Listen To Joe

October 9th, 2015

joebucsfanYes, Joe was on ESPN Tallahassee radio earlier this week talking Bucs with Jeff Cameron, he of “The Jeff Cameron Show.”

Joe has long been a fan of Cameron, a St. Pete native who puts together damned good radio. [read more]

Questions Answered

October 9th, 2015
Bucs WR Vincent Jackson talks about rookie offensive linemen.

Bucs WR Vincent Jackson talks about rookie offensive linemen.

Joe fretted and often wrung his hands over the offensive line because the unit was arguably the weakest on the team.

And with a rookie Division-III guy and rookie left tackle starting, Joe feared for the health and safety of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]

Mike Evans Awards Most Impressive

October 9th, 2015

MikeEvans2It’s always fun when a Buccaneers player gets a direct question — and actually answers it directly. [read more]

“It’s Hard”

October 9th, 2015
Jags QB Blake Bortles, who dumped his swimsuit model girlfriend Lindsey Duke (above) feels for America's Quarterback.

Jags QB Blake Bortles, who dumped his swimsuit model girlfriend Lindsey Duke (above), feels for America’s Quarterback.

America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, had a not-so-good game followed by a decent game followed by a good game followed by a trainwreck. [read more]

“That Is Sad”

October 9th, 2015
Black woman hugging her knees

Bucs fans are not the only folks sad about the State of the Bucs.

Right now, Bucs fans are sad. Not that Joe means the fan base is sorry, just that Bucs fans are sad. [read more]

Injured Groin Pulls Mankins Out Of Practice

October 8th, 2015

mankinspracticeOuch!

Nothing like news of a bad groin to make a man count his blessings. [read more]

Seeing What Is Not There

October 8th, 2015
Bucs LT Donovan Smith credits a certain veteran offensive lineman who is instrumental in his development.

LT Donovan Smith credits a certain veteran offensive lineman who is instrumental in his development.

Joe already touched on how the rookie offensive linemen of the Bucs are bucking a trend.

In an era of limited padded practices, NFL insiders wail it is killing the development of young offensive linemen. [read more]

Derrick Brooks: “I Would Hope That He Would Get Better And Start Growing And Knowing”

October 8th, 2015
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Derrick Brooks weighs in

Iconic Derrick Brooks weighs in on a question pulsating through the Buccaneers’ fan community. [read more]

Dolphins Consider Schiano For Defensive Help

October 8th, 2015
"Look, Suh, I don't care how many quarterbacks you face stomp or sack, get your mother f#$%'n toes on the line."

Look, Suh, I don’t care how many quarterbacks you face stomp or sack, get your mother f#$%’n toes on the line.”

The architect of the NFL’s No. 1-ranked run defense in 2012, former Bucs commander Greg Schiano, has his name back circulating in NFL executive offices.

And it’s not because he had 11 wins in two years as Tampa Bay head coach, a feat Lovie Smith might not match. [read more]

More No Huddle Is “Dicey” Recipe For Bucs

October 8th, 2015
A former Bucs defensive player explains that more no-huddle offense bad recipe for Jameis Winston

A former Bucs defensive player explains that more no-huddle offense is a bad recipe for Jameis Winston

More no-huddle offense to get Jameis Winston in rhythm and comfortable?

Get outta here, says one reasoned and seasoned former Buccaneer. [read more]

“This Is Important For Us, For Our Team Morale”

October 8th, 2015

NormanWords can be powerful, especially when they’re uttered by the franchise quarterback, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Will Miller Time Equal Jameis Time?

October 8th, 2015

roy miller 0930-pngOne of the great unspoken mysteries of the 11-win Greg Schiano regime could come back to haunt the Bucs on Sunday. [read more]

“Making His Tackles Look Really Bad At Times”

October 8th, 2015
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Jameis takes a dart

One of America’s greatest critics of Buccaneers offensive line play is in feel-good mode about the unit nowadays.

In fact, this noted analyst is directing his finger of shame at America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Bucking The Trend

October 8th, 2015
Bucs RG Ali Marpet is overcoming inherent speedbumps to develop quite nicely.

Right guard Ali Marpet is overcoming inherent speedbumps to develop quite nicely.

Joe heard Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian holler about this the other night on SiriusXM NFL Radio, and Polian’s satellite radio colleague Pat Kirwan, a former NFL front office man himself, rail about the same subject. [read more]

“It Is Tough To Defend Him”

October 8th, 2015
Pressure is on.

Pressure is on.

This Sunday is a WTBS, Five-Star, Four-Horsemen, Steel-Cage, Death-Match, Must-Win game at the Den of Depression.

For whichever team loses, Jags or Bucs, very possibly could have a new coach next year. [read more]

Quit Throwing So Much

October 8th, 2015
Limiting Jameis' throws is too simplistic of a solution.

Limiting Jameis’ throws is too simplistic of a solution.

Bucs fans are starting to squirm while sitting on the toilet getting ready for work, and it has to do with passing. No, not that kind of passing, but passing the football.

In particular, the passing of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. In particular his passing of picks. [read more]

“There Had To Be Like 6 Or 7 Interceptions”

October 7th, 2015

Jameisrookie4What the heck was going on at Buccaneers practice this afternoon at One Buc Palace? [read more]

Joe Talks Lovie Blame, Jameis Performance, Circus Acts, Calendar Girls & More

October 7th, 2015
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The Big Dog

Joe was back in the steel cage with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620. The JoeBucsFan Hour was a typically heated affair. Duemig even threw a bottle of hand sanitizer at Joe. [read more]

The Huddle Blues

October 7th, 2015

varsity bluesA no-huddle offense is to America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, what the siren played by Ali Larter in “Varsity Blues” was to the quarterback character “Mox,” only without the whipped cream. [read more]

“We’re Going To Work On That This Week”

October 7th, 2015

jameis 0829One duty for Jameis Winston is to chat via conference call with the local media of teams about to face the Buccaneers.

America’s Quarterback did that earlier today with the Jacksonville crew. [read more]

Rookies Shining On O-Line

October 7th, 2015
Bucs rookie right guard Ali Marpet has reason to smile.

Bucs rookie right guard Ali Marpet has reason to smile.

Joe is on an offensive line kick today. And the Bucs are coming out smelling like a rose.

First, props to AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht for what looks to be a fine selection of Donovan Smith at left tackle and a steal at right guard with Ali Marpet. [read more]