Day 6 Training Camp Practice Notes & Nuggets

August 3rd, 2017

A cool, cloudy rain-free summer day was the setting for Day 6 of training camp, the first back-to-back day in pads. Joe patrolled the field and took plenty of notes. Enjoy! [read more]

Grimes: My Bad

August 3rd, 2017

“This one is on me.” (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Brent Grimes is man enough to admit when he’s done wrong. [read more]

Working For A Playoff-Ready Body

August 3rd, 2017

Driven

Can Mike Evans’ body hold up through January? [read more]

Pushing The Rushing Game

August 3rd, 2017

Dirk Koetter explains.

Last year the Bucs came within an empty beer can of a playoff berth, finishing 9-7, only the second time since Chucky was jettisoned the Bucs had a winning season. [read more]

A Peek At Mike Smith’s Philosophy

August 3rd, 2017

Common sense approach.

If you haven’t listened yet to today’s “Ira Kaufman Podcast,” what’s the matter with you? [read more]

Chucky: Not Coaching “Soon”

August 3rd, 2017

“Would you friggin’ people quit asking me about coaching? I’ve got Hooters girls to hang with and fish to catch and my name’s going up on the g@#damned Ring of Honor. Jiminy Christmas!”

There’s been a lot of chatter going around about Chucky and coaching lately. [read more]

Another Look At The Defense

August 3rd, 2017

Don’t sleep on Bucs defense.

Yes, yesterday Joe noted the defense is winning. [read more]

Jon Gruden Joins & Talks About Ira; And Ira Talks Beckwith-Bond Battle, Godwin Surge, Monken Future, 3-4 Defense, Stick Carriers, A Bathrobe Story, And More

August 3rd, 2017

Well look who’s talking about sports sage Ira Kaufman on the tantalizing Ira Kaufman Podcast podcast available here and at iTunes, Google Play and Podbean.com! It’s Jon Gruden. Plenty of meat from training camp and more. Don’t miss the podcast every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Jameis Being Jameis

August 3rd, 2017

Jameis enjoys hanging with fans after practice.

Pretty cool scene at One Buc Palace yesterday. [read more]

Day 5 Training Camp Notes, News & Nuggets

August 2nd, 2017

Yes, Joe was taking notes early and often during today’s training camp session, Day 5 at One Buc Palace. It’s Joe’s nearly world famous practice notes. [read more]

Jameis: Training Camp Rain = “Adversity”

August 2nd, 2017

Sure, NFL coaches love practicing in the rain because they can’t simulate those conditions. Fair enough. But rain and the elements every day is a very different story.

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, went there today after practice. [read more]

Major Missed Opportunities For Huff, Martino

August 2nd, 2017

The last two seasons, the lack of talent at the No. 5 receiver position bit the Bucs in the butt — hard. [read more]

VIDEO: Chris Conte & DaVonte Lambert Win

August 2nd, 2017

Joe wrote earlier about how the Bucs defense keeps winning in practice each day, in the mythical but monitored battle against the offense. [read more]

“They’ve Got Enough Talent To Do It”

August 2nd, 2017

Chucky talks about a Bucs ring.

It was Jon Gruden, Chucky, in all his glory back at One Buc Palace today. [read more]

Chucky Still Has The Juice

August 2nd, 2017

“We.”

Joe is just about convinced Chucky will never coach again. [read more]

Hargreaves Humbles America

August 2nd, 2017

Got him.

It was a helluva play by a defender and the quarterback should have known better. [read more]

Aguayo Gets A Leg Up

August 2nd, 2017

Well, look who stepped up from long range at practice today! [read more]

Defense Is Winning

August 2nd, 2017

Lots of camp barking and smiles for Mike Smith

It’s easy to go wild about the Bucs’ new weapons, but there is no denying this team went 9-7 behind the strength of its defense last year. [read more]

Day 5 Practice Video Wrapup & Highlights; It’s Another Real Rock Riley Report!

August 2nd, 2017

More fun stuff today from multimedia mogul Rock Riley (yes, that Rock Riley, @realrockriley) patrolling the sidelines and bringing you juice and video from practice. Catch Rock here every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Godwin easing in and Gruden on sidelines from Rock Riley on Vimeo.