Bucs DC Leslie Frazier talks about the defense stepping up.

For a moment, Joe felt like he was having an out-of-body experience Monday night at the Den of Depression.

Joe saw a talented young quarterback march a team 80 yards on an opening drive for a touchdown. He saw a defense suffocate an opponent and score on turnovers. [read more]

Remember all those training camp interceptions by Jameis Winston, “America’s Quarterback,” compared to Marcus Mariota throwing none?

A Buccaneers defensive player says they were by design. [read more]

Bucs DC Leslie Frazier discusses rookie MLB Kwon Alexander.

Bucs defensive coordinator-in-title Leslie Frazier had a lot of good things to say about the rising stock of rookie linebacker Kwon Alexander today.

However, Frazier wouldn’t say Alexander starts the regular season opener against the Titans, or that he will have the full responsibilities of his predecessor Mason Foster. [read more]

New Bucs right tackle Gosder Cherilus

After 100 NFL starts with the Lions and Colts, new Bucs right tackle Gosder Cherilus knows plenty about his position. [read more]

Bucs DC Leslie Frazier discusses Lovie Smith’s defensive play-calling duties.

Rarely is a defensive coordinator who has been stripped of his main gameday duties in a good mood about such a move.

But that is the front Leslie Frazier had for Bucs fans today, when Frazier was asked about the recent revelation that Lovie Smith would assume play-callingf or the defense. [read more]

Gerald McCoy found a away to talk about Marcus Mariota preparation today.

Man, the thought of a real game has Joe all jacked up. [read more]

Sidelined for the remainder of preseason, Bucs WR Mike Evans says he will be ready for the regular season opener.

Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans spent time chatting in the Bucs’ locker room prior to practice today and, like he did after Monday night’s win over the Bungles, proclaimed himself fine for the regular season opener against the Titans.

Evans suffered a hamstring injury on his left leg Monday night. [read more]

Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

A former Buccaneers defensive end served up a mixed Xs-and-Os review of rookie left tackle Donovan Smith this morning. [read more]

A former Buccaneer is applauding guard Ali Marpet and offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter

Rave reviews for the Buccaneers’ offensive line are pouring in after they stood tall as a unit against the Bengals. [read more]

Joe barked this loudly on radio and is typing in bright lights here: There is zero sense to playing Doug Martin against the Browns on Saturday. [read more]

Back again.

Joe cannot remember a kicker jettisoned by a team but a year later found his way back to said team’s roster.

That happened last night when Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht inked former Bucs kicker Connor Barth to a pact. [read more]

A message from Lovie Smith since Day 1 of this season is translating to the field, says cornerback Alterraun Verner. [read more]

Bucs OC Dirk Koetter said “America’s Quarterback” has to know when to fold ’em.

So far in the young NFL career of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, Jameis has a hard time giving up on plays.

This can lead to Robert Griffin III status if Jameis isn’t careful. [read more]

Bucs DE George Johnson tied for the lead in tackles Monday.

When the Bucs traded for George Johnson, a defensive end from Detroit, Joe thought the Bucs were dumpster diving.

It marked Johnson’s second stint with the Bucs, and Joe is guessing fans would be hard-pressed to name any play he made during his first go-around. [read more]

“Sunday!”

For America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, success the past couple of seasons has largely come on Saturdays. [read more]

Bucs general manager Jason Licht has been very busy this summer

This afternoon, Lovie Smith said he was unhappy with his kicking game on Monday night. [read more]

Logan Mankins has a history with the Bucs’ rising center

Joe would have no issue if the Bucs replaced starting center Evan Smith with rising former fourth-stringer Jeremiah Warren. [read more]

Bucs rookie LT Donovan Smith is getting comfortable.

There are a lot of things Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith must learn on the NFL level.

And it isn’t just dealing with opponents. [read more]

Tough times for the pride of Largo High, Bucs’ fourth-year cornerback Leonard Johnson. [read more]