Spreadsheeters Like Bucs’ CBs

May 31st, 2016
Could Alterraun Verner and his fellow corners be a strength?

Could Alterraun Verner and his fellow corners be a strength?

Joe isn’t sure if the following is reason to panic and run into traffic on Dale Mabry Highway screaming for a psychologist, or a reason to have a cocktail and relax. [read more]

Greg Hardy And The Bucs

May 31st, 2016
Don't bank on Greg Hardy landing with Bucs.

Don’t bank on Greg Hardy landing with Bucs.

A winter ago, a whole lot of Bucs fans were freaking out when it appeared the Bucs had a shot at landing accused woman abuser and gun nut defensive end Greg Hardy. [read more]

“He’s In Jon’s Room”

May 30th, 2016
Seferian Jenkins Stocker

Competition is heavy

Eight big bodies is quite a crowd in “Jon’s room” at One Buc Palace. [read more]

“Everybody Knows That We Need One”

May 30th, 2016

dirk koetter 0114aJoe will never tire of the candid ways of Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]

All About Winning

May 30th, 2016
Bucs DE talks about his new DC.

New Bucs DE talks about his new defensive coordinator, Mike Smith.

Yes, Joe is like many Bucs fans, intrigued by how defensive coordinator Mike Smith and defensive line coach Jay Hayes will bring along rookie Noah Spence. [read more]

The Long Ball

May 30th, 2016
Dangerous deep passes.

Dangerous deep passer.

The one thing Joe loves about America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is his desire to gun the ball downfield. [read more]

Happy Memorial Day!

May 30th, 2016

memorial day

Joe just loves the summer. No more coats. No more cold. And when women wear less and less clothes, there is no way in Joe’s eyes that is a bad thing.

It also helps that the summer is traditionally bookmarked by three-day weekends, with America’s birthday right smack dab in the middle. [read more]

“We Know What The Issue Is, What The Problem Is.”

May 29th, 2016
Running backs coach Tim Spencer talks Doug Martin

Running backs coach Tim Spencer talks Doug Martin

Yes, Doug Martin is an NFL star. Yes, he coughed up the rock twice in Week 16, leading to two turnovers in a five-point home loss to the lowly Bears. [read more]

Licht Likes His “Rarity” Find

May 29th, 2016

jason licht 0224bFor those unaware, Bucs general manager Jason Licht played offensive line for Nebraska. [read more]

Hearing Good Things

May 29th, 2016

hearing

Word travels quickly in the background of the NFL. It’s almost a fraternity of sorts. [read more]

Can Martin Repeat 2015?

May 29th, 2016
Key to strong offense..

Key to strong offense.

Judging Doug Martin’s career, the guy is either red hot or ice cold. [read more]

“High Priced” Question Mark

May 28th, 2016

VJaxTwo prominent Tampa Bay media voices chatted about the future of Vincent Jackson on national radio yesterday.

Of course, Joe was listening, and it was very refreshing. [read more]

Throwing

May 28th, 2016

Jameislean

In late May, a mere morsel of football can satisfy one’s pigskin craving — or spark the fire that burns for Sundays in September. [read more]

Energy!

May 28th, 2016
MikeSmithhands

Bucs DC Mike Smith has his charges fired up.

Yesterday, Joe brought word, via Doug Martin, that the Bucs offense has a new vibe, a much different attitude from last year. [read more]

Fine Tuning Mike Evans

May 28th, 2016
Can Bucs WR Mike Evans turn things around?

Can Mike Evans turn things around?

Big things happened for Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans last year. Not all were good. [read more]

Operation 1-1

May 27th, 2016
jameis and koetter

Urgency evident

With Dirk Koetter announcing this week that the Bucs will conduct morning-only training camp practices, and have joint practices in August with two — TWO! — NFL teams, it’s clear the new regime is going all out to follow one of their 2016 commandments. [read more]

Koetter Talks About What Makes Him “Happy”

May 27th, 2016

KoetterThat explosive blowup by wide receivers coach/offensive coordinator Todd Monken yesterday? Man, it was fun.

Nothing like juice to a May practice. [read more]

Defining The Loss

May 27th, 2016
Bucs offensive line coach George Warhop explains the loss of Logan Mankins

Bucs offensive line coach George Warhop explains the loss of Logan Mankins

The Buccaneers’ offense is down a Pro Bowl guard and a major leader in Logan Mankins.

Joe senses Bucs fans don’t think it’s a big deal. [read more]

Which Robert Ayers?

May 27th, 2016
Key to turnaround.

Key to turnaround.

Joe has spoken to new Bucs defensive end Robert Ayers a handful of times, but no way Joe can claim to know him. [read more]

A New Vibe

May 27th, 2016
Doug Martin senses a different energy.

Doug Martin describes a different energy.

Doug Martin is a good dude. Joe likes him, and likes his hated “Muscle Hamster” nickname even better. [read more]