The Mike Evans Mystery

October 7th, 2015
Film study raises more questions about slumping WR Mike Evans.

Film study raises more questions about slumping WR Mike Evans.

Joe has already pointed out how stud receiver Mike Evans has been near invisible this year, aside from a decent game at Houston, sans all of his drops.

Yes, Joe understands Evans has battled a dicey hamstring ailment. [read more]

“It’s The Goldilocks Syndrome”

October 7th, 2015
The Bucs have turned into a sorry NFL fairy tale.

The Bucs have turned into a sorry NFL fairy tale.

It’s a rough time being a Bucs fan these days. Why Bucs fans are so angry and are stomping mad that the team is nearing a two-year anniversary since its last home win, family pets are nervous.

Other teams’ fans (sans the Browns) openly discuss real possibilities of January football, whereas Bucs fans can only dream. [read more]

With Bucs, Schiano Aided Belicheat

October 7th, 2015
Aiding the enemy?

Aiding the enemy?

Yes, Bucs fans, we all know how former Bucs commander Greg Schiano and Patriots coach Bill Belicheat are tight.

Schiano coached one of Belicheat’s sons at Rutgers and Belicheat advised Team Glazer to hire Schiano. [read more]

“We’re Going To Show The World”

October 6th, 2015
Rookie linebacker Kwon Alexander is feeling it

Rookie linebacker Kwon Alexander is feeling it

Lotta big talk coming out of One Buc Palace over the past 24 hours. [read more]

Lavonte David Details Drop

October 6th, 2015
Lavonte David talks about what's seen in this fantastic photo from the official Buccaneers photographer

Lavonte David talks about what’s seen in this fantastic photo from the official Buccaneers photographer

It was one of those critical moments you can’t blame on coaching. [read more]

“You Ask Every Line Coach In The NFL, They Were Very Impressed With Him”

October 6th, 2015
Rookie guard Ali Marpet

Rookie guard Ali Marpet

Joe’s trying to stay upbeat this afternoon. After all, the Bucs can’t lose to the woeful Jaguars on Sunday. That just can’t happen. [read more]

“People’s Jobs Are On The Line”

October 6th, 2015
ShaunKing

“Upset” with Bucs’ performance.

A frustrated Shaun King took to the WDAE-AM 620 airwaves yesterday and the pain and disgust in his voice was as obvious as the points on the scoreboard after Sunday’s loss to the Stinking Panthers. [read more]

From Worst To 12th

October 6th, 2015
A legitimate strong sign in the Bucs' defensive numbers

A legitimate strong sign in the Bucs’ defensive numbers. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

It’s fun with numbers time!

Time to look much deeper into the Bucs having the NFL’s No. 2-ranked pass defense and ninth-ranked overall defense through four games. [read more]

Execution On Greg Olsen

October 6th, 2015

Perhaps the only thing keeping Joe from the mental meltdown being suffered by legions of Bucs fans is the fact the Tampa Bay defense, specifically Lovie Smith, finally executed a plan to stop Panthers tight end Greg Olsen. [read more]

Bucs Find New Kicker

October 6th, 2015
Hello..

Hello, again.

The Bucs have a new kicker.

Same as the old kicker. [read more]

Charles Sims Starting To Show Up?

October 6th, 2015
Bucs RB Charles Sims pulled off a rare feat Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Bucs RB Charles Sims pulled off a rare feat Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

We saw something rare at the Den of Depression last Sunday. No, it wasn’t a quarterback responsible for five turnovers. It was a running back catching a touchdown pass.

In consecutive games. [read more]

Lovie Says DE Is Gholston’s Job Now

October 6th, 2015
(Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Lovie Smith details Will Gholston’s new status. (Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Damn that former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik.

His late fourth-round pick of 2013, Will Gholston is now the apple of Lovie Smith’s eye, so Lovie explained last night. [read more]

Trouble At Home Award

October 6th, 2015
Sympathize?

Sympathize?

The Lovie Smith apologists have hit national sports outlets.

Someone on the take at FoxSports.com apparently has been charmed by one of Lovie Smith’s inner circle. [read more]

Lovie Pointing A Finger At Koetter?

October 6th, 2015
Who is Lovie referring to?

Who is Lovie referring to?

Yes, many Bucs fans and, of course, the blowhard haters (who are dancing with glee) are busting the chops of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, for throwing away the game Sunday against the Stinking Panthers with his four picks. [read more]

Bucs Cut Wide Receiver Adam Humphries

October 5th, 2015

Adam Humphries

Tough break for arguably the top story of the Buccaneers’ preseason. [read more]

Lovie Says Bucs (Again) Are “On The Verge”

October 5th, 2015

lovie smith 0511You heard this song before, it was December 15, 2014. Lovie Smith had proclaimed “true football fans can see we’re on the verge.”

Lovie was back singing a passionate sequel at One Buc Palace moments ago. [read more]

Ex-Bucs Getting Irked, Too

October 5th, 2015
A former Bucs player was not laughing about Bucs LT Donovan Smith's jovial Twittering last night.

A former Bucs player was not laughing about left tackle Donovan Smith’s jovial Twittering last night.

Bucs fans are in a deep state of depression today, on top of the normal Monday blues. It’s ugly out there.

Yet another season appears to be down the tubes, another January spent trying to remember what winning a playoff game feels like. [read more]

What’s Happened To Mike Evans?

October 5th, 2015
Evans

Former Bucs tight end Dave Moore and Joe weigh in

The last standout game played by Mike Evans was November 16, 2014.

That’s nine games of being an average receiver. It’s caused a small divide at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. [read more]

Same Mystery, Different Year

October 5th, 2015

lovie 0912“Right before the half, I didn’t want to put more points on the board. I didn’t feel like we could. Only thing that could happen was something bad then.” — Lovie Smith, following the second home game of the 2014 season.

That’s right. Last year’s words foretelling yesterday’s disbelief. [read more]

Bucs “On The Brink”

October 5th, 2015

season on the brink

Joe can hear the words ringing in his head.

“Playoffs? Playoffs! Playoffs?!

Those were the famous words uttered by former Colts coach Jim Mora in a postgame press conference when asked about his team’s playoff chances. [read more]

Kyle Brindza, Gone

October 5th, 2015
Former Bucs kicker.

Former Bucs kicker.

Who didn’t see this coming down Central Ave?

The Bucs waved goodbye to a rookie kicker with worse aim than Mr. Magoo, Kyle Brindza.

Magoo was horrible. He was 2-for-7 in his last two games, including two extra-points missed! A high school kicker would be benched for that tripe.

Yet despite this, he has two of the five-longest Bucs field goals in franchise history.