Video: Quick Strike By Jameis

August 4th, 2015
Joe's got practice video

Joe’s got practice video

Multimedia Joe aims to please, and what could be more pleasing than Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback completing a quick strike? [read more]

Joe Talks Vegas, Training Camp, O-Line vs. D-Line, Jameis Picks, & More

August 4th, 2015

joemugshotJoe was back in the steel cage this evening with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

The “JoeBucsFan Hour” returned for madness and mayhem and all kinds of takes out of training camp. [read more]

ASJ’s Blocking Will Improve

August 4th, 2015
Charley Casserly of the NFL Network is a big fan of Bucs TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins.

Charley Casserly of NFL Network is a big fan of Austin Seferian-Jenkins.

Joe will never forget after a memorable training camp practice last year, where Bucs linebackers struggled to stop tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Joe mentioned to ASJ that he had a helluva day. [read more]

Third Rookie QB For Dotson

August 4th, 2015
Bucs RT Demar Dotson is on this third rookie starting quarterback in his Bucs tenure.

Bucs RT Demar Dotson is on this third rookie starting quarterback.

Bucs right tackle Demar Dotson won’t say it, but Joe is guessing he’s had his fill of rookie quarterbacks.

Dotson was not starting in 2009 when then-rookie, leaky, sleepy Josh Freeman started every game after the Bucs left London with their tails between their legs. [read more]

Day 4 — Training Camp Notes & Observations

August 4th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Finally! Sunshine and broiling humid conditions at One Buc Palace for training camp. Order is restored. Joe’s got all kinds of goodies and your need to know from Day 4.

Enjoy! [read more]

Committee At Running Back

August 4th, 2015
Running back by committee?

Running back by committee?

Based on the news that seeped out of One Buc Palace this spring and summer, it seems new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter may have saved Doug Martin’s gig. [read more]

“It Helps Me Actually View What Greatness Is”

August 4th, 2015

JameismugAs Joe wrote yesterday, Jameis Winston was given a homework assignment by Derrick Brooks.

So Joe asked Jameis about that today to see if he completed his assignment. [read more]

Glass Half Full?

August 4th, 2015
Joe's got video of the Jacquies Smith/Donovan Smith battle today

Joe’s got video of the Jacquies Smith/Donovan Smith battle today

Tampa Bay fans have been crying for an edge pass rush. They’ve also been weeping for a left tackle since Donald Penn left the building.

Today at practice, Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith joined the first team offensive line. [read more]

“He’s Gunslinging It”

August 4th, 2015
Don't worry about Jameis'  picks, said Bucs CB Alterraun Verner. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Don’t worry about Jameis’ picks, said Bucs CB Alterraun Verner. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Yes, “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, had a shaky performance today — good passes and ugly picks.

Just like yesterday, he started out Gabbert-like with two picks in his first three passes, but quickly got over the shakes and the longer practice went, threw better and better. [read more]

The Heat Was On … Jameis

August 4th, 2015

McCoy Camp

The steamy fields of One Buc Palace were broiling this morning for Day 4 of training camp.

And after two interceptions by Jameis Winston, in his first three throws of 11-on-11 work, America’s Quarterback was on the hot seat. [read more]

No Garbage From Herron

August 4th, 2015
Bucs second-year wide receiver Robert Herron

Bucs second-year wide receiver Robert Herron

Once upon a time, the Bucs gave $10 million guaranteed to a wide receiver who already had proven he had Jell-O hands and Vaseline fingers (no, not a tight end.)

It was mind-numbing. A team just can’t carry a receiver that can’t catch. [read more]

Roller Coaster Expected For Jameis

August 4th, 2015
Ups and downs expected for "America's Quarterback" said Lovie Smith. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Bucs are ready for the ups and downs from “America’s Quarterback” said Lovie Smith. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Look, no one pined, beat the drum, hollered from rooftops, and coerced more bartenders that the Bucs needed to draft “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, more than Joe. [read more]

Hope

August 4th, 2015

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Joe is well aware Bucs fans are nauseous in the pits their stomachs about the woeful status of their franchise.

Losers of 70 of the past 100 games, the Bucs are at the bottom of the NFL with the Jags in total losses since the Bucs jettisoned Chucky (and that factors in Raheem Morris’ stunning 10-6 season in 2010). [read more]

“Humbling” May Motivate Bowers

August 4th, 2015
Last chance.

Last chance.

Bucs fans don’t want to hear it, but Joe thinks the re-signing of former second-round pick Da’Quan Bowers last week was a smart move.

Look, the guy is coming in as camp meat. He’s being paid as camp meat. No promises were offered. Prove it or lose it. [read more]

Lovie Won’t Touch Jameis Winston’s Emotions

August 4th, 2015

JameisIf America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, wants to have a visible freakout because he threw an interception — like he did too often in yesterday’s practice — then Lovie Smith is just fine with that. [read more]

Smith (Finally) Recognizes “Jameis”

August 4th, 2015
Bucs C Evan Smith has finally given up his silent treatment of "America's Quarterback."

Bucs C Evan Smith has finally given up his silent treatment of “America’s Quarterback.”

Progress is being made at One Buc Palace.

And it has to do with the two guys who touch the ball on every offensive play: veteran center Evan Smith and “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]

Learning Curve Huge For Marpet

August 3rd, 2015
Bucs second round pick, OL Ali Marpet, talks to Joe about his NFL learning curve.

Bucs second round pick, guard Ali Marpet, talks to Joe about his NFL learning curve.

Maybe it was a good thing there was a flooding emergency of sorts in Tampa and the Bucs closed what was an open practice this afternoon, in part, to keep people safe and off the local rivers streets. [read more]

Day 3 – Training Camp Notes & Observations

August 3rd, 2015

LovieCamp

It sure is soggy at One Buc Palace, but the Bucs threw on the pads and hit each other for the first practice today. Joe got a first-hand look.

Enjoy! [read more]

The Moss Files

August 3rd, 2015

mike evans 1113Everyone knows Mike Evans had a couple of training sessions this offseason with eventual Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss.

Evans already explained to Joe that Moss is one of the “tightest dudes” he’s ever met, but what did they really work on? [read more]