Tiki torches. Says body bag is imminent for Eli Manning.

So in how much disarray are the 0-3 New York Giants? [read more]

Owns the Bucs.

Consider the Giants a wounded animal. [read more]

“Rex, how can you con an opponent into thinking you have a pass rush?”

Yesterday, Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith took to the podium at One Buc Palace for his weekly presser and it seemed he wanted all to know he deserves the blame for the poor showing Sunday against Minnesota. [read more]

Interesting words.

One thing Joe really likes about winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter, he is a straight shooter. Ask a question, and rarely does he dodge. [read more]

GMC social media hater.

A former NFL quarterback has free advice for Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy: [read more]

Once upon a time Mike Evans was a “Dunkaneer,” joined by Vincent Jackson and Austin Seferian-Jackwagon. [read more]

Jacquizz Rodgers should find daylight. Three-fingered Jason Pierre-Paul weighs in.

The Buccaneers have 143 yards rushing this season, and the Giants allow an average of 153.3 rushing yards per game.

Something has to give on Sunday. [read more]

Is history repeating itself?

Maybe the most alarming name on today’s injury report was a name nobody outside the walls of One Buc Palace had any idea was hurt. [read more]

2017 debut

Here’s the damage. [read more]

It’s all right here captured by Rock Riley (@RealRockRiley). McCoy told reporters today in the locker room that he wanted to make a statement. And here’s what was weighing on McCoy’s mind.

Gerald McCoy apology from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

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New call

The Buccaneers administration has issued a fresh theme of the week to players. [read more]

Teammate weighs in

It’s not “official” yet, but don’t expect Kwon Alexander and his bad hamstring to suit up against the Giants. [read more]

Super sports multimedia guru Rock Riley (@realrockriley) is doing his thing, as he does here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at JoeBucsFan.com. Rock jumps in the Buccaneers’ locker room and gets the Giants buildup going. Enjoy!

It’s All About The Giants Now from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

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The majority of Sunday’s post-game criticism was directed at Tampa Bay’s passive defense — and deservedly so.

If the game had been close, there’s a good chance the Vikings would have rolled up 600 yards. Guess what?

It wasn’t close. [read more]

Critical cog.

Is middle linebacker Kwon Alexander the most important player on the Bucs? [read more]

History lesson

Yes, too many fans became unglued by the Bucs’ loss Sunday.

Heck, even Gerald McCoy lost his head. Joe can’t explain that. But Joe can shed bright light on what happened to fans.

If Joe understands anything, it is those who live, breathe and crap Bucs football. [read more]

Backup Eagles RBs gashed the sorry Giants defense last week.

The Giants have played so horribly in the first three weeks of the season, it seems they are already outdoing the Jets. [read more]