There was just enough good from a porous Bucs defense today.

And defensive end Robert Ayers summed it up very well. [read more]

Dimwit Atlanta offensive coordinator.

What the hell was he thinking?

Joe doesn’t give a damn, but Joe would like to personally thank Dixie Chicks offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan for going all Lovie Smith late in the first half. [read more]

Bucs chances for a win point up when MLB Kwon Alexander plays at the Georgia Dome. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

The Bucs played their final game in the Georgia Dome today, a memorable 31-24 win. [read more]

Two-minute defense shined.

Joe just returned from the bowels of the Georgia Dome talking to Bucs players, and it seems Dirk Koetter being such a perfectionist about red zone offense paid off for the defense. [read more]

It’s so easy to forget Kwon Alexander turned 22 years old last month.

It’s also easy to forget he was a fourth-round draft pick. [read more]

Pop the champagne! [read more]

Trusted

This morning, Joe wrote that if Dirk Koetter trusted Austin Seferian-Jenkins, then big ASJ would be an ideal matchup nightmare for the Falcons.

It turns out, Koetter did have that trust — and the desire. [read more]

Yes, Joe is live in Atlanta and just got to witness the victorious new Tampa Bay head coach struggle to compose himself. [read more]

Where are you, Gerald McCoy bashers? [read more]

Atlanta-ready!

The Bucs didn’t get the fast start Dirk Koetter wanted desperately, but they sure found a rousing second wind.

Wow! All indications pointed to Koetter opening up the offense, and he sure did. [read more]

Here we go! Joe is pumped beyond comprehension!

The Georgia Dome is rocking!! Joe is here, along with the A-list JoeBucsFan.com photo team.

A loss today would be a nasty half step backwards after beating the Falcons twice last year. A win will shake Tampa like nothing we’ve seen in years.

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

Play nice. Personal fouls at not tolerated.

Upper hand on Dan Quinn?

In some ways, it is a delicious matchup today. [read more]

Best option?

Keeping it real, Austin Seferian-Jenkins is the circus sideshow of the Bucs offense. [read more]

Game 1

Bucs at Dixie Chicks

Kickoff: 1 p.m. [read more]

Details of Matt Ryan study emerge

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, clarified his early development under Dirk Koetter for Atlanta media this week. [read more]

Gene Deckerhoff

During training camp, Joe got a chance to talk Bucs football with the longtime radio voice of the Bucs, Gene Deckerhoff, now entering his 28th season. Joe decided to save the interview for opening day. Enjoy. [read more]

When there are Bucs topics to chatter about, the good people of ESPN Tallahassee want Joe, and Joe is only happy to oblige. [read more]

Dirk Koetter shares love for a former student who should have a huge impact Sunday.

Quite a showdown is gearing up tomorrow at the Georgia Dome.

Those who plan to sleep well thinking the Falcons have a crap offensive line might want to stop reading here. [read more]

Dirk Koetter opens up about Jameis

Candid Dirk Koetter gave America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, special compliments last night. [read more]

The Bucs’ elder statesman, starting strongside linebacker Daryl Smith.

The guy nobody talks about in the Bucs’ defense will be a huge focus for Joe tomorrow in the season-opener.

[read more]

Clearwater’s A+ restaurant and home to Joe’s huuuuge Monday Night Football party on Oct. 10.

Every week, two lucky JoeBucsFan.com readers are picked randomly for a chance to win a giant tin of wings from Abe’s Place, the best wings in Clearwater.

All they must do is be more football savvy — or luckier — than Abe when it comes to picking against the spread. [read more]