“Leaders And Mentors And Mouthpieces”

January 23rd, 2016
New defensive coordinator Mike Smith talks DBs.

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.

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John Lynch Gets Reflective

January 23rd, 2016
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Bucs 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]

Walsh Urged Bucs To Draft Lynch

January 23rd, 2016
How Bill Walsh changed Bucs history.

How Bill Walsh changed Bucs history.

Bill Walsh is one of the most famous offensive gurus in football history.

He is often thought to be one of the very best coaches to ever walk a sideline; maybe the best. [read more]

“Steal!”

January 23rd, 2016
Talkin' Bucs

Talkin’ Bucs

It’s draft season, and legions of NFL fans love the work of mighty helmet-hair draft guru Mel Kiper. [read more]

Lynch’s Super Bowl Ring Stolen

January 22nd, 2016
Priceless Bucs memento stolen from John Lynch.

Priceless Bucs memento stolen from John Lynch.

John Lynch, who Bucs co-chairman Bryan Glazer said was such an easy decision to induct this fall into the Ring of Honor, spoke today about his honor and mentioned why he wasn’t wearing his Super Bowl ring for the festivities. [read more]

Lynch Sees Himself In Jameis

January 22nd, 2016
Bucs legend John Lynch says the fire Jameis Winston has to win is a lot like his as a young player.

Bucs legend John Lynch says the fire Jameis Winston has to win is a lot like his as a young player.

Bucs legend, soon-to-be inductee into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, and maybe Pro Football Hall of Famer John Lynch was both a vocal supporter of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota and an opponent of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, prior to the 2015 NFL draft. [read more]

John Lynch Has A Message For Licht, Koetter

January 22nd, 2016

LynchRingYour newest member of the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, Mr. John Lynch, has a message for Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Charlie Weis Talks Mike Smith

January 22nd, 2016
Former NFL OC Charlie Weis discusses Bucs DC Mike Smith.

Former NFL OC Charlie Weis discusses Bucs DC Mike Smith.

When former Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis dialed up plays for Tom Brady and Bill Belicheat in 2003, he once faced a first-time defensive coordinator in Jacksonville named Mike Smith. [read more]

Big Scouting Sunday For Tampa Bay

January 22nd, 2016
(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

How bout that Bucs schedule next year!

Tampa Bay will play four games against teams in Sunday’s conference championship games. [read more]

Understanding The 3-4 Defense

January 22nd, 2016
Unpredictable

Unpredictable

On Wednesday, defensive coordinator Mike Smith downplayed labeling what the new Bucs defense will look like. [read more]

“He’s One Of The Best Teachers”

January 22nd, 2016
Bucs DC Mike Smith raves about Dirk Koetter.

Bucs DC Mike Smith raves about Dirk Koetter.

Joe is like a lot of Bucs fans: Listening to new defensive coordinator Mike Smith sure put Joe at ease. [read more]

Apple Picking

January 22nd, 2016
Apple

Cornerback Eli Apple?

Tis’ the season, the very early season, to starting naming names. [read more]

What Is Rapoport Trying To Say?

January 22nd, 2016
Why the hate?.

Why the hate?

This whole Gerald McCoy-is-a-louse narrative really bugs Joe.

You’d think some Bucs fans are talking about Da’Quan Bowers, if you didn’t know any better. [read more]

“It Was A Sham”

January 22nd, 2016
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The Custodian of Canton believes the Bucs’ coaching search was staged. (Photo courtesy of Mark Cook.)

Even mere moments after the Bucs announced that Lovie Smith was jettisoned, Bucs fans sensed Dirk Koetter would be elevated into the opening. [read more]

Where’s Our Kurt Coleman?

January 21st, 2016

Coleman

How bout that Carolina free agent signing in March! That young safety is leading the NFC in interceptions with seven — seven!

Or what about Carolina’s two other free agents making consistent impact for the No. 1 seed in the conference. [read more]

National Media Hammers Licht & Koetter

January 21st, 2016

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Press Conference

Newy Scruggs, a national host on NBC Sports Radio, railed on Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter this morning, claiming a great source told him the reigning Bucs honchos “stabbed up” Lovie Smith.

Scruggs isn’t the only guy floating this narrative. [read more]

Did Bucs Lose Fight For Terry Robiskie?

January 21st, 2016
Who will next teach Mike Evans?

Who will next teach Mike Evans?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans have become accustomed to their team winning the NFL offseason. [read more]

Bad Donovan Smith Bashing

January 21st, 2016

donovan smith 1008Joe is downright enraged by the seemingly countless Bucs fans who think rookie Donovan Smith was a shaky and almost bad left tackle last season.

Stop bowing to data nerds. Stop! [read more]

Mike Smith Salutes America

January 21st, 2016
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Bullish on Jameis.

New Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith loves America. [read more]

Father Dungy Not Worthy (Yet)

January 21st, 2016
Putting Father Dungy in Ring of Honor before Chucky is an affront to thinking Bucs fans and a slap in the face to Chucky.

Putting Father Dungy in the Ring of Honor before Chucky would be an affront to thinking Bucs fans and a slap in the face to Chucky.

So yesterday, Joe had a virtual shock wave run up his spine at the thought of Father Dungy being named tomorrow to the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. [read more]

Heads Up Their Printers

January 21st, 2016
The spreadsheeters are at it again.

The spreadsheeters are at it again.

It isn’t just Bill Belicheat who thinks the numberscrunchers at Pro Football Focus are out to lunch. So, too, does Joe. [read more]

Get Off The Field!

January 20th, 2016
Bucs DC Mike Smith wants his defense off the field more than getting a takeaway.

Bucs DC Mike Smith wants his defense off the field more than getting a takeaway.

Mike Smith was introduced as the new Bucs defensive coordinator this afternoon. Already he is singing Joe’s song. [read more]