When Chucky finished with autograph hounds at Saturday’s Pro Bowl practice, he talked to Joe.

Add Chucky to the list of NFL brains — and general managers — who believe new Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith is an architect and a craftsman, unlike Stubbornicus Maximus, who last ran the Tampa Bay defense. [read more]

Where does Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson rank?

Joe forever must refer to former Bucs safety Dexter Jackson as “the good Dexter Jackson.”

That’s because the scaredy cat waste of a second round pick of a kick returner from a Division I-AA program soiled the name. [read more]

Iconic Chucky, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl champion head coach, delivered what felt like a parting shot to Lovie Smith yesterday. [read more]

Jameis was among the NFL guinea pigs at yesterday’s Pro Bowl.

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, had one hell of a season when it comes to technology. [read more]

Bucs new OC discusses why he bolted Southern Miss.

In the grand scheme of things, it is still a bit odd how Todd Monken, a star in the college football coaching ranks, blew out of Hattiesburg, Miss. to become the Bucs’ offensive coordinator just days before college national signing day. [read more]

Lavonte David is sick of losing.

The Bucs have money to play with as the free agency dinner bell rings in a tad over six weeks (March 15, 4 p.m.).

Listening to the words of Dirk Koetter, Mike Smith and Todd Monken, they are dropping not so subtle hints the Bucs will be active in free agency. [read more]

Coaching changes don’t immediately mean less penalties.

Really, really interesting article and even better research about the Bucs and penalties. In so many words, fans should not blindly believe the team’s flag-ridden ways will vanish without Lovie Smith on the sidelines. [read more]

Doug Martin talks to Joe at the Pro Bowl

An injury to Doug Martin in today’s Pro Bowl could cost him at least $10 million, but he isn’t at all concerned. [read more]

Brainstorms with a Bucs legend.

As we wait for the Pro Bowl kickoff on this lazy Sunday, as Joe is in the air on his way to San Francisco (Joe’s first visit to California), Joe thought he’d bring something cool to you. [read more]

You want perspective on the Buccaneers’ defense under Lovie Smith?

It was provided at a Pro Bowl event a few days ago. [read more]

Will GMC and America’s Quarterback still be smiling tonight? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers Instagram account.)

Tonight at 7 p.m., Bucs fans may get to see a rare feat. Joe’s going to guess most reasonable Bucs fans will never want to see this happen again, either. [read more]

“… for no good reason.”

What a tender and sickening moment it was at the Pro Bowl team photo shoots yesterday in Hawaii. [read more]

For those pining for college football, or any football, this is for you. While you watch the Senior Bowl, feel free to comment on who you want the Bucs to draft, or who could help the Bucs, playing in this afternoon’s game. [read more]

Will LB Bruce Carter be a salary cap causality? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Last year, a shining example of how well the Bucs have drafted under the guidance of AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is what happened on Day 3 of the draft. [read more]

America’s Quarterback

Yes, Joe is on the ground in Hawaii soaking in Pro Bowl practices and tasty waves.

Joe really has enjoyed talking to so many family members of Buccaneers players, too. Very fun and enlightening. [read more]

“The Playmaker” talks America’s Quarterback.

So earlier this week, Michael Irvin and Jerry Rice picked their respective Pro Bowl rosters as team captains and general managers. Before the draft, when all Pro Bowlers were gathered together, one player stuck out for “The Playmaker,” Irvin. [read more]

Lavonte David goes deep

Yes, Joe is live in Hawaii, where a great injustice is being righted.

Linebacker Lavonte David is finally a Pro Bowler. [read more]

Jameis talks to Joe at the Pro Bowl

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, is planning some gentle recruiting at the Pro Bowl this week in Hawaii. [read more]

Jameis is a popular guy in Hawaii, where he talked to Joe after Pro Bowl practice.

Joe’s got more from America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, at Pro Bowl practice in Hawaii. [read more]