“You’ve Got To Take The Cleaner One”
March 12th, 2015
Joe loves Mike Mayock’s draft guru work on NFL Network, but it’s becoming clear that Mayock is struggling trying to evaluate Jameis Winston off the field. [read more]
Flushing Learning Curve Excuse Down Toilet
March 12th, 2015
Another new signing reveals the bigger picture
Yes, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed likely backup cornerback Sterling Moore in free agency late this afternoon.
But Moore represents a bigger picture. [read more]
“Potential” Intrigued Melton
March 12th, 2015
Love and respect for Lovie Smith is what draws most of his players to the Buccaneers head coach. In other circles, it is called relationships.
New Bucs defensive lineman Henry Melton played with Lovie in Chicago and knows him well. [read more]
Adrian Clayborn Signs With Atlanta
March 12th, 2015
The Falcons have signed BoyDog, former Bucs defensive end Adrian Clayborn, and they obviously think he can play like one. [read more]
Chipper Shopping Evan Mathis
March 12th, 2015
Eagles are shopping guard Evan Mathis.
You know the Bucs need a right guard. Joe knows they need a right guard. Hell, the Bucs know they need a right guard.
Now the Bucs believe that since left guard Logan Mankins has found a place to practice his barbecue pitmaster skills, they are good at left guard. [read more]
Lovie, GMC Sold Melton On Bucs
March 12th, 2015
Lovie Smith and GMC sold free agent defensive lineman Henry Melton on the Bucs.
New Bucs defensive lineman Henry Melton didn’t even try to dodge or BS about why he is now a member of the Tampa Bay Bucs. It was because of two guys: Lovie Smith and Gerald McCoy. [read more]
“I Still Got Some Juice”
March 12th, 2015
New Bucs defensive tackle Henry Melton had five sacks for the Cowboys last year.
How refreshing to hear a free agent Buccaneer come to One Buc Palace and talk about what he has to prove. [read more]
John Lynch’s Jersey Is Safe
March 12th, 2015
New Bucs safety Chris Conte
New Bucs safety Chris Conte was very emphatic today at One Buc Palace when Joe asked Conte about wearing John Lynch’s No. 47 during his four seasons with the Bears. [read more]
“It’s Not My Position, But I Can Do It”
March 12th, 2015
New Buccaneer Henry Melton speaks
Brand new Bucs defensive tackle Henry Melton, a former Pro Bowler, played Gerald McCoy’s position under Lovie Smith with the Bears.
So where will he fit in with the Bucs? [read more]
Jameis Watch: Mechanics Overrated
March 12th, 2015
Crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, former national champion Jameis Winston, the pride of Florida State University, continues to look like a much better quarterback prospect than Mike Glennon.
It’s Joe’s daily nugget on the Jameis Watch, celebrating the best quarterback ever to wear No. 5 in the state of Florida. [read more]
Good Signs On Bruce Carter
March 12th, 2015
“The Closer”
Joe has been researching new linebacker Bruce Carter, purloined by the Bucs yesterday from Dallas. It seems Carter may have finally been realizing his potential last season. [read more]
Setting Up For Another All-Offense Draft?
March 12th, 2015
Defense-first Lovie Smith shocked the world last year when Tampa Bay selected all offensive players in the 2014 NFL Draft. [read more]
Lack Of “Competition”
March 12th, 2015
Bucs fans — and former players — are already stressing out over the makeup of the offensive line.
Yes, Bucs fans are beginning to look up psychologists covered on their Obamacare plan because they can’t take it any longer.
Bucs fans watch the screendoor-on-a-submarine of an offensive line last year and, and on Day 3 of free agency, the Bucs have yet to address the Swiss cheese of a front wall.
Bucs Add Henry Melton; Depth Grows
March 12th, 2015Has Josh Freeman Given Up?
March 12th, 2015
A nugget of sadness came yesterday via the release of players who will attend the NFL’s brand new veteran free agent scouting combine, which will be held in Arizona a week from this weekend. [read more]
“Bucs Will Be A Player In Greg Hardy” Sweepstakes
March 12th, 2015
Justice was served when the Buccaneers cut ghastly and ghostly defensive end Michael Johnson yesterday.
That wise move spared Joe countless offseason hours of counseling and wearing a padded helmet. [read more]
Greg Hardy?
March 12th, 2015
“Custodian of Canton” Urges Calm
March 12th, 2015
Relax.
It’s been a long time since Joe has seen Bucs fans freak out on Twitter when it wasn’t after yet another loss.
But they were freaking out last night on what could be classified as a loss. [read more]
Fuss Growing Over Adrian Peterson
March 12th, 2015
The Bucs have no need for Adrian Peterson.
This totally came out of the blue last night. Within minutes of each other, two folks Twittered Joe questions about Adrian Peterson and the Bucs.
Joe doesn’t believe in coincidences. So this must be a growing trend of the day, so Joe will try to get a head of it. [read more]
Wisniewski Exits Tampa
March 11th, 2015
[UPDATED] Joe’s excitement for a young, healthy, quality offensive lineman was extinguished tonight when Joe learned about 9 p.m. that free agent visitor Stefen Wisniewski left Tampa without a contract.
To make matters worse, Joe was first to break the news on Twitter. [read more]
Bucs Will Cut Goldson; “Hawk” To Fly Free
March 11th, 2015
The build-the-defense-from-the-back Greg Schiano philosophy is now ancient history. [read more]
