Buccaneers Sign Lavonte David: $10 Million Per Year

August 9th, 2015

LavonteDavidCelebration time, Bucs fans.

Team Glazer has rewarded Lavonte David for three stellar seasons. [read more]

Lovie’s Bromance With Mike Jenkins

August 9th, 2015
Lovie seems to have deep affection for CB Mike Jenkins.

Lovie seems to have deep affection for CB Mike Jenkins.

Boy oh boy, Lovie Smith sure loves himself some Mike Jenkins.

It’s getting to the point Joe is wondering if the two are related. [read more]

Lovie Challenges Lavonte David

August 9th, 2015
Lovie demands more from Bucs LB Lavonte David.

Lovie Smith demands more from Lavonte David.

No one will ever accuse Bucs coach Lovie Smith with Chucky. For one, Lovie doesn’t have a ring.

For another, Lovie is a defensive guy; Chucky is all offense. [read more]

Day 8 Training Camp Notes & Observations

August 9th, 2015

DotsonYour Bucs were back at it for their fourth consecutive day of training camp practice at One Buc Palace. The sun was broiling and Joe’s got a pile of his famous notes and observations.

Enjoy! [read more]

Robert Herron In Your Lap

August 9th, 2015
Watch Bucs WR Robert Herron flip right onto your laptop keyboard.

Watch Bucs WR Robert Herron flip right onto your laptop keyboard.

One player having a nice training camp is Robert “Hands” Herron, who this year is showing much better hands.

With Louis Murphy on floppy hat patrol, the Bucs are giving a lot of guys reps with the first team offense. Today, Herron had a lot of snaps with “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]

McCoy Gets A Day Off But Can’t Stop Working

August 9th, 2015
McCoy

Fans will like this video

Gerald McCoy got a “veteran’s day” break at training camp practice today, but McCoy couldn’t stop working. (See video below.)

He wants a higher level of greatness and to set the right example. [read more]

Rainey Not Worried About Fumbles

August 9th, 2015
Bucs RB Bobby Rainey states for the record he is not a fumbler.

Bucs RB Bobby Rainey states for the record he is not a fumbler.

Last year, the best Bucs running back was Bobby Rainey.

Then came the “Nightmare on Mangum Street,” where the Dixie Chicks chain-whipped the Bucs as if they were direct descendants of Billy Sherman himself. All before the eyes of the nation in prime time. [read more]

Video: Jameis Connects With Kenny Bell

August 9th, 2015
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Peek inside training camp and a Bucs first down

You can read plenty about the new Kenny Bell in the post before this one.

But here, Joe’s got a very close video look at the Bucs offense and Jameis Winston, America’s Quarteback, connecting with his roommate and the Bucs’ 2015 fifth-round pick. [read more]

Kenny Bell Shed Combine Bloat

August 9th, 2015

bellIt sure seems Bucs’ fifth-round pick, wide receiver Kenny Bell, got bad advice this winter heading into the NFL Scouting Combine. [read more]

How The Bucs Can Help Jameis

August 9th, 2015
Former Bucs commander Greg Schiano discusses "America's Quarterback" and Bucs veterans.

Former Bucs commander Greg Schiano discusses “America’s Quarterback” and Bucs veterans.

Yes, “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, is but a rookie. One helluva talented rookie, that is.

But with all rookies, there are growing pains, learning curves. It’s just a matter of time until a rookie makes an error or two or three. [read more]

Bruce Carter: Jameis, Smith Clashed

August 9th, 2015

Seems Bucs C Evan Smith and “America’s Quarterback” were at odds a fair amount of time in OTAs.

Joe always wondered what the hair was up Bucs center Evan Smith’s tailpipe about “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston.

For the longest time, the marginal center acted in public as if Jameis had farted in his dinner plate. [read more]

ASJ Channeling Michael Clayton

August 8th, 2015
ASJ needs to knock off the Michael Clayton impersonation.

ASJ needs to knock off the Michael Clayton impersonation.

It is beginning to worry Joe. Through seven training camp practices, tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins has been unable to come up with easy catches.

It began last Saturday night in the first practice, when “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, hit ASJ right in the hands for a short pass and it was if the ball hit a rock. Incomplete. [read more]

Day 7 Training Camp Notes & Observations

August 8th, 2015
McCoy

Yes, that’s Gerald McCoy writhing in pain after colliding with fullback Jorvorskie Lane

Rain delayed today’s training camp practice by 90 minutes, but the Bucs got their full work in and Joe’s got your need-to-know notes and observations. [read more]

Video: Touchdown! Jameis To Mike Evans

August 8th, 2015
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Joe’s got video

It’s the combination for which every Bucs fan yearns.

And Tampa Bay faithful were treated to it this evening at One Buc Palace — sort of. [read more]

Jason Licht: Ali Marpet “Is Making Gerald Better”

August 8th, 2015

Marpet2Joe’s written quite a bit over the past two practices about rookie Division-III right guard Ali Marpet. The Buccaneers’ second-round pick has looked capable — sometimes more than capable — running with the first team in full pads.

On WDAE-AM 620 this afternoon, Bucs general manager Jason Licht skyrocketed hopes even more when it comes to Marpet. [read more]

Jason Licht Talks To Joe

August 8th, 2015

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Wow, Joe is really happy that Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht joined Joe live on WDAE-AM 620 during a special Saturday afternoon broadcast from Bucs training camp at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Titans Watch: 36 More Days

August 8th, 2015
McCoy

Gerald McCoy offered a glimpse into his preparation.

Sure, the Bucs’ offense is breaking its collective butt to find an identity with a new offensive coordinator, a new system and a 21-year-old rookie quarterback.

But life is different among the guys wearing the red training camp jerseys. [read more]

Weather Delays Buccaneers Practice; New Start Time Is 5 P.M. Today

August 8th, 2015

Day1PracticedefenseIt’s another soggy, soaked day at One Buc Palace with more rain on the way. The Buccaneers’ sixth day of training camp practice, scheduled for 2:30 p.m., has been rescheduled for 5 p.m.

Of course, that still could change.

The good news is you can kill time and dive into all things Bucs on the radio with Joe from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WDAE-AM 620. Yes, Joe is live at One Buc Palace and has the microphone. Listen online at 620wdae.com.

Judging Rough Without Finishing

August 8th, 2015
Lovie is missing an ingredient

Lovie is missing an ingredient

Good pass rushers have that sixth sense, an ability to sniff out a quarterback and put him to the ground.

It’s not just about dominating an offensive lineman, like Bucs defensive end like Larry English did yesterday (scroll down for video) to Donovan Smith and Demar Dotson. [read more]