“Comical” Chemistry Helping Bucs
December 10th, 2015
Comedy is key on the Bucs’ O-line
Joe has been busy compiling clues that explain the renaissance of the Buccaneers’ offensive line. [read more]
Chucky Lobbies For Koetter
December 10th, 2015
“Dirk Koetter is almost as good of an offensive coordinator as I am. Jiminy Christmas!”
Very interesting take Joe just heard from Chucky, the lone Bucs head coach to hoist a Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft in victory. [read more]
Derrick Brooks Disappointed In Rule; Worried About Kwon?
December 10th, 2015
Derrick Brooks weighs in
Buccaneers godfather Derrick Brooks is no fan of how rookie linebacker Kwon Alexander’s four-game suspension is being handled. [read more]
Gerald McCoy Piles On Loafing Falcons
December 10th, 2015
Says Falcons gave up
Sunday’s now legendary 3rd-and-19 run by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, had a lot to do with the pure quit in the Falcons.
Joe’s written about that, but it’s much more fun to hear it from Gerald McCoy. [read more]
Joe Talks MVP, Near Goat, Quit, Rotation, Bud Light Cans & More
December 10th, 2015
Steve Duemig
It was that time again, Joe’s weekly visit to the steel cage of the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620. [read more]
Who Is Playing Middle Linebacker?
December 10th, 2015
Lovie talks middle linebacker. A little.
Bucs fans have to face the ugly fact: Kwon Alexander is gone.
The studly rookie starting middle linebacker will not play again this year, unless of course the Bucs make the playoffs. [read more]
Jameis = Winning
December 10th, 2015
The difference, says Sean Payton.
Last year the Bucs were a wretched lot.
The Wall Street Journal currently has a list of most painful teams to watch. If such a list existed last year, it would have included the Bucs, easily. [read more]
Gerald McCoy Talks About Returning To Practice
December 9th, 2015
McCoy speaks
Gerald McCoy and the giant scar on his left hand were back on the One Buc Palace practice fields today on what officially was a “limited” basis, per the team injury report. [read more]
Sellout Expected Sunday Versus Saints
December 9th, 2015
Good news for Team Glazer and, hopefully, Bucs fans. [read more]
Buccaneers’ Official Draft Board Taking Shape
December 9th, 2015
It’s never too early to talk NFL Draft, especially when Bucs general manager Jason Licht is talking draft. [read more]
Fifty-Five
December 9th, 2015
The red zone doesn’t scare Jameis.
No, Joe is not pining for his favorite linebacker to return, that would be double-nickel himself, Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks.
But his number popped up indirectly today from offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. [read more]
Leonard Johnson Signs With Patriots
December 9th, 2015
The pipeline of ex-Bucs to Foxboro continued today. [read more]
Mark Ingram May Be Out
December 9th, 2015
May not play Sunday.
The Saints are primarily a passing team. If they are going to burn an opponent, then it will be through the air with Drew Brees.
But at least with former Heisman Trophy-winning running back Mark Ingram, the Saints force teams to be honest on defense. [read more]
ASJ “Rusty,” Will Play More
December 9th, 2015
All smiles with return of ASJ.
It reached the point that Joe quit trying to guess Bucs coach Lovie Smith’s shenanigans with Austin Seferian-Jenkins and the injury report. [read more]
“Just Gotta Figure Out Which One’s Coming”
December 9th, 2015
Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith
Joe got a little 1-on-1 time today with Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith. [read more]
Doug Martin Was Not Disciplined
December 9th, 2015
Yes, there has been rampant speculation that Doug Martin was benched after a key fumble late in the win against the Falcons.
Joe asked offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter about that moments ago. [read more]
“We Don’t Want Them To Come Back And Bite Us In The Butt Again.”
December 9th, 2015
Sunday’s defensive hero, Lavonte David, talks about ridding demons.
Lavonte David says he feels a real change in the Buccaneers. [read more]
“To Get Alexander To Smile”
December 9th, 2015
Helping out local kids.
Yes, on his day off yesterday, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was at All Children’s Hospital visiting kids. [read more]
Gerald McCoy Was In A Sling
December 9th, 2015
Gerald McCoy’s left arm was in a sling at Sunday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Chris Fischer/WTSP-TV)
Just how hurt is Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy? [read more]
Lovie’s Pregame Prep For Postgame
December 9th, 2015
Lovie Smith has a little Greg Schiano in him
Maniacal about details, former Bucs head coach Greg Schiano regulated players’ meal temperature, room temperature, movie titles and more. Don’t believe it? The proof is here.
Lovie Smith is detail obsessed, too, but you just don’t hear much about it. [read more]
Blitz Drew Brees
December 9th, 2015
Drew Brees has been lousy of late against the blitz.
If the Bucs want to be taken seriously as a playoff contender, then the second of two must-wins is before them: the New Orleans Saints. [read more]
No Record For Doug Martin
December 9th, 2015Don’t expect a franchise record from RB Doug Martin.
Doug Martin, the beloved Muscle Hamster, is having a renaissance of a season.
Already with 1,133 yards with four games to go, Martin has a legit shot at reaching 1,500. A really solid year. [read more]
