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J.R. Sweezy details.
Yes, “this Joe” is one of those guys who believes the Bucs would be better off long term if America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, took a leave of absence — to rest that wing of his and to help the Bucs in the draft position come April. [read more]
Lots of Tampa Bay fans wanted or expected to see more 3-4 defense this season.
It hasn’t happened for various reasons. [read more]
Joe has challenged Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, to pick against the spread this season for a $500 prize. Every Friday, Ira types out his picks for each Sunday and Monday game. If Ira hits at 53 percent or better for the regular season, then he gets $500 in gift cards to Abe’s Place in Clearwater, home of historically amazing food and 44 craft beers on tap. Feel free to send Ira your stone cold locks on Twitter, @ikaufman76. The sage of Tampa Bay sports always appreciates a tip.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
At this point, a 6-6 record against the spread is enough to touch off a celebration around the Christmas tree. [read more]
Joe has wrestled with this one for a week and is finally typing it up.
Dirk Koetter says he believes people are trying to implode his team he is challenged by the task of dealing with them calmly.
Where the Bucs game will be shown on free TV in the United States (and some internationally).
This is a new one for Joe. [read more]
Brett Hundley has a trend
The heinous, NFL-worst pass rush of the Bucs has done such a number on Joe, he’s got to find a dude to hang drywall after impaling the wall behind his 60-inch HDTV with a remote. [read more]
Internal ranking data emerges
Yes, Buccaneers officials study and use all kinds of analytics and believe in them. [read more]
Fueled in part by the fantasy football mob, media and fans have bombarded Dirk Koetter with questions about tight-end targets all season.
Yesterday, the formerly winning head coach gave fresh insight. [read more]
No issues with shoulder.
Whether America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, should or should not be shelved for the season is no longer an issue. It’s now a bar room debate or chatter on quality podcasts like this guy’s. [read more]
Defense, including pass rush, is in shambles.
As we are now a day away from the Bucs facing the mighty Packers in Green Bay, here’s a reminder of what an uphill climb a win will be — even facing a career nobody like Brett Hundley. [read more]
Your beloved Buccaneers will test their bench on Sunday. [read more]
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ATN boys down on Bucs.
The “Around the NFL” crowd is really down on the Bucs. [read more]
Among the “tissue paper.”
The resident local expert in trenches play is shaking his head at Chris “Swaggy” Baker, the Buccaneers’ sackless defensive tackle. [read more]
Rock Riley (@RealRockRiley) again is prowling the locker room of One Buc Palace. Today’s video report has plenty of goodies. And of course, you can buy Rock a beer every Tuesday from 7 p.m. til ? at Pint And Brew in Palm Harbor.
McCoy shows his softer side from Rock Riley on Vimeo.
Joe will scratch off a bucket list item this weekend. [read more]
Regarding Mike Evans getting hammered by fans and media for two alleged “drops” in the end zone against the Falcons in Atlanta, Joe asked receivers coach/offensive coordinator to evaluate those exact plays yesterday. [read more]
