Jameis: “You Gotta Give The Fans What They Want”
February 12th, 2016
Lightning inspired. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was a newcomer to Tampa last spring and knew little about what to expect. [read more]
Don’t Inhale
February 12th, 2016
Jason Licht
Once upon a time, Bucs overlord of football operations Jason Licht shared power with Lovie Smith, a guy who insisted there was absolutely no reason not to maximize every nickel of available salary cap dollars.
Keep in mind Licht said there was total personnel consensus at One Buc Palace. [read more]
NFL Crowd Likes Mike Smith
February 12th, 2016
The Bucs hiring Mike Smith as DC created waves through NFL circles.
The more Joe hears about new defensive coordinator Mike Smith, the more Joe likes this hire. [read more]
Jameis Was No Surprise To Herm
February 12th, 2016
America’s Quarterback played like Herm Edwards thought he would.
Even as recently as last night, Joe surfed his Android and found a story, via Twitter, about how America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, was supposed to be the next JaMarcus Russell this time last year. [read more]
Jameis Describes Preparing Gameday Jameis
February 11th, 2016
Jameis is fond of caging himself
Fans demand to know how America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, prepares for game days. [read more]
Bring On “Goliath”
February 11th, 2016
Bronson Kaufusi
William Gholston might be the biggest defensive end in the NFL. At 6-6, 280 pounds, with very little body fat, Gholston simply can’t be handled in the running game by a tight end.
But Joe’s eyes are on Tampa Bay acquiring an even bigger manbeast, and one with more potential. [read more]
Jameis Came “Media-Ready”
February 11th, 2016
There’s no Cam Newton in America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, according to one prominent national NFL analyst. [read more]
Kwon: “We Need To Get Some More Guys”
February 11th, 2016
The youngest member of the Buccaneers, 21-year-old emerging linebacker Kwon Alexander, has big ideas for general manager Jason Licht. [read more]
Backwards Thinking
February 11th, 2016
The four-letter is still crying.
Boy, oh boy. Lovie Smith must really have done a lot of favors for the Bristol crowd. The way they cry about his firing — still — you would think the Bucs had a bouncer toss Joe Gibbs on his rear end. [read more]
VJax Just Fine In Tampa
February 11th, 2016
Stop with the Vincent Jackson as a salary cap casualty nonsense!
Weird things crop up on the Internet this time of the year between the Super Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine, basically because the NFL beast needs to cough up information to hungry fans dissatisfied with no games until September. [read more]
Joe Talks Free Agency Fever, Lovie Blame, Mario Williams Yearning, Flag Collecting & More
February 10th, 2016
Steve Duemig
Joe was back in the steel cage today firing away with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.
Yes, there is no offseason for the “JoeBucsFan.com Hour.” [read more]
What To Do At Safety?
February 10th, 2016
Could Bengals safety George Iloka be on the Bucs radar?
It seems the Bucs may have a hole at safety to fill.
It wouldn’t shock Joe if the Bucs do draft a safety on the third day of the draft, maybe the second day. [read more]
Sterling Moore’s Artistic Essay
February 10th, 2016
Bucs cornerback Sterling Moore played salesman yesterday
Bucs cornerback (for now) Sterling Moore is quite an artist. The man is painting a picture for Jason Licht and the other 31 NFL general managers. [read more]
“Better Than What I’ve Been Before”
February 10th, 2016
Yes, you, Mr. Licht.
Joe confesses to yearning for a fierce edge pass rusher only 1.8 percent less than Joe desires an evening of hot tubbing with Rachel Watson and four cheerleader friends of her choosing.
But recent developments might even the score.
“We Knew We Had The Edge On Them”
February 10th, 2016
A Super Bowl revelation reinforces Bucs fans banking on Jason Licht in 28 short days.
A funny thing jumps out if you look at the Bucs-Panthers box scores from the 2015 season. [read more]
SportsCenter Hurts GMC
February 10th, 2016
Former Bucs assistant Herm Edwards blames SportsCenter for fan unrest with GMC.
Joe listens to Bucs fans. Yes, Joe really does.
Upon hearing complaints about a player that don’t make sense, Joe launches a quest to find merit in the kvetching, and if Joe can’t see it, football folks are consulted for answers. [read more]
Glimmer Of Hope
February 10th, 2016
Denver proved talent can overcome a rash of penalties.
The way Joe hears it, untold numbers of beer bottles were smashed in disgust over all the stupid penalties Tampa Bay committed last year.
Fans were so outraged, shards of brown glass flew through the air of various watering holes throughout the region. [read more]
Noah Spence… In Second Round?
February 9th, 2016
NFL Network’s Mike Mayock wouldn’t be shocked if DE Noah Spence falls to the second round.
It is almost hard to believe, but in two weeks, Joe will fly to Indianapolis and brave the harsh Midwestern winter to cover the NFL Scouting Combine. [read more]
“His Ass Was Enormous”
February 9th, 2016
A Giants legend compares Doug Martin to another Giants legend.
So what makes Doug Martin so great? [read more]
