“Optimistic”
February 24th, 2016
Jason Licht talks Doug Martin
As they say on Sesame Street, today’s word of the day is, “Optimistic.” [read more]
Dirk Koetter Talks Jameis Impact From Russell Wilson, Julio Jones
February 24th, 2016
Joe is live at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, where Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter shared fresh nuggets on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]
Koetter Stumps For VJax
February 24th, 2016
Bucs coach Dirk Koetter steps up to the podium this morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Dirk Koetter made his first public appearance since being named Bucs head coach before the full weight of the NFL media this morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. And Koetter returned to a favorite theme when he was the Bucs offensive coordinator. [read more]
Is Jason Licht Due For A Slide?
February 24th, 2016
Joe believes in the drafting of Bucs general manager Jason Licht.
The man just belted a grand slam. Team Glazer should erect a statue of him on Himes Avenue for that alone. [read more]
Welcome To The Combine
February 24th, 2016
Good morning from the underrated city of Indianapolis! Joe’s here at Lucas Oil Stadium (thankfully indoors), where outside it is a toasty 38 degrees with tropical storm-like winds and pouring rain. Joe’s ready to rock and roll for the start of the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine. [read more]
More On The Explosive DE Market In Free Agency
February 24th, 2016
Yes, Joe is live at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Yes, Joe inhaled beers, beers and more beers alongside NFL coaches, former Bucs coaches, NFL personnel men, scouts, general managers, agents, prominent media and Dan Marino. [read more]
Mocking
February 24th, 2016
Could Virginia Tech CB Kendall Fuller help the Bucs?
Joe is on record explaining the silliness of mock drafts in February (and March).
But if one must read a mock draft, why not listen to someone who has access to Bucs big shots and a keen appreciation of what the team may be seeking, as opposed to those with no access believing the Bucs will draft an offensive tackle at No. 9 because of some ill-conceived hatred of Donovan Smith generated by an Excel spreadsheet. [read more]
Vernon Hargreaves “A Natural”
February 24th, 2016
Possible Bucs target?
Yes, the Bucs need an edge rusher worse than Joe needs a cold beer on a hot Florida July Friday afternoon.
It is simply shameful how the Bucs have been unable to find an edge rusher since Simeon Rice left the squad. [read more]
Report: Vet Edge Rusher Market At $12 Million
February 23rd, 2016
There’s lots of growing chatter across various NFL media that the Broncos will break up their Super Bowl band of dominant pass rushers: Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware and Malik Jackson.
Denver, it’s said, won’t open the vault for three defensive linemen. [read more]
Are You An Owner?
February 23rd, 2016
Chris Russo Talks To Joe
February 23rd, 2016
The “Mad Dog” talks Bucs.
It is always a treat to talk Bucs with the one and only Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, of SiriusXM Radio fame. [read more]
“Because Nobody Else Said Anything”
February 23rd, 2016
Jameis explains how he was inspired by silence
America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, went deep on a handful of topics, published today on SI.com.
One of them was eye-opening and troubling. [read more]
“I Don’t Know How Tampa Bay Lets Doug Martin Out Of There”
February 23rd, 2016
The drumbeat for Doug Martin is pounding nationally.
Even Hall of Famers can’t fathom how the Bucs could let Martin waltz out of One Buc Palace for something as trivial as money. [read more]
Gutless Myron Lewis
February 23rd, 2016
Former Bucs GM outs the immortal Myron Lewis on national radio
Good morning, Bucs fans! Joe is enroute to chilly Indianapolis to attend this week’s NFL Scouting Combine.
In the coming days, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will begin paring down his list of potential future Buccaneers, and it wouldn’t shock Joe if a cornerback is on that list. [read more]
Feeble Five Years
February 23rd, 2016
Part of an ugly period in Bucs history.
Yes, Joe brought word yesterday about how the fanbase isn’t as tortured as one might imagine. But that doesn’t mean Bucs fans are happy. In fact, Bucs fans are irritated, and for good reason. [read more]
“Somewhat Unreliable”
February 22nd, 2016
Not all NFL analysts are bullish on Doug Martin.
Joe has long maintained if the Bucs really want Doug Martin, the franchise tag is an option.
Remember: tagging a player also means you control the contract negotiations. A franchise tag does not close the door on a contract. [read more]
Licht: “I Feel Confident About Our Discussions So Far With Doug”
February 22nd, 2016
Hope for justice got a boost yesterday. [read more]
Pacman?
February 22nd, 2016
Excellent football player. Rehabilitated citizen.
Fans of good defense know the Bengals have one, and their best cornerback is Adam Jones, the artist formerly known as supreme trouble maker Pacman Jones. [read more]
How Many To Overpay?
February 22nd, 2016For 2016, will GM Jason Licht decide to overpay anyone?
Joe is all in favor of Vincent Jackson playing the last year of his Bucs contract and earning the nearly $10 million due him in 2016.
But Joe also recognizes that represents overpaying Jackson. [read more]
Jim Miller Talks To Joe
February 22nd, 2016
Former NFL quarterback Jim Miller of SiriusXM NFL Radio talks Bucs coaches, Jameis & more.
Two more interviews Joe will share from talking Bucs with NFL types during Super Bowl week in San Francisco. [read more]
Tortured Fanbase?
February 22nd, 2016
Are Bucs fans tortured?
These are tough times to be a Bucs fan.
Many Bucs fans struggle to remain positive when the team has been in the basement of the NFC South five of the past six years. That’s pretty gruesome. [read more]
