Koetter Has “Demanding” Mastered

January 28th, 2016
Logan Mankins gives his first public comments on the Bucs' head coaching change

Logan Mankins gives his first public comments on the Bucs’ head coaching change

Live on the ground in Hawaii yesterday, Joe talked to Logan Mankins about Dirk Koetter taking over for fired Lovie Smith. [read more]

Derek Carr Talks Jameis, 2014 Bucs Draft

January 28th, 2016

JoeBucsFan.com is live at the Pro Bowl exploring all things Bucs.

Did you really expect Joe to be at the Senior Bowl when five Tampa Bay players are in Hawaii eating pineapple? [read more]

Mankins Still Says He’s Not Ready To Return

January 28th, 2016
Logan Mankins talks to Joe

Logan Mankins talks to Joe at the Pro Bowl

Is Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht scouting guards at the Senior Bowl this week? Perhaps he should be.

 During an exclusive interview with JoeBucsFan.com in Hawaii yesterday, Mankins talked about his future. [read more]

“Most Impressive” To Jason Licht

January 28th, 2016

KoetterDirk Koetter had plenty of excuses available for rolling out a garbage Bucs offense last season: major injuries to key receivers, rookie quarterback, late-to-the-party offensive linemen, among others. [read more]

“I Killed A Couple Of Wild Pigs”

January 27th, 2016

Bucs guard Logan Mankins is in Hawaii participating in his seventh Pro Bowl.

Of course, Joe is there asking the important questions. [read more]

Joe Talks Hires, Lovie Thrown Under The Bus, Giada, Pro Bowl Bonus & Big Announcement

January 27th, 2016
Steve Duemig

Steve Duemig

It was that time again, Joe’s weekly visit into the steel cage with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620. The “JoeBucsFan Hour” was firing on all cylinders.

There were fireworks, and a big announcement midway through. [read more]

“A Lot Like Dirk”

January 27th, 2016
Comes with stamp of approval from former Bucs QB.

Stamp of approval from former Bucs QB.

Joe must admit the new assistant coach that has Joe fired up is offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Todd Monken. Everywhere this guy has been the offense (and the quarterback) has hummed. [read more]

“The Intelligent Coaches Can Do That”

January 27th, 2016
Ouch! General manager Jason Licht speaks.

Ouch! General manager Jason Licht speaks.

Bucs overlord of football operations Jason Licht threw quite a backhanded slap to the head of Lovie Smith yesterday. [read more]

The Power Of Jameis

January 27th, 2016
Direct influence with Team Glazer.

Direct influence with Team Glazer

Yes, Joe has used the above headline before. It bears repeating.

The Bucs are all about America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowl quarterback Jameis Winston. But that last sentence may not fully describe how much. [read more]

Dominant History Of Mike Smith

January 27th, 2016
Bucs DC Mike Smith

Bucs DC Mike Smith

Quick, name a couple of superstars on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ defenses from 2003 to 2007?

Tough question, but one that illustrates why Bucs fans should be doing cartwheels on Clearwater Beach. [read more]

Lay Off Donovan Smith!

January 27th, 2016
Lay off Donovan Smith!

Undeserved criticism.

You just can’t please some Bucs fans. Take the offensive line of the Bucs, specifically rookie left tackle Donovan Smith. [read more]

No Coup

January 27th, 2016
Not a victim.

Not a victim.

Joe used to think the days leading up to the draft were the silly season because of all the nonsense, hot air and outright lies told within NFL circles. [read more]

It Helps To Watch Games

January 27th, 2016
Bucs WR Vincent Jackson likely done for season.

Bucs WR Vincent Jackson is still valuable.

Joe has no clue where this anti-Vincent Jackson narrative began. Why do some people persist in the nonsense that the Bucs need to cut ties with Jackson?

Crazy talk! [read more]

“My Job To Simplify Everything”

January 26th, 2016

jameis 1104The Bucs — and their fans — rode one hell of a rollercoaster last season.

It started with a kick-in-the-groin loss to the miserable Titans that was thoroughly deflating, and it ended with a sobering letter opener to the eardrum by the NFC Champs. [read more]

Long Way Away

January 26th, 2016
Seems like a lifetime ago.

Seems like a lifetime ago.

On this date 13 years ago, NFL history was made. Chucky led the Bucs to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl title. [read more]

With The Ninth Pick In The 2016 NFL Draft

January 26th, 2016
The savior?

The savior?

Mock draft season is heating up, and while a majority of them are worthy of parakeet droppings, Joe always is interested in what FOX Sports NFL super insider Pete Schrager has to say.

[read more]

June Jones And Dirk Koetter

January 26th, 2016
Former NFL coach June Jones remembers facing Dirk Koetter in college.

Former NFL coach June Jones remembers facing Dirk Koetter in college.

Former NFL head coach and noted passing guru June Jones coached the West team in Saturday’s East-West Shrine Game held at The Fruitdome in St. Petersburg.

During his college coaching days, Jones crossed paths with Bucs coach Dirk Koetter twice. [read more]

Commitment To “Clear The Outrageous”

January 26th, 2016

JameismugAmerica’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, is on record saying he will fight with everything he has to obliterate all losing mentalities in the Bucs’ locker room.

Yesterday, a lawyer employed by Jameis said he will bring the same approach to his defense in a pending civil trial. [read more]

Out Of The Doghouse

January 26th, 2016
No more of Lovie's doghouse for CB Johnthan Banks.

No more of Lovie’s doghouse for CB Johnthan Banks.

One great mystery of the Lovie Smith era is what the hell did Johnthan Banks do to Lovie? [read more]

Bucs Have The Popular Priority

January 26th, 2016
GM Jason Licht has lots of company

GM Jason Licht has lots of company

It’s ironic that the guy who pulled Dwight Freeney off the street in October, a potential Hall of Fame defensive end who recorded eight sacks in 11 games this season, is aching publicly for a pass rush. [read more]