“That’s Really Your Head Coach”

July 16th, 2015
A Bucs starter talks about new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter

A Bucs starter talks about new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter

Back at the 2014 Pro Bowl, Joe learned from Matt Forte that Lovie Smith is a very hands off guy when it comes to the offense.

Joe doubts that was the case last year, but Lovie is hands off now, says Evan (Dietrich) Smith. [read more]

The Countdown: Worst 20 Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 12

July 16th, 2015

sabbyIt’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]

The Stat Fans Hate

July 16th, 2015
Disruptions may not be so disruptive.

Disruptions may not be so disruptive.

No, Joe is not a statgeek. Joe watches games. When it comes to comes to baseball, Joe is convinced many numberscrunchers don’t even watch, they just load their Excel spreadsheets. [read more]

How Much Is Lavonte David Worth Now?

July 16th, 2015

LavonteDavidNervous Bucs fans sit around chugging vodka and wondering if Tampa Bay will lock up superstar linebacker Lavonte David so he doesn’t become an unrestricted free agent in March.

Yesterday’s six-year, $101 million contract signed by Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston, with $52.5 million guaranteed, didn’t help their nerves. [read more]

The Winding Path Of Danny Lansanah

July 16th, 2015
Bucs LB Danny Lansanah's path to starting in the NFL is compelling.

Bucs LB Danny Lansanah’s path to starting in the NFL is compelling.

Joe’s readers should take a few moments today to read a very cool long-form piece on Bucs starting linebacker Danny Lansanah. You’ll learn to appreciate him more.

Yes, Lansanah is a former UFL player. But Lansanah’s is a bit more of a curvy road. [read more]

Official Bucs Website Celebrates Warren Sapp

July 16th, 2015

warren sapp tmzIn February, NFL Network fired Warren Sapp after Arizona cops busted him for an assault charge related to a $600 threesome with hookers.

This summer, Sapp got pinched on ugly-sounding domestic violence charges. [read more]

Jameis Winston Joins Bill Currie Ford

July 15th, 2015

Jameis rookieAmerica’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, has a new business partnership.

The new face of the franchise, a face some hateful Bucs fans still look at in horror, was embraced by a local car dealership soon after joining the Buccaneers. [read more]

The Countdown: 20 Worst Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 13

July 15th, 2015

TCDominik11It’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]

Evans Soon To Blow Up

July 15th, 2015
Getting loads of hype.

Getting loads of hype.

Yes, Joe thought Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans was special the moment Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht dubbed with him the “Godzilla” tag.

And he proved to be just that. [read more]

Hawk Chirps About Being A Defensive Misfit

July 15th, 2015

hawkThe last two sets of Bucs coaches loved Dashon “Hawk” Goldson and his football intelligence and professionalism.

Hawk, however, is happy to be gone from Lovie Smith’s defense. [read more]

Lack Of Depth At WR

July 15th, 2015
Bucs rookie WR Kenny Bell will determine just how deep the Bucs' receiving corps will be.

Bucs rookie WR Kenny Bell will determine the depth of the Bucs’ receiving corps.

Yes, the beginning of Bucs training camp is near, just a tad over two weeks. It’s coming, folks.

In his countdown of four training camp predictions, Buccaneers.com multimedia maven Scott Smith seems to think there will be too much kvetching about the lack of depth at wide receiver. [read more]

More Pro-Bobby Rainey Info

July 15th, 2015
Bobby Rainey got a lot of yards before contact.

Bobby Rainey got a lot of yards before contact.

Last week, Joe looked at the good and the bad from Bobby Rainey.

Now for some more good.

If Rainey can find holes, it seems the guy is one of the best in the league. [read more]

The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 14

July 14th, 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 Da’Quan Bowers Return?

July 14th, 2015
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“When it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be.”

Lovie Smith might not have been bluffing when he claimed Da’Quan Bowers did some good things last year, including showing he could be an effective defensive tackle. [read more]

Can Dirk Koetter Fix Fourth-Quarter Blues?

July 14th, 2015

KoetterThe Buccaneers gagged away leads last season left and right. Bucs officials publicly cite those close games and fourth-quarter leads as reasons for optimism. (Really, they do.)

So Joe decided to play stat geek and look at how new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter fared in the fourth quarter last year. [read more]

Brutal In Fourth Quarter

July 14th, 2015
Shameful statistic on Bucs offense.

Shameful statistic on Bucs offense.

You want to find something to be enraged about?

You want to find a way to justify throwing a beer bottle at a smartarse bartender without invoking the name “Myron Lewis?” Well, keep reading. [read more]

Lansanah Will Be Active

July 14th, 2015
Bucs OLB Danny Lansanah will not fade without a fight.

Bucs OLB Danny Lansanah will not fade without a fight.

Training camp is just over two weeks away. Joe can smell the cheerleaders’ sweat and is beginning to feel the heat of the practice fields at One Buc Palace.

As a way of sorts to get folks pumped up for training camp, Buccaneers.com multimedia maven Scott Smith has a list of four predictions. [read more]

Not Far Away

July 14th, 2015
Key to a franchise turnaround?

Key to a franchise turnaround?

Bucs fans are more hungry for a winning season than a starving dog that hasn’t been fed all day.

The losing and the losing and the losing and the losing has gnawed at fans so much, many will be content with another losing season so long as there is progress. [read more]

“When Are You Going To Get Tired Of Complaining?”

July 13th, 2015

McCoy mugGerald McCoy either wants a career as the next Tony Robbins, or he’s sending backhanded messages to his teammates on Instagram. [read more]