Gameday Tampa Bay

October 25th, 2015

redskins cheerleader

Game Six

Bucs (2-3) at Redskins (2-4)

Kickoff: 1 p.m. [read more]

Fixing The Defense

October 25th, 2015
How is Lovie Smith going to fix his defense?

How is Lovie Smith going to fix his defense?

So the Bucs have the No. 5 defense.

After you spit up your coffee, please realize what Joe has known for decades: you can twist numbers and stats any way you wish to prove a point. [read more]

Father Dungy Jumps On Bandwagon

October 25th, 2015
New Jameis fan?

New Jameis fan?

For reasons Joe cannot understand, so many Bucs fans believe Father Dungy is sort of a walking teddy bear that they would love to hug as they doze off to dreamy thoughts at night. [read more]

“Crisis” And “Epidemic” Affect Glennon

October 24th, 2015

mike glennon 1001With E.J. Manuel, Josh McCown and Kirk Cousins starting at quarterback tomorrow, that’s three QBs who aren’t as good as Mike Glennon.

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Spence Back On The Roster

October 24th, 2015

akeem spence 0827There’s little public knowledge of the summer back surgery had by defensive tackle Akeem Spence (three sacks in 2014), but what Spence was a full-go at practice Wednesday and was activated today.

The Bucs cut current third-string center Jeremiah Warren, a preseason hero, to make room. [read more]

“I Get The Sense This Locker Room Understands That”

October 24th, 2015

MartinJoe loves these late October games that really mold an NFL season. [read more]

TV Map For Bucs-Redskins

October 24th, 2015

tvYou asked for it, you got it. It’s the TV map for tomorrow’s game between the Bucs and the Redskins, live from suburban Obamaburg. [read more]

Breaking Another Ugly Streak

October 24th, 2015
Another sad Bucs streak.

Another sad Bucs streak.

Boy, oh boy, have the Bucs been in an ugly streak over the past couple of years. We’re talking naked Rosie O’Donnell nasty. [read more]

“I Should Get Away From ‘For A Rookie'”

October 24th, 2015

lovie and jameis

Words are important, not as telling as wins and losses, but messages matter.

And Lovie Smith says he needs to change his tune. [read more]

Joe Talks Skins, Spence, Secondary & More

October 24th, 2015
Joe talks to former Buccaneer Ian Beckles

Joe talks to former Buccaneer Ian Beckles

It was time for Joe to play the with the dynamic duo of local sports radio, Joe’s weekly visit to the Ron and Ian show on WDAE-AM 620. [read more]

“Comfortable” With OL Backups

October 24th, 2015
If Bucs LG Logan Mankins can't go tomorrow, Lovie Smith isn't worried.

If Bucs LG Logan Mankins can’t go Sunday, Lovie Smith isn’t worried.

Joe thought prior to the Jags game that Logan Mankins being out was really bad news.

That meant the Bucs were playing with three backups (including Joe Hawley at center and Gosder Cherilus at right tackle) to go with two rookies. [read more]

“I’m Going To Do My Best To Be More Aggressive At The Catch Point”

October 23rd, 2015
Weakness identified

Weakness identified

Get after the damn ball like a wild tiger pouncing on a deer, Mike Evans! [read more]

Not Enough

October 23rd, 2015
Need more pressure on Qbs.

Need more pressure on Qbs.

The Jacksonville game almost shocked Joe and probably 80 percent of the fans at the Den of Depression two Sundays ago. [read more]

Redskins Are Post-Halftime Chokers

October 23rd, 2015
"Simple as that, Jay."

“Simple as that, Jay.”

Some football numbers lie, but you can’t argue points.

The Bucs allow a whopping 29.6 points per game. The Redskins (2-4) have scored just three points in the third quarter all season. And the Bucs haven’t scored a first-quarter touchdown. [read more]

Will Game Ball Buy Pamphile Another Start?

October 23rd, 2015
Decision time for Lovie Smith

Decision time for Lovie Smith

Nothing gets a veteran player’s groin rumbling more than watching his young replacement get handed a game ball by the head coach. [read more]

SOLD OUT!

October 23rd, 2015

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Licht: Jameis Makes Dirk Koetter Feel Good

October 23rd, 2015

KoetterA peek inside the inner walls of One Buc Palace will spark new life for the Dirk Koetter-Marcus Mariota conspiracy theorists, and further cement the revolution nearly completed by Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback. [read more]

Payback Time

October 23rd, 2015
Gerald McCoy had to pay off a wager he lost yesterday.

Gerald McCoy had to pay off a wager he lost yesterday.

Last week, Joe brought word that other than making six-figures (or more) a year, when it comes to college football, Bucs players are just like you and Joe.

They sit in bars, cheer on favorite teams, and loudly get into arguments about the best team in the land. [read more]

No “Funk” For Mike Evans

October 23rd, 2015
Bucs WR Mike Evans is busting his tail, said a respected teammate.

Mike Evans is busting his tail, said a respected teammate.

Joe already has written that the Mike Evans slump has some fans nervously murmuring the name “Michael Clayton.”

Fair or unfair, the memory of this one-year wonder is seared deeply into the consciousness of Bucs fans. [read more]

Open Thread For Michael Bennett Healing

October 23rd, 2015

Michael Bennett

Joe saw it. You saw it. The whole damn country saw it last night

And you thought Michael Johnson was the top ghost haunting the Bucs. [read more]

The Curious Case Of Johnthan Banks

October 23rd, 2015
Status still unclear.

Status still unclear.

It’s no secret Joe thinks Johnthan Banks is very much underrated.

Last year, Banks’ four interceptions tied for second most in the NFL by a cornerback. [read more]