Did Jason Licht Cry?

October 11th, 2016
Secure.

Did he get emotional?

No, Joe is not suggesting Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht bawled in sorrow because he could not attend the debut pouring of Jason Light Ale last night in Clearwater. [read more]

Heroic Effort By Jacquizz Rodgers

October 11th, 2016
Jacquizz Rodgers is mobbed after being awarded the game ball last night.

Jacquizz Rodgers is mobbed after being awarded the game ball last night. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

At the start of the season, only your hardest of hardcore football fans, neurotic fantasy football players or the 38 fans of Oregon State football knew who Jacquizz Rodgers was. [read more]

Panthers Could Not Dominate Bucs

October 11th, 2016
The Bucs and Jacquizz Rodgers imposed their will on the Stinking Panthers. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

The Bucs and Jacquizz Rodgers imposed their will on the Stinking Panthers. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Want to know why the Bucs beat the Stinking Panthers last night? The Panthers could not make plays when they needed to. [read more]

“Let’s Get That W”

October 11th, 2016
(Photo courtesy Buccaneers.com)

Pregame footage. (Photo courtesy Buccaneers.com)

Chucky was among those talking before last night’s Bucs-Panthers game about how America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, gets too amped up before games and it leads to bad starts. [read more]

Season Saved!

October 10th, 2016
Good times

Good times

Hallelujah!

Joe is so damn pumped to avoid the seemingly annual Bucs draft chatter in October.

Tampa Bay is 2-3 and alive and well — and alone — in second place in the NFC South. [read more]

Buccaneers 17, Panthers 14

October 10th, 2016

Aguayowide

Victory! [read more]

Bucs-Panthers Open Thread

October 10th, 2016

bucs cheerleader 0811Fingers crossed, Bucs faithful.

This is a win-at-all-costs game. No question about it. No more excuses.

A loss tonight would be devastating and humiliating.

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

Play nice. Personal fouls at not tolerated.

FREE WINGS! Bucs-Panthers Watch Party At Abe’s Place In Clearwater

October 10th, 2016

Great fun ahead at Abe’s Place in Clearwater for Joe’s big and fun Monday Night Football Bucs watch tonight!!

You’ll get a FREE order of 8 wings, if you wear any kind of Bucs gear. And there’s the debut of Joe’s brand new craft beer: Jason Light Ale, just $3.00 per pint at this event. Joe has sampled the beer, brewed by Big Top Brewing Company, and it is fantastic.

Tampa Bay Hall of Famer voter Ira Kaufman and Joe will be in the house. You don’t want to miss this!!! Great prize giveaways, too! All the fun starts at 7:45 p.m. Kickoff at 8:30.

(Abe’s kitchen closes at 11, but the location is open through the game.) CLICK THE WINGS below for more info.

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Herm: Jameis Is Misused

October 10th, 2016
Blames Dirk Koetter.

Blames Dirk Koetter.

Former Bucs assistant head coach and current talking head Herm Edwards is never shy about giving his opinion. [read more]

2016 Is Over For Charles Sims

October 10th, 2016
charles sims 1212

Done

Now the Bucs are down the three running backs they planned to use to the start the 2016 season. [read more]

Chucky And Jameis

October 10th, 2016
Chucky is motivated by America.

Chucky is motivated by America.

Man, this gets Joe fired up. [read more]

What Has To Stop

October 10th, 2016
Winston Glennon

Health concerns are real

Well, here’s one for the withered Mike Glennon Mob to get excited about. [read more]

Gameday Tampa Bay!

October 10th, 2016

stinking panthers cheerleaders

Game 5

Bucs at Stinking Panthers

Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. [read more]

Chucky Says Jameis Must Calm Aggression

October 10th, 2016
"This guy Jameis is jacked up out of his skull. He thinks he's freakin' Superman or Jon Bon Jovi or something.. Calm the F down."

“This guy Jameis is jacked up out of his skull. He thinks he’s freakin’ Superman or Jon Bon Jovi or something.. Calm the F down.”

The Bucs are on Monday Night Football tonight, which means the ol’ ball coach, Chucky, has been studying all things Bucs for a week. [read more]

“Turnovers Aren’t Created”

October 10th, 2016
Takeaways are often dumb luck.

Takeaways are often dumb luck.

Joe really wants the Bucs to start winning. Part of this is because Joe does not want to see Dirk Koetter leave the Bucs. [read more]

“One-And-Done”

October 10th, 2016
Rick Stroud explores a rapid demise of Dirk Koetter.

Rick Stroud explores a rapid demise of Dirk Koetter.

Team Glazer has never fired a head coach after one season, but Buccaneers beat writer Rick Stroud seems to think it could happen.

In fact, Stroud wrote a whole story about it today. [read more]

PODCAST: State Of Tampa Sports Media

October 10th, 2016

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Click above to listen or to download.

Joe hopes you enjoy the Monday, Wednesday and Saturday fun from “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski. (@CommishOnline) The former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620, Scout.com and 98.7 FM now has a new home to share his unbridled and intelligent brand of Bucs analysis. Download Justin’s podcast on iTunes right here.

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Crossroads

October 10th, 2016

sellersIt’s hard to believe that the fifth game of the season could be so significant, but it is. [read more]

Hangover

October 10th, 2016

hangoverThe Bucs need a win tonight in the worst way. And why not chalk up a win against a sloppy team? [read more]

Kwon The Best Linebacker?

October 9th, 2016
Quietly among NFL elite.

Quietly among NFL elite.

Now Joe isn’t trying to throw Lavonte David under the bus here. [read more]

Bucs Must Beat Ex-Buc/Super Bowl Goat

October 9th, 2016

remmersThe Bucs should be salivating right now, just like Von Miller was in February. [read more]