Non-believer

Man, Joe wants to punch things while listening to and reading some of the stuff coming from national types this morning. [read more]

No, Joe is not above making a timely pitch to score advertising dollars that allow this site to be the No. 1 destination for Bucs fans everywhere — 24/7.

Joe’s got kids to feed, postseason travel to book, and eye-RAH Kaufman is demanding a raise.

The Bucs are sizzling hot right now. JoeBucsFan.com will enjoy more than 30,000 actual visits today from highly engaged readers — real people with jobs and money and loyalty to what’s advertised here.

Yes, your business can hop on the bandwagon and join other companies that have been with Joe for many, many years.

Joe can accomplish a lot for a smart business — endorse products, help boost SEO, blast love on Twitter, and drive real people to your company website in a hurry.

Unlike big corporate media outlets, Joe does this affordably.

So, if your legitimate business could use a jolt, and you have a legitimate advertising budget, then email joe@joebucsfan.com today with a few of your goals and desires. Joe is happy to work with you to craft an effective attack.

Stunning data

Numbers can lie, but these are so outstanding they cannot be denied or twisted. [read more]

No, Dirk Koetter wasn’t channeling flawless Jessica Alba when he referred to a Bucs player as “Honey.”

Joe has long ignored the practice squad for a variety of reasons. [read more]

(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

This Victory Monday is brought to you by Santa Claus.

Yes, this is an early Christmas present, Bucs fans: first place in December. No time to waste, the big fella with the red coat is busy. [read more]

Bucs fans have a reason to smile like Jameis today.

Bucs fans have a reason to be giddy this morning. It’s OK to brag and beat your chest and laugh at your co-worker, the Jags fan. [read more]

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Injuries piling up.

Every team beat up this time of the year. But now the Bucs seem to be pressing the boundaries. [read more]

Stud.

Every once in a while Joe gets a Twitter during a game claiming rookie corner Vernon Hargreaves stinks. [read more]

Fresh orders

There’s nothing quite like a locker room speech, especially when puritan Lovie Smith isn’t involved. [read more]

Entering the spotlight

Party time! [read more]

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Heartfelt stuff from Dirk Koetter after today’s thrilling victory. [read more]

Call him.

Former Falcons have found home in Tampa Bay since Dirk Koetter has been around. [read more]

Respect for a reborn franchise.

Bucs fans, it seems, are more concerned with how folks on national platforms think about the team rather than the way the Bucs are playing. [read more]

Mike Evans, like most Bucs, are more concerned with New Orleans than the current NFC South standings.

How locked in are the Bucs with the tasks at hand?

Well, consider this exchange that Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans had in the locker room after today’s game in San Diego. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Buc fans are living large after the most glorious fall Sunday since Jon Gruden stalked the sidelines, guiding the 2007 club to a division title.

A gutty win at San Diego, coupled with losses by the Falcons, Redskins, Giants and Eagles, leaves Tampa Bay in prime postseason position. And a special nod to America’s Team for knocking off the Vikings Thursday evening.

The Bucs now face New Orleans at home, seeking their first 5-game winning streak since a 2002 club that you might remember fondly. In this race to 10 that suddenly appears quite doable, here are 10 ornaments to hang: [read more]

Still won’t touch the p-word.

Joe has a hard time typing the following because, with a nod to Barry Switzer, Joe is not a fiction writer. [read more]

Bucs suits felt love from fans today.

Joe admits to being both surprised and impressed. [read more]

Is it time to feature Jacquizz Rodgers?

Joe will not back off holding Doug Martin to a high standard, one he failed to meet again today in San Diego. [read more]

“Philip, I love you because you are from Alabama, but I know how to win big games.”

The smile on America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, that Joe snapped to the left after today’s win says it all. [read more]