So what’s been the chatter from the head coach inside the bowels of One Buc Palace and in the locker room the past couple of weeks? [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Nobody should be surprised that Mike Evans is getting his hands on fewer footballs this season.

After all, the additions of DeSean Jackson and rookies O.J. Howard and Chris Godwin gave Tampa Bay’s passing game more options to complement Cameron Brate and Adam Humphries. I didn’t expect Evans to match his gaudy 2016 numbers: 96 catches for 1,321 yards and 12 touchdowns.

But no one expected this. [read more]

It’s the weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll. This posted at 9:01 a.m. (Last week’s results are linked here).

A real opportunity now

So what are the 2017 Bucs good at?

No, don’t be a wiseass and say “losing.” [read more]

Maybe his best season.

With Tampa Bay looking square at a 4-8 record in the face, it’s hard to suggest any Buccaneers are having one of the best seasons in the NFL at their position. [read more]

Defends Bucs coach.

The Bucs are having a rough season. [read more]

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Position addressed.

If regular readers haven’t noticed, Joe isn’t one to continually beat a pot and pan together on the street in the middle of the night to wake up the neighborhood screaming about the offensive line. [read more]

Wagering on Bucs DC.

Yes, Joe noted yesterday, highly respected and well-plugged-in Giants beat guy Tom Crean Bob Glauber has Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith as a strong candidate to fill the new opening in New York for the football Giants. [read more]

Earlier today, Joe brought you powerful quotes from two ex-Buccaneers who were very critical of Jameis Winston, specifically for his on-field performance

Now, Joe has an ex-Bucs quarterback who is waving a giant flag for America’s Quarterback. [read more]

Four-letter sees potential doom.

The late-season losses very well could wreck Dirk Koetter. [read more]

An esteemed Pro Football Hall of Fame voter from New York, Bob Glauber, has put Mike Smith on a list of likely potential candidates for the vacant Giants head coaching job. [read more]

Your beloved Buccaneers are 4-8. It’s officially time to talk NFL Draft. Ugh! [read more]

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Differing opinions.

When Joe was standing a few feet away from America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler James Winston, after at his postgame presser Sunday, Joe twice heard Jameis refer to his offensive line’s play that afternoon as “dominant.” [read more]

On-field play and demeanor scrutinized

Former Bucs receiver Michael Clayton likes the big-picture for America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, but he’s certainly not feeling what he’s seeing from Jamies right now.

And he’s not alone. [read more]

How?

Joe still can’t believe it even after being there to witness it. [read more]

Strong game not yet enough to get off bench.

When Joe witnessed with his own eyes Peyton Barber run for 102 yards on 23 carries at Green Bay, Joe thought perhaps we may finally be seeing a changing of the guard at running back. [read more]

Both sides of Jameis in one game.

The game against the Packers was a pure snapshot of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]