“You Don’t Want To Ruin That Continuity”

October 21st, 2015
Don't change Jameis Winston's center, says a former Buccaneer.

Don’t change Jameis Winston’s center, says a former Buccaneer.

If you’ve ever referenced the importance of gelling on an offensive line, then don’t you dare tell Joe that former starting center Evan Smith deserves to get his job back on Sunday in Washington. [read more]

Surprise!

October 21st, 2015
Has the production of RB Doug Martin been a surprise?

Has the production of Doug Martin been a surprise?

Already through five games, the Bucs have had plenty of surprises. Not all good.

Was that defensive effort on opening weekend surprising enough for you? [read more]

“Very Predictable”

October 21st, 2015
Gerald McCoy and the Bucs defense won't like this

Gerald McCoy and the Bucs’ defense won’t like this

Joe’s about ready to vomit his Egg McMuffins.

How the hell could three renowned football gurus sit around and discuss how dreadful the Redskins and Kirk Cousins are yet all three pick Washington to beat the Bucs? [read more]

“Overreaction” To Secondary Play

October 21st, 2015
Bucs CB thinks fans need to step back from the cliff when discussing the secondary.

Johnthan Banks thinks fans need to step back from the cliff when discussing the secondary.

As Joe already stated this week, though the tenure of Loaf Jennings and Mike Jenkins is short, Bucs fans have about had their fill of the duo as starting corners.

The secondary is getting lit up. Just look at the career day one-armed Jags quarterback Blake Bortles had the last time the Bucs took the field, a Bucs win at that. [read more]

The Ghost Of Michael Clayton Looms

October 21st, 2015
Flashbacks to Michael Clayton have resurfaced this fall.

Flashbacks to Michael Clayton have resurfaced.

Want to see a Bucs fan turn from a happy mood into a foul-mouthed, PO’ed sailor?

Drop the name “Michael Clayton” and listen to the curse words flow. [read more]

It Takes A Team

October 21st, 2015
Bucs GM breaks down the tape..

Bucs GM breaks down the tape.

When Doug Martin caught a dump pass over the middle for a 10-yard score against the Jags, it sure looked like great second- and third-efforts by Martin.

It was more than that. [read more]

Kirk Cousins Says His Picks Are Getting Better

October 20th, 2015

McCownlaughJoe can’t emphasize how badly the Redskins, Tampa Bay’s opponent on Sunday, are imploding.

Forget that Joe watched Washington’s heinous effort against the Jets last weekend. Just listen to the rumbles coming from the nation’s capital. [read more]

“Just A Tweet”

October 20th, 2015

JameismugJoe asked Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, a very pressing question this afternoon. [read more]

Evans: Browns Jersey Wasn’t Best Choice

October 20th, 2015
Mike Evans sported Browns gear Saturday. (Photo via Twitter/SamKhan)

Mike Evans sported Browns gear Saturday. (Photo via Twitter/SamKhan)

Mike Evans answered the tough questions this afternoon at One Buc Palace, such as why was he spotted before tens of thousands of people wearing a Browns jersey on Saturday?

At least it wasn’t Josh McCown’s jersey. That would be cause for a riot in Tampa and a mental health exam for the Bucs’ budding receiver. [read more]

Decision Time

October 20th, 2015
Just say no.

Just say no.

Beleaguered center Evan Smith was back on the practice field this afternoon. [read more]

“I Don’t Think It’s Where I Wanted To Be, But I Still Got Time.”

October 20th, 2015

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Nine weeks after wrenching his knee in Minnesota, former starting right tackle Demar Dotson is back at practice but he’s not ready to call himself healthy. [read more]

“I’m Almost In There About To Cry”

October 20th, 2015

johnthan banks 1103The quickest tonic for the Bucs’ ailing secondary seems to be a return of Johnthan Banks and Alterraun Verner to the starting lineup.

At least one of those appears likely, following today’s locker room chatter at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Smashmouth Enhanced

October 20th, 2015
Luke Stocker is back. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Luke Stocker is back. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

A big masher in the Bucs’ running game has been on the sidelines the past couple of games.

Joe’s talking about beastly blocking tight end Luke Stocker. [read more]

“Quicker Than I Expected”

October 20th, 2015

jason and lovieIf Lovie Smith is king of anything, he’s king of optimistic head coaches. Lovie’s proud to tell you his glass is always half full — or more.

So it’s very interesting when Lovie and the Bucs have their expectations exceeded. [read more]

Dotson, Spence Return To Practice Field

October 20th, 2015

akeem spence 0827A couple of big bodies are back on the Buccaneers practice field.

Now the Bucs have big decisions to make. [read more]

“We Can’t Be A Dynamic Team …”

October 20th, 2015

JameissquintJoe’s not fully understanding the takes of Lovie Smith and some ex-Buccaneers when it comes to what constitutes the best balance for the Tampa Bay offense.

It’s almost like these guys don’t realize the typical NFL team throws the ball 35 times a game, and under 30 times isn’t common. [read more]

Ground Game OK With Jameis

October 20th, 2015
All about winning.

All about winning.

You’ve heard it; Joe’s heard it. From the moment the Bucs selected “America’s Quarterback,” Jameis Winston, in the draft, he has told one and all how much he is a competitor. [read more]

How Set Is The Secondary?

October 20th, 2015
Bucs DC Leslie Frazier hinted there may still be some juggling with personnel in secondary.

Bucs DC Leslie Frazier hinted there may be juggling of personnel.

Though the duo of starting cornerbacks, Loaf Jennings and Mike Jenkins, has little tenure, Bucs fans seem to have had their fill. [read more]

Is Kwon Holding Back Lavonte?

October 20th, 2015
Is the lack of blitzes from Bucs OLB Lavonte David due to he is covering for MLB Kwon Alexander?

Is the lack of blitzes from Lavonte David  because he is covering for Kwon Alexander?

Prior to this season, you could make an argument that Lavonte David was the best outside linebacker in the NFL playing in a 43 defense.

This year? Well, David has been known for bad tackling more than anything else. [read more]

Twisting Aqib Talib History

October 20th, 2015
People have awfully short memories of Aqib Talib's history with the Bucs.

People have awfully short memories of Aqib Talib’s history with the Bucs.

It was almost predictable. Joe was on Twitter Sunday and the moment cabbie-punching, granny-hassling, gun-totin’, helmet-wielding, Adderall-popping Aqib Talib ran back a pick-six on Josh McClown, Joe’s Twitter mentions were filled with how the Bucs screwed up. [read more]

“Code Red” Game At Washington

October 19th, 2015
"Simple as that, Jay. We put it on you."

“Simple as that, Jay. We put it on you.”

Last year, the 1-8 Bucs went to Washington and beat the snot out of the Redskins 27-7. Even ghostly Michael Johnson had a sack, one of six for Tampa Bay on the day.

So Skins head coach Jay Gruden is speaking out, clearly knowing his sorry team is in a world of trouble come Sunday. [read more]