Bucs Move Thursday’s Redskins-Bucs Game To Wednesday

August 29th, 2016

bucs cheerleaderThe tropical storm nearing Florida already is shaking things up.

The Buccaneers have moved Thursday’s final preseason game against the Redskins to Wednesday at 8 p.m. [read more]

Donteea Dye On Waived/Injured List

August 29th, 2016
Placed on waivers/injured list.

Placed on waivers/injured list.

Color Joe rather surprised. [read more]

The Excuses Are Over

August 29th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Buccaneers play for keeps in less than two weeks and the first order of business is to stop serving as a 53-man punching bag for the rest of the NFC South. [read more]

Where Do You Stand?

August 29th, 2016

Joe’s 24-hour poll ends Tuesday at 9:38 a.m.


Dirk Koetter Says He’s A Three-QB Guy

August 29th, 2016
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No. 3 QB Ryan Griffin (left) is smiling.

Final roster prognosticators will like this one, and it will interest the Mike Glennon Mob. [read more]

Louis Murphy “Cutting Hard”

August 29th, 2016

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Good news has emerged on wide receiver Louis Murphy, who is now 9 1/2 months removed from ACL surgery. [read more]

“Taken A Piece Out Of Them”

August 29th, 2016

JagscampsmithCenter/guard Evan Smith talked to Joe today and was adamant that players giving “in-game” feedback to coaches is critical. [read more]

Thank You, Joe Thomas.

August 29th, 2016
Student

Student

Interesting stuff from Bucs rookie defensive end Noah Spence today. [read more]

Hargreaves Blowing Up

August 29th, 2016
The nerds love him.

The nerds love him.

Lotta love being thrown out Vernon Hargreaves’ way this morning. And it appears the numberscrunchers agree: Hargreaves is one helluva player. [read more]

“He Wanted To Find Out How Our Corners Would Hold Up, And Our Safeties Playing Man.”

August 29th, 2016
Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes

Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes

Lot of calculating stuff going on at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Never Lost Faith

August 29th, 2016
Never gave up. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Never gave up. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

When he missed his first-ever kick as a pro, an extra-point no less, when he missed two kicks in his second game, when he was heckled and jeered and booed — at a practice! — for upchucking all over himself, rookie kicker Roberto Aguayo didn’t freak out. [read more]

Should Jameis Channel Johnny?

August 29th, 2016
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Bucs coach believes Jameis should tap into Johnny Football’s success.

A few years ago, Joe had never before been smitten by a quarterback like he was by Johnny Football. [read more]

Strong Offensive Showing

August 29th, 2016
Sizzling offensive numbers.

Sizzling numbers.

How solid was the showing of the offense against the bungling Browns Friday night? Well, it may have been a game for the ages. [read more]

“I’m A Big Fan Of Big Wide Receivers”

August 29th, 2016
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File this away, NFL Draft freaks.

Something was largely lost in the monstrous and perfect night by Mike Evans on Friday. [read more]

Jeremiah George And Major Wright Are Cut

August 28th, 2016
Gone

Gone

Training camp started off crappy for veteran safety Major Wright, and now he’s gone. [read more]

Storm Departing

August 28th, 2016
Reportedly cut.

Reportedly cut.

So the Bucs have to get down to 75 players on the roster, per league mandate, by 4 p.m. tomorrow. Some cuts are filtering out on social media. [read more]

A Koetter Love Call For Johnthan Banks

August 28th, 2016
Banks

Catches the eye — and mouth — of Dirk Koetter

Will the Bucs carry six cornerbacks? [read more]

Donovan Smith And “Enough Was Enough”

August 28th, 2016

DonovanSmith2016For some reason, the spreadsheeter crowd and former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik have little faith in Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith.

Joe just doesn’t get it. [read more]

Pulling For A.J. Francis

August 28th, 2016
Pulling for the defensive tackle on the bubble.

Defensive tackle on the bubble.

In the coming days, a lot of guys worthy of NFL work will be looking for work.

A combination of deep rosters at their respective positions and/or bloated salaries will get them cut. [read more]

No Trade Market For Glennon

August 28th, 2016
Minimal trade value now.

Cowboys calling?

It was as predictable as the sun setting in the west. [read more]