Lavonte David Digging In?
July 24th, 2015
Money talks, and it seems Lavonte David doesn’t like what he’s hearing. [read more]
Kenny Bell And Quarterbacks
July 24th, 2015
How high would Bucs WR Kenny Bell had been drafted if he played with a decent quarterback in college?
Joe must lasso himself at times while typing about Bucs rookie wide receiver Kenny Bell.
Of all the draft picks, aside from “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, none gets Joe jacked up more than Bell. [read more]
Winning Record “Overachieving”
July 24th, 2015
Former Bucs TE and current member of the Buccaneers Radio Network, Anthony Becht, outlines the 2015 season.
Yes, the 2015 football season gets underway for many football-starved fans when the Bucs begin training camp a week from Saturday.
Get ready for the sauna.
Yesterday, former Bucs tight end Anthony Becht, a current member of the Buccaneers Radio Network, joined Tom Pelissero and Kirk Morrison, co-hosting “Movin’ the Chains,” heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio. [read more]
“Pretty Good Decisions”
July 24th, 2015
Good decisions, says a Super Bowl-winning OC.
A week from tomorrow, the last stand of the Mike Glennon Mob begins.
And barring something totally unforeseen or a horrible injury, your starting quarterback come Sept. 13 will be “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]
Single-Game Bucs Ticket Sales Halted For Bears, Giants And Cowboys Games
July 23rd, 2015
Man, Joe sure hopes the Bucs find a way to win a home game(s) this year, unlike in 2014. [read more]
Fast Success Expected
July 23rd, 2015
Rookie LT Donovan Smith
Joe must admit to being intrigued by the inner workings of Lovie Smith’s brain when it comes to developing rookies.
His behavior and comments have been untraditional. [read more]
The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 6
July 23rd, 2015
It’s the countdown feature you’ve all been waiting for. Not really, but on the heels of last year’s award-winning “20 Worst Buccaneers Of The Past 10 years” feature, Joe had to deliver.
A list like this is highly subjective and toxic. Fits of rage were common during production meetings at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Scared interns soiled their pants. Full beer bottles were smashed, and a treasured Rachel Watson poster was accidently destroyed. But order was restored.
Current and former general managers and head coaches might not like what’s coming, but it had to be done. This is what happens when your team is 30-70 in its last 100 games. [read more]
When Will The Losing End?
July 23rd, 2015
These are rough times for Bucs fans not seen since the immortal Leeman Bennett soiled the sidelines.
Week after week, month after month, season after season, the Bucs lose. And the worst of it is they seem to invent ways to fail, no matter the coach, no matter the year, no matter the quarterback. [read more]
The Next Calvin Johnson?
July 23rd, 2015
A national publication puts Evans in rare air
Both you and Joe know Mike Evans, “Godzilla,” is a lethal talent. In what appears to be a lukewarm Bucs draft last year, Evans makes it a home run. [read more]
Revis Hated Year With Bucs
July 23rd, 2015
Few happy days in Tampa Bay.
For too many myopic fans, former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik has become a piñata.
Sure, he made mistakes, he’s human. But compared to the braintrust of Bruce Almighty and Chucky and their personnel moves, Dominik was the second coming of Packers yoda Ted Thompson. [read more]
The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 7
July 22nd, 2015
It’s the countdown feature you’ve all been waiting for. Not really, but on the heels of last year’s award-winning “20 Worst Buccaneers Of The Past 10 years” feature, Joe had to deliver.
A list like this is highly subjective and toxic. Fits of rage were common during production meetings at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Scared interns soiled their pants. Full beer bottles were smashed, and a treasured Rachel Watson poster was accidently destroyed. But order was restored.
Current and former general managers and head coaches might not like what’s coming, but it had to be done. This is what happens when your team is 30-70 in its last 100 games. [read more]
Join A Jason Licht Town Hall Meeting On Tuesday
July 22nd, 2015
Yes, you can watch Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht field an hour’s worth of questions from fans (perhaps you) and the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620. [read more]
Who Is The Sleeping Giant?
July 22nd, 2015
An unknown stenographer for FOX Sports selects a Bucs sleeping giant.
Joe likes to give credit where credit is due. But when Rupert Murdoch’s outfit is so ashamed of a reporter it hides his byline, what’s Joe to do?
That was Joe’s dilemma when an unknown typist for FOXSports.com wrote about who could be or would be the Bucs’ rookie sleeping giant.
Joe understands why FOX doesn’t want folks to learn of this typist. Said typist referred to past rookie sleeping giants as Victor Cruz, Doug Martin and Odell Beckham. [read more]
“The Way His Leg Fatigued In The Middle Of Games”
July 22nd, 2015
Per NJ.com excerpts of the new Sports Illustrated feature on Darrelle Revis, there are clear errors and misconceptions about Revis’ Buccaneers career.
No need to dissect that, but one legitimately fresh nugget got Joe to sit up straight and put the cap on the vodka bottle. [read more]
Five Team Officials Rank Marcus Mariota A Tier-2 Starter; Only One Picks Jameis Winston
July 22nd, 2015
Yes, important NFL people still think the Buccaneers whiffed on their quarterback choice with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 draft. [read more]
Unsung Hero
July 22nd, 2015
Who does BSPN think is the unsung hero of the Bucs?
During a recent a panel discussion about the NFC South, former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik was asked to pick the face of each franchise. The lone non-quarterback Dominik selected was Gerald McCoy. [read more]
(Unofficial) Training Camp For Jameis
July 22nd, 2015
No rest for Jameis.
While the first practice of training camp isn’t until a week from Saturday, where if Joe is properly positioned he will smell the cheerleaders’ sweat, training camp essentially has started for “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]
Baseball Strong Or Baseball Weak?
July 21st, 2015
America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was a baseball standout at Florida State cranking out 95 miles-per-hour fastballs. [read more]
Mike Evans Follows Through With Randy Moss
July 21st, 2015
The Buccaneers’ No. 1 receiver, 21-year-old star Mike Evans, hasn’t taken his foot off the gas since working out with Randy Moss this spring and joining America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, for a summer chemistry session in Tallahassee. [read more]
The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 8
July 21st, 2015
“Wait till you see what this guy has cookin’ for 2013, Mr. Glazer. He’s a Buccaneer Man.”
It’s the countdown feature you’ve all been waiting for. Not really, but on the heels of last year’s award-winning “20 Worst Buccaneers Of The Past 10 years” feature, Joe had to deliver.
A list like this is highly subjective and toxic. Fits of rage were common during production meetings at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Scared interns soiled their pants. Full beer bottles were smashed, and a treasured Rachel Watson poster was accidently destroyed. But order was restored.
Current and former general managers and head coaches might not like what’s coming, but it had to be done. This is what happens when your team is 30-70 in its last 100 games. [read more]
Lavonte David: No. 5
July 21st, 2015
Elite tackler.
‘Tis the season of lists! There is a list for quarterbacks. There is a list for defenses. There is even Joe’s list of hottest Bucs cheerleaders (Do you really wonder who Joe has ranked atop such a list?). [read more]
