Thank You, Lovie!
January 26th, 2016
Lasting legacy.
News last night that America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was named to the Pro Bowl brought out all sorts of emotions in Joe. [read more]
America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, Named To The 2016 Pro Bowl
January 25th, 2016
Get your hula skirt, young Jameis.
It’s off to Hawaii you go! [read more]
“Tough Guy”
January 25th, 2016
Mike Mayock discusses Dirk Koetter.
For nearly a decade, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter has been an NFL offensive coordinator. Everywhere he has been he a degree of success. [read more]
Raheem Morris Takes New Career Path
January 25th, 2016
The ol’ ball coach, the man who guided the Bucs to their last strong season, a prideful 10-6 in 2010, has made a stunning change. [read more]
Jameis Accuser Cashes In
January 25th, 2016
Per Rachel Axon of USA Today, Florida State University took what appears to be the easy way out and funneled nearly $1 million to the former FSU student who accused America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, of rape. [read more]
“No Buttheads”
January 25th, 2016
Gerald McCoy and Jameis need help gang-tackling mediocrity
Late last season, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, explained that he abruptly altered his leadership philosophy.
Joe couldn’t let that slide. Joe had to ask what prompted the change. [read more]
How Will Dirk Koetter Protect Jameis?
January 25th, 2016
Dirk Koetter was hired as Tampa Bay head coach, in part, because Team Glazer wisely knows its Buccaneers are (for now) all about the development of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, aka America’s Punching Bag. [read more]
The Power Of Jameis
January 25th, 2016
America’s Quarterback has pull.
The hiring of offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Todd Monken yesterday was curious to Joe.
But the answer lies in a player. [read more]
Free Agency Dominates Championship Sunday
January 25th, 2016
Joe wept yesterday while watching Demarcus Ware play defensive end for the Broncos.
The man delivered seven hits to Tom Brady and absolutely wreaked havoc en route to Denver belting Brady a record 20 times. [read more]
Koetter Now Embraces Analytics
January 25th, 2016
Is Dirk Koetter now a stat geek? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
When Dirk Koetter was hired as the 11th Bucs head coach, one thing Joe was happy about was Koetter would make for great stories and refreshing honesty because he is not one to bite his tongue. [read more]
“It’s A Convict Position”
January 25th, 2016
Many solid NFL defensive ends are, at worst, borderline societal crazies.
One thing Joe enjoys about East-West Shrine Game practices held in St. Petersburg is the easy opportunity to talk football with the best talent evaluators, from Packers yoda Ted Thompson to grunt work college scouts. [read more]
Jameis Winston > Carson Palmer
January 25th, 2016
Better than Carson Palmer.
Joe remembers when America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, had five turnovers in his fourth NFL game. The Bucs rookie quarterback threw four picks and fumbled. [read more]
Lavonte David To Eat Pineapple
January 25th, 2016
Pro Bowl bound.
For two years, Bucs linebacker Lavonte David, deeply irked he has not been named to a Pro Bowl, has gone on a public campaign to have this wrong righted. [read more]
Bucs Hire Todd Monken As OC
January 24th, 2016
New Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
Joe has learned from a trusted Bucs source that the team hired Southern Miss head coach Todd Monken to be its new offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. [read more]
New DB Coach A Plus For Verner?
January 24th, 2016
The Bucs hired a new DB coach with a direct tie to Alterraun Verner.
So the Bucs hired a new defensive backs coach today.
Yeah, along with Jon Hoke, the Bucs have a second secondary coach, though he has the title of “defensive backs coach,” not “secondary coach.” [read more]
Wanted: “Good Thinker”
January 24th, 2016
New Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith talks about what his friend and head coach Dirk Koetter wants
Dumb won’t fly with new Tampa Bay head coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]
Dungy Preaching Patience To Team Glazer
January 24th, 2016
(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
Joe has used the phrase “continuity of sucking” in describing why Team Glazer does not deserve a beating for firing Greg Schiano and Lovie Smith.
Successful businesses rarely reward subpar work and results. [read more]
Did Mark Barron Doom Lovie?
January 24th, 2016
Did Mark Barron’s play in St. Louis stoke Team Glazer’s fire to run Lovie Smith?
Sure, at the end of the day, Lovie Smith was 8-24.
Only if your name is Gus Bradley and you have compromising photos of the Soup Nazi, Jags owner Shad Khan, in a safe deposit box, can you not only get away with a pitiful record but get an extension! [read more]
John Lynch’s Favorite Memories
January 24th, 2016
Bucs great talks memories.
Geez, where does one start? There are so many highlights of John Lynch’s Bucs days that it’s hard for Joe to trim them down to a favorite. [read more]
Who Stood Out This Week
January 23rd, 2016
The Czar of the Playbook, Emory Hunt.
Joe isn’t about to play dimestore NFL evaluator from the East-West Shrine Game practices this week in St. Petersburg when there were dozens of professional football men there to break down players. [read more]
“Leaders And Mentors And Mouthpieces”
January 23rd, 2016
New defensive coordinator Mike Smith talks DBs.
It’s extremely clear that new Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith knows an overhaul of his secondary is needed.
Joe has yet to hear Smith even utter the name of one Buccaneers defensive back.
John Lynch Gets Reflective
January 23rd, 2016Bucs icon John Lynch talks about relationships he built while playing for the Bucs.
To know all about how much of a class act former Bucs great John Lynch is, you only need to watch a video of his interview yesterday afternoon with Paul Ryan of WFLA-TV Channel 8. [read more]
