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Mike Mularkey talks about Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith
Why the heck would Joe talk this morning to Titans head coach Mike Mularkey about the Bucs cutting penalties under their new regime? [read more]
Better scheme should mean better QB pressure.
Joe remembers back in 2013, when then-Bucs commander Greg Schiano, thoroughly disgusted with the franchise’s inability to find an edge pass rusher, threw his arms in the air and hollered to himself, “To hell with it! If we can’t sack a quarterback we’ll just prevent completions.” [read more]
An AFC coach compares Jameis and Marcus Mariota
Maybe it wasn’t a fair question, but Joe had to ask.
Only one NFL head coach faced America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and Marcus Mariota a combined total of three times last year. [read more]
Monte Kiffin’s new role is explained
Yes, iconic Bucs glory days defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin is now officially and assistant with the Jaguars.
But what exactly will he be doing there? Joe got the whole story from Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley at the NFL Owners Meetings this morning in Boca Raton. [read more]
Colts head coach Chuck Pagano talked today about Josh Freeman, who won in Week 17 but got the boot.
The NFL is a cold business.
One day your boss gives you love in front of a national audience. The next minute you’re unwelcome. [read more]
Stomach turned over late-season dive.
Talk to Bucs folks about how AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht wants to mold the team, and part of it is culture. [read more]
Plenty in the tank
Joe only caught the tail end of Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talking about new Bucs linebacker Daryl Smith at the NFL Owners Meetings this morning. [read more]
“Joe, stop asking me Bucs questions.”
Joe is live at the NFL Owners Meetings Boca Raton and just finished the frenzied roundtable breakfast with AFC Coaches.
Of course, it’s always fun to talk Bucs with Bills head coach Rex Ryan. [read more]
One logical reason to keep QB Mike Glennon.
Look, Joe has nothing at all against Mike Glennon. Good dude. And from what Joe hears, he’s a helluva teammate. [read more]
Tight end talk emerges
Dirk Koetter treated Austin Seferian-Jenkins like a third-string tight end last December. Snap counts don’t lie.
Fast-forward to yesterday, and general manager Jason Licht was talking like ASJ is a third-teamer. [read more]
Lovie Smith has high praise for Jameis Winston.
Partially because he has to, Illinois coach and former Bucs overlord of football operations Lovie Smith has started a media tour of sorts, only not with NFL folks. [read more]
Miko Grimes is not a distraction, says Bucs GM.
Joe has written about this nonsense before but it seems this subject must be revisited. [read more]
GM calls shenanigans on compensation rumor
Bucs general manager Jason Licht was talking about trading Mike Glennon today at the NFL Owners Meetings. [read more]
Bucs general manager Jason Licht is buzzing around the NFL Owners meetings in Boca Raton today.
And Licht is enjoying his free agent haul, on the heels of the grand slam of the century. [read more]
Senses the arrival of a B1G tackle.
If ever the Bucs tipped off fans to what they think of their right tackles, it came two weeks go when Tampa Bay danced the dance with free agent tackle Andre Smith. [read more]
Ill-timed dancing?
This is sure to rankle Bucs fans, and Joe must admit it irritates him as well. [read more]
The Bucs’ iconic defensive coordinator is still grinding away, fighting Father Time to the end.
No, Joe’s not talking about Lovie Smith. [read more]
Can Dirk Koetter and Todd Monken get into Mike Evans’ head more than officials do?
Yes, K-Y hands receiver Mike Evans is one hell of a talent.
Despite the drops, despite issues with how officials call penalties on him and against him, Evans still puts up stunning numbers. [read more]
Last year, the Bucs drafted Samoan fullback/running back Joey Iosefa out of the University of Hawaii in the seventh round.
Iosefa later became the featured back in the Patriots’ win against Tennessee in December, grinding out 51 yards on 14 carries. [read more]
No. 2 target of teams, says BSPN.
It sure seems like Mike Glennon is the talk of the NFL. Joe can’t remember the last time a backup got so much run from BSPN. [read more]
Receiving kudos from a respected scribe.
No, the Bucs did not land the next Reggie White in free agency. No, they did not bolster their receiving corps, which needs fresh blood. [read more]
