Players Vote Mike Evans No. 75
May 20th, 2015
NFL players have spoken. [read more]
Help Is Needed
May 20th, 2015
Bill Polian wags a finger at those who believe the Bucs are a complete team.
Yes, the Bucs added a franchise quarterback in the draft, “America’s Quarterback,” Jameis Winston. Yes, the Bucs added a pair of rookie offensive linemen projected to be starters.
Also, the Bucs bought quite few second-tier free agents that not just add depth, but know Lovie Smith’s defense. [read more]
Jameis’ Weapons
May 20th, 2015
When the Bucs decided to draft “America’s Quarterback,” Jameis Winston, back in 2013 earlier this year, it was reasoned that Jameis would have a chance to succeed due to his weapons. [read more]
“The Great Teams, They Know Each Other”
May 20th, 2015
A couple of 2015 Buccaneers own a Super Bowl ring, and when one of them talks, it’s always worth listening. [read more]
Is Jameis Winston Fourth-Down Material?
May 20th, 2015
Joe learned from a Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach that one way to spot a special teams stud is to look for players “jacking around” in the locker room. [read more]
Hypocritical, Idiotic NFL Rule Change
May 20th, 2015
Bucs kicker Patrick Murray’s job just got more important.
Joe’s dome is shaking at the rule change made yesterday that pushes an extra point back to the 15 yard line. [read more]
Rays At Braves Tonight
May 20th, 2015Nothing quite like enjoying a Rays game at Hooters with a giant ice cold beer. Click below for your nearest location and more.
Right Guard Will Be Inexperienced
May 20th, 2015
The Bucs will turn to Kadeem Edwards at right guard, if rookie Ali Marpet cannot hack NFL competition early on.
Yes, the Bucs are putting a lot of pressure on “America’s Quarterback,” signal-caller Jameis Winston. Starting a rookie QB, no matter how talented he may be, is always a gamble.
Putting that same rookie behind a shaky offensive line could be the proverbial pulling the pin on a hand grenade. [read more]
Trade-Down Crowd Had Little Hope
May 20th, 2015
The godfather of modern scouting said this was a terrible year to trade away a quality draft pick. [read more]
Jameis Needs Stability
May 20th, 2015
Davin Joseph talks about Lovie Smith’s job security
There are several ways to blow up a rookie quarterback’s career.
One is to have a sieve for an offensive line. [read more]
Bucs Fandom Gone Too Far
May 20th, 2015
Yeah, some folks think Joe is too much into football, eating, sleeping and talking football virtually 24/7. Joe could think of worse things to be consumed by. [read more]
Tampa A Finalist For Two Super Bowls
May 20th, 2015
Are the Bucs trying to lure another Super Bowl to Tampa? Per a report late last night, that seems to be the case.
Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald claims Tampa Bay is among four finalists to host either Super Bowl 2019 or 2020. [read more]
Joe Talks Jameis Jabs, Coaching Changes, D-Line Jockeying & More
May 19th, 2015
It’s Tuesday! So Joe was back in the cage of The Big Dog, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.
Plenty of subjects were on the table. [read more]
Defense A Strength?
May 19th, 2015
Is the defense of the Bucs, led by LB Lavonte David, truly a “strength?”
Yes, Joe knows the Bucs defense last year wasn’t always humming. Hell, what was? The team finished 2-14.
Whenever anyone talks Bucs — including Joe — keep whispering to yourself: 2-14. [read more]
$68,000 And A Dream
May 19th, 2015
The NFL is filled with so many long shot stories. And the more you scrutinize the Bucs roster, the more it seems seventh-round pick, bruising running back/fullback Joey Iosefa, looks like Mason Foster chasing a tight end. [read more]
“A Lot Of Ingredients”
May 19th, 2015
Chef Leslie Frazier has work to do
Your Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected exactly one defensive player in the last two NFL drafts.
So Joe figured it might be a good idea to ask defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier about him yesterday. [read more]
George Two-Thirds Johnson
May 19th, 2015
New Bucs defensive end George Johnson
Joe’s not sure why, but the day always seems brighter when Casey Phillips is delivering insider news from One Buc Palace. [read more]
Nickerson Improving As A Coach
May 19th, 2015
Bucs LB coach Hardy Nickerson said he is always looking for an edge to improve.
Coaching is often overlooked as a two-way street. Yeah, coaches bark orders and fans expect players to carry out those orders to win games.
That’s a simplistic approach. [read more]
“It Is Terrible In Tampa”
May 19th, 2015
NFL.com is no fan of running back Charles Sims.
The 2014 Bucs offense was gut-wrenching. Joe didn’t know what made him heave more last year, turnstile blocking, no running game, a turnover-prone quarterback who played like a scared eighth-grader, or the not-so-well-done cheeseburger Joe tried to wash down with a rank craft beer sporting some weirdo name. [read more]
Talkin’ Throwbacks
May 19th, 2015
This is one of the most popular questions Joe gets, and powers that be at One Buc Palace — at least Joe’s contacts — are stumped: “Why can’t the Bucs wear throwbacks?” [read more]
Leslie Frazier Expects He’ll Improve
May 18th, 2015
Much is made about how much Tampa Bay defensive players should improve after spending a year in the hard-to-master Lovie Smith/Leslie Frazier defense.
But what about their defensive coaches? [read more]
Fallout From $600 Threesome Dooms Sapp
May 18th, 2015
Fired from NFL Network after a $600 threesome landed him in jail, Bucs icon Warren Sapp now has a more soiled criminal record. [read more]
