Doug Martin: 941 Yards In 10 Games

November 22nd, 2015
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Seconds after racking up his 240th yard rushing against the Eagles today, Doug Martin was studying film. This is a Bucs offense dedicated to perfection.

What the hell can Joe say? The Bucs have a punishing running game, behind a totally revitalized offensive line and a bell cow running back that shook the NFL this afternoon with 235 yards on 27 carries. [read more]

Buccaneers 45, Eagles 17

November 22nd, 2015
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Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

No, you’re not dreaming. You beloved Buccaneers ripped off 523 yards of offense this afternoon in Philadelphia, silencing a rowdy, cold Eagles crowd and marching to a 5-5 record.

Fire up the playoff talk, thanks to a stunning display by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, Doug Martin and friends. [read more]

Bucs-Eagles Open Thread

November 22nd, 2015

bucs cheerleader 1117Can the Bucs prove they’re a contender and even their record at 5-5 in front of angry cold Philly fans?

Playoff hopes will be just about killed if they can’t.

Dive into the comments section and react all through today’s 1 o’clock game.

You can also chatter in the new JoeBucsFan Message Boards. It’s easy. If you haven’t already, just register, confirm the automatic email, and then sign in and play.

Have fun. Bad words and naughty posters will be filtered.

Go Bucs!

Gameday Tampa Bay

November 22nd, 2015

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Game 10

Bucs (4-5) at Eagles (4-5)

Kickoff: 1 p.m. [read more]

The End Of The “Dunkaneers”

November 22nd, 2015
Bucs OC Dirk Koetter prefers talent or height.

Bucs OC Dirk Koetter prefers talent over height.

When the Bucs drafted wide receiver Mike Evans and tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins with their first two picks last year, AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht quipped that the Bucs, along with Vincent Jackson, had a front line that could rival the height of college basketball squads. [read more]

Report: Alexander Gets 4-Game Drug Suspension

November 22nd, 2015
Damn, Kwon.

Damn, Kwon.

Sickening news for Bucs fans this morning. [read more]

THE OPTIMIST: Busting Barriers

November 22nd, 2015

lovie 0810In these unsettled times of devastating Bucs losses, constant change and growing pains, Joe thought it would be wise to bring back THE OPTIMIST.

THE OPTIMIST is Nick Houllis, a Bucs fan and an accomplished writer whose steadfast allegiance to the Buccaneers goes back to the 1970s. Houllis is the founder, creator and guru of BucStop.com, a place Joe goes to get lost in time via Houllis’ stunning video collection.

THE OPTIMIST will shine that positive light in your eyes. Some will love it. Some won’t. … Of course, THE OPTIMIST’s opinions are his alone and are not influenced by Joe. [read more]

Report: Vincent Jackson Will Play Today

November 22nd, 2015
Heee's Baaaack! Allegedly.

Heee’s Baaaack! Allegedly.

Either Vincent Jackson is way ahead of schedule from his knee ligament injury or the Bucs are engaging in serious gamesmanship with the Eagles, today’s opponent — or both. [read more]

Talkin’ Bucs With Ronnie Lane

November 22nd, 2015
Smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620 has his weekly sitdown with Joe talkin' Bucs.

Smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620 has his weekly sitdown with Joe talkin’ Bucs.

It is Joe’s weekly sitdown with smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620. Joe knows you can’t live without it. [read more]

Lay Off Gerald McCoy!

November 22nd, 2015
Bucs DT Gerald McCoy's numbers are not that far off of Warren Sapp's in the Bucs Super Bowl-winning season.

Gerald McCoy’s numbers are not far off from Warren Sapp’s in the Bucs’ Super Bowl-winning season.

Joe just doesn’t get it. Many, many Bucs fans love throwing rocks at  Gerald McCoy.

Is he having a great season? No. Is he Warren Sapp? Who the hell is? [read more]

“About 40 Percent” Coming For Jameis

November 21st, 2015
Think fast

Think fast

Here come the Eagles!

No, Joe isn’t bleeding green all of a sudden. Joe’s talking about the Eagles’ pass rush. [read more]

“It’s About Reading The Body Language”

November 21st, 2015
The Eagles are living in the film room

The Eagles are living in the film room

Joe often cautions fans to realize that defensive coordinators also get paid big bucks to stop the Bucs. And they, too, break their asses to be successful.

A fantastic 1-on-1 chat with Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Davis illustrates this beautifully. [read more]

TV Map For Bucs-Eagles

November 21st, 2015

tvYou asked for it, you got it. It’s the TV map for tomorrow’s game between the Bucs and the Eagles from the City of Brotherly Love. [read more]

Pitiful Streak

November 21st, 2015

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Not sure how many Bucs fans noticed, but during that ungodly boring Titans-Jags game Thursday — (apparently it had an interesting ending but was so bad early Joe bailed before halftime) — the broadcast revealed the teams with the longest streaks in the NFL without back-to-back wins. [read more]

Vincent Jackson Explains His Ligament Injury

November 21st, 2015
Medical details emerge

Medical details emerge

It’s time to get into the medical details of Vincent Jackson’s injury.

The Bucs wide receiver wants everyone to know. [read more]

“We Tried To Slow Him Down”

November 21st, 2015
GMC talks about America's Quarterback.

GMC talks about America’s Quarterback.

Albert Breer of NFL.com typed up an interesting nugget about the growth of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]

Chemistry = 30 Appetizers

November 20th, 2015
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Ali Marpet

The Buccaneers shared some results from a private Twitter chat Doug Martin had with select fans this week. [read more]

“No Better Example Of Player And Team Fit”

November 20th, 2015

LovieAtlRenowned NFL Films guru Greg Cosell also works with the Eagles as part of a regular Xs and Os podcast on their official website.

This week, Cosell dove into all things Bucs in preparation for the Philly-Tampa Bay matchup on Sunday. [read more]

Jameis Off The Field

November 20th, 2015
Helping out local kids.

Helping out local kids.

Yes, America’s Quarterback, Bucs’ signal-caller Jameis Winston, made a little boy’s day last week, and maybe life, as the youngster suffering from terminal cancer wanted a talk with Jameis for his final wish. [read more]

Mark Sanchize Means Bucs Win?

November 20th, 2015
Popular sports radio and TV personality Adam Schein cannot see the Eagles winning with Mark Sanchize.

Popular sports radio and TV personality Adam Schein cannot see the Eagles winning with Mark Sanchize.

What we all thought was going to happen happened.

A short time ago, the Eagles’ starting quarterback, brittle Sam Bradford, was declared out for Sunday’s game against the Bucs. That means Mark Sanchize will start. [read more]

Facing Quick-Tempo Offense

November 20th, 2015
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Will Chip Kelly outwit Lovie?

A trademark of the Eagles under the rule of chieftain Chip Kelly is a fast-paced offense.

Kelly brought this gimmick with him from Oregon and it has worked to various degrees with the Eagles. [read more]