Hargreaves Out

August 13th, 2016

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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.

A Budding Sackmeister?

August 13th, 2016
Impressive in debut.

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]

GMC Still A Leader

August 13th, 2016
Still influential.

Still influential.

Well now, Joe has found firewood for those who like to traffic in intrigue, suspense, conspiracy and drama. [read more]

Lobbying For Players

August 13th, 2016
Power.

Power.

How much control does Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht wield at One Buc Palace?

Consider a discussion from Bucs coach Dirk Koetter yesterday. [read more]

The Captains’ March

August 12th, 2016
Captainswalk

Joe’s camera was working in Philadelphia

So about Thursday night’s coin toss in Philadelphia? [read more]

Kenny Bell Ran Routes

August 12th, 2016
Coach praises route-running.

Coach praises route-running.

Soothing words for the Kenny Bell Mob, which is still distressed and stressed from last night’s debacle in Philadelphia and the blowback that followed. [read more]

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August 12th, 2016

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Update On Sweezy Expected (Soon)

August 12th, 2016
An update on the status of injured LG J.R. Sweezy expected, Bucs coach said.

Status forthcoming

Bucs coach Dirk Koetter didn’t seem all that chipper about his team’s performance last night when he did his weekly day-after stand-up at One Buc Palace. [read more]

“Well That’s Nice Of You To Try To Spin It That Way”

August 12th, 2016
Dirk Koetter has a plan

Spin sniffer

It’s early in Dirk Koetter’s Tampa Bay tenure, but he’s quickly becoming one of the most refreshing and engaging characters in the region’s sports history. [read more]

Ira’s Top-10 Takeaways Out Of Eagles-Bucs

August 12th, 2016

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So what did a guy covering the Buccaneers beat for decades see last night during the preseason opener.

The Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, delivers his top-10 impressions for your lunchtime pleasure. [read more]

“I’m Too Old For That”

August 12th, 2016

mike evans 1229One of the greatest happenings in last night’s Bucs-Eagles game won’t show up in a box score.

But it was real, and Joe shared a private locker room moment with Mike Evans to talk about it. [read more]

Interesting Jameis Breakdown

August 12th, 2016
Not that bad.

Not that bad.

Joe is not totally against the spreadsheeters. Regular readers should know this. [read more]

Your New Wide Receivers Depth Chart

August 12th, 2016
The clear No. 4

The clear No. 4

Joe’s not about to wait for Dirk Koetter to print a new near meaningless depth chart out next week. [read more]

Secondary Sharp

August 12th, 2016
Vernon Hargreaves and the Bucs corners had a solid outing. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Vernon Hargreaves and the Bucs’ corners had a solid outing. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

One big task this past offseason for Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was to fix the secondary, specifically the corners. [read more]

Most Disappointing? Penalties.

August 12th, 2016
Lavonte David weighs in

Lavonte David weighs in

Joe could pretend to ignore the Buccaneers’ sloppy play last night against a second-rate team, but that would be wrong, not for a team that averaged more than nine flags a game and flirted with the single-season NFL record in penalties last year. [read more]

Can One Good Play Spark Turnaround?

August 12th, 2016
Bucs CB Johnthan Banks needs to follow last night's game with a strong three weeks of practice.

Johnthan Banks needs to follow last night’s game with a solid three weeks of practice.

Bucs cornerback Johnthan Banks has not yet had a good training camp. [read more]

Feeling The Beast

August 12th, 2016
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Gerald McCoy talked to Joe after the Bucs’ dominant showing along the defensive line

Gerald McCoy talked to Joe in the bowels of Lincoln Financial Field tonight, and the subject was the Bucs’ fierce pass rush and four first-half sacks. [read more]

Koetter: “Not Nervous, Just Pissed”

August 11th, 2016

Koettercamp4Hey, kudos to Dirk Koetter for his first ever game as an NFL head coach.

So how did it feel, Coach? [read more]

The Clink Heard Across Tampa Bay; Aguayo Cites “Butterflies”

August 11th, 2016

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Two sounds were heard across Tampa Bay tonight. [read more]

Thankfully, Just Preseason

August 11th, 2016
Bucs DE Robert Ayers puts Eagles quarterback Chase Daniel on the turf. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Bucs DE Robert Ayers puts Eagles quarterback Chase Daniel on the turf. Defensive coordinator Mike Smith weighed with some postgame disgust. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

How well did the defense of the Bucs play? They pitched a shutout!

Well, sort of. [read more]