Picked up where he left off.

Joe is becoming jaded by underwear football. [read more]

America’s Quarterback talks defense

Two weeks ago, defensive coordinator Mike Smith spoke of how he is relying on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, to help him defensively.

Today, Joe asked Jameis whether he’s had other defensive coaches do the same thing. [read more]

Rejected

It was a rough afternoon for the Tampa Bay region at the NFL Owners Meetings in Charlotte. [read more]

Joe really didn’t mean to get under left tackle Donovan Smith’s skin today. [read more]

Giving players a break.

If fans come out to morning practices for training camp, don’t be shocked if you see the Bucs practicing without helmets. [read more]

Practicing under the afternoon Florida sun not wise in the long run, Bucs coach believes.

Two of the last three Bucs head coaches were big proponents of using the Florida heat to their advantage.

Problem was, Dirk Koetter believes, preparing for gametime in the gametime heat is a disadvantage. [read more]

It’s May. It’s underwear football. So he does Dirk Koetter evaluate the progress of his giant stable of second-year players? [read more]

Training camp faithful can rejoice

Get ready to call in to work late, or mow down a weekend breakfast at One Buc Palace this summer. [read more]

The Bucs were back on the practice field today. Phase 3 of OTAs kicked off. Above, Gerald McCoy and new defensive end talk Robert Ayers talked tactics.

Head coach Dirk Koetter tipped a cap to his defensive capitalizing on offensive mistakes this afternoon.

Koetter liked picks by Kwon Alexander and Brent Grimes. [read more]

High praise from a Bucs icon

We already learned from Ronde Barber that he’s a trusted comrade in the Buccaneers’ front office, one with extreme access and a little influence.

Therefore, Barber’s recent breakdown of second-round pick Noah Spence is especially noteworthy. [read more]

Big-name voice and ex-player weighs in.

It’s not easy finding a legitimate NFL analyst who thinks the Bucs will lose more than they win this season.

And another big name has weighed in. [read more]

NFL owners are convening in Charlotte this week for meetings, and among many other boring items on the agenda, is awarding future Super Bowl sites, specifically Super Bowls in February of 2019, 2020 and 2021. [read more]

Who will beat Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes?

Almost meaningless underwear football season is in full swing at One Buc Palace, but the good stuff really heats up this morning. [read more]

Rumors go national.

Rumors are not just whispered, but they’re flying around NFL circles that Bucs tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins may not be your starting tight end when training camp starts. [read more]

Can Noah Spence fill the void at defensive end?

Do the Bucs have strengths? Sure, at quarterback, at running back, probably at wide receiver if the wind blows right, and probably at offensive line. [read more]

Super Bowl winner and two-time NFL MVP Kurt Warner has been studying America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Lauds Bucs GM for picking a kicker.

Many Bucs fans to this moment, nearly a month after the draft, slam their beer mugs on the bar in anger and grit their teeth because Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht traded back into the second round to draft a kicker. [read more]

Dan Vitale’s college coach talks about the Bucs’ draft motives

Were the Bucs hunting a new tight end in the NFL Draft?

Joe’s got commentary from Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald. [read more]

Big impact.

One of the biggest surprises last year was the play of rookie middle linebacker Kwon Alexander.

Who expected this kind of play from a fourth round pick? [read more]

Last week, we learned Ronde Barber was given advance access to parts of the Buccaneers’ draft board and he serves as a trusted analyst at One Buc Palace.

Now, Joe has more intrigue to add. [read more]