Licht Not Jameis’ Puppet
August 13th, 2017
Limited power.
One could say America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, wields power at One Buc Palace. [read more]
America Vs. Aaron Rodgers
August 13th, 2017
Eye-popping data.
You heard it; Joe heard it. And at the time, Joe nearly shot Bud Light through his nose. [read more]
Koetter: Aguayo Was “Haunted”
August 12th, 2017
Perhaps it was the ghost of Bucs second-round picks that doomed Roberto Aguayo, the same evil spirit that stole the football life from Sabby The Goat Piscitelli, the bad Dexter Jackson, Arron Sears, Da’Quan Bowers, Brian Price and Austin Seferian-Jackwagon. [read more]
Devante Bond Out; Beckwith Will Move Outside
August 12th, 2017
Change arrives for Mike Smith’s defense
Change is coming to the Buccaneers’ linebackers unit, Dirk Koetter announced this afternoon. [read more]
Koetter: O. J. Howard Gets A “B-Range” Grade
August 12th, 2017
O.J. Howard was a Grade A draft prospect this year, a Top-10 talent who tumbled to the wide-eyed Bucs at No. 19 overall. [read more]
The Move That Had To Be Made
August 12th, 2017
Made his own bed.
This is not a joyful Saturday for Joe. [read more]
Bye-O!
August 12th, 2017
Cut.
UPDATED: 12:50 p.m. – Roberto Aguayo is no longer a Bucs kicker. [read more]
Evans’ Tackling Woes Showed Up
August 12th, 2017
Up and down debut
The pre-draft line on Tampa Bay second-round pick Justin Evans tabbed him as a hell of a versatile athlete and a true ballhawk, with questionable tackling skills. [read more]
Monken Ire Is Forthcoming
August 12th, 2017
Among the droppers
The conditions were just right in Cincinnati last night. No rain. No mud on the phony turf. [read more]
Friday Night Highs & Cutting Aguayo
August 12th, 2017
More takes from JoeBucsFan Saturday columnist Gil Arcia
By GIL ARCIA
The preseason is not about the scoreboard. It’s not even about stats, really. Even criticizing the play-calling or the decisions made from the sidelines is silly. [read more]
It’s Still Way Early
August 12th, 2017
Not stressed.
Joe noticed a Bucs fan sprinting to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge last night. [read more]
Your Next “Hard Knocks” Storyline
August 12th, 2017
Drama!
Many football fans will deny this to their dying day, but they love drama. Oh, do they love drama. [read more]
Bernard Reedy Takes Lead In No. 5 Battle
August 12th, 2017
Bernard Reedy
The Bucs let Russell Shepard scamper to the Panthers this offseason and didn’t fill the hole left at the No. 5 wide receiver position with anyone of note.
In fact, they brought back guys who aren’t as good as Shepard. [read more]
Thank DeSean Jackson
August 11th, 2017
Iron sharpens iron.
Joe understands why some Bucs fans wrung their hands over the secondary. While Joe was bullish on cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, more than a few Bucs fans were impatient and wanted to sign another starter. [read more]
No Catch For O.J.? No Problem.
August 11th, 2017
No need to sweat.
The heralded first round draft pick of the Bucs this spring layed a big ol’ goose egg tonight. And Joe is OK with that. [read more]
More Questions Than Answers In Backfield
August 11th, 2017
Chant-worthy
The chants of “Twink-L-Toes! Twink-L-Toes!” rang loudly through the Bucs Uncensored/Stick Carrier watch party tonight in Clearwater. [read more]
Evans Looks Just Fine
August 11th, 2017
Sharp.
One thing jumped out at Joe just about right away tonight. [read more]
Pray Jameis Stays Healthy
August 11th, 2017
God forbid.
Alas, the Bucs did not meet Joe’s goal Friday night. [read more]
Run Defense Held Up
August 11th, 2017
Better
The Bucs allowed an ugly 4.4 yards per carry last season.
Tonight, there was at least a little evidence in the preseason opener that Tampa Bay has found a fix. [read more]
