Lovie Pleads With Bucs Fans
October 27th, 2015
Lovie Smith has a message
Secretary of Defense Lovie Smith is filled with optimism and says healing is in full swing after his staff and team watched game film of the capital collapse. [read more]
Deep Balls = Blocking Reward
October 27th, 2015
There’s a way to get your number called for a deep shot
Vincent Jackson and Buccaneers’ wide receivers coach Andrew Hayes-Stoker believe Tampa Bay has the best blocking receivers in the business. [read more]
A Bad First For The Bucs
October 27th, 2015
Yes, there is no question that Sunday’s nut-kick of a game turned on one play.
One play that easily could have been saved. One play that would have all but sealed a Bucs win. [read more]
Simeon Rice: “We Need A Pass Rush”
October 27th, 2015
Simeon Rice had tough talk for the Bucs’ high-paid defensive players
Iconic former Buccaneers defensive end Simeon Rice, the last man to record 10 sacks in a Tampa Bay uniform (14 in 2005), watched the Bucs-Redskins game and came away with some very direct takes. [read more]
“Some Of The Players Are Taking It Too Seriously”
October 27th, 2015
Is the Bucs’ rookie middle linebacker a wise young man? [read more]
Offense Is Not A Problem
October 27th, 2015
America’s Quarterback has the offense clicking.
No, Lovie Smith has not done a good job with the Bucs.
There is no positive way to spin 4-18 through 22 games with several blowouts and embarrassing collapses. [read more]
Accountability Moves Struck Out
October 27th, 2015
Lovie has benched Leslie Frazier and multiple defensive starters
Lost in the groin-stomp loss Sunday was Lovie Smith’s last-minute deactivation of veteran starting cornerback and former Lovie obsession Tim Jennings. [read more]
Lovie Saved Brother Of Chucky
October 27th, 2015
Lovie saved this man’s job.
Interesting words from Brother of Chucky Monday during his day-after presser with the Fourth Estate of our nation’s capital.
The Redskins’ head coach was very grateful for the historic comeback to beat the Bucs, against Lovie Smith’s defense and, in part, because Lovie is scared of scoring points late in the first half . [read more]
Lovie Deserves Plenty Of Credit — For Jameis
October 27th, 2015
Other local media types are dancing with blow torches under Lovie Smith’s throne. Their public attitude is, “We’re finished with this loser.”
Joe gets it, but Joe isn’t there quite yet. Joe embraces that Lovie has done a great job handling the crown jewel of the team, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]
Do Not Be Aggressive!
October 27th, 2015
Lovie Smith admits he’s scared to score points late in the first half.
Football is, by its nature, an aggressive game. If you don’t take the game to your opponent, then your opponent will take the game to you.
For those who don’t believe this, please go back to your DVR and re-watch the Bucs-Redskins. [read more]
Cousins’ Numbers “Misleading”
October 27th, 2015
Moving the goal posts.
Lovie Smith will have you know he’s a big stats guy.
After a while, you learn Lovie only likes the stats that fit a specific narrative. [read more]
Lovie Knows Devastation; Thinks Most Bucs Don’t
October 26th, 2015
Lovie Smith seems to have a selective memory condition
Lovie Smith had plenty to say at his news conference this afternoon.
Basically, Lovie explained the state of the union is strong, and he thinks the Tampa Bay squad that led 24-0 yesterday is the true identity of the team at One Buc Palace. [read more]
Louis Murphy Out For Year With ACL Injury
October 26th, 2015
Murphy’s season is done
Lovie Smith broke the bad news this afternoon. [read more]
“I Can’t Defend Him Any More; Lovie Smith Is On His Frick’n Own Now.”
October 26th, 2015
Steve Duemig
Love him or hate him, the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620
And Duemig, Joe’s radio partner every Wednesday at 5 p.m., was a staunch and bold defender of Lovie Smith.
Until today. [read more]
“There Was Three Times In The Game When He Didn’t Know Whether It Was A Run Or A Pass”
October 26th, 2015
Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith
Is Doug Martin making the Tampa Bay offensive line appear stronger than it is?
One former Buccaneer thinks so. [read more]
Dumb Bucs
October 26th, 2015
Yes, Joe brought word earlier that Lovie Smith’s Bucs are on pace to set an NFL record for penalties, a terrible sign for any coach no matter what level of football. [read more]
Opposing QBs Complete 68.4% Vs. Bucs
October 26th, 2015
This stat comes with an alarming twist. [read more]
GMC And Sacks
October 26th, 2015
Misguided fan anger at GMC.
For reasons Joe isn’t quite sure about, Gerald McCoy is a punching bag for fans.
Is GMC a Hall of Famer? No.
Is he a good player? Sure. Not sure why Bucs fans expect five sacks each game. [read more]
Not Ready, Not Prepared
October 26th, 2015
Special teams chief Kevin O’Dea has explaining to do
Washington head coach Jay Gruden called a “Code Red” last week, so of course the Bucs were protecting against a second-half onside kick yesterday while leading 24-14, right?
Nope. [read more]
