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]

“One Team”

August 3rd, 2016
Live this morning on NFL Network.

Live this morning on NFL Network.

Yes, NFL Network was at One Buc Palace today broadcasting live from Bucs training camp. [read more]

Koetter On ASJ: He’s Gotta Play Better

August 3rd, 2016
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Falling behind

Is Austin Seferian-Jenkins going to have a job with the Buccaneers on opening day? [read more]

Credible Glennon Trade Rumblings Downgraded

August 3rd, 2016
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Joe’s got an update from One Buc Palace

UPDATE 2:55 p.m.: Cue the Mike Glennon Mob! There favorite son is back in the news — in big D. [read more]

Day 6 Training Camp Notes & Observations

August 3rd, 2016

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Updated: 10:35 a.m. Joe’s pounding the turf at One Buc Palace to bring you all kinds of notes and nuggets from today’s Day 6 training camp practice. Dive in. The meat is fresh.

Rough day for America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Jameis Calls Out Cameron Brate

August 3rd, 2016

JameisweatJoe’s always in search of the read-between-the-lines moment, and one was delivered Monday by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Hands On/Hands Off

August 3rd, 2016

vincent jackson and mike evansJoe’s got fresh video of wide receivers coach/offensive coordinator Todd Monken getting fired up in an early-morning drill at One Buc Palace. [read more]

“That’s Only When You Have The First Two”

August 3rd, 2016
Not a real No. 3 receiver? Rick Stroud is highly skeptical.

Not a real No. 3 receiver?

Veteran Bucs beat writer Rick Stroud sounded quite agitated while analyzing Dirk Koetter’s firm declaration of Adam Humphries winning the No. 3 wide receiver job. [read more]

“That Bully-Like Atmosphere With Him”

August 3rd, 2016
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Right tackle Demar Dotson talks about the bully on the Bucs defense

Healthy turf-claiming is happening at One Buc Palace, and it’s riling up a few of the troops. [read more]

Reggie Bush And The Bills

August 3rd, 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.

balzer-header

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 goodies before he heads to Canton this week for Hall of Fame ceremonies. Howard tackled plenty today, including his Countdown To Canton, Chip Kelly talking about conception, and Reggie Bush heading to Buffalo.

Koetter: “Can’t Always Play Captain Checkdown”

August 2nd, 2016

jameis and koetterRemember when Alterraun Verner dared to say interceptions from America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, in training camp last year were by design?

It was a very bold take on a rookie QB. [read more]

“That Was A Sack! That Was A Sack!”

August 2nd, 2016

Lavonte2016A great practice video was released by the Buccaneers that illustrates one challenge of assessing training camp work. [read more]

Ira Talks All Things Pass Defense

August 2nd, 2016

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The Ira Kaufman Podcast is really hitting its stride now. Grab a sandwich and enjoy eye-RAH! diving into the Bucs’ new pass defense, and Joe sharing from Mike Smith, and more.

Click to listen or download below.

Monken Relentlessly Drilling Contested Catches

August 2nd, 2016
Mike Evans, Vincent Jackson and Adam Humphries talk to Joe

Mike Evans, Vincent Jackson and Adam Humphries talk to Joe

Things are quite different around the Buccaneers’ receiving corps this season. [read more]