Joe’s Podcast With Ronnie Lane

October 10th, 2015
Smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620 has his weekly sitdown with Joe talkin' Bucs.

Smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620 has his weekly sitdown with Joe talkin’ Bucs.

Yes, it is that time of the week when Joe has his sitdown with cool cat Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620.

In this podcast, Joe tackles the elephant in the room:  the job security of Bucs coach (3-17, 0-10 at home) Lovie Smith, and how tomorrow’s game with the Jags could very well be the beginning of the end for Lovie. [read more]

“Those Rare Throws” & “Vintage Brady”

October 10th, 2015

WinstonMariotaTampa Bay’s starting quarterback has been a model of inconsistency since opening day.

So who is Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, and why should fans be excited? [read more]

Another Personnel Decision In The Spotlight

October 10th, 2015

lovie and lichtA bizarre thing happened in Chicago last Sunday. On the third play of the game, the Bears lost their starting center.

Chicago’s left guard moved to center, and Patrick Omameh, the guy who started 16 games at right guard for Tampa Bay last year, jumped in at left guard for the rest of the game. [read more]

TV Map For Jags-Bucs Game

October 10th, 2015

tvYou asked for it, you got it. It’s the TV map for tomorrow’s game between the jughead Jags and the Bucs, live from the Den of Depression. [read more]

“Trickling Over Into This Year”

October 10th, 2015

lovie smith 0920If you’re wondering what would preserve Lovie Smith’s job, Joe’s going to tell you right now. [read more]

Faith In America

October 10th, 2015

american flagJoe stumbled upon a treasure of a new website recently. Pat Kirwan, of SiriusXM NFL Radio and CBS Sports fame, has launched a site called RealFootballNetwork.com.

No gambling. No fantasy. Just football to your X’s-and-O’s heart’s content. [read more]

Communication The Key

October 10th, 2015
Communication is why the Bucs offensive line is playing well, said RG Ali Marpet.

Communication is why the Bucs’ offensive line is playing well, said RG Ali Marpet.

Joe has been on an offensive line kick of late. For those who find this boring, don’t worry. Joe has plenty of non-offensive line content.

On a unit Joe thought would be the Bucs’ worst, the offensive line probably has developed into the team’s strength. [read more]

“Jaguars 24, Buccaneers 20”

October 9th, 2015

Brady Quinn and another noted NFL analyst are wagging a finger at Dirk Koetter and Lovie Smith’s management of Jameis Winston

What the hell is going on here?

Jacksonville has lost 11 consecutive road games and will play its third road game in a row on Sunday, yet multiple experts believes the Jags will handle the Bucs. [read more]

“It Is In Lovie Smith’s Hands”

October 9th, 2015
Can he turn things around?

Can Lovie turn things around?

In a sad way, the main topic of Bucs fans is not the solid playing offensive line or the burgeoning play of rookie middle linebacker Kwon Alexander, or a rebirth of running back Doug Martin. [read more]

Autograph Hound Vincent Jackson

October 9th, 2015

VJax

Has Vincent Jackson ever tapped you on the shoulder?

Jackson does that kind of thing around town. [read more]

“Fast-Linebacker Speed”

October 9th, 2015

Jacquies SmithIs Jacquies Smith a damn good defensive end, like he has been since he got a chance to play with the Bucs?

Or is he just a fading wonder who soon will be a Bucs trivia question? [read more]

Jags A Bad Mix For Slow-Start Bucs

October 9th, 2015
A Blake Bortles trend isn't good for Bucs

A Blake Bortles trend isn’t good for Bucs

The bumbling Buccaneers have scored six points in the first quarters of games this season.

By contrast, the stumbling Jaguars’ offense has been starting fast. [read more]

Listen To Joe

October 9th, 2015

joebucsfanYes, Joe was on ESPN Tallahassee radio earlier this week talking Bucs with Jeff Cameron, he of “The Jeff Cameron Show.”

Joe has long been a fan of Cameron, a St. Pete native who puts together damned good radio. [read more]

Questions Answered

October 9th, 2015
Bucs WR Vincent Jackson talks about rookie offensive linemen.

Bucs WR Vincent Jackson talks about rookie offensive linemen.

Joe fretted and often wrung his hands over the offensive line because the unit was arguably the weakest on the team.

And with a rookie Division-III guy and rookie left tackle starting, Joe feared for the health and safety of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]

Mike Evans Awards Most Impressive

October 9th, 2015

MikeEvans2It’s always fun when a Buccaneers player gets a direct question — and actually answers it directly. [read more]

“It’s Hard”

October 9th, 2015
Jags QB Blake Bortles, who dumped his swimsuit model girlfriend Lindsey Duke (above) feels for America's Quarterback.

Jags QB Blake Bortles, who dumped his swimsuit model girlfriend Lindsey Duke (above), feels for America’s Quarterback.

America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, had a not-so-good game followed by a decent game followed by a good game followed by a trainwreck. [read more]

“That Is Sad”

October 9th, 2015
Black woman hugging her knees

Bucs fans are not the only folks sad about the State of the Bucs.

Right now, Bucs fans are sad. Not that Joe means the fan base is sorry, just that Bucs fans are sad. [read more]

Injured Groin Pulls Mankins Out Of Practice

October 8th, 2015

mankinspracticeOuch!

Nothing like news of a bad groin to make a man count his blessings. [read more]

Seeing What Is Not There

October 8th, 2015
Bucs LT Donovan Smith credits a certain veteran offensive lineman who is instrumental in his development.

LT Donovan Smith credits a certain veteran offensive lineman who is instrumental in his development.

Joe already touched on how the rookie offensive linemen of the Bucs are bucking a trend.

In an era of limited padded practices, NFL insiders wail it is killing the development of young offensive linemen. [read more]

Derrick Brooks: “I Would Hope That He Would Get Better And Start Growing And Knowing”

October 8th, 2015
BrooksLovie

Derrick Brooks weighs in

Iconic Derrick Brooks weighs in on a question pulsating through the Buccaneers’ fan community. [read more]