Koetter: “Library” Is Well Stocked

August 16th, 2016

jameis and koetterThe cupboard is full, says Dirk Koetter. [read more]

“Have To Get Better At Demanding The Yardage”

August 16th, 2016
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Jameis explains

Legions of Bucs fans want to see America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, get in the faces of his receivers and demand precision and excellence.

Or, in the case of one receiver, they want to see Jameis demand he catch the damn ball. [read more]

Have Your Say On Dirk Koetter

August 16th, 2016

It’s Joe’s 24-hour poll that will run every Tuesday beginning today.


No Official Depth Chart Shakeup At One Buc

August 16th, 2016

dirk koetter 0716Tricky guy, that Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Jameis Core Belief: “Snap And Clear”

August 16th, 2016

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America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, let fans into his mind Saturday afternoon. [read more]

Two Hall Of Fame Contributors Named Today

August 16th, 2016

Remember to visit the new BalzerFootball.com. It’s a little brother site of JoeBucsFan.com manned by esteemed Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and voter Howard Balzer, a veteran of all forms of media and a regular voice heard on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

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Balzer is a true expert on all things NFL, one of the very best in the business. Today, Balzer takes you inside the Hall of Fame Contributors Committee, which meets today.

Dotson Surprise, Sweezy Concerns, Warhop Magic, Jameis Progression & More

August 16th, 2016

It’s a morning edition of the Ira Kaufman Podcast, the newest all-Bucs fun sweeping the Tampa Bay area.

Today, eye-RAH goes very deep on all things offensive line, and more. Grab some orange juice. You won’t need the coffee.

Click to listen or download below.

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Faster Ali

August 16th, 2016
Looks bigger; plays faster.

Bigger and faster?

Just eye-balling Ali Marpet, it sure looks like he’s put on some poundage. [read more]

Pamphile Puts Bucs At Ease

August 16th, 2016
Earning starting spot.

Earning starting spot.

Everything Joe has heard off the record at One Buc Palace about the saga of J.R. Sweezy reveals Bucs types are not concerned about his status. [read more]

Play Of The Day Yesterday

August 16th, 2016
Fans loudly approve big play.

Fans loudly approve big play.

As Joe has stated, it’s hard to see each and every move of 90 players on a practice field with one pair of eyes, even two or three.

So the following may or may not have been the play of the day yesterday. [read more]

“Bucs Fans Should Get Just As Excited”

August 16th, 2016
Bullish on Bucs.

Bullish on Bucs.

If the Bucs were a stock, Pat Kirwan would be laying lots of cash on the franchise. [read more]

“I’m Going To Be The Same Prick They Know Me To Be”

August 15th, 2016

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Joe was among the masses eager for offensive line coach George Warhop to be shipped to Siberia after the 2014 season. The Custodian of Canton, JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman, talked to Warhop and others at One Buc Palace about Warhop’s rise from fan punching bag to revered figure. [read more]

Ayers To Fans: Slow Your Roll

August 15th, 2016
Demands results.

Demands results.

Bucs fans watching the defense last week in the preseason opener at Philadelphia needed a drool towel. [read more]

Doug Martin, Sheldon Rankins & Change

August 15th, 2016
Doug Martin speaks

Doug Martin speaks

There was a major injury in the NFC South today, the kind that wouldn’t have happened to a Buccaneer so far this summer. [read more]

Monday Practice Notes & Observations

August 15th, 2016

campkoettermccoyTraining camp wore on early this morning at One Buc Palace.

Joe’s got highlights. [read more]

Ryan Smith Moves To Kick Returner

August 15th, 2016
Next up

Next up

Another rough day for the Kenny Bell Mob, as Dirk Koetter shed more light on the kick returner position following practice today. [read more]

Dotson Gets Paid

August 15th, 2016
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$$

The Bucs waved a new fat check in front of Demar Dotson, and he was smart enough to sign it today and not mess around like he did last year. [read more]

“We Got To Create That Grind Mentality”

August 15th, 2016
Jameis Winston talks change

Jameis Winston talks change

There is one thing the Bucs’ offense definitely took from the training camp practice fields into their preseason game in Philadelphia on Thursday. [read more]

Whetting Appetite For Defense

August 15th, 2016
Just a preview.

Thursday just a preview.

Vanilla defense? Wow. [read more]

Akeem Spence Talks Back Troubles

August 15th, 2016
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Perspective on the J.R. Sweezy comparison

Saturday, the Tampa Bay Times issued an unsourced report stating big-money Bucs free agent guard J.R. Sweezy had a herniated disc surgery (“discectomy”) similar to what defensive tackle Akeem Spence had last year.

Beat writer Rick Stroud claimed Spence returned in October and “showed no ill effects after missing five games.” Apparently, Stroud didn’t talk to Spence. [read more]