What The Punt Was That?

October 2nd, 2016
Losing-culture call by Dirk Koetter

Losing-culture call by Dirk Koetter

Somebody explain this to Joe. Why the hell did the Bucs punt on the Broncos’ 46-yard line on 4th-and-6 with 7:30 remaining and trailing 27-7?

Talk about fostering a losing culture! [read more]

Superstar Down

October 2nd, 2016
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Gerald McCoy walked off here in the second quarter with a left calf injury and did not return against the Broncos

Sure, the Bucs lost today’s game, but they also lost the guts of their defense. [read more]

Mike Smith In No Danger Of Leaving

October 2nd, 2016
Early signs point to a return for 2017.

Early signs point to a return for 2017.

One of the biggest fears among Bucs fans was that defensive coordinator Mike Smith would bolt after one season to take a head coaching gig. [read more]

The Cowering Offense

October 2nd, 2016
Offense crapped in their pants.

Offense crapped in their pants.

The Bucs were still in the game, down 10 points at halftime. [read more]

Not Ready For Prime Time

October 2nd, 2016
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Charles Sims has been a non-factor running the football through the last three games

When Doug Martin went down midway through the Bucs’ Week 2 game with a hamstring injury, it was showtime for third-year running back Charles Sims — except Sims hasn’t shown up. [read more]

Sophomore Slump Is Real

October 2nd, 2016
Turrible game.

Turrible game.

Jameis Winston is no Josh Freeman. [read more]

Broncos 27, Buccaneers 7 (weather delay with 6:52 remaining)

October 2nd, 2016
Aqib Talib had plenty to taunt America's Quarterback, Jameis Winston, about during this third-quarter exchange.

Aqib Talib had plenty to taunt America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, about during this third-quarter exchange.

Mistakes, mistakes, mistakes, spearheaded by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, playing giveaway when he was supposed to be playing keepaway.

And don’t get Joe started on Charles Sims. [read more]

Buccaneers-Broncos Open Thread

October 2nd, 2016

bucs cheerleader 0811Fingers crossed, Bucs faithful.

It’s the second home game of the year for your 1-2 Buccaneers under steamy, partly-sunny skies.!

A loss today would be a real downer, but the Bucs certainly should be competitive. Right? Right?

Bang it here with comments all game long. And prepare yourself for savage postgame coverage.

Play nice. Personal fouls at not tolerated.

Gameday Tampa Bay!

October 2nd, 2016

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Game 4

Broncos at Bucs

Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. [read more]

Easy Victory Calls For Denver

October 2nd, 2016
A few experts believe they're staring at a big Broncos win today.

A few experts believe they’re staring at a big Broncos win today.

Please don’t come true. [read more]

Blaming Jameis

October 2nd, 2016
Harsh words from one of the biggest supporters of America's Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Harsh words from one of the biggest supporters of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

The film don’t lie. [read more]

Will The Revival Continue?

October 2nd, 2016

LavontePro1Lost in the groin-kick loss to the Rams last Sunday was Lavonte David emerging strongly from a shocking zero-tackle game in Arizona. [read more]

Smith, Marpet Rising To The Top

October 2nd, 2016
"Thanks for keeping me out of a wheelchair, bro."

“Thanks for keeping me out of a wheelchair, bro.”

Joe has made it clear he is, well, um, suspicious of the stat geeks mainly because there is no evidence of their football acumen when they are watching tape. [read more]

No Run, No Win

October 2nd, 2016
Between a rock and a hard place.

Between a rock and a hard place.

Of the 12 quarterbacks with the most attempts in the NFL, only three play for teams with a winning record: Andy Dalton (the leader after four games), Joe Flacco and Ben Roethlisberger. [read more]

Fantastic Fun

October 2nd, 2016

To enter and get all details visit JoeBucsFan.com/golf.

This is Event No. 6 in the Todd Wright Tournament Series. Great fun, food and prizes — and superior value.

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Soaring Past The Emotional Pain

October 1st, 2016
Seemless transition

Seamless transition

Nobody’s moaning about the inexperienced fifth-round pick starting at left guard for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [read more]

Father Dungy Explains How The Bucs Can Win

October 1st, 2016

DungymugJoe is so damn sick of all this “culture” talk, regarding the Buccaneers’ losing ways.

Dirk Koetter started it last week, but the media — local and national — has taken it to extreme levels. [read more]

Inside The Broncos’ Locker Room

October 1st, 2016

talib3Born from years of consistent losing, a hot topic among Bucs fans is great NFL teams getting significant contributions from ex-Buccaneers.

Just mention the name “LeGarrette Blount” in a crowd of Bucs fans and you’ll be sure to hear raised voices. [read more]

TV Map For Broncos-Bucs

October 1st, 2016

tvIt’s Week 4 in the National Football League and Joe breaks out the map showing where you can watch the Bucs — for those who don’t like bars and those unlucky, unfortunate souls without NFL Sunday Ticket, the greatest invention since the beer bottle opener. [read more]