Defense Answered The Bell

September 20th, 2015
Bucs DT Clinton McDonald talk about shutting down Saints QB Drew Brees in crunch time.

Bucs DT Clinton McDonald talks about shutting down Drew Brees in crunch time.

Joe couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

The Saints and future Hall of Fame surgeon Drew Brees trailed the Bucs by but two scores with around 16 minutes to play. How many times have we seen Brees, one of the top quarterbacks to ever throw a football, rally his team from two scores behind? [read more]

“Jameis Saw It, You Know What I Mean, He Gave Me The Right Route”

September 20th, 2015
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Vincent Jackson talks to Joe after today’s thrilling win in New Orleans. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers.)

Vincent Jackson strangely was invisible until about one minute left in the first half. Sixty seconds later, V-Jax had two catches for 32 yards and a thrilling touchdown (shown above). [read more]

“We Just Came Out Today As A Unit”

September 20th, 2015
Gerald McCoy talks to Joe in New Orleans

Gerald McCoy talks to Joe in New Orleans

That players-only film session led by Gerald McCoy and Lavonte David this week? Mission accomplished, Gerald McCoy told Joe in the happy Bucs locker room in New Orleans. [read more]

Rough Day For Anti-Jameis Blowhards

September 20th, 2015
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Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

You know who you are, Jameis Winston haters, unabashed peddlers of anti-Jameis horse manure across the Tampa Bay area and on this site.

Take your Marcus Mariota and shove it — the same Mariota who wilted in Cleveland to Johnny Football. No surprise there. [read more]

Buccaneers 26, Saints 19

September 20th, 2015
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Defensive end Jacquies Smith had three sacks, and two forced fumbles early. He was a true game-changer. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

So, so, sweet, Bucs fans.

Joe is bouncing off the walls. Victory!

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, answered the bell, along with the Tampa Bay pass rush. [read more]

Buccaneers-Saints Open Thread

September 20th, 2015

bucs cheerleader 1117Buckle your seat belt.

The mission? Don’t go 0-2. America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, will have to play well today. Drew Brees will put up points in the SuperDome.

Dive in to the comments section and chat all through the game.

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

Go Bucs!

Gameday Tampa Bay

September 20th, 2015

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Game Two

Bucs at New Orleans

Kickoff: 1 p.m. [read more]

Chris Russo Joins Anti-GMC Cult

September 20th, 2015
Like most radio yakkers, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo is not a fan of Bucs DT Gerald McCoy.

Like most radio yakkers, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is not a fan of Bucs DT Gerald McCoy.

What is it about guys who make a living behind a microphone for a living and Gerald McCoy?

Does GMC’s agent represent too many radio suits? Is that why radio guys seemingly don’t like GMC? [read more]

FREE Food! $10-All-You-Can-Drink Bud Light! Jersey Giveaway & More At Bad Willies

September 20th, 2015

Bucs fans deserve relief and some fun. And Joe, courtesy of Bad Willies, will deliver in a huge way on Sunday for the Bucs-Saints game.

Be there! Details below. Very cool halftime giveaways, too.

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Kaufman Points Finger At Coaches

September 20th, 2015

Is the coaching staff as a whole earning its keep?

When a team is 2-15 under a coaching staff and boat-raced not just by good teams like the Crows, but curb-stomped by schlock teams with a rookie quarterback at home, everybody starts reacting. [read more]

THE OPTIMIST: Historic Combination Grows

September 20th, 2015

jameis 0818In 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]

Jameis Nears QB Mark

September 20th, 2015
A franchise record is within reach of America's Quarterback Sunday.

A franchise record is within reach of America’s Quarterback Sunday.

It is not all gloom and doom for Tampa Bay and America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston.

In fact, Jameis could tie a Bucs record tomorrow against the Saints. [read more]

Bucs “Sour” Enough For Sweet Win?

September 20th, 2015
Could Lavonte David motivate the Bucs to rise up tomorrow?

Could Lavonte David motivate the Bucs to rise up tomorrow?

Joe has beat the hell out of the season opening urinating-down-your-leg performance by the Bucs last week, specifically the way the defense didn’t show up.

Whether it was a failure of the players or a failure of the coaching staff or a combination, well, it still added up to vomit. [read more]

Lavonte David Sheds Light On Defensive Coordinating Issues

September 20th, 2015

lovie smith 0919Back on Thursday morning, Joe shared Gerald McCoy’s explanation of how his leadership was in attack mode and he and Lavonte David led an intense film and instructional session to fix their widespread errors.

On Friday,  David spoke out. [read more]

Bucs Studied Other Teams To Form QB Plan

September 19th, 2015

Jameis WinstonOver at NFL.com, Albert Breer penned a look at where Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, stand with their general managers.

Some interesting nuggets in there. [read more]

ASJ On Cusp Of History

September 19th, 2015
Nearing a Bucs record.

Nearing a Bucs record.

Joe understands how some fans grumble about Austin Seferian-Jenkins. The second-year tight end didn’t make much of an impact last year after being drafted in the second round.

Of course, ASJ was banged up most of the year. He actually came into rookie minicamp hobbled. [read more]

“I Like What I Saw In That Secondary”

September 19th, 2015

rob ryanJoe watched the Saints’ opening-day, 31-19 loss to the Cardinals in Arizona, and the game was closer than the final score.

Heck, New Orleans had the ball and was driving for the winning score with less than three minutes to play. [read more]

Mike Evans Says Randy Moss Is Quicker Than Him

September 19th, 2015

mike evans 1229Mike Evans shared more insight into his offseason training sessions with Randy Moss, and the Bucs’ young star admitted that Moss often has more juice off the line of scrimmage than he does. [read more]

Daniel Jeremiah Picks Lovie For Hot Seat

September 19th, 2015

LovieJagsIt has come to this.

As a result of the Buccaneers looking like a colossal train wreck on Sunday, one the most seasoned and reasoned NFL analysts, a former scout and college quarterback, Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network, is calling out Lovie Smith. [read more]

Four Huge Streaks On The Line

September 19th, 2015

LovieRefereeSomething has to give on Sunday. The Saints and Bucs are clashing in the SuperDome and both teams are riding major trends.

Consider the following: [read more]

Lovie Sniffs At Players-Only Practice

September 19th, 2015
Lovie Smith was unimpressed with Gerald McCoy's players-only practice initiative this week.

Lovie Smith was unimpressed by Gerald McCoy’s players-only practice initiative this week.

Now Joe is not a hater of Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy like some who make a living behind a microphone. Hardly. [read more]

Immediate Change For Kwon Alexander

September 18th, 2015
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Gerald McCoy weighs in on Sunday preparation for rookie middle linebacker Kwon Alexander

Lovie Smith opted to roll with a 21-year-old quarterback of the defense, starting 2015 third-round pick Kwon Alexander at middle linebacker.

After Alexander’s first showing Sunday, things already have changed for the rookie, said Gerald McCoy. [read more]