Protecting Jameis
November 1st, 2015
“Thanks for having my back, bro.”
Even though the Bucs had a grotesque amount of penalties last week at Washington, there was one personal foul Joe actually liked. [read more]
“Handsy” and “In-Your-Grill” Tests Coming
November 1st, 2015
Inexperienced Bucs receivers like Adam Humphries grab the spotlight today in Atlanta.
Bucs receivers not named Mike Evans have a huge test coming this afternoon in Atlanta.
Russell Shepard, Donteea Dye and Adam Humphries — eight career catches combined — will be attacked, says injured Vincent Jackson. [read more]
Gameday Tampa Bay
November 1st, 2015
THE OPTIMIST: Another Bucs Record Equaled
November 1st, 2015
THE OPTIMIST finds a number that shows the 2015 Bucs offense equals the franchise’s best ever.
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]
National GMC Hate Intensifies
November 1st, 2015
The anti-Gerald McCoy crowd is no longer just a local curiosity.
For reasons unclear, collectively, Bucs fans more and more are beginning to hate defensive tackle Gerald McCoy.
Joe doesn’t get it. [read more]
Historic Jameis
October 31st, 2015
NFL history.
Joe knows there is a sad sect of Bucs fans that work over their rosary at night hoping and praying for America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, to fall flat on his face and fail in the NFL. [read more]
The Veteran Rookie
October 31st, 2015
Vincent Jackson explains Jameis Winston has transitioned to veteran performance and presence
The way Vincent Jackson was talking yesterday, it seems like Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, already has transitioned from rookie quarterback to something more. [read more]
“It Makes You Focus More”
October 31st, 2015
Lovie shares a philosophy
Is suffering a crushing loss good for a football team?
Lovie Smith thinks so. [read more]
Worst Defense
October 31st, 2015
A stat Lovie Smith can’t spin.
Bucs coach Lovie Smith readily admits he likes stats. But after probing, the stats he likes seem to only make him look good.
Other stats, well, Lovie likely will try to dismiss them as some form of distortion. [read more]
“Truly Phenomenal”
October 31st, 2015
A former Buccaneers quarterback is floored by what he’s seen from Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback. [read more]
David Needs To Show Up (Weekly)
October 31st, 2015
Not a good year.
Joe is aware fans like to rant on Gerald McCoy for the woes of the Bucs.
Trust Joe, the Bucs are not a garbage football team because of GMC. Far from it. [read more]
Vincent Jackson Details His Injury, Fingers Hawk & NFL Rules
October 31st, 2015
Last night, Vincent Jackson spoke out and detailed his status, and shared his distaste for NFL rules that likely left him with an injured knee. [read more]
“Just Playing Stupid Football”
October 30th, 2015
Former Lovie Smith coaching intern believes Lovie must change or his rotten defense will never improve.
You want to get inside the Bucs’ meeting rooms with coaches and players? Well, good luck, short of buying the team.
That doesn’t mean you cannot get a window into what might be going on behind closed doors at One Buc Palace. [read more]
Hyped Henry Melton Has To Show Up
October 30th, 2015
Henry Melton needs to earn a chunk of his $4 million on Sunday
Your Buccaneers are paying free agent defensive tackle Henry Melton about $4 million this season.
The man was hyped massively in August, and now it’s time to deliver. [read more]
X-Factor Involved At Practice
October 30th, 2015
Austin Seferian-Jenkins was a busy guy during the early part of practice today
Keeping it real, the Bucs have to be feeling desperate to get tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins on the field Sunday. [read more]
“I Didn’t Feel Like We Lost”
October 30th, 2015
The groin-stomp loss to the Redskins on Sunday was just that, a horrific shock to the system. Mike Evans took that to a new level last night. [read more]
Legitimate Intelligence
October 30th, 2015
Center Joe Hawley and Gerald McCoy speak out
Intimate knowledge of an opponent matters little, according to many NFL players and coaches.
But there was a different vibe flowing through two Buccaneers when it comes to the Falcons. [read more]
Listen To Joe
October 30th, 2015
Yes, Joe was on ESPN Tallahassee radio earlier this week talking Bucs with Jeff Cameron, he of “The Jeff Cameron Show.”
Joe has long been a fan of Cameron, a St. Pete native who puts together damned good radio. [read more]
Lovie: Blame Team, Not GMC
October 30th, 2015
Lovie Smith said potshots at Gerald McCoy are misdirected.
For reasons Joe is unsure of, some Bucs fans have come to loathe one of the better players on the team. That would be defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. [read more]
“Absolutely Tear Them Apart”
October 30th, 2015
Thank goodness there’s a Bucs game in two days. It’ll finally wipe the lingering stain of the Washington washout from the minds of Bucs fans.
But the seasoned football men aren’t expecting a competitive Bucs team in Atlanta on Sunday. [read more]
Season On The Brink
October 30th, 2015
Sunday isn’t just another game for many Bucs fans
Believe it or not, there are fans that only care about wins and losses and whether their beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the playoff hunt. [read more]
“Lot Of Guys That Are Comfortable”
October 30th, 2015
Believes Bucs need a roster housecleaning.
One thing Joe loves about Shaun King when he does a hit on local sports radio is that he brings it. No beating around the bush. [read more]
