Bucs Return In 14 Days

March 28th, 2016
Following a Super Bowl path

Following a Super Bowl path

Every detail is critical to Dirk Koetter, and that could explain why the Bucs officially report back to work April 11, when they could have returned next Monday and taken advantage of an earlier offseason start afforded to teams with new head coaches. [read more]

Glazer Explains Appeal Of His “Nuts & Bolts” GM

March 28th, 2016
Team Glazer goes deep on Jason Licht

Team Glazer goes deep on Jason Licht

Fan confidence in general manager Jason Licht is extraordinary. You saw Joe’s 24-hour poll early this month.

There’s little doubt that Licht is more popular than Joe on these pages. [read more]

Grimes At “Top” Of His Game

March 28th, 2016
Top technician.

Top technician.

A lot of Bucs fans, nervous ones that is, are wondering if the Bucs signed a cornerback in Brent Grimes who is on the downside of his career.

It is a fair question for any NFL player who turns 33 before training camp. [read more]

Coveted Mike Glennon

March 28th, 2016
Better than Brock Osweiler

Better than Brock Osweiler

A lot of smoke from various NFL chimneys suggests teams are more than a little interested in trading for Bucs backup quarterback Mike Glennon. [read more]

Peter King Talks To Joe

March 28th, 2016

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OK, it’s time for Joe to start emptying his voice recorder and notebook. Since the end of last season, Joe has interviewed quite a few NFL voices about the Bucs and Bucs-related subjects. [read more]

Mike Smith Will Be Upstairs

March 28th, 2016
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Mike Smith is excited to get off the field

A new NFL rule will deny Bucs fans one of the more animated coaches on NFL sidelines. [read more]

“That Drove Jameis Crazy”

March 27th, 2016
More insight on Jameis from Dirk Koetter

More insight into Jameis from Dirk Koetter

Joe loves nuggets and insight into the mind of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Jordan Jenkins And The Bucs

March 27th, 2016
Could George DE Jordan Jenkins be on Bucs' radar?

Could George DE Jordan Jenkins be on Bucs’ radar?

It is clear as the sun setting in the west that the Bucs will draft an edge rusher next month. In fact, Joe would not be surprised whatsoever if the Bucs draft two. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Sets 7-Win Minimum For Jameis

March 27th, 2016
Dirk Koetter keeps it real

Dirk Koetter keeps it real

Dirk Koetter loves to talk about how football is a team game and not just about quarterbacks, but last week at the NFL Owners Meetings, Koetter heaped a whole lot of pressure squarely on the shoulders of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

NFL Network Snub Outrages Kwon

March 27th, 2016
Rightly irked at NFL Network.

Rightly irked at NFL Network.

Kwon Alexander sure likes to find reasons to become incensed.

Joe follows him on social media and every once in a while, Kwon springs to life writing something like, “Keep doubting and you will pay!” [read more]

“What Kind Of Loser Are You?

March 26th, 2016
Dirk Koetter answered Joe's questions at the NFC Coaches Breakfast

Dirk Koetter answered Joe’s questions at the NFC Coaches Breakfast

Lovie Smith was a stoic head coach and person. And while he was booted from One Buc Palace, the simple reality is most Buccaneers are accustomed to a coach who won’t freak out on them.

So now what? [read more]

“A Lot Of Defenses That Kind Of Confuse Offenses”

March 26th, 2016
"Did you hear the one about opposing quarterbacks completing 70% against the Bucs?"

“Did you hear the one about opposing quarterbacks completing 70% against the Bucs?”

We learned last week that Dirk Koetter is proving more of an anti-Lovie than previously known.

[read more]

Talkin’ To Vernon

March 26th, 2016
Top CB prospect Vernon Hargreaves talks to WTSP-TV Channel 10.

Top CB prospect Vernon Hargreaves talks to WTSP-TV, Channel 10.

It would not shock Joe one bit if the Bucs drafted a cornerback at No. 9. With a clear need for an edge rusher, the Bucs still have the option of letting the draft come to them. [read more]

Steelers RBs Angry At Licht, NFL.com

March 26th, 2016
Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell not happy with Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Le’Veon Bell not happy with Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Last week at the owners meetings in pedestrian Boca Raton, NFL.com’s Marc Sessler spoke with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, who believes Tampa Bay has the best one-two punch of running backs in the NFL, Doug Martin and Charles Sims. [read more]

The Only Way To Watch The Tournament

March 25th, 2016

Click through below for your nearest Original Hooters location. It’s Joe’s second home.

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Joel Glazer Comments On Gerald McCoy Bashers

March 25th, 2016
Team Glazer weighs in

Team Glazer weighs in

Ridiculous quantities of hate are hurled at Gerald McCoy from some fans and media.

It even gets to McCoy personally, as evidenced by his Twitter commentary four weeks ago. [read more]

Can You Watch The Games, Please?

March 25th, 2016
Folks who watch Bucs games would know Vincent Jackson's value.

Folks who watch Bucs games know Vincent Jackson’s value.

Nothing gets Joe worked up quite like folks who are paid nice coin to cover a team for a major sports outlet yet prove they do little research or, more importantly, watch the damned games. [read more]

Fear And Loathing And J.R. Sweezy

March 25th, 2016
A villain to the PFF folks.

A PFF villain.

Boy, talk about hurt feelings!

Nothing gets the numberscrunchers worked up quite like telling them their numbers don’t add up. They just throw a fit. [read more]

“He’ll Remain Nameless”

March 25th, 2016
Dirk Koetter says the Bucs have a food issue

Dirk Koetter says the Bucs have a weight issue

Bring on the fat police! [read more]

Koetter Dead Wrong On “Extremely Freakish”

March 25th, 2016

dirk koetter 1210It seems Dirk Koetter doesn’t listen to Vincent Jackson’s show on the Buccaneers Radio Network. [read more]