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Bucs defensive line coach Brentson Buckner
You don’t have to play defensive line to be affected and influenced by fiery new Bucs defensive line coach Brentson Buckner. [read more]
Joe did not vote for either one.
This is a fun, yet frustrating post. [read more]
Talks 2018 goals.
It isn’t just America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, who has lofty goals. [read more]
Swift move.
Now let Joe be clear: He thinks the PFF tribe’s offensive line grades are about as useless as used toilet paper. [read more]
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Respect.
Aretha Franklin sang about it, Rodney Dangerfield joked about it and the 2018 Buccaneers can’t seem to find any. [read more]
“Watch how it’s done, Coach.”
While Lavonte David would prefer eliminating all records of his sackless and interception-free 2017 season, he certainly would enjoy a shiny apple and a letter of appreciation from his new students. [read more]
New strategy.
Changes, they are a comin.’ [read more]
Talks America and BBQ.
It really has been just a matter of weeks since center Ryan Jensen joined the Bucs’ roster. But one thing has jumped out to him about his new offense. [read more]
New Bucs DE Vinny Curry. (Photo via NJ.com)
Ever since the Bucs calamity that was Tampa Bay free agent defensive end Michael “Ghost” Johnson, Joe is hypersensitive to free agents who arrive wishing they were still with their old team. [read more]
Helped set team back years.
Joe was so aggravated, he wanted to launch his plate of wings at the TV. [read more]
Difference-maker?
When a team spends a second round pick on a player, it is reasonable to expect that player to make a dent of a contribution at least towards the second half of the player’s rookie year. [read more]
Jameis Winston recently explained that he’s a relationship quarterback, therefore chemistry with receivers takes a lot of time to develop.
And that take makes O.J. Howard’s recent take very interesting. [read more]
Wronged
A national publication has pored over data and studied the NFL to determine that Bruce Allen of the Redskins is in the same league as Bucs general manager Jason Licht — in the very bottom tier of league GMs.
Harsh! [read more]
Flash back to January 1, the day after the 2017 Buccaneers season officially was flushed down the toilet. [read more]
Big prediction.
Which player with the Bucs could blow up this year? [read more]
Reason for playoff dreams?
After posting a terribly deflating 5-11 season and playing in a division with teams led by quarterbacks who all have won MVPs and been to the Super Bowl, the thought of a Bucs playoff berth this year seems awfully lofty. [read more]
