November 22nd, 2015

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]
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November 22nd, 2015

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]
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November 22nd, 2015
Can 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.
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Go Bucs!
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November 22nd, 2015

Game 10
Bucs (4-5) at Eagles (4-5)
Kickoff: 1 p.m. [read more]
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November 22nd, 2015

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]
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November 22nd, 2015

Damn, Kwon.
Sickening news for Bucs fans this morning. [read more]
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November 22nd, 2015
In 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]
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November 22nd, 2015

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]
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November 22nd, 2015

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]
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November 22nd, 2015

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]
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November 21st, 2015

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]
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November 21st, 2015

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]
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November 21st, 2015
You 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]
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November 21st, 2015

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]
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November 21st, 2015

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]
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November 21st, 2015

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]
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November 20th, 2015

Ali Marpet
The Buccaneers shared some results from a private Twitter chat Doug Martin had with select fans this week. [read more]
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November 20th, 2015
Renowned 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]
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November 20th, 2015

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]
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November 20th, 2015

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]
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November 20th, 2015

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]
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