Video: Larry English Bull Rushes Donovan Smith

August 8th, 2015
Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

The Bucs have a very hungry corps of defensive ends, “yungry,” as Raheem Morris liked to say.

Larry English has the most career sacks at that position (12), and he’s the elder statesman and best known for being the Chargers’ first-round bust in 2009. [read more]

No Rest For Jameis

August 8th, 2015
No rest for Jameis. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Plenty of work ahead for Jameis. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Imagine the whirlwind that “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, has been through this year.

First, he was grilled by many NFL teams interested in his services, bouncing from city to city, all the while working on improving his mechanics. [read more]

Video: English Lessons

August 7th, 2015

EnglishA win for the defense is a head-shaking moment for the offense. It’s the see-saw of training camp.

But anything that can lead to the impaling of Jamies Winston, America’s Quarterback, is a bit troubling. [read more]

Johnthan Banks Talks Jameis

August 7th, 2015
Johnthan Banks talks how "America's Quarterback" has improved since May.

Johnthan Banks talks how “America’s Quarterback” has improved since May.

As Joe wrote earlier, “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, had an up-and-down day. He started off sluggish — his habit through a week of training camp — and later had solid moments. [read more]

Day 6 – Training Camp Notes & Observations

August 7th, 2015

Day1practiceBusy day at Bucs training camp practice this afternoon. Tampa Bay practiced before a packed house of season pass holders, plus a crew of 30 BSPN SportsCenter crew.

Of course, Joe was there to soak it all in and provide your need-to-know. Enjoy! [read more]

So-So Day For Jameis

August 7th, 2015
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The ups and downs of rookie training camp continued for “America’s Quarterback” Friday.

Yesterday, Joe saw it with his own eyes. “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, looked every bit the part of a quarterback drafted No. 1 overall. He was sharp. [read more]

Lovie Says Robert Herron Is Rising

August 7th, 2015
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Robert Herron has had a knack for getting wide open and actually holding on to footballs this summer in first-team action.

It’s easy to love a wide receiver with blazing speed and a knack for getting open with crisp route running, but if the guy has Michael Clayton hands, then he’s downright useless. [read more]

“Jaws” Talks To Joe

August 7th, 2015
"Jaws" is impressed with progress of "America's Quarterback."

“Jaws” is impressed and details progress of “America’s Quarterback.”

Today was a treat. One of Joe’s favorite NFL analysts, “Jaws,” former Super Bowl quarterback Ron Jaworski, gave Joe a few minutes of his busy time to talk about “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]

Lovie Talks “America’s Quarterback”

August 7th, 2015

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There is no secret that “Jaws,” former NFL Super Bowl quarterback and current BSPN analyst Ron Jaworski, was not much of a fan of “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. In fact, just before the draft, someone hung Jaws out to dry claiming the Bucs were not going to draft Jameis. [read more]

“Jameis, Get Your Hip Open.”

August 7th, 2015

Jameis ThrowBSPN has a team of important NFL types at Buccaneers training camp today.

Practice starts at 4:30 p.m., but America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, already has chatted with Ron “Jaws” Jaworski. [read more]

Aaron Rodgers Has Five Picks

August 7th, 2015
Has actress/hottie Olivia Munn turned Packers QB Aaron Rodgers into a turnover machine, or is it possible training camp interceptions mean little?

Has actress/hottie Olivia Munn turned Packers QB Aaron Rodgers into a turnover machine, or is it possible training camp interceptions mean nothing?

Yes, yesterday, Joe witnessed a special day from “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. He was on fire and looked every bit the No. 1 overall pick and franchise quarterback the Bucs hoped they drafted. [read more]

Happy Birthday To Joe

August 7th, 2015

Seven years ago today Joe fired up this website and never turned back — seven full years obsessing 24/7 about all things Bucs on these pages.

It all started with a laptop and a dream. [read more]

Video: Crowd Can’t Shake Jameis Fever

August 7th, 2015

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About 25 minutes after Buccaneers practice ended yesterday, after Jameis Winston already signed autographs, a crowd of Bucs fans demanded more.

This scene has become a daily ritual at training camp at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Messages Clash From Lovie, McCoy

August 7th, 2015
What are the Bucs up to with Henry Melton?

What are the Bucs up to with Henry Melton?

Henry Melton lined up at defensive end yesterday, but Lovie Smith directly cautioned Joe not to read into that and, per Lovie, it likely only happened because the other defensive ends were tired.

First, Joe doesn’t buy it. Second, Gerald McCoy doesn’t seem to, either. [read more]

GMC Embraces “America’s Quarterback”

August 7th, 2015
Salutes "America's Quarterback."

Salutes “America’s Quarterback.”

There is one true alpha dog in the locker room of the Bucs; one true leader; one go-to guy to get the pulse of the team. His name is Gerald McCoy and he is the best player on the squad (with apologies to the next-best player, Lavonte David). [read more]

Lovie Says Jameis Winston Will Play Into Second Quarter Against Vikings

August 7th, 2015

Jameis ThrowThis will not be a traditional 2015 preseason.

The Buccaneers must prepare America’s Quarterback, 21-year-old Jameis Winston, to defeat Hall of Fame genius Dick LeBeau and Marcus Mariota on opening day. [read more]

Koetter Wanted Mariota?

August 7th, 2015
theMMQB.com reports Bucs OC Dirk Koetter's inner circle suggests he wanted current Titans QB Marcus Mariota.

theMMQB.com reports offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter’s inner circle suggests he wanted to draft Marcus Mariota

Nothing like potentially coming across a bombshell just after midnight when surfing for Bucs news. And Joe is pretty certain it’s inaccurate.

Good guy Andy Benoit, a yeoman of NFL research for theMMQB.com, offered a piece of information that is likely to rile up a lot of folks. [read more]

Highlights From Bucs Practice

August 7th, 2015
Big day for "America's Quarterback" yesterday.

Big day for “America’s Quarterback” yesterday. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Joe had totally forgotten about the Bucs’ Vine account, which posts shareable highlights.

Naturally, since “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, was threading the needle yesterday, the highlights featured Jameis.

Enjoy! [read more]

Mike Evans Expands The Jameis Legend

August 6th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

What Bucs superstar wide receiver Mike Evans told Joe this afternoon was nearly unbelievable.

Joe is glad there was one other reporter there to witness the exchange. [read more]