Jameis: “Competitiveness” Will Separate Koetter

January 29th, 2016
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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]

End The Glennon Nonsense Now

January 29th, 2016
A fresh endorsement emerges.

A fresh endorsement emerges.

Joe’s not about to let up on the sheer silliness of keeping Mike Glennon on the Bucs’ roster when he could fetch a valuable draft pick.

Joe believes in general manager Jason Licht, architect of the grand slam. Joe believes Licht would know exactly how to use, say, a third-round pick. [read more]

Josh Norman And The Bucs

January 29th, 2016

NormanBig time/big mouth Panthers cornerback Josh Norman could be an unrestricted free agent in a matter of weeks.

And the guy who drafted him had an intriguing take about that yesterday. [read more]

Jameis Winston Talks About Lovie’s Firing

January 29th, 2016
Joe is live in Hawaii at the Pro Bowl

Joe is live in Hawaii at the Pro Bowl

Yes, JoeBucsFan.com is live in Hawaii with the five Buccaneers practicing for Sunday’s Pro Bowl.

Yesterday was Joe’s time to talk to America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Jameis Has Razor Focus In Hawaii

January 29th, 2016
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Jameis Talks To Joe In Hawaii. Video and more below.

The moment America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, got the call for the Pro Bowl, Joe wrote about what a valuable experience it would be for him. [read more]

Drops Will Be Taken “Personally”

January 28th, 2016
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New Bucs wide receivers coach/offensive coordinator Todd Monken talks about improving Mike Evans.

Mike Evans dropped a stunning number of passes last season.

His excuses ranged from wet balls, wrong gloves, a distaste for domes, and more. [read more]

Todd Monken And Jameis

January 28th, 2016
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New Bucs OC Todd Monken talks America’s Quarterback.

New Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Todd Monken was adamant that the chance to be an OC with the Bucs was an opportunity he could not pass up. [read more]

“We Need Explosive Plays”

January 28th, 2016
New Bucs OC Todd Monken.

New Bucs OC Todd Monken.

Let’s just say Joe’s first impression of new Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken is that he is the antithesis of Woody Hayes. [read more]

Jameis In Pro Bowl? All Good!

January 28th, 2016
America's Quarterback hangs with America's Finest in Hawaii.

America’s Quarterback hangs with America’s Finest in Hawaii. (Photo courtesy @ESPNNFL.)

Joe knows there are people rolling their eyes and disgusted that America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, is a Pro Bowler and will be playing with the NFL’s elite Sunday. [read more]

Will Mike Smith Be “Charged?”

January 28th, 2016
Is Bucs DC Mike Smith the next Wade Phillips?

Is Bucs DC Mike Smith the next Wade Phillips?

As Joe stated yesterday in his weekly sitdown with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, “The Big Dog,” Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620, Joe still wishes the Bucs would have landed Jim Schwartz as a defensive coordinator.

But this Mike Smith is growing on Joe. [read more]

Koetter Has “Demanding” Mastered

January 28th, 2016
Logan Mankins gives his first public comments on the Bucs' head coaching change

Logan Mankins gives his first public comments on the Bucs’ head coaching change

Live on the ground in Hawaii yesterday, Joe talked to Logan Mankins about Dirk Koetter taking over for fired Lovie Smith. [read more]

Derek Carr Talks Jameis, 2014 Bucs Draft

January 28th, 2016

JoeBucsFan.com is live at the Pro Bowl exploring all things Bucs.

Did you really expect Joe to be at the Senior Bowl when five Tampa Bay players are in Hawaii eating pineapple? [read more]

Mankins Still Says He’s Not Ready To Return

January 28th, 2016
Logan Mankins talks to Joe

Logan Mankins talks to Joe at the Pro Bowl

Is Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht scouting guards at the Senior Bowl this week? Perhaps he should be.

 During an exclusive interview with JoeBucsFan.com in Hawaii yesterday, Mankins talked about his future. [read more]

“Most Impressive” To Jason Licht

January 28th, 2016

KoetterDirk Koetter had plenty of excuses available for rolling out a garbage Bucs offense last season: major injuries to key receivers, rookie quarterback, late-to-the-party offensive linemen, among others. [read more]

“I Killed A Couple Of Wild Pigs”

January 27th, 2016

Bucs guard Logan Mankins is in Hawaii participating in his seventh Pro Bowl.

Of course, Joe is there asking the important questions. [read more]

Joe Talks Hires, Lovie Thrown Under The Bus, Giada, Pro Bowl Bonus & Big Announcement

January 27th, 2016
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Steve Duemig

It was that time again, Joe’s weekly visit into the steel cage with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620. The “JoeBucsFan Hour” was firing on all cylinders.

There were fireworks, and a big announcement midway through. [read more]

“A Lot Like Dirk”

January 27th, 2016
Comes with stamp of approval from former Bucs QB.

Stamp of approval from former Bucs QB.

Joe must admit the new assistant coach that has Joe fired up is offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Todd Monken. Everywhere this guy has been the offense (and the quarterback) has hummed. [read more]

“The Intelligent Coaches Can Do That”

January 27th, 2016
Ouch! General manager Jason Licht speaks.

Ouch! General manager Jason Licht speaks.

Bucs overlord of football operations Jason Licht threw quite a backhanded slap to the head of Lovie Smith yesterday. [read more]

The Power Of Jameis

January 27th, 2016
Direct influence with Team Glazer.

Direct influence with Team Glazer

Yes, Joe has used the above headline before. It bears repeating.

The Bucs are all about America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowl quarterback Jameis Winston. But that last sentence may not fully describe how much. [read more]