Fifty-Five

December 9th, 2015
The red zone doesn't scare Jameis.

The red zone doesn’t scare Jameis.

No, Joe is not pining for his favorite linebacker to return, that would be double-nickel himself, Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks.

But his number popped up indirectly today from offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Leonard Johnson Signs With Patriots

December 9th, 2015

belicheatThe pipeline of ex-Bucs to Foxboro continued today. [read more]

Mark Ingram May Be Out

December 9th, 2015
May not play Sunday.

May not play Sunday.

The Saints are primarily a passing team. If they are going to burn an opponent, then it will be through the air with Drew Brees.

But at least with former Heisman Trophy-winning running back Mark Ingram, the Saints force teams to be honest on defense. [read more]

ASJ “Rusty,” Will Play More

December 9th, 2015
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All smiles with return of ASJ.

It reached the point that Joe quit trying to guess Bucs coach Lovie Smith’s shenanigans with Austin Seferian-Jenkins and the injury report. [read more]

“Just Gotta Figure Out Which One’s Coming”

December 9th, 2015
Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Joe got a little 1-on-1 time today with Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith. [read more]

Doug Martin Was Not Disciplined

December 9th, 2015

DougMartineyesYes, there has been rampant speculation that Doug Martin was benched after a key fumble late in the win against the Falcons.

Joe asked offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter about that moments ago. [read more]

“We Don’t Want Them To Come Back And Bite Us In The Butt Again.”

December 9th, 2015
Sunday's defensive hero, Lavonte David, talks about ridding demons.

Sunday’s defensive hero, Lavonte David, talks about ridding demons.

Lavonte David says he feels a real change in the Buccaneers. [read more]

“To Get Alexander To Smile”

December 9th, 2015
Helping out local kids.

Helping out local kids.

Yes, on his day off yesterday, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was at All Children’s Hospital visiting kids. [read more]

Gerald McCoy Was In A Sling

December 9th, 2015
Bucs DT Gerald McCoy's left arm was in a sling at Sunday's game. (Photo courtesy of Chris Fischer/WTSP-TV)

Gerald McCoy’s left arm was in a sling at Sunday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Chris Fischer/WTSP-TV)

Just how hurt is Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy? [read more]

Lovie’s Pregame Prep For Postgame

December 9th, 2015
Lovie Smith has a little Greg Schiano in him

Lovie Smith has a little Greg Schiano in him

Maniacal about details, former Bucs head coach Greg Schiano regulated players’ meal temperature, room temperature, movie titles and more. Don’t believe it? The proof is here.

Lovie Smith is detail obsessed, too, but you just don’t hear much about it. [read more]

Blitz Drew Brees

December 9th, 2015
Saints QB Drew Brees has been lousy of late against the blitz.

Drew Brees has been lousy of late against the blitz.

If the Bucs want to be taken seriously as a playoff contender, then the second of two must-wins is before them: the New Orleans Saints. [read more]

No Record For Doug Martin

December 9th, 2015
Don't expect a franchise record from RB Doug Martin.

Don’t expect a franchise record from RB Doug Martin.

Doug Martin, the beloved Muscle Hamster, is having a renaissance of a season.

Already with 1,133 yards with four games to go, Martin has a legit shot at reaching 1,500. A really solid year. [read more]

Bucs Have Jameis’ Back

December 8th, 2015
Don't eff with Jameis.

Don’t screw with Jameis.

A lot lately has been made of how America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, is the unquestioned team leader and teammates will happily follow him wherever he takes them. [read more]

24-Hour Lovie Smith Confidence Poll

December 8th, 2015

Polls opened at 3:20 p.m.


Nines All Around

December 8th, 2015

LavonteDavidBuccaneers fans aren’t used to all these single digits. [read more]

Kwon Talks Suspension, Replacements & Playoffs

December 8th, 2015
The Bucs' rookie also weighs in on America's Quarterback

The Bucs’ rookie also weighs in on America’s Quarterback

“I think we’re a playoff team. You know, I think we’re going to the Super Bowl. That’s in my mind,” says Kwon Alexander. [read more]

Better Than Cam And Luck?

December 8th, 2015
Are some analysts getting ahead of themselves?

Are some NFL analysts getting ahead of themselves?

Look, Joe is a big fan of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston.

Regular readers probably got that impression when Joe began banging the drum daily for the Bucs to draft Jameis over a year ago. [read more]

“Faster Than Peyton Manning Became Good”

December 8th, 2015

peyton manningNational love is pouring in for the progress of the Buccaneers and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Lovie: Bucs’ O-Line Is Deepest In Team History

December 8th, 2015
Mauling and balling, eight-men strong.

Mauling and balling, eight-men strong.

Talk about rising from the sewer and landing in the Playboy Mansion. [read more]