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]

Will once again terrorize offenses.

Bucs stud Lavonte David didn’t know it at the time, but when he flipped on Twitter when Lovie Smith was jettisoned, his career just got better. [read more]

Job security discussed.

No, Pat Kirwan, co-host of the best damned football radio show around, “Movin’ the Chains,” heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio, was not talking about Toast Jenkins, the miserable former Bucs cornerback who was in a hot-and-heavy bromance with Lovie Smith. [read more]

“Mark, did people hound you for not signing Roddy White?”

A day doesn’t go by in which a loyal reader here doesn’t Twitter Joe asking about Roddy White or Devin Hester. [read more]

Yesterday, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, talked about his receiving corps on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

For those closely tracking the receivers depth chart, there was a lot to soak in. [read more]

Evidence of the upgrade the Bucs made at wide receivers coach keeps mounting.

And it’s not just Bucs receivers talking about what’s new and different. [read more]

Bucs defensive end Noah Spence admitted he was styling Thursday night. [read more]

Having an excellent camp.

Not too long ago, Russell Shepard was an invisible special teams player for the Bucs. [read more]

“Pppsssttt… Jason, how many zeros are in this guy’s contract?”

The drama and secrecy surrounding left guard J.R. Sweezy continues. [read more]

What was Jameis doing in this JoeBucsFan.com photo?

During the fourth-quarter of Thursday’s preseason game, Joe spent a majority of the time studying the movements of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Joe nearly drove off the road moments ago.

A noted and respected 12-year former NFL quarterback watched Mike Glennon practice today and then compared him to Peyton Manning. [read more]

Players must hate to lose to win.

For the second time in as many games, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, suggested there is a losing mentality infecting the Bucs locker room. [read more]

Dirk Koetter wasn’t calling out players publicly today, good or bad.

But it’s coming. [read more]

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.

Balzer is a true expert on all things NFL, one of the very best in the business. Today, Balzer hits on a variety of subjects. Of course, Joe was interested in the latest on Johnny Football and a guy to watch in Dolphins camp, Jakeem Brant.

Training camp forges ahead and Joe was here at sunny One Buc Palace taking notes. Here are your highlights: [read more]

Jameis spoke of danger after practice today

There was only one time when the Bucs offense was humming on Thursday night. [read more]

Think the Bucs are high on rookie defensive end Noah Spence after his preseason debut? [read more]

Mike Smith talks Eagles and using Robert Ayers and Noah Spence

Freshly-showered and wearing glasses and a sport coat, Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith talked to Joe and good guy reporter Dustin Hockensmith from Noah Spence’s hometown newspaper in the locker room Thursday night. [read more]

Vernon Hargreaves is not practicing today, but Joe has learned it’s a precautionary measure and Hargreaves is not seriously injured. He is expected back on the practice field next week.

Stick with Joe through the day for plenty out of today’s training camp session at One Buc Palace.

New video emerges.

Joe keeps trying to tell himself, “He’s a rookie. It’s his first preseason game. Put the damned beer down and relax!” [read more]