The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 3

July 27th, 2015

It’s the countdown feature you’ve all been waiting for. Not really, but on the heels of last year’s award-winning “20 Worst Buccaneers Of The Past 10 years” feature, Joe had to deliver.

A list like this is highly subjective and toxic. Fits of rage were common during production meetings at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Scared interns soiled their pants. Full beer bottles were smashed, and a treasured Rachel Watson poster was accidently destroyed. But order was restored.

Current and former general managers and head coaches might not like what’s coming, but it had to be done. This is what happens when your team is 30-70 in its last 100 games. [read more]

A Freeman Eulogy?

July 27th, 2015

josh freeman 1224aA big national voice slapped Josh Freeman for dedication issues and believes his release from the Dolphins last week is the end of the line. [read more]

History Suggests Improvement

July 27th, 2015
Recent history suggests a six-win season is a fair forecast for the Bucs.

Recent history suggests a six-win season is a fair forecast.

Joe rankles too many Bucs fans when stating a six-win season would show marked improvement for Tampa Bay.

That’s how bad this team was last year. [read more]

Jameis Is The Real Deal

July 27th, 2015
Stamp of approval from Anthony Becht.

Detailed stamp of approval from Anthony Becht.

You’ve heard from many that “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, is a footballaholic. A gym rat of pigskin proportions. Lives, eats, sleeps and breathes football. [read more]

“You Really Don’t Get An Offseason”

July 26th, 2015

Jameis Bajakian

Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, is reporting for his first NFL training camp tomorrow, but that’s a mere formality. [read more]

Jameis Plays Word Games With Ira Kaufman

July 26th, 2015

Jameis rookieThe media circus is coming for Jameis Winston, and eye-RAH! Kaufman of The Tampa Tribune got training camp week rolling at Tropicana Field this afternoon. [read more]

Jameis Catches First Pitch

July 26th, 2015
Are the Rays scared of Jameis?

Are the Rays scared of Jameis?

Joe has mentioned now and then how “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, has yet to throw out a first pitch at a Rays game. It just seems odd.

Well, today, as the Rays prepared to host the Orioles at the Fruitdome, Jameis actually joined in the first pitch. But he didn’t pitch. [read more]

Swimming Upstream

July 26th, 2015
swimming upstream

Data nerds hook a Buccaneer

Some Bucs fans like to look and root for long shots to make the roster. Of course, these long shots also are bottom-of-the-roster kind of guys, and Joe detailed what that means. [read more]

Jameis Winston, Rookies Report Tomorrow

July 26th, 2015

MinicampDay1

Training camp week is here!

As the sun rises tomorrow, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston will return to work and revive the dreams of Bucs fans everywhere. [read more]

The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 4

July 26th, 2015

zuttahfaineIt’s the countdown feature you’ve all been waiting for. Not really, but on the heels of last year’s award-winning “20 Worst Buccaneers Of The Past 10 years” feature, Joe had to deliver.

A list like this is highly subjective and toxic. Fits of rage were common during production meetings at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Scared interns soiled their pants. Full beer bottles were smashed, and a treasured Rachel Watson poster was accidently destroyed. But order was restored.

Current and former general managers and head coaches might not like what’s coming, but it had to be done. This is what happens when your team is 30-70 in its last 100 games. [read more]

High Praise For Lavonte David

July 26th, 2015

lavonte david 0213

Good Sunday morning to you all.

Joe has a surprise. Based on the intricate data Joe receives about readers and their patterns (Joe know exactly what fans like to read), Joe’s going to go all positive here, which is bad for business when the Bucs are losing. [read more]

Scary Dozens

July 25th, 2015
Bucs D-line coach Joe Cullen

Bucs D-line coach Joe Cullen

The Bucs tried hard in free agency but lost defensive end Trent Cole to the Colts.

Tampa Bay sniffed Greg Hardy long and hard, but he will roam the edge for the Cowboys. [read more]

Dancing On The Bubble

July 25th, 2015

bubble

Throwing out the names of Garrett Gilkey and Robert Herron incites Bucs fans into various degrees of rage.

Shoot, even some thin-skinned fans grumble about the pride of Largo High School, cornerback Leonard Johnson. [read more]

The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 5

July 25th, 2015

Darrelle Revis 1125It’s the countdown feature you’ve all been waiting for. Not really, but on the heels of last year’s award-winning “20 Worst Buccaneers Of The Past 10 years” feature, Joe had to deliver.

A list like this is highly subjective and toxic. Fits of rage were common during production meetings at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Scared interns soiled their pants. Full beer bottles were smashed, and a treasured Rachel Watson poster was accidently destroyed. But order was restored.

Current and former general managers and head coaches might not like what’s coming, but it had to be done. This is what happens when your team is 30-70 in its last 100 games. [read more]

Jameis Can Ease Into NFL

July 25th, 2015
"I've got your back, coach."

“I’ve got your back, coach.”

Look, Joe has long been on record believing a successful (ahem) 2015 season would be six wins. There is a reason this team was 2-14 last year. You are what your record says you are. [read more]

Josh Freeman Cut Again

July 24th, 2015

greg schiano and josh freemanFormer Bucs franchise quarterback leaky, sleepy Josh Freeman is homeless again.

And to think Josh McCown has job security! [read more]

Wilson Retiring/Roster Spot Opening

July 24th, 2015
Is the path now clear to re-sign Da'Quan Bowers?

Is the path now clear to re-sign Da’Quan Bowers?

C.J. Wilson, the bottom-of-the-roster Bucs cornerback who blew important parts of his hand off celebrating July 4, is stepping away from football.

But Joe is more interested in who will replace Wilson on the roster. [read more]

“Why Am I Still On This Football Team?”

July 24th, 2015
Garrett Gilkey speaks out and his called "despised" by a Bucs beat writer.

Garrett Gilkey speaks out and is called “despised” by a Bucs beat writer.

Bucs backup guard/center Garrett Gilkey is an easy punching bag for disgusted fans. The sight of Gilkey literally enrages many Bucs faithful.

And it seems Gilkey understands why. [read more]

Only Jameis Winston Gear, Stuff Sizzles

July 24th, 2015

Jameis WinstonLed by former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik, the faction of Tampa Bay fans that thinks Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, is not the face of the franchise was slapped in the face yesterday. [read more]