a good job when he guided Tampa Bay. In fact, he did a horrible job. [read more]

The Mike Smith Knocks Keep Coming

January 18th, 2017

MikeSmith2Yes, the Falcons canned Dirk Koetter and Mike Smith two years ago and will return to the NFC Championship game on Sunday.

That’s got to be a bit of an ego stomp on the new Bucs leaders. [read more]

PODCAST: Draft Look – Offense

January 18th, 2017

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Hargreaves All-Rookie

January 18th, 2017
He can ball.

He can ball.

Not very often but certainly weekly, Joe gets a Twitter from a Bucs fans who would rather have E.J. Biggers at corner than Vernon Hargreaves. [read more]

Early Signs Point To Unpredictablity

January 18th, 2017
Guessing game.

Guessing game.

As Joe has stated, the week of the East-West Shrine Game for Joe marks the beginning of draft season. [read more]

Most Improved Pass Defense

January 17th, 2017
"How did you do that Smitty?"

“How did you do that, Smitty?”

Last year the Bucs were beyond woeful in pass defense.

This past season? Pretty good. [read more]

Jimmy Graham And The Bucs

January 17th, 2017
Coming home to the NFC South?

Coming home to the NFC South?

Gotta love the rumblings out of Seattle and what they mean to Bucs fans who like to dream big this time of year. [read more]

How Good Was The D-Line Coaching?

January 17th, 2017
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Body of work raises questions

When the Bucs hired former Bengals defensive line coach Jay Hayes, it was billed as a major coup because of Hayes’ reputation and resumé. [read more]

Jameis Winston: “… You Probably Don’t Need To Be In The Locker Room”

January 17th, 2017
Clear messaging

Clear messaging

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, loves to talk about family. His Bucs are all about family, according to Jameis, it’s family, family, family.

But what does that really mean? [read more]

More Offensive Line Numbers

January 17th, 2017
Numbers tell deeper story.

Numbers tell deeper story.

Yesterday, Joe wrote how the Bucs’ offensive line was much-maligned during the season, unfairly so. [read more]

Ira Talks Team Glazer Direction, Smith-Koetter Unity, Buying Dungy Breakfast, Playoff Reaction, 2017 Bucs Expectations, Hall Presentation Order & More

January 17th, 2017

Zero offseason on the fast-growing Ira Kaufman Podcast, which hits very hard in this episode. Ira dives into many topics of the day, including his recent breakfast with Tony Dungy. Enjoy! And don’t forget, you can listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean, too. Joe highly recommends last week’s episodes.

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Clutch Playoff Kicking Sheds Light

January 17th, 2017
Added pressure.

Mounting pressure.

You wouldn’t believe how many Twitters Joe got Sunday night about kickers. [read more]

Brooks: Cook > Fournette

January 17th, 2017
Top in class?

Top in class?

As you will hear later today in the Ira Kaufman Podcast, Joe and Ira discuss the possibility of the Bucs trading up in the first round for a player that could make Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht tingly. [read more]

Report: New York Wants Mike Glennon

January 16th, 2017
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Will Glennon be asked to bleed green?

A reputable heavy hitter at ESPN.com believes Mike Glennon is tops on the Jets’ quarterback radar. [read more]

Hall Presentation Order Revealed; No On Poe; Jameis Vs. The Class & The Latest Bucs Victory

January 16th, 2017

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

For your Monday perusal, here’s an assortment of goodies that includes your weekly update on John Lynch.

If this column had to be listed on Jeopardy, it would go under the “Potpourri” category, a grab bag of offseason items that ultimately reflect back on the Buccaneers.

Here we go: [read more]

“Jameis Actually Prioritizes The Plays”

January 16th, 2017
Telling talk from the head coach

Telling talk from the head coach

Great look inside the Bucs offense and the respect for the football mind of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Offensive Line Whining

January 16th, 2017
"I've got your back, bro."

“I’ve got your back, bro.”

When it got to about Thanksgiving, Joe had to tune it out. [read more]

Quizzardry

January 16th, 2017
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Teammate weighs in

One key question facing Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter this offseason is, “How good is Jacquizz Rodgers?”

It’s too easy to call the 26-year-old running back a one-year wonder. [read more]

The Future Is Now

January 16th, 2017
Time to channel George Allen.

Time to channel George Allen.

As Joe wrote Friday, the move by Team Glazer and Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to lock up defensive coordinator Mike Smith for the next “couple of years” suggests one thing: the Bucs are no longer fooling around. [read more]