New catchphrase coined.

Every year there seems to be a catch phrase in pop culture. Or, as the young-uns would say, a meme. [read more]

A no-BS leader

Dirk Koetter is the ultimate candid NFL head coach, and today that candor extended to a massive bell of accountability ringing for his entire roster to hear. [read more]

Not ready (yet) to hang with Drew Brees.

There is no doubt in Joe’s eyes that America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, will be the best quarterback in Bucs history and may just lead this team to the Promised Land, if only by his sheer will power alone. [read more]

Only once in the past 10 seasons have the Bucs finished 10-6 or better. [read more]

Relentless and focused

Inside One Buc Palace, they say Kwon Alexander is the “Jameis Of The Defense.”

Joe thinks that praise is far too weak.  [read more]

Straight benched

Joe caught up to Doug Martin when the running back was leaving the locker room in a hurry tonight in New Orleans. [read more]

Playoff killer?

One reason why Josh Huff was signed after being cut by the Eagles (getting popped for gun/DUI charges on one offense isn’t a sole reason to get run) was because of his return skills. [read more]

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Not good enough.

Simply stated, that was the story of your beloved Buccaneers against a second-rate Saints club today. [read more]

Showtime!

And Doug Martin isn’t playing. Joe isn’t worried about that. The Bucs’ defense is in the house, and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, is in the house. Please, Bucs, please don’t ruin Christmas.

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And come back for Joe’s savage postgame coverage live from New Orleans.

Benched

[UPDATE: 4:23 p.m]

Yes, folks, Doug Martin has been deactivated by the coaching staff for today’s game. [read more]

Dirk Koetter explains

Yes, Dirk Koetter jumped on national radio yesterday and talked about the unofficial Buccaneers contortionist. [read more]

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And Teed Up By The Eagles Golf Club

There’s a bit of a false perception flowing through the Saints locker room, based on what Joe’s been hearing all week via the team’s official website. [read more]

Lottery money around corner.

No, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht couldn’t find a taker for backup quarterback Mike Glennon. Not even for a fifth round pick. [read more]

Full broadcast map breakdown

Where can you watch the Bucs-Saints game free? Joe has answers. [read more]

Game 15

Bucs (8-6) at Saints (6-8)

Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. [read more]

Run!

The final injury report is in — and it is as feared. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN
@iKaufman76

It’s the most important relationship in pro football, and Saturday’s matchup at New Orleans is Exhibit A.

The vibe between a head coach and a quarterback cannot be overstated and this could be the last roundup for Drew Brees and Sean Payton at the Superdome, where they have lit up that scoreboard for the past decade. [read more]

Starter?

Dirk Koetter dropped some news on nervous Bucs fans this afternoon on SiriusXM NFL Radio. [read more]

Quite a chess game on the docket Saturday, as the Bucs and the Saints faced each other only 12 days ago.

Dirk Koetter shed Xs and Os light talking to New Orleans media this week. [read more]