Koetter: Jameis Was Too Deep
September 28th, 2016
There are lots of huge plays in a 37-32 loss like the Bucs experienced Sunday, but it seems the Rams’ biggest impact play was very much on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]
Koetter: Jameis Had No Chance
September 27th, 2016No shot.
On the last play Sunday, it sure looked like America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, had a chance to run for a game-winning touchdown. [read more]
Kicker Math
September 27th, 2016
Fans still bitter.
When Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht rolled the dice and made one of the boldest moves of the NFL Draft since the Dixie Chicks traded up for Julio Jones, by drafting kicker Roberto Aguayo in the second round — trading up no less — legions of Bucs fans melted down. [read more]
“It’s Not A Video Game”
September 27th, 2016
Dirk Koetter speaks
Dirk Koetter says he’s an expert at playing the game of Monday Morning Quarterback.
And he knows media and fans are, too. [read more]
Kwon Explains He Knew What Was Coming
September 27th, 2016
Kwon Alexander details his first NFL or college touchdown. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
It’s widely known that 22-year-old middle linebacker Kwon Alexander has been enjoying regular 7 a.m. film sessions with Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith.
On Sunday, all that work paid off in a unique way — at least unique for Kwon. [read more]
Crossroads Weekend Coming In NFC South
September 27th, 2016
Division leader
Given the early developments across the NFC, one could easily make a case that the Bucs’ best chance of reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2007 is winning the NFC South. [read more]
Koetter Assigns Responsibilty On Opening TD
September 27th, 2016
Rams WR Brian Quick was on the back end of a Case Keenum bomb less than three minutes into Sunday’s game. Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter pointed a finger yesterday.
Sunday’s shock waves reverberated early through the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, less than three minutes into the game. [read more]
Not Ready For Primetime
September 27th, 2016
Needs work as a runner.
When Doug Martin went down in Arizona with a bum hamstring, the biggest question concerning the Bucs was if backup running back Charles Sims was ready to carry the mail. [read more]
Your League Leader
September 27th, 2016
Fear not, Bucs fans, the earth did not implode Sunday night. [read more]
Talking Culture
September 27th, 2016
Talks locker room.
It still rings in Joe’s ear from after Sunday night’s game, when Bucs coach Dirk Koetter invoked a lousy if not losing “culture” in the Bucs locker room. [read more]
Bucs-Rams Aftermath
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In the aftermath of the Bucs-Rams shocker, all kinds of topics are on the table in today’s edition from Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, esteemed JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman.
Fun stuff. Enjoy! Click to listen or to download below.
Koetter Goes To Bat For Sims
September 27th, 2016
Breaks down final drive.
It has been a harrowing handful of hours for Bucs fans in the wake of the gag job of a final drive and nutkick loss the Rams Sunday night. [read more]
“Go Do Something About It”
September 26th, 2016
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The last thing the Bucs have to worry about at this point is losing defensive coordinator Mike Smith after the season.
Smith understandably has his sights on another NFL head coaching job, but that won’t happen unless Tampa Bay’s new defensive coordinator whips an overhauled unit into shape.
Through three weeks, it’s not happening. [read more]
Over The Hump?
September 26th, 2016
Soaring
Has Adam Humphries stunned the NFL and arrived as a big-league receiver? [read more]
ASJ = J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets
September 26th, 2016
Welcomed by New York
Off to Jersey goes tweety Austin Seferian-Jenkins. [read more]
“Total Meltdown”
September 26th, 2016
Instructional video produced last night.
Joe was unaware at the time, but it seems the Bucs inadvertently put together a football instructional video last night for generations of coaches to use from the NFL all the way down to the high school level. [read more]
48 Minutes Of Nothing
September 26th, 2016
The rapidly and ridiculously growing legion of Donovan Smith haters might want to read this. [read more]
Gag Artists
September 26th, 2016
Bucs are savvy at puking away leads.
It resonated deeply with Joe last night — and still does — when Bucs coach Dirk Koetter stated there is a culture problem in the Bucs’ locker room.
America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, has also mentioned this twice on the record in his very young NFL career. [read more]
Safeties Blew It
September 26th, 2016
NFL analyst not fond of Bucs safeties.
Why did the Bucs, once again, make the slug known as Case Keenum look like Cam Newton? One analyst said it is simple: Blame the safeties of the Bucs. [read more]
“Game Is Still Moving Substantially Fast For Jameis”
September 26th, 2016
Ian Beckles sees the future.
One soothing element in the world of Bucs fans is former Bucs guard Ian Beckles (1990-1996) is still pontificating on radio before and after Tampa Bay games. [read more]
Bucs On Pace For 26 Sacks
September 26th, 2016
Difficulty breathing on quarterbacks
If you have one sack for the Buccaneers, you own a share of the 2016 team lead. [read more]
