Injury Alert: Charles Sims

August 8th, 2016

Sims[UPDATE: 11:10 a.m.:] The Bucs left One Buc palace and headed to Tropicana Field for practice today in search of drier safer conditions.

But fake grass over cement isn’t always so friendly. [read more]

The Sin Of Poor Coaching

August 8th, 2016
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Jameis says he was unprepared

Man, Joe has learned so much about the demise of the Lovie Smith regime in the past couple of weeks.

Lavonte David and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, really helped Joe get a deeper understanding. [read more]

Jameis: “He’s The Best Player On Our Team”

August 8th, 2016

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America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, likes to say he lives by the motto “real recognize real.” [read more]

It Wasn’t Just Jameis

August 8th, 2016
Ali Marpet's development also a factor in hiring Dirk Koetter.

Ali Marpet’s development also a factor in hiring Dirk Koetter.

The common belief in NFL circles is that Bucs coach Dirk Koetter was hired because of the way he developed America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

Battling Corners

August 8th, 2016
Hard to envision not starting at nickel.

Backup nickel?

If the season started right now — no, Joe’s not going by a depth chart released the first week of August — Joe would surmise that Alterraun Verner and Brent Grimes are your starting corners. [read more]

Defense May Have 16 Starters

August 8th, 2016
Talking defensive starters.

Talking defensive starters.

Yes, Bucs fans got all giddy over the weekend with the release of the first depth chart for the 2016 season. [read more]

Fresh From Canton, Ira Kaufman’s Latest Column Posts This Evening, Only On JoeBucsFan.com

August 8th, 2016

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A More Stationary Jameis On The Way?

August 7th, 2016

jameis 0517Interesting words from America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Fighting The Heat Was Stupid

August 7th, 2016

In the past, Bucs coaches embraced the heat of the Central Florida summer believing practicing in the middle of the day would prepare the team for gamedays when opponents would wilt. [read more]

Alone — And Not Liking It

August 7th, 2016

Jameismug3Yesterday, Joe had a different kind of question for America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Happy Birthday To Joe

August 7th, 2016

Eight years ago today Joe fired up this website and never turned back — eight full years obsessing 24/7 about all things Bucs on these pages.

It all started with a laptop and a dream. [read more]

“Guys Playing Football The Way They Really Know How To Play Football”

August 7th, 2016
Times have changed a lot, says Lavonte David.

Times have changed a lot, says Lavonte David.

Lavonte David sat down this week for candid chat with BSPN.

Maybe it was the bright lights and national audience, but David, a typically reserved guy, really opened up.

[read more]

VIDEO: Another SACK! For Noah Spence

August 7th, 2016

jason licht 0224bHere’s the video teased in Saturday’s practice notes.

This time it’s an A-list angle of rookie defensive end Noah Spence taking Donovan Smith’s lunch money yesterday in live 11-on-11 action. [read more]

Initial Depth Chart Misleading

August 7th, 2016
Early August depth chart misleading for players like DE Jacquies Smith.

Early August depth chart is hardly accurate for players like DE Jacquies Smith.

A team listing its depth chart the first week of August is two steps away from trolling its own fans. [read more]

Joe Does Training Camp Live

August 7th, 2016
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Joe joined Casey Phillips and Scott Smith on Training Camp Live yesterday.

Yesterday at Bucs training camp, Buccaneers.com took a step into the future. [read more]

Catching Up For Ryan Smith

August 7th, 2016
Behind but time to catch up.

Behind but still time to catch up.

Joe thought one of the sleeper picks in this spring’s draft for the Bucs was Ryan Smith in the fourth round. The cornerback from North Carolina Central was quickly targeted to play safety.

[read more]

Will Gholston, Evan Smith & Joe Hawley Highlight First Official Depth Chart

August 6th, 2016

HawleyYou know there’s a football game approaching when the first depth chart of the 2016 season appears.

The Bucs just released it late this afternoon. [read more]

Day 9 Camp Practice Notes & Observations

August 6th, 2016
Jameis passionately sought knowledge today from a practice official after a unique false start call.

Jameis passionately sought knowledge today from a practice official after a unique false start call.

Joe was your faithful eyes and ears at today’s very lively practice. Grab a sandwich and a couple of beers and dive in. The Bucs preseason kicks off in FIVE short days. Joe’s got your need-to-know. [read more]

“He Kind Of Reminds Me Of Adam”

August 6th, 2016
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Jameis gushes. The Kenny Bell Mob weeps.

If you’re a Bucs receiver fighting for a job, then you want America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, to refer to you as another Adam Humphries. [read more]

“Trust Me. They’re Not Just Standing There In Cover 2 Or Cover 3”

August 6th, 2016
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Dirk Koetter explains today’s trickery at One Buc Palace.

Lots of disguise rolled out from the Buccaneers’ defense today at practice.

It confused America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, a few times. Imagine what it did for Joe and fans in the stands. [read more]