Jameis Watch: Selling The Brand

March 4th, 2015

jameis 1215Crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, former national champion Jameis Winston, the pride of Florida State University, continues to look like a much better quarterback prospect than Mike Glennon and Josh McCown.

It’s Joe’s daily nugget on the Jameis Watch, celebrating the best quarterback ever to wear No. 5 in the state of Florida. [read more]

Trade Market For Glennon Loses Promise

March 4th, 2015

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Fresh action on the NFL trade and free agency front is hurting the trade value and options for former Bucs “quarterback of the future” Mike Glennon. [read more]

Prepare For Blowback

March 4th, 2015

Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

So it is clear the Bucs have a frontrunner for their No. 1 overall selection in the NFL draft come April 30. It’s easy to conclude it’s Jameis Winston.

Yesterday, the Bucs hosting Winston at One Buc Palace got so much run, and the Bucs pimped the visit so much, it nearly pushed aside Israeli prime minster Bibi Netanyahu’s landmark speech before a joint session of Congress. [read more]

“Alone” With Team Glazer

March 4th, 2015

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Outside of the big bosses at One Buc Palace, who would know more about the inner workings of Team Glazer and their role in the NFL draft than former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik?

Dominik opened up yesterday. [read more]

Bill Polian’s Do’s and Don’ts In Free Agency

March 4th, 2015
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The free agency dinner bell rings in six days

Soon-to-be Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian penned a long free agency guide behind a paywall at ESPN.com.

A couple of things really jumped out at Joe. [read more]

Center Stage

March 4th, 2015

Play pretend if you want, but the Bucs don’t have more than one (if they have one) average starter on their offensive line.

And this is why Joe pounds his Kenmore washing machine every morning and screams for upgrades on the Tampa Bay O-line. [read more]

The Next Josh McCown?

March 4th, 2015
Will Lovie Smith turn to an old friend?

Will Lovie Smith turn to an old friend?

The Bucs need a real veteran quarterback in the house. It’s ludicrous to not have one for a rookie to lean on and learn from.

Also, adding a seasoned QB in free agency would allow the Bucs to comfortably trade Mike Glennon, and maybe even leverage a good deal for him. [read more]

What To Make Of Winston’s Visit

March 4th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Jameis Winston’s visit to One Buc Palace was a true fish-or-cut-bait moment in the franchise history of the Bucs.

Or, as Joe’s dad would have said, “S(p)it or get off the pot.” [read more]

Jameis Winston Day

March 4th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Yesterday was a huge day at One Buc Palace, as prospective No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston got a personal tour of the facility by Bucs general manager Jason Licht.

Winston met with many Bucs officials during the day-long meetings and also slapped skin with one of his two primary targets, if the Bucs select him April 30, wide receiver Vincent Jackson. [read more]

Joe Talks Meaning Of Winston’s Tampa Visit, Free Agency, Filling Holes & More

March 3rd, 2015

joemugshotJoe was back at it today slugging it out with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

It’s the Tuesday “JoeBucsFan Hour! [read more]

Winston Tours One Buc, Meets Vincent Jackson

March 3rd, 2015
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Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Young quarterback of someone’s future, Jameis Winston, was at One Buc Palace today getting the royal tour and meeting with all kinds of Bucs officials. Here’s a picture above of Winston chatting with Vincent Jackson.

There’s more at Buccaneers.com. Enjoy.

Market Rising For Glennon?

March 3rd, 2015

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Less than a year after proclaiming Mike Glennon “quarterback of the future,” Lovie Smith and the Bucs are about to hand-pick their new quarterback of the future with the No. 1 overall draft choice. [read more]

Free Agency Factors In Winston Visit

March 3rd, 2015

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NFL Draft prospects can have private all-day visits with teams immediately after the NFL Scouting Combine. But it’s rare to have a prospect come to a team in early March, like Jameis Winston is today.

The reason could be as simple as Team Glazer having free time to get it done this week, but Joe suspects the reasons run deeper. [read more]

Wrong Year To Trade Down

March 3rd, 2015
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Don’t do it, Jason.

Joe knows that for a minority of Bucs fans, thoughts of drafting a quarterback in the first round make them want to whip out a crucifix as if a vampire just showed up in the room. [read more]

Cap Casualties On Jason Licht’s Radar

March 3rd, 2015

What do you mean you don’t remember Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht talking about scoring salary “cap casualties” from other teams? [read more]

Jameis Winston Starts Tampa Grilling

March 3rd, 2015

Glazers2013Game on!

Team Glazer is a premier focus of Jameis Winston being in Tampa today. [read more]

Jameis Watch: “Mental Side” Help

March 3rd, 2015

jameis and jimboCrab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, former national champion Jameis Winston, the pride of Florida State University, continues to look like a much better quarterback prospect than Mike Glennon and Josh McCown.

It’s Joe’s daily nugget on the Jameis Watch, celebrating the best quarterback ever to wear No. 5 in the state of Florida. [read more]

“Vivid And Painful Memory”

March 3rd, 2015

hardyIt’s quite clear that bad guy superstar defensive end Greg Hardy will hit free agency.

The Panthers don’t want him after his public case of girlfriend terrorizing ended in a misdemeanor conviction, which was followed by North Carolina courts tossing his case. [read more]

Slight Interest In Suh

March 3rd, 2015

ndamukong suhThe NFL world was set abuzz yesterday when it was learned the Lions and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh broke off contract talks and the All-Pro will test the free agent market.

Bucs fans well versed in fantasy football flipped out on Twitter thinking there is a real chance Suh could be playing alongside Gerald McCoy next year. [read more]

Bucs War Room

March 3rd, 2015

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Yes, free agency is now seven days away. The dinner bell will ring loud for all NFL fans to hear.

What the Bucs do in free agency will provide an idea of where they are headed in the draft. [read more]