Devin Hester Is Available

July 26th, 2016

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UPDATE: 11:41 a.m. – With Adam Humphries as the No. 1 kick returner entering training camp, and the Kenny Bell Mob pumped up to have their catchless crusader claim the No. 3 receiving role, it’s no wonder Joe is stimulated by the Falcons’ release of Devin Hester this morning. [read more]

Lovie: Always A College Coach

July 26th, 2016
Michigan ready?

Michigan ready?

In his first major speaking engagement since he was introduced as the new football coach at the University of Illinois this spring, former Bucs coach Lovie Smith addressed the throng today at the Big Ten Football Media Days conference in Chicago. [read more]

“It Doesn’t Get A Whole Lot Better Than That”

July 26th, 2016

Predictable?

If you need to get back in the mindset for football, Joe’s got just the tonic for you. [read more]

The Todd Monken Influence

July 26th, 2016
Has work to do.

Work to do.

So when Dirk Koetter was named head coach, he reached down to the college ranks to pick an offensive coordinator, choosing highly successful Todd Monken to be his right-hand man. [read more]

Taking A Dump On Hope

July 26th, 2016
Joe is embittered by a column in the Tampa Bay Times.

Joe was embittered by a column in the Tampa Bay Times.

Man, Tampa Bay Times columnist Martin Fennelly really punched Joe in the gut this morning. [read more]

Biggest Injury Worry

July 26th, 2016
"America's Quarterback" will not see his career implode if he does not have WR Louis Murphy as a slot man.

Worries Jenna Laine (and Joe, too).

Entering training camp, there is always one guy either coming off an injury or who is injury-prone — who the team needs desperately to stay healthy. [read more]

Learn

July 26th, 2016
Good coaches never stop learning.

Good coaches never stop learning.

Until the Bucs kickoff training camp at One Buc Palace Thursday, Joe will try to get in the mind of defensive coordinator Mike Smith.

Joe will regularly deliver excerpts and/or highlights from Smith’s book, “You Win in the Locker Room First,” available on Google Play and iTunes. [read more]

“You’ve Got The Wrong Guy”

July 25th, 2016

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In his first column for JoeBucsFan.com, eye-RAH! weighs in strong on the Bucs’ most polarizing figure, with quotes from Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer. [read more]

Miko Grimes Calls Her Season-Ticket Location

July 25th, 2016

stadiumConsider this a public service announcement. [read more]

“It’s Going To End Up Being A Factor”

July 25th, 2016
New JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman disagrees with Joe on national radio.

New JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, disagrees with Joe on a very hot Bucs topic — on national radio.

Newcomer to the JoeBucsFan.com family, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter eye-RAH! Kaufman has been liberated from the shackles of mainstream media.

And just hours into his new gig, Kaufman was loudly and boldly disagreeing with Joe on national radio this morning. [read more]

“You’d Naturally Be Concerned As A Bucs Fan”

July 25th, 2016
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Fans are worried?

Whoa!

Joe is in disbelief over what was uttered by veteran Bucs beat writer Rick Stroud this morning on WDAE-AM 620. [read more]

“Justify” Not Included

July 25th, 2016

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Welcome to the national narrative on Dirk Koetter and the 2016 Buccaneers, courtesy of Lovie Smith’s friends who like to ignore the utter defensive collapse by Tampa Bay last season. [read more]

Running Jameis

July 25th, 2016
Please be careful.

Please be careful.

No one will ever mistake America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, for another Fran Tarkenton. [read more]

“Possibly 10”

July 25th, 2016
Talks Bucs win total.

Talks Bucs win total.

Some NFL pundits believe the Bucs can finish with eight wins this season, a .500 record. [read more]

Challenge Each Other

July 25th, 2016
Input is good.

Input is good.

Until the Bucs kickoff training camp at One Buc Palace Thursday, Joe will try to get in the mind of defensive coordinator Mike Smith.

Joe will regularly deliver excerpts and/or highlights from Smith’s book, “You Win in the Locker Room,” available on Google Play and iTunes. [read more]

“Seasoned”

July 24th, 2016

Does Jason Licht agree with Bill Polian?

Ahh, the smell of football and the fruity scent of Bucs cheerleaders. The Tampa Bay season gets in full swing this week!!

You know it’s close when general manager Jason Licht is talking. [read more]

“Safe”

July 24th, 2016

jameis 0924America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was talking last week. [read more]

Expect Improvement

July 24th, 2016
Can he rebound?

Can he rebound?

No, Joe is not a fantasy kind of guy, but Todd Wright will fill that void in a matter of days. [read more]

Gosder Cherilus’ Seat

July 24th, 2016
Job security discussed.

Job security discussed.

As training camp opens Thursday — yes, four days away — the Bucs are like a lot of teams: their borderline players with hefty salaries should not sleep easily at night. [read more]