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Lovie talks middle linebacker. A little.
Bucs fans have to face the ugly fact: Kwon Alexander is gone.
The studly rookie starting middle linebacker will not play again this year, unless of course the Bucs make the playoffs. [read more]
The difference, says Sean Payton.
Last year the Bucs were a wretched lot.
The Wall Street Journal currently has a list of most painful teams to watch. If such a list existed last year, it would have included the Bucs, easily. [read more]
McCoy speaks
Gerald McCoy and the giant scar on his left hand were back on the One Buc Palace practice fields today on what officially was a “limited” basis, per the team injury report. [read more]
Good news for Team Glazer and, hopefully, Bucs fans. [read more]
It’s never too early to talk NFL Draft, especially when Bucs general manager Jason Licht is talking draft. [read more]
The red zone doesn’t scare Jameis.
No, Joe is not pining for his favorite linebacker to return, that would be double-nickel himself, Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks.
But his number popped up indirectly today from offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. [read more]
The pipeline of ex-Bucs to Foxboro continued today. [read more]
May not play Sunday.
The Saints are primarily a passing team. If they are going to burn an opponent, then it will be through the air with Drew Brees.
But at least with former Heisman Trophy-winning running back Mark Ingram, the Saints force teams to be honest on defense. [read more]
All smiles with return of ASJ.
It reached the point that Joe quit trying to guess Bucs coach Lovie Smith’s shenanigans with Austin Seferian-Jenkins and the injury report. [read more]
Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith
Joe got a little 1-on-1 time today with Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith. [read more]
Yes, there has been rampant speculation that Doug Martin was benched after a key fumble late in the win against the Falcons.
Joe asked offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter about that moments ago. [read more]
Sunday’s defensive hero, Lavonte David, talks about ridding demons.
Lavonte David says he feels a real change in the Buccaneers. [read more]
Helping out local kids.
Yes, on his day off yesterday, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was at All Children’s Hospital visiting kids. [read more]
Gerald McCoy’s left arm was in a sling at Sunday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Chris Fischer/WTSP-TV)
Just how hurt is Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy? [read more]
Lovie Smith has a little Greg Schiano in him
Maniacal about details, former Bucs head coach Greg Schiano regulated players’ meal temperature, room temperature, movie titles and more. Don’t believe it? The proof is here.
Lovie Smith is detail obsessed, too, but you just don’t hear much about it. [read more]
Drew Brees has been lousy of late against the blitz.
If the Bucs want to be taken seriously as a playoff contender, then the second of two must-wins is before them: the New Orleans Saints. [read more]
Don’t expect a franchise record from RB Doug Martin.
Doug Martin, the beloved Muscle Hamster, is having a renaissance of a season.
Already with 1,133 yards with four games to go, Martin has a legit shot at reaching 1,500. A really solid year. [read more]
Don’t screw with Jameis.
A lot lately has been made of how America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, is the unquestioned team leader and teammates will happily follow him wherever he takes them. [read more]
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