Kevin Dodd And The Bucs

April 1st, 2016
This week's s(p)it-against-the-wall guesswork from NFL.com has the Bucs selecting a Clemson DE.

This week’s s(p)it-against-the-wall guesswork from NFL.com has the Bucs selecting a Clemson DE.

Joe did a quick Google search for mock drafts, against common sense, and was shocked by how many folks believe the Bucs will draft Florida cornerback Vernon Hargreaves. [read more]

Joe Will Pay Your Taxes

April 1st, 2016
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Joe pledges to assist the winner of a new official Buccaneers sweepstakes

Joe absolutely did a triple take when reading the fine print on your Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ newest promotion. [read more]

Unwanted

April 1st, 2016
"Hire me, please."

“Hire me, please.”

This is no April Fools’ joke. In fact, Joe would like to chainwhip the arseholes who pull these pranks. Only the lowest of the low websites would ever post false stories. [read more]

Joel Glazer Is Every Fan

April 1st, 2016
Joe talks to Bucs owner Joel Glazer about his fandom

Joe talks to Bucs owner Joel Glazer about his fandom

So you think you’re more of a hardcore fan than Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer.

Think again. [read more]

Koetter Addresses Doug Martin Fumbling Woes

April 1st, 2016
Coach says Martin needs more coaching

Coach says Martin needs more coaching

Yes, the Bucs made it rain on their running back to the tune an eight-figure guaranteed contract, despite his emerging issues coughing up the rock. [read more]

Dirk Koetter’s Magic, Disturbing Number

April 1st, 2016

KoetterfrownWe all know Dirk Koetter is no stats guy and loathes spreadsheets, so it was noteworthy when the Bucs head coach volunteered a rarely-heard number last week. [read more]

Why J.R. Sweezy?

April 1st, 2016
Questions lurk with some.

Questions persist

Joe hadn’t seen such crying since chicks reacted to “Titanic” when it premiered in theaters. [read more]

Bucs Planning For Glennon Exit?

April 1st, 2016
Actions indicate something brewing with Mike Glennon.

Actions indicate something brewing with Mike Glennon.

Yes, Joe sure hopes Mike Glennon is traded. [read more]

Riding The First Round Wave

April 1st, 2016

Jason Licht

Joe has been a broken record for how the Bucs must draft an edge rusher (or two). [read more]

Brooks Identifies Forced Patience On Jameis

March 31st, 2016
Derrick Brooks talks Jameis

Jameis Winston was smacked in the face, highlighting core advice Derrick Brooks.

Iconic linebacker Derrick Brooks talked America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, today. [read more]

Marvin Lewis: Two Years Isn’t Enough

March 31st, 2016
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Jilted?

It’s ironic that one of Dirk Koetter’s very best friends, 14-season Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, says firing an NFL head coach after two years is too quick of a hook. [read more]

Driving The Nkemdiche Bus

March 31st, 2016
Is drafting a DT like Robert Nkemdiche a luxury?

Is drafting a DT like Robert Nkemdiche a luxury?

It is past the point of irresponsible and reaching sinful levels that the Bucs are on the verge of wasting the career of stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy.

Shameful doesn’t begin to describe it. [read more]

Can Doug Martin Help The Defense?

March 31st, 2016
Angry

Angry

Some coaches and personnel suits love making leaps and overblowing the impact of superior players, but some guys do make everyone around them better. [read more]

Alex Marvez Talks To Joe

March 31st, 2016
NFL insider raves about Jameis.

NFL insider raves about Jameis and more

The cleaning out of Joe’s voice recorder continues. This time, Joe types up his chat with good guy Alex Marvez of FOX Sports and SiriusXM NFL Radio stardom. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Throws Cold Water On Kenny Bell

March 31st, 2016
Great hair doesn't equal great receiver

Great hair doesn’t equal great receiver

Joe realizes legions of Bucs observers and fans have blown up wide receiver Kenny Bell to nearly a savior status.

Sorry, Joe doesn’t live in the land of lollipops and rainbows, Bell has yet to catch a preseason pass. [read more]

“Some Of That’s Going To Come Down To Health”

March 31st, 2016
Injured center?

Injured center?

Dirk Koetter referenced injured Buccaneers at the NFL Owners Meetings last week.

Other than specifying a shoulder “cleanup” for Jacquies Smith, Koetter refused to name names, but Joe has a lead. [read more]

Biggest Hole

March 31st, 2016
Young-uns: This man was not named after a dish from a Thai eatery.

Young’uns: This man was not named after a dish from a Thai eatery.

With the draft exactly four weeks from tonight — free beer! — there is no doubt in anyone’s mind what the Bucs must secure to get this defense to the next level. [read more]

Wilkerson Trade Not Dead (Yet)

March 31st, 2016
Jets reportedly still shopping.

Jets reportedly still shopping.

Bucs fans hungry for a pass rushing specialist and hoping the Bucs can get a starter for backup quarterback Mike Glennon are doing all sorts of black magic in the dark of night, hoping upon hope the following is true. [read more]

Limit Scoring

March 31st, 2016
Things are looking up, Alterraun.

Things are looking up, Alterraun.

The phrase “limit scoring” can mean all sorts of things. Such wording offered on a steamy Florida Friday night in a thumping south Tampa hotspot amid dozens of scantily-clad lasses is almost un-American. [read more]

Joe Talks Candid Koetter, Jay Hayes Magic, Fan Draft Demands, Punting Nonsense, Free Beer, 18-Game Schedule, Glennon Unicorns & More

March 30th, 2016

joebucsfanJoe was back in the steel cage this evening with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

Action on the JoeBucsFan.com Hour got started early. [read more]

Mike Williams On The Comeback Trail

March 30th, 2016

mike williams 0211Mattress-in-the-yard, blade-in-the-thigh, stripper-pole-showcasing, Tampa-Bay-Times-persecuted Mike Williams, one of the greatest young receivers ever to wear Buccaneers colors, had a workout today for a new job. [read more]