Hyped Henry Melton Has To Show Up

October 30th, 2015
Henry Melton needs to earn some of his $4 million on Sunday

Henry Melton needs to earn a chunk of his $4 million on Sunday

Your Buccaneers are paying free agent defensive tackle Henry Melton about $4 million this season.

The man was hyped massively in August, and now it’s time to deliver. [read more]

X-Factor Involved At Practice

October 30th, 2015
Austin Seferian-Jenkins was a busy guy during the early part of practice today

Austin Seferian-Jenkins was a busy guy during the early part of practice today

Keeping it real, the Bucs have to be feeling desperate to get tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins on the field Sunday. [read more]

“I Didn’t Feel Like We Lost”

October 30th, 2015

MikeEvans2The groin-stomp loss to the Redskins on Sunday was just that, a horrific shock to the system. Mike Evans took that to a new level last night. [read more]

Legitimate Intelligence

October 30th, 2015
Center Joe Hawley and Gerald McCoy speak out

Center Joe Hawley and Gerald McCoy speak out

Intimate knowledge of an opponent matters little, according to many NFL players and coaches.

But there was a different vibe flowing through two Buccaneers when it comes to the Falcons. [read more]

Listen To Joe

October 30th, 2015

joebucsfanYes, Joe was on ESPN Tallahassee radio earlier this week talking Bucs with Jeff Cameron, he of “The Jeff Cameron Show.”

Joe has long been a fan of Cameron, a St. Pete native who puts together damned good radio. [read more]

Lovie: Blame Team, Not GMC

October 30th, 2015
Lovie Smith said potshots at Gerald McCoy are misdirected.

Lovie Smith said potshots at Gerald McCoy are misdirected.

For reasons Joe is unsure of, some Bucs fans have come to loathe one of the better players on the team. That would be defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. [read more]

“Absolutely Tear Them Apart”

October 30th, 2015

LavonteDavidThank goodness there’s a Bucs game in two days. It’ll finally wipe the lingering stain of the Washington washout from the minds of Bucs fans.

But the seasoned football men aren’t expecting a competitive Bucs team in Atlanta on Sunday. [read more]

Season On The Brink

October 30th, 2015
Sunday isn't just another game for many Bucs fans

Sunday isn’t just another game for many Bucs fans

Believe it or not, there are fans that only care about wins and losses and whether their beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the playoff hunt. [read more]

“Lot Of Guys That Are Comfortable”

October 30th, 2015
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Believes Bucs need a roster housecleaning.

One thing Joe loves about Shaun King when he does a hit on local sports radio is that he brings it. No beating around the bush. [read more]

Trading Doug Martin?

October 30th, 2015
Trade and re-sign?

Trade and re-sign?

No, to the best of Joe’s knowledge, Doug Martin is not on the trading block.

And no, to the best of Joe’s knowledge, he has not been traded. [read more]

Evans Not Expecting Double Teams

October 29th, 2015

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With Vincent Jackson out, one would think Mike Evans is sure to see a steady diet of double teams.

Not so, Evans told Joe this week. [read more]

Creator Of “Muscle Hamster” Unearthed

October 29th, 2015
The man who gave Doug Martin his famous handle speaks out.

The man who gave Doug Martin his famous handle speaks out.

The man who coined perhaps the greatest sports nickname of the 21st Century has been found.

And the man who has that nickname, “Muscle Hamster,” Bucs running back Doug Martin, probably won’t like what the gentleman had to say. [read more]

How One Play Changes Narrative

October 29th, 2015
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One play! Just one play!

Yes, the Bucs are a bad team as we near Halloween.

Could they turn things around? Sure. At this point, it doesn’t look promising. [read more]

Falcons Starters Hit Each Other In Practice; Buccaneers’ Don’t

October 29th, 2015

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So what makes rookie head coach Dan Quinn’s merry band of 6-1 Falcons, the Bucs’ opponent Sunday, a little different than their NFC South counterparts?

Oh, there are lots of reasons. But one difference is they practice old school. [read more]

Gerald McCoy: “I’ve Been Limited Since Week 2”

October 29th, 2015

McCoy Camp

Updated 12:09 p.m.: Now it’s official, since it comes from the mouth of Gerald McCoy.

No. 93 is hurt, and it appears to be a season-long issue. [read more]

“Musical Chairs” Killing Defense

October 29th, 2015
Tactics backfiring?

Tactics backfiring?

Could Bucs coach Lovie Smith be in panic mode?

Joe isn’t sure, but if you read a former Buccaneer’s musings on the Tampa Bay defense, that may actually be happening. [read more]

Did Dan Quinn Take A Shot At Gerald McCoy?

October 29th, 2015
Gerald McCoy put his foot down last night

Gerald McCoy put his foot down last night

Rookie Falcons head coach Dan Quinn has former Buccaneers Adrian Clayborn and Raheem Morris in key roles on his team.

So, naturally, Quinn was asked about those guys yesterday during his conference call with Tampa Bay media. [read more]

Stop Holding Back Jameis Winston

October 29th, 2015
More evidence emerges that teammates are holding back "America's Quarterback"(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

More evidence emerges that teammates are holding back “America’s Quarterback”(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Joe is sickened upon hearing about how some Buccaneers ask Jameis Winston to be something he’s not: a bystander, a sheep among the rams.

Let the guy be himself, be what made him a national champion and a notorious leader of young men. [read more]

“About Half Our Call Sheet Was Out The Window”

October 29th, 2015

KoetterYeah, bad luck was a moderate factor in whacking the Bucs on Sunday in Washington.

Two injuries at one position slapped virtual handcuffs on offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. [read more]

McCoy Dialed Back “Chippy, Intense” Practice

October 29th, 2015
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Gerald McCoy lectures his teammates

Is there now too much passion and rage pulsing through the Buccaneers? [read more]

The Fightin’ Bucs Offense

October 29th, 2015
Band of brothers.

Band of brothers.

Yes, the Bucs had 16 penalties Sunday, an absurd amount for a professional team.

But a few of those penalties can be chalked up to honor. [read more]