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Lovie states he is still searching for his kind of players at some positions.
Let be there no mistake. Lovie Smith has planted his flag in front of One Buc Palace. Depending on how the season goes, that may not have been a wise move.
Yesterday, Lovie declared the 2015 version of the Bucs “ours.” [read more]
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]
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]
Nail-biting day at One Buc Palace
Joe’s popping Tums left and right here at One Buc Palace. [read more]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Here’s the breakdown, position by position: [read more]
