“Manageable” Second Half?

April 16th, 2016
Will the final nine games be "manageable" for America's Quarterback?

Will the final nine games be “manageable” for America’s Quarterback?

Joe’s not much of a gambler. Never got any sort of rush over it and more than anything, Joe hates p!ssing away money. [read more]

Hunting For Late-Round Receiver

April 15th, 2016
Worthy third-day target?

Worthy third-day target?

Yes, Joe has clamored for Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht not to forget the franchise, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston.  [read more]

“Need” Is Debatable At Cornerback

April 15th, 2016

johnthan banks 1010Yesterday, Jason Licht eloquently stated he “strives to pick players where best available and need intersect.”

And there lies the X-factor in handicapping the Buccaneers’ plans for the 2016 draft.

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Miko: Jameis Will Not Wait

April 15th, 2016
Jameis is in right-now mode. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Jameis is in right-now mode. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Bucs fans are sick of being patient. Sick, sick sick.

Josh Freeman walked off the field a winner in New Orleans to close the 2010 season, and it’s been the NFC South cellar ever since. [read more]

Jason Licht Needs Four Hours

April 15th, 2016
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No, the headline has nothing to do with Cialis commercials

Nearly every team outside the Tampa Bay area aches for quality offensive linemen. That includes your reigning NFC champion Panthers. [read more]

Brooks Ready For Sitdown With Kwon

April 15th, 2016
"Let's do this, Kwon."

“Let’s do this, Kwon.”

Earlier this week, Joe brought word that Kwon Alexander wanted a sitdown with Bucs icon and Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks to tap into the former linebacker great’s vast knowledge. [read more]

April Politics At One Buc Palace

April 15th, 2016
Newcomer Bucs linebacker Daryl Smith

Newcomer Bucs linebacker Daryl Smith

Jiminy Christmas! The soul-sucking presidential election season seems to be making everyone politically correct — or incorrect.

That includes new Buccaneers 34-year-old starting linebacker Daryl Smith. [read more]

Begging The Football Gods For Mercy

April 15th, 2016

The football gods right a wrong

It didn’t take long for the challenge to sink into Joe’s beer-soaked brain.

The Bucs open their season in Atlanta, and then travel to Arizona in Week 2. [read more]

Paintballing With The Bucs

April 15th, 2016

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Want to hang with the Bucs? Perhaps paintball? Well, thanks to the magic of modern technology, you can. [read more]

Titans, Rams And Bucs

April 15th, 2016

jason licht 0414No, that headline is not some sarcastic Three Stooges reference. But the three teams, the Titans, Rams and Bucs, all played last year at times as if Moe, Larry and Curly were on the field. [read more]

“Go Ahead And Turn In The Card”

April 15th, 2016
Respected former NFL scout thinks CB Vernon Hargreaves is all but a lock to the Bucs.

Respected former NFL scout thinks CB Vernon Hargreaves is all but a lock to the Bucs.

No, Joe is not fond of mock drafts. To Joe, they are little more than parlor games with little research. Wake Joe when Mike Mayock unveils his. [read more]

Call It Now!

April 14th, 2016


Your Buccaneers’ 2016 Schedule

April 14th, 2016

BucsfansIt’s here!! [read more]

Report: Bucs To Open Season At Atlanta

April 14th, 2016
The Falcons will have the amazing 3rd-and-19 in their heads. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

The Falcons will have the amazing 3rd-and-19 in their heads. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe is all pumped up with the NFL schedule set to be released at 8 p.m.

It’s a national holiday. Joe always toasts the first look at the schedule with something ice cold in a bottle that rhymes with “hemisphere.” [read more]

Psyche Tests Not Huge Factor

April 14th, 2016
Bucs GM Jason Licht dishes on the draft.

Bucs GM Jason Licht dishes on the draft.

Joe was listening to “Late Hits” with co-hosts Alex Marvez and Bill Polian on Tuesday, heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio. The stuff one hears from Polian is so interesting and educational. [read more]

Licht Troubles The Best Available Mob

April 14th, 2016
Bucs GM Jason Licht

Bucs GM Jason Licht

A recent JoeBucsFan.com poll revealed 29.01 percent of readers here think the Bucs should draft the best available player regardless of position.

Joe can’t understand these people, and general manager Jason Licht isn’t one of them. [read more]

Kwon Not Limited To MLB

April 14th, 2016
A small look into Bucs DC Mike Smith's defense.

A small look into Bucs DC Mike Smith’s defense.

Today’s media session at One Buc Palace wasn’t all that interesting. [read more]

“I Will Hit You”

April 14th, 2016
Ready to rock someone's world.

Ready to rock someone’s world.

It may be mid-April, but Bucs middle linebacker Kwon Alexander is regular-season ready. At least, mentally. [read more]

Bucs’ Newest & Oldest Player: Jameis Is “Legit”

April 14th, 2016

JameisPro11The new old man of the Bucs’ defense, linebacker Daryl Smith, is a quiet guy with an extraordinary reputation across the NFL. [read more]

“You Don’t Want To Force A Player On Any Coach”

April 14th, 2016
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Jason Licht talks draft at One Buc Palace today

Yes, general managers serve the head coach.

It’s fun to pretend they don’t. [read more]

Jameis The Greeter

April 14th, 2016
Face of franchise for newcomers.

Face of franchise for newcomers.

In two weeks, the NFL draft arrives. A true, glorious day for NFL fans across the globe. [read more]