Custodian Sounds Alarm Bells
January 3rd, 2016
We all know the lone logical reason to have Lovie Smith return for the 2016 season is his handling of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and his brilliant transition to the NFL. [read more]
“I May Sound Like A Broken Record”
January 3rd, 2016
(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
For most of this season, the standout Bucs’ offensive line has featured two guys off the street and two rookies drafted in the second round. [read more]
A No. 1 Or A No. 2?
January 3rd, 2016
What is Charles Sims’ future?
A great success story of this season is second-year man Charles Sims delivering absolute brilliance as a complementary running back to Doug Martin. [read more]
Pushing Jameis For Rookie Honor
January 3rd, 2016
High praise from a numberscruncher.
We all know what Joe thinks of obscure stats and the Pro Football Focus crowd (this just in: many NFL suits and coaches, including Bill Belicheat, think much less of them). [read more]
It’s Josh Freeman Starting For Indianapolis
January 3rd, 2016
In Indianapolis today, it’s all about No. 5, just like it was for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009 to early 2013. [read more]
Licht Talks Playoffs (Again)
January 3rd, 2016
Talkin’ playoff run (in 2016).
Bucs fans are unnerved.
America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, led the Bucs to a 6-6 record and in the thick of a playoff chase, the Bucs’ pass defense completely crumbled and Tampa Bay has lost three straight games to garbage teams. [read more]
Will Jason Licht Lose His Right Hand?
January 2nd, 2016
ESPN lobbies
Bucs general manager Jason Licht hit the extraordinarily difficult grand slam in the 2015 NFL Draft. Another draft like that and Joe will demand Licht pick the cheerleaders and the in-stadium beer, too.
But Licht does not work alone, and his right hand man could be moving on. [read more]
Jameis “Lights Up” Carolina
January 2nd, 2016
Bold prediction for Jameis.
Joe is on record stating the smart move would be to shut down America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, tomorrow and start Mike Glennon for a variety of reasons. [read more]
Lovie After Two Seasons
January 2nd, 2016
Quick review of Lovie Smith.
Even if the Bucs pull off a miracle tomorrow and beat the Stinking Panthers to end the 2015 season, with the Stinking Panthers needing a win to secure home field advantage through the playoffs, Joe still believes Bucs fans won’t ease off the gas pedal with their frustrations over Lovie Smith. [read more]
TV Map For Bucs-Stinking Panthers
January 2nd, 2016
You asked for it, you got it. It’s the TV map for tomorrow’s game between the Bucs and the Stinking Panthers, a 4:25 p.m. kickoff from Charlotte. [read more]
Ex-Buc Gives “C” Grade To Lovie
January 2nd, 2016
Only about one-third of Bucs fans surveyed claim to be confident in Lovie Smith.
But what kind of grade would they give Lovie for the 2015 season to date? [read more]
Dirk Koetter Talks Cameron Brate Over ASJ
January 2nd, 2016
Austin Seferian-Jenkins (right) plays less than Luke Stocker
As Joe wrote Monday, Austin Seferian-Jenkins is the Bucs’ third-string/third-choice tight end now. That’s what the snap counts say.
So Joe asked offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter about this phenomenon earlier this week. [read more]
Ron Rivera Sees “Prolific Style” In Jameis
January 2nd, 2016
(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)
Cam Newton lit up the NFL during his rookie season, notably as a dual threat, throwing for 4,000+ yards and running for another 706 yards with 14 rushing touchdowns. [read more]
Top Deer Down
January 2nd, 2016
Joe has written many times that opposing teams’ receivers run through the Bucs’ secondary like proud, strong deer through an Illinois cornfield.
On Sunday, it seems the Panthers will be down their top deer. [read more]
Bucs, Martin In Talks
January 1st, 2016
Bucs fans have sweated over whether soon-to-be free agent Doug Martin will play with Tampa Bay next year. [read more]
Have Your Say
January 1st, 2016It’s this week’s 24-hour Lovie Smith confidence poll. Poll ends 3:32 p.m. on Saturday.
Lovie Adds Job Pressure With “Blueprint” Talk
January 1st, 2016
Lovie raises the bar on his early-2014 comments
When Lovie Smith got the Buccaneers job, within hours he told a national radio audience that the Carolina Panthers were a program he wanted to emulate because he liked how they were “set up to win football games.”
This week, Lovie reinforced that in a way that will put pressure on his job. [read more]
Mike Evans Wants Josh Norman
January 1st, 2016
Careful, Mike.
Be careful what you wish for. [read more]
Tough Love Needed?
January 1st, 2016
Bucs DC Leslie Frazier not happy with mentality of defense last week.
Refreshing words yesterday from Bucs defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, who really isn’t known for strong words. [read more]
Aching For Mario Williams
January 1st, 2016
Bucs fans are ready with open arms. But should they be?
News out of Buffalo surrounding stud (former stud?) defensive end Mario Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, is stunning and intriguing, and exciting Bucs fans already in 2016. [read more]
A Tryout For Johnthan Banks?
January 1st, 2016
One of the great mysteries of 2015 was not how Joe still failed to lure Rachel Watson into his lair (frankly, that’s not much of a mystery).
No, the mystery was what the heck happened to Johnthan Banks? [read more]
Happy New Year!
January 1st, 2016
Happy New Year, all!
Joe is melancholy at this time of the year. Sad a year has gone by; sad that football season is that much closer to an end; sad the best sport in the world is the shortest sports season of all.
But there are good things to look forward to! Joe never takes a day off and the offseason may be the most popular for Joe’s readers. One reason is Joe doesn’t take a siesta.
Joe has ideas cooking to make this site better than ever. So stay tuned, you don’t want to miss anything.
And Joe hopes all of his readers have a very prosperous 2016.
