John Lynch Has A Message For Licht, Koetter

January 22nd, 2016

LynchRingYour newest member of the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, Mr. John Lynch, has a message for Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Charlie Weis Talks Mike Smith

January 22nd, 2016
Former NFL OC Charlie Weis discusses Bucs DC Mike Smith.

Former NFL OC Charlie Weis discusses Bucs DC Mike Smith.

When former Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis dialed up plays for Tom Brady and Bill Belicheat in 2003, he once faced a first-time defensive coordinator in Jacksonville named Mike Smith. [read more]

Big Scouting Sunday For Tampa Bay

January 22nd, 2016
(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

How bout that Bucs schedule next year!

Tampa Bay will play four games against teams in Sunday’s conference championship games. [read more]

Understanding The 3-4 Defense

January 22nd, 2016
Unpredictable

Unpredictable

On Wednesday, defensive coordinator Mike Smith downplayed labeling what the new Bucs defense will look like. [read more]

“He’s One Of The Best Teachers”

January 22nd, 2016
Bucs DC Mike Smith raves about Dirk Koetter.

Bucs DC Mike Smith raves about Dirk Koetter.

Joe is like a lot of Bucs fans: Listening to new defensive coordinator Mike Smith sure put Joe at ease. [read more]

Apple Picking

January 22nd, 2016
Apple

Cornerback Eli Apple?

Tis’ the season, the very early season, to starting naming names. [read more]

What Is Rapoport Trying To Say?

January 22nd, 2016
Why the hate?.

Why the hate?

This whole Gerald McCoy-is-a-louse narrative really bugs Joe.

You’d think some Bucs fans are talking about Da’Quan Bowers, if you didn’t know any better. [read more]

“It Was A Sham”

January 22nd, 2016
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The Custodian of Canton believes the Bucs’ coaching search was staged. (Photo courtesy of Mark Cook.)

Even mere moments after the Bucs announced that Lovie Smith was jettisoned, Bucs fans sensed Dirk Koetter would be elevated into the opening. [read more]

Where’s Our Kurt Coleman?

January 21st, 2016

Coleman

How bout that Carolina free agent signing in March! That young safety is leading the NFC in interceptions with seven — seven!

Or what about Carolina’s two other free agents making consistent impact for the No. 1 seed in the conference. [read more]

National Media Hammers Licht & Koetter

January 21st, 2016

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Press Conference

Newy Scruggs, a national host on NBC Sports Radio, railed on Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter this morning, claiming a great source told him the reigning Bucs honchos “stabbed up” Lovie Smith.

Scruggs isn’t the only guy floating this narrative. [read more]

Did Bucs Lose Fight For Terry Robiskie?

January 21st, 2016
Who will next teach Mike Evans?

Who will next teach Mike Evans?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans have become accustomed to their team winning the NFL offseason. [read more]

Bad Donovan Smith Bashing

January 21st, 2016

donovan smith 1008Joe is downright enraged by the seemingly countless Bucs fans who think rookie Donovan Smith was a shaky and almost bad left tackle last season.

Stop bowing to data nerds. Stop! [read more]

Mike Smith Salutes America

January 21st, 2016
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Bullish on Jameis.

New Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith loves America. [read more]

Father Dungy Not Worthy (Yet)

January 21st, 2016
Putting Father Dungy in Ring of Honor before Chucky is an affront to thinking Bucs fans and a slap in the face to Chucky.

Putting Father Dungy in the Ring of Honor before Chucky would be an affront to thinking Bucs fans and a slap in the face to Chucky.

So yesterday, Joe had a virtual shock wave run up his spine at the thought of Father Dungy being named tomorrow to the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. [read more]

Heads Up Their Printers

January 21st, 2016
The spreadsheeters are at it again.

The spreadsheeters are at it again.

It isn’t just Bill Belicheat who thinks the numberscrunchers at Pro Football Focus are out to lunch. So, too, does Joe. [read more]

Get Off The Field!

January 20th, 2016
Bucs DC Mike Smith wants his defense off the field more than getting a takeaway.

Bucs DC Mike Smith wants his defense off the field more than getting a takeaway.

Mike Smith was introduced as the new Bucs defensive coordinator this afternoon. Already he is singing Joe’s song. [read more]

2016 Ring Of Honor Pick Comes Friday

January 20th, 2016
Team Glazer will reveal the 2016 inductee

Team Glazer will reveal the 2016 inductee

Team Glazer is hurling its curveball for the second time this month. [read more]

Mike Smith Says He’s A Change Agent

January 20th, 2016
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No more meltdowns

The five-year stench of losing that infects One Buc Palace can be sucked out of the team very quickly, even without calling in the MRSA hazmat teams of years past. [read more]

Koetter Was Lure For Smith

January 20th, 2016
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New Bucs DC Mike Smith speaks today at One Buc Palace.

At one point in his introductory press conference at One Buc Palace this afternoon, new Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith looked down and appeared to be taking notice of the brand new Bucs polo shirt he was wearing. [read more]