“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]

Can Noah Spence Play The Run?

August 6th, 2016
Defensive coordinator was candid when asked by Joe about rookie defensive end Noah Spence's play against the run.

Defensive coordinator Mike Smith was candid when asked by Joe about rookie defensive end Noah Spence’s play against the run.

In the spring, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht cautioned that rookie DE Noah Spence might not be a full-time player for a while. [read more]

Sportsman DeBartolo

August 6th, 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. Things are just getting rolling at BalzerFootball.com. Howard is live at this weekend’s Hall of Fame ceremonies, along with esteemed JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman. Today, Howard dives into inductee Eddie DeBartolo — the sportsman.

High On Football

August 6th, 2016
Passion.

Passion.

It is a dreary Saturday morning. It’s the kind of day you don’t want to get out of bed; just roll over and bury your head in the covers. [read more]

Jameis Dishes On Dirk Koetter

August 6th, 2016
What Dirk Koetter means to Jameis.

What Dirk Koetter means to Jameis.

Some people roll out of the rack at 5 a.m. because of their family. Some people hop in the shower before the birds chirp because of the cash they make. Some people get up at the crack of dawn because they just love their jobs. [read more]

“Don’t Be That Fan”

August 6th, 2016
Radio host blasts anti-GMC rabble.

Radio host blasts anti-GMC rabble.

The following may unnerve the anti-Gerald McCoy rabble. [read more]

Free Agency Frenzy At One Buc Palace

August 6th, 2016

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If opening day was this Sunday, your Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be starting six free agents on defense with an average age of 30 years old. [read more]

Koetter Lists Top Four Corners

August 6th, 2016
Discusses top corners.

Discusses top corners.

Joe is really digging this Dirk Koetter. Ask a question, you get an answer. And the answer may not be to your liking. [read more]

“It Seems Even Quicker”

August 5th, 2016

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Sixteen years playing NFL football puts former Bucs tight end Dave Moore in rare company. What also puts him in rare company is his ability to break down football for the common man. [read more]

VIDEO: Sack! When A Completion Is Not Real

August 5th, 2016
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Edge talent

Ahh, the untold story of training camp. The fine line between a completion and a phony play fueled by defensive players not permitted drill a quarterback.

And this is why Joe shoots video, to learn more about what’s really happening. [read more]

PODCAST: Caution On A.J. Green, Allen Robinson, Ezekiel Elliot, Rookie Valuations & Much More

August 5th, 2016

Joe is pumped to present the inaugural Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, delivered by Papa John’s.

Click below to listen or download.

Exclusively for JoeBucsFan.com, Todd delivers a whole lot of knowledge in his distinct style, honed through more than two decades in sports radio, including ESPN Radio for many years. Within a month, these weekly podcasts will be available for download on various popular platforms. Enjoy!
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“Every Day He Flashes”

August 5th, 2016
Head coach likes his style.

Head coach likes his style.

Bucs fans want to be geeked about Noah Spence. Thus far in the rookie’s training camp, the Eastern Kentucky product offers every reason to be excited. [read more]

Better Than Brees?

August 5th, 2016
"Watch out little man."

“Watch out, little man.”

Yes, we all know that the Bucs have America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. But in a loaded quarterback division like the NFC South, where does Jameis rank? [read more]

Brate On Jameis, Offense

August 5th, 2016

Offense much cleaner.

For whatever reason, it seems Harvard man Cameron Brate and America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, have great chemistry on the field, certainly in the red zone. [read more]

Day 8 Training Camp Notes & Observations

August 5th, 2016

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UPDATED 1:21 p.m.: The Friday sun was shining at One Buc Palace and Joe was scrambling around the practice fields. Grab a sandwich. It’s Joe’s nearly world famous training camp notes. [read more]

Humphries Talks Corners

August 5th, 2016
Mad respect from Rudy.

Mad respect from Rudy.

Sometimes when you want to know about cornerbacks, what better way to break them down than to talk to a wide receiver? [read more]

Aware Of Dwight Freeney

August 5th, 2016

Sound advice

Yes, the Atlanta Falcons, the Bucs’ opening day opponent, signed legendary but old edge pass rusher Dwight Freeney last week. [read more]

Brate Ascension No Surprise

August 5th, 2016
Seems to be growing weary talking about ASJ.

Growing weary talking about ASJ.

Of course, Joe monitors all coverage of the Bucs and in the past day or two has noticed something obvious, but apparently it is surprising to many. [read more]

George Johnson Placed On Injured Reserve

August 5th, 2016
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Sacked for the year

The Bucs career of defensive end George Johnson, aka sackless George Johnson, appears to be over. [read more]