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]

Regret!

March 30th, 2016

regretSince the draft is less than a month away (it can’t get here quick enough), expect all sorts of stories of what might have been with the Bucs in drafts past. [read more]

Koetter: No Need To Know Defense Thoroughly

March 30th, 2016
Joe talks to Dirk Koetter about the Bucs' defense

Joe talks to Dirk Koetter about the Bucs’ defense

There’s no micromanager in Dirk Koetter. [read more]

“Better Days Are Ahead”

March 30th, 2016
Former Bucs executive talks Jameis and Mike Smith.

Former Bucs executive talks Jameis and Mike Smith.

Joe is continuing to sweep out his voice recorder of past interviews  from this offseason. One Joe is dusting off today is from former Bucs director of player personnel and Bears general manager Jerry Angelo. [read more]

Joel Glazer Talks Grand Slam

March 30th, 2016
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Team Glazer talks grand slam

Joe has learned that like most proud Bucs fans, team owner Joel Glazer toasts the 2015 grand slam with great pride. [read more]

Seeking NFL-Ready Defensive Back

March 30th, 2016
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Bucs eyes turn to West Virginia?

Remember the consensus scouting report on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, last year? It claimed he was NFL-Ready exiting Jimbo Fisher’s system at Florida State. [read more]

How To Make Playoffs

March 30th, 2016
Bucs should not expect America's Quarterback to carry the team to the playoffs this season.

Bucs should not expect America’s Quarterback to carry the team to the playoffs this season.

It is getting to the point that it’s been so long since the Bucs made the playoffs, the memory is cloudy in Joe’s hard drive. Yes, it was 2007, some nine years ago. [read more]

Waiting On Jason Licht

March 30th, 2016
Comfort with Dirk Koetter.

Staredown.

What are the Bucs going to do with backup quarterback Mike Glennon? [read more]

Bruce Arians Salutes Bucs

March 30th, 2016
Likes how Bucs develop rookie o-linemen.

Likes how Bucs develop rookie o-linemen.

In case you haven’t noticed, the spread offense is doing more to kill the NFL than all the bubblewrap/PC/soccer mom crowd ever could in the hysterical War on Football. [read more]

In The Second Round Of The 2016 NFL Draft …

March 29th, 2016
Keanu Neal?

Keanu Neal?

Did Jason Licht tip a target area in the NFL Draft? [read more]

Peek Inside Free Agent War Room

March 29th, 2016

warroomJust from talking to rabid Bucs fans and seeing the traffic that comes Joe’s way when the dinner bell rings to open free agent season, Joe senses the stress on fans. [read more]

“I Have Not”

March 29th, 2016
The Roddy White clam-up.

The Roddy White clam-up.

Joe’s antennae are up. And it’s not just about the FREE BEER for wise Bucs fans on draft night.

There’s something very strange going on when it comes to Roddy White and the Bucs. [read more]

Team Glazer Addresses Bucs Playing In China

March 29th, 2016
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Joel Glazer talks to Joe

Shanghai’s Quarterback? [read more]

Recruiting Jameis

March 29th, 2016
Luring free agent studs.

Luring free agent studs.

Early in free agent season, Joe wondered aloud what happened to the magic of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, and his ability to lure prospective players to the Bucs. [read more]

Wilkerson For Glennon “Next To Impossible”

March 29th, 2016
May not want to buy those Mo Wilkerson Bucs jerseys.

May not want to buy those Mo Wilkerson Bucs jerseys.

Bucs fans disguised as Gerald McCoy haters pined secretly all weekend for truth to rumors of the Jets trading defensive tackle Mo Wilkerson for Mike Glennon. [read more]

“He Brings Some Instant Energy To The Team”

March 29th, 2016
Throwing shade at Lovie?

Throwing shade at Lovie?

Joe understands why many Bucs fans were irked by Lovie Smith when he was deep in thought on the sidelines. He didn’t emote. [read more]

Licht: Glennon Trade Talks “Dwindled Down” To “A Few Teams”

March 28th, 2016
"Your time is coming, my son."

“Your time is coming, my son.”

It’s been a hell of a spring break for the revived Mike Glennon Mob. [read more]

Emmanuel Ogbah And The Bucs

March 28th, 2016
Oklahoma State manbeast Emmanuel Ogbah is a top-rated edge rusher.

Oklahoma State manbeast Emmanuel Ogbah is a top-rated edge rusher.

Joe firmly believes at least two defensive ends will be taken in next month’s draft by the time the Bucs are on the clock at No. 9. That is why Joe pays attention to who folks believe is the third-best defensive end in the draft. [read more]

Best Ability? Availability

March 28th, 2016
Primary goal for ASJ: Get on the field.

Primary goal for ASJ: Get on the field.

The man who seemingly has taken over the top spot of Bucs fans’ least favorite may be tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins. Bucs fans always need a player to hate and ASJ may be that new man. [read more]

Koetter: More Touches For Charles Sims

March 28th, 2016

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Yes, the Bucs will pay Doug Martin $8 million this season. [read more]

Dirk Koetter, Michael Johnson and Jay Hayes

March 28th, 2016
Marvin Lewis weighs in

Marvin Lewis weighs in

Joe learns a lot at the NFL Owners Meetings.

Sometimes, though, Joe learns too much. [read more]