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]

“I Don’t Want To Say It’s A Nasty Tone”

August 5th, 2016

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Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith referenced real football players yesterday. [read more]

New Leaf Includes Beating Coaches To Criticism

August 5th, 2016

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Today, eye-RAH! shares a chat with Jameis Winston’s quarterback coach and a teammate about what transformed the No. 1 overall pick and how he’s evolved in practice. [read more]

Koetter: Need To Practice In Rain

August 5th, 2016

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Quite a number of Bucs fans out there  somehow think the NFL is baseball and players will melt in the rain and once the moisture appears, players must run for cover as if there’s an air raid. [read more]

NFL Refs At Practices Don’t Just Call The Action

August 4th, 2016

?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Dirk Koetter has referees and officials at practice this week, and they’re real NFL zebras doing more than throwing flags. [read more]

Mike Smith, Lavonte David And “Great F.B.I.”

August 4th, 2016

LavontePro3The Buccaneers’ new defensive coordinator weighed in on all things Tampa Bay after practice today. [read more]

Kwon: GMC Is A Monster

August 4th, 2016
"Blowing up."

“Blowing up.”

This is going to make the anti-Gerald McCoy rabble squirm in their seats as if they have irritable bowel syndrome. [read more]

“It Was Like Watching A 7-on-7”

August 4th, 2016
Indirectly calls out Lovie Smith.

Indirectly calls out Lovie Smith.

Yesterday was a treat watching NFL Network as the outfit broadcast live from Bucs training camp. [read more]

“He’s Going To Be A Dog”

August 4th, 2016
Talking Vernon Hargreaves.

Talking Vernon Hargreaves.

High praise with an unusual analogy for a Bucs rookie — from the “Jameis of the defense.” [read more]

Koetter: “They’re Never Getting Bullshitted By Me. I Promise You That.”

August 4th, 2016

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So what’s it like to work for Dirk Koetter? [read more]

“You Could See That It Was Our First Time”

August 4th, 2016
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Ali Marpet speaks

The Buccaneers cut practice short about 45 minutes today because of thunderstorms, but there was enough time on the field for Ali Marpet to assess “sloppy” play. [read more]

Demar Dotson Making Statement

August 4th, 2016
High praise from head coach.

High praise from head coach.

There is no player Joe enjoys talking to more than big ol’ Demar Dotson. Dude is as friendly as there is and is always up for a good chat and seems to perpetually wear a smile on his face. [read more]

Countdown To Canton

August 4th, 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 pumping out all kinds of NFL goodies prior to Hall festivities in Canton this week. Howard continued his Countdown To Canton today with a personal story.

Receivers Coach: “Mike Is Wound Pretty Tight”

August 4th, 2016
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Anxious

New Bucs offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Todd Monken let it rip during an interview yesterday. [read more]

The Man Can Catch

August 4th, 2016
Bucs RB Charles Sims pulled off a rare feat Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Bucs RB Charles Sims can sure catch. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Dirk Koetter says he wants to get backup running back Charles Sims the ball a little more. No problem with that. [read more]

“Don’t Think Anybody Is More Excited Than Me”

August 4th, 2016
"Excited" about influx of talent.

“Excited”

Joe has described a new vibe about the Bucs over the past few months that he can’t quite put a finger on. [read more]

“He Was In The Tank For A Few Days”

August 4th, 2016
Shaken

Shaken and stirred

Another unfiltered admission was delivered by Dirk Koetter yesterday.

Bravo! Joe’s loving the head coach’s approach to the media, which reflects his great respect for Bucs fans. [read more]

Joe Talks Koetter Candor, Overworking Jameis, McCoy’s Confidence, Downgraded ASJ, Vitale Mancrushes, Defensive Changes & More

August 3rd, 2016
The Big Dog, Steve Duemig

The Big Dog, Steve Duemig

Joe was back in the steel cage with The Big Dog, Steve Duemig, the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio on WDAE-AM 620.

The JoeBucsFan.com Hour was diving into all things training camp. [read more]

Foolish Clamoring For Roddy White

August 3rd, 2016

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It was inevitable; eye-RAH! has decided to blast Joe and set Bucs fans straight. [read more]