It May Not Be The Scheme

May 13th, 2015
Bucs OC Dirk Koetter talks schemes and blocking.

Bucs OC Dirk Koetter talks schemes and blocking.

After the Bucs won the Chase for Jameis, a lot of people tried to crack the atom and figure out why the team finished 2-14, other than the fact last year’s Bucs were a rotten lot. [read more]

Joe Talks Minicamp, America’s Quarterback Label, May Signings, Smith Nonsense & More

May 13th, 2015

joe_mug_shotDid you miss the Tuesday “JoeBucsFan Hour” with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620?

How dare you! There was plenty on the docket. [read more]

Bowden Reponds To Jameis Uproar

May 13th, 2015

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Joe isn’t sure how much former Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden, 85, noodles around on the Internet, but the man sure knows how to set the Twitterverse ablaze, as if he was calling a digital puntrooskie. [read more]

Take A Deep Breath On Swearinger Signing

May 13th, 2015

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a new safety, a guy for whom the rest of the NFL wouldn’t cough up a seventh-round pick.

This is why Joe’s not all hot in the pants for D.J. Swearinger. [read more]

Bobby Bowden Was Right. So?

May 13th, 2015
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More from Bobby Bowden

Yes, the interview Florida State’s legendary former coach Bobby Bowden gave Paul Finebaum on the SEC Network yesterday, in which Bowden’s words were less than flattering to America’s Quarterback, Bucs signalcaller Jameis Winston, sure rocked the sports world. [read more]

“He Doesn’t Even Have A Car”

May 13th, 2015

Jameisrookie4Loads of Jameis Winston observers and haters believed Jameis would have arrived at One Buc Palace on his first day driving a Ferrari with a fleet of Clearwater Beach hotties in the back seat, screaming “Shutup, bitches!” [read more]

Williams’ Honor Not About Numbers

May 13th, 2015

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Yes, yesterday word leaked that the Bucs will announce quarterback Doug Williams as the next inductee into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor.

It didn’t take long for some to scoff at this notion. [read more]

Duh!

May 12th, 2015

 Joe is appalled that a big national stink is being made because iconic former Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden said Jameis Winston was widely considered an “embarrassment” to the university by fans and boosters. [read more]

Report: Doug Williams Is 2015 Ring Of Honor Choice

May 12th, 2015

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Joe sure hopes this report is accurate. It’s a good bet, considering the excellent source. [read more]

George Warhop Likes Donovan Smith

May 12th, 2015

donovan-smithWhile he was quick to point out yesterday that unless otherwise notified, second-year tackle Kevin Pamphile is the starting left tackle, Bucs offensive line coach George Warhop didn’t mean the 34th pick in the draft, Donovan Smith, is in the doghouse. [read more]

Is It Hardy’s Turn?

May 12th, 2015

hardy nickersonThe Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor inductee for 2015 will be announced tomorrow, and there’s no clear favorite in the mix, as there has been the past two seasons. [read more]

“Living And Dying With Every Single Throw”

May 12th, 2015

Jameisrookie4Uh, oh. Joe’s got more practice video! [read more]

Jameis Winston’s Other Offensive Coordinator

May 12th, 2015

JameisJameis Winston’s counterclaim against the woman accusing him of sexual assault is anything but typical. [read more]

“Can You Do Some Extra?”

May 12th, 2015

austin seferian-jenkins 0812aJosh Freeman was gifted a reliable, sure-handed and extremely talented tight end when he was a rookie. [read more]

Be Afraid Jameis, Be Very Afraid

May 12th, 2015

?????????????America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, oozes confidence and positive thinking. That’s one reason his teammates gravitate to him so.

And young Jameis is quick to point out he’s not afraid to make any throw. However, his brand new offensive coordinator, Dirk Koetter, has a totally different mindset. [read more]

Spread Offense Is Not NFL Offense

May 12th, 2015
Bucs OC Dirk Koetter explains why America's Quarterback, Jameis Winston, may have an easier transition to the NFL than other drafted quarterbacks.

Bucs OC Dirk Koetter explains why America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, may have an easier transition to the NFL than other drafted quarterbacks.

Joe knows many fans go nuts when they hear or read this: The spread-option offense, so popular in college, is killing the NFL.

First, look at the roadkill of spread quarterbacks littering ditches outside NFL facilities. For every spread QB that makes it, it seems a half-dozen or more are thrown aside. [read more]

Blowing Off Steam

May 12th, 2015
Bucs C Evan Smith found a way for he and his fellow offensive linemen to bond: Blowing away targets.

Bucs C Evan Smith found a way for him and his fellow offensive linemen to bond: blowing away targets.

When formerly Evan Dietrich-Smith (he’s now “Evan Smith) spoke to the Tampa Bay pen and mic club yesterday, Joe found three elements mentioned to be cool if not dead-on accurate. [read more]

“Really, What Did They Add?”

May 12th, 2015

lovie and lichtTampa Bay Times beat writer Rick Stroud must not be a true football fan. [read more]

“Eyes Up”

May 11th, 2015

Jameisrookie5Quarterbacks coach Mike Bajakian has seen plenty of Jameis Winston, starting with scouting him before the NFL Draft.

Today at One Buc Palace, Bajakian opened up about something that “struck me on video,” during the evaluation process. [read more]

Evan Smith Not A Fan Of Rookies

May 11th, 2015

Bucs center Evan Smith sure didn’t seem happy fielding questions about America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston.

Formerly Evan Dietrich-Smith (he just goes by “Smith” these days, saying “Dietrich” was a “pain in my [arse]”) sure doesn’t seem to like rookies. Or at least talk about rookies. [read more]

Pamphile Penciled In As Starting LT

May 11th, 2015
Bucs OL coach George Warhop stated LT Donovan Smith will have to beat out Kevin Pamphile for a starting nod.

Bucs OL coach George Warhop stated rookie left tackle Donovan Smith will have to beat out Kevin Pamphile for a starting nod.

If the Bucs regular season kicked off this week, newly drafted left tackle Donovan Smith would be a backup.

Instead, it is second-year tackle Kevin Pamphile who would be the starter. [read more]

Matt Ryan Study Is Daily Jameis Work

May 11th, 2015

GlennonRyanOffensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is the man choreographing the molding and maturation of Jameis Winston the football player.

(Time for a brief prayer of thanks that Marcus Arroyo has left the building.) [read more]