May 31st, 2016

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]
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May 31st, 2016

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]
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May 30th, 2016

Competition is heavy
Eight big bodies is quite a crowd in “Jon’s room” at One Buc Palace. [read more]
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May 30th, 2016
Joe will never tire of the candid ways of Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]
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May 30th, 2016

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]
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May 30th, 2016

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]
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May 30th, 2016

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]
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May 29th, 2016

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]
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May 29th, 2016
For those unaware, Bucs general manager Jason Licht played offensive line for Nebraska. [read more]
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May 29th, 2016

Word travels quickly in the background of the NFL. It’s almost a fraternity of sorts. [read more]
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May 29th, 2016

Key to strong offense.
Judging Doug Martin’s career, the guy is either red hot or ice cold. [read more]
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May 28th, 2016
Two 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]
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May 28th, 2016

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]
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May 28th, 2016

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]
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May 28th, 2016

Can Mike Evans turn things around?
Big things happened for Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans last year. Not all were good. [read more]
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May 27th, 2016

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]
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May 27th, 2016
That explosive blowup by wide receivers coach/offensive coordinator Todd Monken yesterday? Man, it was fun.
Nothing like juice to a May practice. [read more]
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May 27th, 2016

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]
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May 27th, 2016

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]
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May 27th, 2016

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]
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