Toughest Schedule Just Got Tougher
June 22nd, 2018
Joe knows there are conspiracy theorists out there that believe the NFL has it out for the Bucs. [read more]

Joe knows there are conspiracy theorists out there that believe the NFL has it out for the Bucs. [read more]

Did Jameis’ actions blow up the careers of these two men?
The real sad thing about the upcoming suspension for America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is that it could cost others their jobs even though they didn’t have a damn thing to do with an Uber driver in Arizona. [read more]

Doomed America.
Joe had heard a lot of things regarding the NFL’s investigation into America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, and his hassle with an Uber driver. [read more]
Follow the money, says Adam Schefter, when it comes to the next move by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, who is facing a multi-game suspension by the NFL for violating its conduct policy. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht has much to consider
Several months ago, Joe began looking deeply into whether guarantees in Jameis Winston’s fifth-year contract option for the 2019 season would be voided if he were suspended under the NFL conduct policy. [read more]

Dirk Koetter had plenty on his plate as June minicamp concluded. Readying a 5-11 team with many new parts for September dates with the Saints, Eagles and Steelers is no easy task.
Now he’s got a new challenge.
The first high-profile hammer has dropped on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and it comes from the Tampa Bay Times. [read more]
The suspension of America’s Quarterback is here. It’s out there.
Now the question is whether Team Glazer, Jason Licht and/or Dirk Koetter will have Jameis Winston’s back publicly. [read more]
UPDATED 6:30 p.m. – NFL super insider Adam Schefter of ESPN has the hot news this evening, a three-game suspension will be slapped on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Mike Smith gets a finger-pointing on national radio
When Mike Smith accepted the Bucs’ defensive coordinator gig, he was adamant that his defense would be difficult for quarterbacks to decipher, include lots of elements of disguise, and adjust to its talent. [read more]
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Job in danger?
Yeah, the Bucs decided, after weeks of deep thought, to bring back receiving back Charles Sims just a few dollars above the NFL minimum wage. [read more]

Key signing.
As we enter late June, it is still unclear what the NFL will do with America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, in relation to his hassle with an Uber driver. [read more]

Waiting game.
Bucs fans are understandably nervous. [read more]

Fit for Bucs?
Though it is late in the NFL calendar, if the Bucs are inclined, there is still a player on the free agent market that could help them. [read more]
In April, Joe wrote in great detail to expect Jameis Winston to be suspended by the NFL, but that unfortunate reality has become much clearer in the past few weeks, culminating in a fresh report today. [read more]
BY IRA KAUFMAN
He’s been called a beast, an animal and a savior.
Today, he’s viewed like he should be — as an X factor. Not an afterthought, but also not a critical component. [read more]