“Keep Our Jobs On Three”

August 30th, 2016

JameisweatAmerica’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, huddled up your beloved Buccaneers following pre-practice stretching this afternoon. [read more]

Redskins-Bucs On NFL Network

August 30th, 2016

nfl networkThe weather has thrown the Bucs and Redskins and NFL a curveball. Thus, the NFL is giving fans a solid.

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“Start Fast” Sign In Buccaneers Locker Room

August 30th, 2016
Center Joe Hawley talks about Dirk Koetter's in-your-face messaging.

Center Joe Hawley talks about Dirk Koetter’s in-your-face messaging.

Lots of players were talking about the fourth preseason game in the Bucs’ locker room this morning, but Joe was far more interested in the digital message flashing there. [read more]

Jameis As MVP?

August 30th, 2016
Expecting big things from America.

Expecting big things from America.

This is the time of year for predictions as football fans suffer through the banal final week of preseason football.

Kickoff for the new regular season is just nine days away — nine! [read more]

V-Jax Recognizes His Age: “I Know My Role”

August 30th, 2016
Safer travels ahead

V-Jax talks to Ian Beckles

What could be more fun than Vincent Jackson loosening up during an interview with former Bucs guard Ian Beckles? [read more]

Koetter: “We’re A Much Deeper Team”

August 30th, 2016
Koetterwhistle

Impressive evaluation

Joe loves how Dirk Koetter calls it straight and has no problem setting team expectations and putting the hopes of Bucs fans on his back. [read more]

Hunting For Wide Receivers

August 30th, 2016
Time to find some WR depth.

Time to find WR depth.

If the Bucs really washed their hands of the misplaced Calgary Stampeder, Donteea Dye, as he was placed on the waivers/injured list yesterday, per Jenna Laine of BSPN, that tells Joe there will be a new wide receiver coming in the next few days. [read more]

On The Backup Quarterbacks

August 30th, 2016
Team preparing for his departure.

Team preparing for his exit.

It seems the Bucs are preparing for the post-Mike Glennon era. [read more]

New Lease For Kenny Bell?

August 30th, 2016
Last chance tomorrow?

Last chance tomorrow?

To date, these are the highlights of Kenny Bell, now in his second preseason with the Bucs. [read more]

Bucs Move Thursday’s Redskins-Bucs Game To Wednesday

August 29th, 2016

bucs cheerleaderThe tropical storm nearing Florida already is shaking things up.

The Buccaneers have moved Thursday’s final preseason game against the Redskins to Wednesday at 8 p.m. [read more]

Donteea Dye On Waived/Injured List

August 29th, 2016
Placed on waivers/injured list.

Placed on waivers/injured list.

Color Joe rather surprised. [read more]

The Excuses Are Over

August 29th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Buccaneers play for keeps in less than two weeks and the first order of business is to stop serving as a 53-man punching bag for the rest of the NFC South. [read more]

Where Do You Stand?

August 29th, 2016

Joe’s 24-hour poll ends Tuesday at 9:38 a.m.


Dirk Koetter Says He’s A Three-QB Guy

August 29th, 2016
Jameisqbs

No. 3 QB Ryan Griffin (left) is smiling.

Final roster prognosticators will like this one, and it will interest the Mike Glennon Mob. [read more]

Louis Murphy “Cutting Hard”

August 29th, 2016

murphy

Good news has emerged on wide receiver Louis Murphy, who is now 9 1/2 months removed from ACL surgery. [read more]

“Taken A Piece Out Of Them”

August 29th, 2016

JagscampsmithCenter/guard Evan Smith talked to Joe today and was adamant that players giving “in-game” feedback to coaches is critical. [read more]

Thank You, Joe Thomas.

August 29th, 2016
Student

Student

Interesting stuff from Bucs rookie defensive end Noah Spence today. [read more]

Hargreaves Blowing Up

August 29th, 2016
The nerds love him.

The nerds love him.

Lotta love being thrown out Vernon Hargreaves’ way this morning. And it appears the numberscrunchers agree: Hargreaves is one helluva player. [read more]

“He Wanted To Find Out How Our Corners Would Hold Up, And Our Safeties Playing Man.”

August 29th, 2016
Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes

Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes

Lot of calculating stuff going on at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Never Lost Faith

August 29th, 2016
Never gave up. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Never gave up. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

When he missed his first-ever kick as a pro, an extra-point no less, when he missed two kicks in his second game, when he was heckled and jeered and booed — at a practice! — for upchucking all over himself, rookie kicker Roberto Aguayo didn’t freak out. [read more]

Should Jameis Channel Johnny?

August 29th, 2016
johnny football

Bucs coach believes Jameis should tap into Johnny Football’s success.

A few years ago, Joe had never before been smitten by a quarterback like he was by Johnny Football. [read more]

Strong Offensive Showing

August 29th, 2016
Sizzling offensive numbers.

Sizzling numbers.

How solid was the showing of the offense against the bungling Browns Friday night? Well, it may have been a game for the ages. [read more]