TV Map For Bucs-Texans

September 26th, 2015

tvYou asked for it, you got it. It’s the TV map for tomorrow’s game between the Bucs and the Texans, live from the heart of the Lone Star State in Houston. [read more]

“So We Was Just Winging It Sunday”

September 26th, 2015

MikeEvans2Now here’s a good reason why the Buccaneers offense should look a lot different in Houston on Sunday. [read more]

Mike Evans Says He’d Bench Josh McCown

September 26th, 2015

McCownlaughWho outside of Cleveland is better qualified to weigh in on the Browns’ quarterback controversy than Mike Evans? [read more]

The Touchdown “Nod”

September 26th, 2015

jameis 0818You want on-field chemistry? You want a quarterback whose mind is as big as his arm?

You might want to listen to Mike Evans. [read more]

“I Don’t Want To Hear About Them Being Desperate; We’re Desperate”

September 25th, 2015

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Lovie Smith put his proverbial foot down this afternoon at One Buc Palace.

He’s tired of hearing talk of the 0-2 Texans with their backs against the wall, a team on the brink desperate for a win against the Bucs on Sunday. [read more]

America’s NFL Rookie Of The Week: Jameis

September 25th, 2015

jameis 0921cIt’s official.

Jameis Winston earned his first NFL award. [read more]

Top Threat DeAndre Hopkins Returns For Texans

September 25th, 2015

It seems the brain of the Texans’ deep threat has healed

Joe’s not about to root for a guy to be in bad health, but it sure would have been nice if stud Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins decided to rest his injured brain a little longer. [read more]

Verner Losing (Lost?) Cornerback Battle

September 25th, 2015

alterraun verner 1001Lovie Smith is proving this season he doesn’t care about how much a player earns.

It appears that will be highlighted by cornerback Alterraun Verner riding the bench to start the game Sunday. [read more]

Bigger Game?

September 25th, 2015
Bucs still learning to win, CB Alterraun Verner noted.

Bucs still learning to win, CB Alterraun Verner noted.

Until the postseason arrives, no games are bigger than division games. To win a division one must play well within the division, no?

Well, Bucs cornerback Alterraun Verner is of a different mind. [read more]

“Definitely Not Anything That You Practice”

September 25th, 2015

lovie 1029When you preach takeaways and scoring on defense, you sometimes find that your defense will improvise to get the job done — even if coaches might frown upon the attempt. [read more]

Joe Talks… Guess What?

September 25th, 2015

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Yes, Joe had a busy radio week, Of course, Joe did his weekly in-studio, steel cage jousting match with his good friend, “The Big Dog,” Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620. But there was more.

Part of Joe’s weekly duties is to drop knowledge and one-liners on the “Jeff Cameron Show,” heard on ESPN Tallahassee 97.9 FM. Cameron, the pride of Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, wanted the lowdown from Joe of the Bucs win at New Orleans, and how that can carry over to Sunday’s game at Houston.

Joe even worked in a Rosie O’Donnell reference, so you know this is must-listen radio. [read more]

“Legs” Jameis

September 25th, 2015

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In his short professional tenure, Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, has surprised a lot of Bucs fans with his running ability.

Heck, we’ve seen Jameis sprint and dive for the corner pylon, calmly roll/scramble left and cut back right for a touchdown, break off an open-field spin move for a long first-down run. And there’s more. [read more]

The Change? America’s Quarterback

September 25th, 2015
Is a true Bucs QB blooming before our eyes?.

Is a true Bucs QB blooming before our eyes?

The Bucs board their flight to Houston tomorrow afternoon. The flight will be buoyed by confidence.

Confidence they can win (for a change). Confidence they can put heat on a quarterback (for a change). Confidence they have a quarterback (for a change). [read more]

Big Dog: Tough Task For Bucs

September 25th, 2015

duemig and jameisAs one can imagine, Joe’s good friend, “The Big Dog,” Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620, has interesting thoughts about the Bucs traveling to Houston for the third game of the season. [read more]

“He Can’t Really Read The Defense”

September 25th, 2015
Houston DR Jadeveon Clowney is coming after America's Quarterback.

Houston DE Jadeveon Clowney is coming after America’s Quarterback.

If folks thought otherwise, let there be no mistake now what Houston plans to do Sunday when they host the Bucs at high noon in the heart of Texas (1 p.m. Tampa time):

The Texans are gunning for America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]

“Go After All Of Them”

September 25th, 2015
Bucs DT Gerald McCoy talks battling Houston QB Ryan Mallett..

Gerald McCoy talks battling Houston QB Ryan Mallett..

So which Bucs defense shows up Sunday?

The defense that got horsewhipped by a 2-14 team on the road breaking in a brand new rookie quarterback? Or is the defense that last week lassoed long-time nemesis and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees? [read more]

Joe Talks Bucs Transformation, Houston Hope, Defends Jameis & More

September 24th, 2015
Steve Duemig locks horns with Joe

Steve Duemig locks horns with Joe

It was another steel cage session this evening with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620, and Joe squaring off.

All kinds of Bucs subjects were on the table, including the rightful optimism of Bucs fans. There was even Connie Chung reference. [read more]

Shining Licht

September 24th, 2015

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All that screaming and yelling through the winter, spring and summer because Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht did nothing to bolster the Bucs’ offensive line other than snagging two second-round picks.

My how the song has changed. [read more]

Frazier Worried About Mallett’s Arm

September 24th, 2015

Bucs DC Leslie Frazier believes Ryan Mallett’s arm could pose problems.

Joe is on record suggesting, until proven otherwise, Houston quarterback Ryan Mallett is just a sloppy quarterback.

Look, the only reason he is starting is because Brian Hoyer played himself out of a gig. [read more]

“He’s A Fiery Leader”

September 24th, 2015
One of Jameis Winston's teammates speaks out

One of Jameis Winston’s teammates speaks out

Tampa Bay is one nation under America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Consider the locker room vibe dished out by the charmed prince of all Buccaneers defensive players. [read more]

Battle Of Defensive Lines

September 24th, 2015
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Can Houston DT J.J. Watt be slowed down?

It’s hard to discuss Sunday’s game and not talk about Houston’s monster defensive tackle J.J. Watt. After all, he is Houston’s best player and perhaps the best all-around player in the NFL. [read more]