Are Bucs Learning From Tom Coughlin?

January 12th, 2016

tom coughlinBack when former rockstar general manager Mark Dominik conducted a Bucs coaching search in 2012, he met with nearly fossilized candidates, such has Mike Sherman and Marty Schottenheimer. [read more]

“He Is A Thermostat Leader”

January 12th, 2016
Not all ex-Bucs were down on Jameis calling out heartless teammates.

Not all ex-Bucs were down on Jameis calling out heartless teammates.

As the lull in the search to replace former Bucs coach Lovie Smith has arrived, it’s back (for the time being) to talking Bucs football. [read more]

A Third Dance For Lovie?

January 12th, 2016

LovieJagsWill Lovie Smith join the ranks of John Fox, Bill Parcells, Dick Vermeil and Norv Turner? [read more]

Eddie Goldman Talks Jameis The Pro

January 12th, 2016
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Jameis Winston felt Bears DT Eddie Goldman

The Bears are all pumped up about the season they got from their rookie defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, the pride of Florida State University and the No. 39 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.

Goldman (4 1/2 sacks) faced his college teammate and friend America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, in the Bucs’ final home game. And Goldman talked to Joe about the experience. [read more]

Evidence Lovie Stepped Aside During Draft

January 12th, 2016
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Former Lovie underling and Licht colleague speaks out

Bucs fans love to debate and discuss who really is in charge of the team. [read more]

New Lions GM Lauds Licht

January 12th, 2016

New Lions GM Bob Quinn gave Bucs GM Jason Licht a couple of shoutouts.

Remember last week, when Joe brought word from popular sports radio and television personality Adam Schein that Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht has a stellar reputation throughout NFL circles for talent evaluation? [read more]

Interesting Numbers For Jameis

January 12th, 2016
Comparing America's Quarterback to QBs who have won Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Comparing America’s Quarterback to QBs who won Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Let’s say, just for the helluva it, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, wins the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He is a leading candidate, so it is not a stretch. [read more]

Rob Lowe Wants To Coach Bucs

January 12th, 2016
Offers his services to Bucs.

Offers his services to Bucs.

Joe is confident there are candidates trying to fill the opening left left by the dismissal of Lovie Smith we have not heard of yet. [read more]

“That’s A Real Wild Card”

January 11th, 2016
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Team Glazer is predictably unpredictable.

So if you believe a former long-time confidante of Team Glazer in former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik, it is only a matter of hours before offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is promoted to Bucs head coach. [read more]

Derrick Brooks: “That’s Not Good At All”

January 11th, 2016
Mike Evans gets scrutinized

Mike Evans gets scrutinized

Hall of Famer and Bucs icon Derrick Brooks is always a must-listen on his Tampa-2 show on WDAE-AM 620 with Steve Duemig. [read more]

“A Coach Who Will Stay In His Lane”

January 11th, 2016
Dirk Koetter fits a mold

Dirk Koetter fits a mold

NFL owners and executives seem to be all about trends, the tasty flavor of the day. [read more]

No. 1 QBs And Coaching Changes

January 11th, 2016
History suggests bad news for Jameis.

History suggests bad news for Jameis.

Want to know why the Bucs might want to keep Dirk Koetter? BSPN has sobering information. [read more]

QB Dominance Should Be A Wake-Up Call

January 11th, 2016
Bucs overlord of football operations Jason Licht

Bucs overlord of football operations Jason Licht

Just look at what happened yesterday, as A.J. McCarron, Teddy Bridgewater, Brian Hoyer and Kirk Cousins all lost at home in the playoffs to Ben Roethlisberger, Russell Wilson, Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers, respectively.

You think that was a coincidence? [read more]

Brutal Record Vs. Winning Teams

January 11th, 2016
Poor record vs. winning teams.

Poor mark vs. winning teams.

Want to know a reason Lovie Smith is no longer coaching the Bucs? He had a downright awful record against winning teams. [read more]

Mark Dominik: Koetter Will Be Bucs Head Coach By Wednesday

January 11th, 2016

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Updated: 7:29 a.m. Former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik was hard at work on his flourishing media career this evening on SiriusXM NFL Radio. [read more]

More Hysterical Team Glazer Bashing

January 11th, 2016

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Joe doesn’t understand why some people expect fish to fly and birds to swim.

This is basically what it comes down to, almost in a childish rant, for those who demand Team Glazer show up to talk publicly about firing Lovie Smith. [read more]

Might Dirk Koetter Battle Mike Smith For Assistants?

January 10th, 2016

LovieFalconsSuper NFL insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network is all over the numerous ongoing head coaching searches. [read more]

Kiper Picks Jameis

January 10th, 2016
Smiling over Jameis.

Smiling over Jameis.

There are serious deliberations in NFL circles that directly are tied to the Bucs. [read more]

Lovie Failed At Office Politics

January 10th, 2016

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If you’ve ever had a job, you know the No. 1 rule of job security is making sure your boss loves you believes in you. [read more]

Bruising Doug Martin

January 10th, 2016
Doug Martin proved to be one of the NFL's best after contact.

Doug Martin proved to be one of the NFL’s best after contact.

Yes, sometimes there are differences at the headquarters of JoeBucsFan.com, but not enough rancor to break the “Making of the Squad” DVD. [read more]

Vincent Jackson Talks Koetter: “Probably The Best Thing For Jameis’ Career”

January 10th, 2016
Vincent Jackson talks Dirk Koetter

Vincent Jackson talks Dirk Koetter

Joe already shared that injured wide receiver Vincent Jackson said he could have played this weekend, if the Bucs were in the playoffs. [read more]

Jameis > Mariota (By A Little)

January 10th, 2016
Better than the Duck.

Better than the Duck.

There is no way these two will ever get away from it. Both America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and brittle coach-killer Marcus Mariota are forever linked in football annals. [read more]