“A Guy That We Kind Of Had Our Eye On All Along”
September 7th, 2015
The Bucs’ brand new quarterback was just too tempting to pass up
Lovie Smith talked about the Buccaneers’ shiny new quarterback signing today. [read more]
Ali Marpet Wants 60 Minutes
September 7th, 2015
A lot of hopes rest on the Bucs’ hulking rookie right guard from Division III Hobart College.
Ali Marpet had many struggles and lots of success in preseason and training camp. But the rookie didn’t get to showcase his full game. [read more]
Donovan Smith And Mike Evans Don’t Practice
September 7th, 2015
Nail-biting day at One Buc Palace
Joe’s popping Tums left and right here at One Buc Palace. [read more]
Tim Jennings Says Knee Is “90, 95 Percent”
September 7th, 2015
The new Bucs cornerback speaks
New Buccaneers cornerback Tim Jennings was in the locker room and all smiles today.
He’s happy to be back with his No. 1 head coach. [read more]
Titans Shamefully Hiding Marcus Mariota
September 7th, 2015
Updated 3:29 p.m. Titans pull an abrupt about face and will now make Mariota available.
There’s an unwritten rule in NFL circles. Every Wednesday before a Sunday game, teams make their starting quarterbacks available for a conference call with media from their opponent’s city. [read more]
“It’s Just In His Blood”
September 7th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bucs coaches have force fed Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, with massive quantities of Xs and Os since the day he arrived.
But when it comes to intangibles, Jameis’ teammates have been working to hold him back. [read more]
Vulcan Mind Meld Time For Bucs’ New QB
September 7th, 2015
The Bucs’ new QB will be in a similar position next Monday
For those who missed it, Tampa Bay has a new quarterback. Yes, a third quarterback, a guy plucked off waivers who will be on the 53-man roster for at least a few weeks, per NFL rules.
His name is Ryan Griffin. [read more]
Titans Watch: Six More Days
September 7th, 2015
Phil Simms offers powerful words for Bucs and Titans coaching staffs
Joe’s already called opening day against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 13 in Tampa a “must-win.”
It’s not a must-win for the standings. Duh. But it is necessary for the psyche of a fan base that hasn’t seen a home victory since 2013, and compares Jameis Winston to Marcus Mariota. [read more]
Programming Note
September 7th, 2015
Will No. 34 overall pick, rookie left tackle Donovan Smith, practice today?
Busy day, Bucs fans.
It’s game week!
The Bucs are back on the practice field and Joe will have all kinds of stuff as the day progresses. Stick with Joe throughout the day.
NFL Coach Of The Year: Dan Quinn?
September 7th, 2015
Joe sees that mighty Sports Illustrated and TheMMQB.com chief Peter King is calling this morning for a massive Falcons revival and first-year coach Dan Quinn to be named NFL Coach of the Year.
Joe can’t help but think of how that could reflect on Lovie Smith.
Buccaneers: 2015 Team Of Destiny
September 6th, 2015
The funny analyst on World Series of Poker broadcasts makes his real money as a sports columnist.
Joe’s talking about Norman Chad, who is very hard to top when it comes to quick wit and regular-guy humor. [read more]
Week 9 Return For Demar Dotson — Maybe
September 6th, 2015
After right tackle Demar Doston wrenched his knee during the first preseason game 22 days ago, he was hopeful to be ready to play by October 1. [read more]
Bucs Sign Kush, Experienced Backup Center
September 6th, 2015
After the virgin center experience of Garrett Gilkey last year, Joe has learned to embrace the little things, such as claiming a backup center today that has real NFL experience. [read more]
Half Of The Milk Cartons Gone
September 6th, 2015
Last year, Joe deemed fifth-round picks of offensive linemen Kadeem Edwards and Kevin Pamphile the “Milk Cartons” because they were missing in action. Joe can’t remember one single block either made. [read more]
Bucs Select QB Off Waivers
September 6th, 2015
New Bucs QB Ryan Griffin.
Uh, oh…
Seems the drama torch at One Buc Palace has been lit. The Bucs released the list of players AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht selected off waivers. Among them is a new Bucs quarterback! [read more]
Titans To Start Rookie RT, Melton Is X-Factor
September 6th, 2015
How will Lovie Smith counter and attack the Titans starting a rookie right tackle?
In seven days, Tennessee will start a rookie third-round pick at right tackle.
What are you made of, Lovie Smith, Bucs’ defensive shot caller? [read more]
Valuable Veteran Help
September 6th, 2015
Did the Bucs make the best choices for Jameis Winston?
Joe does not underestimate the value of coaching and the value of experience.
It’s one reason Joe scratched his head when the Bucs hired a first-time NFL quarterbacks coach for Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, and didn’t have a savvy veteran QB in training camp to help drive Jameis. [read more]
Symbol Of Dysfunction Omameh Gets Cut
September 5th, 2015
How does a second-year player who started 16 games last year at right guard get cut from a team that has only one guard on the roster with any NFL regular-season experience at the position? [read more]
Your 2015 Bucs 53-Man Roster — For Now
September 5th, 2015
Here’s the breakdown, position by position: [read more]
