Dirk Koetter is channeling Frank Sinatra. [read more]

Already preparing for 2016

Much has been written about the winning passion and drive to excel of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston.

His heart and desire has been written about almost as much as his stellar play on the field. [read more]

Consensus can be hard to find at the NFL Scouting Combine

Guess what happens when you talk to Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and a prominent offensive line coach about the talent in the 2016 NFL Draft?

You get different takes. [read more]

The “Jameis” of the defense. Dirk Koetter talks Kwon.

A rookie who seems to be flying under the radar is Bucs linebacker Kwon Alexander.

The guy willed himself into the starting lineup in training camp and was a big reason the Bucs made a playoff run until collapsing in the final four games. [read more]

Still tight with a division GM?

Joe is almost completely warmed over by the hiring of defensive coordinator Mike Smith.

Joe has yet to hear from any NFL type that this was in any way a questionable move by Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Arizona State receiver/running back D.J. Foster talks pot and Bucs.

Not only digging up all things Bucs while live at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Joe is talking to NFL general managers, scouts and coaches about this year’s crop of draft hopefuls.

And Joe is talking to those players, too. [read more]

John Elway talks America’s Quarterback.

Believe it or not, Hall of Fame quarterback and current Super Bowl champion general manager John Elway and America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, share many parallels. [read more]

Ron Rivera puts Jameis in elite company

The coach of the NFC champs offered quite a response to Joe’s question yesterday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

The answer even came with a backhanded slap at Lovie Smith. [read more]

Done with the Bucs?.

Those pining for the return of everyone’s favorite Muscle Hamster, Bucs running back Doug Martin, may want to sit down and perhaps brace themselves with a shot of Jack Daniels. [read more]

Josh Freeman is loved

Indianapolis isn’t just the home of the NFL Scouting Combine, it’s Josh Freeman country.

Joe asked Colts coach Chuck Pagano about Freeman’s future this afternoon. [read more]

More money available for Team Glazer to spend when the free agency dinner bell rings in 13 short days! [read more]

Rams coach Jeff Fisher seemed to suggest Mark Barron’s film showed an ability to play linebacker.

When former first round pick Mark Barron was with the Bucs, he proved to be a nasty hitter and a solid tackler, and he showed a Sabby the Goat-like ability in coverage. [read more]

Safety Chris Conte got a thumbs up from the new head coach

One of Joe’s goals at the NFL Scouting Combine this week was to ask Dirk Koetter what he likes about the Buccaneers’ defensive personnel after studying it for weeks. [read more]

Jason Licht hints at CIA-like intel the Bucs use to grade prospects.

Joe has been clear that the televised portion of the NFL Scouting Combine is a colossal bore and if Joe were a fan of indoor track and field, then Joe may be interested. [read more]

We all know what Dirk Koetter really thinks about the data freaks trying to dominate the game of football.

His raw emotion on the subject was there for all to see in November. [read more]

Bucs coach Dirk Koetter believes fans stare at a different type of defense than years past.

Bucs fans know all too well how their defense played the past two years.

So, OK, Joe will play along. [read more]

No surprise how Jason Licht is molding the Bucs.

If the Bucs are going to turn the corner from a horrid start to the second decade of the 21st century, then Bucs fans can thank one man.

And that is none other than Bill Belicheat. [read more]

Jason Licht has a new pre-draft weapon

The Buccaneers’ grilling of college prospects this week at the NFL Scouting Combine will take a different tone. [read more]

Dirk Koetter tells a new Jameis story

Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter shared a private conversation he had with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]