February 26th, 2016

Already preparing for 2016
Much has been written about the winning passion and drive to excel of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston.
His heart and desire has been written about almost as much as his stellar play on the field. [read more]
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February 26th, 2016

Consensus can be hard to find at the NFL Scouting Combine
Guess what happens when you talk to Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and a prominent offensive line coach about the talent in the 2016 NFL Draft?
You get different takes. [read more]
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February 26th, 2016

The “Jameis” of the defense. Dirk Koetter talks Kwon.
A rookie who seems to be flying under the radar is Bucs linebacker Kwon Alexander.
The guy willed himself into the starting lineup in training camp and was a big reason the Bucs made a playoff run until collapsing in the final four games. [read more]
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February 26th, 2016

Still tight with a division GM?
Joe is almost completely warmed over by the hiring of defensive coordinator Mike Smith.
Joe has yet to hear from any NFL type that this was in any way a questionable move by Dirk Koetter. [read more]
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February 26th, 2016

Arizona State receiver/running back D.J. Foster talks pot and Bucs.
Not only digging up all things Bucs while live at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Joe is talking to NFL general managers, scouts and coaches about this year’s crop of draft hopefuls.
And Joe is talking to those players, too. [read more]
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February 26th, 2016

John Elway talks America’s Quarterback.
Believe it or not, Hall of Fame quarterback and current Super Bowl champion general manager John Elway and America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, share many parallels. [read more]
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February 26th, 2016

Ron Rivera puts Jameis in elite company
The coach of the NFC champs offered quite a response to Joe’s question yesterday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
The answer even came with a backhanded slap at Lovie Smith. [read more]
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February 25th, 2016

Done with the Bucs?.
Those pining for the return of everyone’s favorite Muscle Hamster, Bucs running back Doug Martin, may want to sit down and perhaps brace themselves with a shot of Jack Daniels. [read more]
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February 25th, 2016

Josh Freeman is loved
Indianapolis isn’t just the home of the NFL Scouting Combine, it’s Josh Freeman country.
Joe asked Colts coach Chuck Pagano about Freeman’s future this afternoon. [read more]
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February 25th, 2016

More money available for Team Glazer to spend when the free agency dinner bell rings in 13 short days! [read more]
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February 25th, 2016

Rams coach Jeff Fisher seemed to suggest Mark Barron’s film showed an ability to play linebacker.
When former first round pick Mark Barron was with the Bucs, he proved to be a nasty hitter and a solid tackler, and he showed a Sabby the Goat-like ability in coverage. [read more]
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February 25th, 2016

Safety Chris Conte got a thumbs up from the new head coach
One of Joe’s goals at the NFL Scouting Combine this week was to ask Dirk Koetter what he likes about the Buccaneers’ defensive personnel after studying it for weeks. [read more]
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February 25th, 2016

Jason Licht hints at CIA-like intel the Bucs use to grade prospects.
Joe has been clear that the televised portion of the NFL Scouting Combine is a colossal bore and if Joe were a fan of indoor track and field, then Joe may be interested. [read more]
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February 25th, 2016
We all know what Dirk Koetter really thinks about the data freaks trying to dominate the game of football.
His raw emotion on the subject was there for all to see in November. [read more]
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February 25th, 2016

Bucs coach Dirk Koetter believes fans stare at a different type of defense than years past.
Bucs fans know all too well how their defense played the past two years.
So, OK, Joe will play along. [read more]
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February 25th, 2016

No surprise how Jason Licht is molding the Bucs.
If the Bucs are going to turn the corner from a horrid start to the second decade of the 21st century, then Bucs fans can thank one man.
And that is none other than Bill Belicheat. [read more]
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February 25th, 2016

Jason Licht has a new pre-draft weapon
The Buccaneers’ grilling of college prospects this week at the NFL Scouting Combine will take a different tone. [read more]
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February 24th, 2016

Dirk Koetter tells a new Jameis story
Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter shared a private conversation he had with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]
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February 24th, 2016

FSU kicker Roberto Aguayo
Buccaneers fans across the globe might have seizures if general Jason Licht dared to select a kicker during the second or third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. [read more]
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February 24th, 2016

Dirk Koetter talks about tight ends and the complexity of Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who plays less than Luke Stocker (left).
Yes, Austin Seferian-Jenkins ended 2015 as the Bucs’ third-string tight end.
His snap-count totals tell the story, as did firing a football in frustration into the Rams’ end zone. [read more]
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February 24th, 2016

Bucs GM Jason Licht meets the press this morning in Indianapolis.
Will Bucs left guard Logan Mankins hang up his cleats or will he return to the Bucs for one more season?
It’s a question on just about every Bucs fan’s mind. But Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht isn’t losing sleep over it. [read more]
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