Evans’ Tackling Woes Showed Up
August 12th, 2017
Up and down debut
The pre-draft line on Tampa Bay second-round pick Justin Evans tabbed him as a hell of a versatile athlete and a true ballhawk, with questionable tackling skills. [read more]
Monken Ire Is Forthcoming
August 12th, 2017
Among the droppers
The conditions were just right in Cincinnati last night. No rain. No mud on the phony turf. [read more]
Friday Night Highs & Cutting Aguayo
August 12th, 2017
More takes from JoeBucsFan Saturday columnist Gil Arcia
By GIL ARCIA
The preseason is not about the scoreboard. It’s not even about stats, really. Even criticizing the play-calling or the decisions made from the sidelines is silly. [read more]
It’s Still Way Early
August 12th, 2017
Not stressed.
Joe noticed a Bucs fan sprinting to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge last night. [read more]
Your Next “Hard Knocks” Storyline
August 12th, 2017
Drama!
Many football fans will deny this to their dying day, but they love drama. Oh, do they love drama. [read more]
Bernard Reedy Takes Lead In No. 5 Battle
August 12th, 2017
Bernard Reedy
The Bucs let Russell Shepard scamper to the Panthers this offseason and didn’t fill the hole left at the No. 5 wide receiver position with anyone of note.
In fact, they brought back guys who aren’t as good as Shepard. [read more]
Thank DeSean Jackson
August 11th, 2017
Iron sharpens iron.
Joe understands why some Bucs fans wrung their hands over the secondary. While Joe was bullish on cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, more than a few Bucs fans were impatient and wanted to sign another starter. [read more]
No Catch For O.J.? No Problem.
August 11th, 2017
No need to sweat.
The heralded first round draft pick of the Bucs this spring layed a big ol’ goose egg tonight. And Joe is OK with that. [read more]
More Questions Than Answers In Backfield
August 11th, 2017
Chant-worthy
The chants of “Twink-L-Toes! Twink-L-Toes!” rang loudly through the Bucs Uncensored/Stick Carrier watch party tonight in Clearwater. [read more]
Evans Looks Just Fine
August 11th, 2017
Sharp.
One thing jumped out at Joe just about right away tonight. [read more]
Pray Jameis Stays Healthy
August 11th, 2017
God forbid.
Alas, the Bucs did not meet Joe’s goal Friday night. [read more]
Run Defense Held Up
August 11th, 2017
Better
The Bucs allowed an ugly 4.4 yards per carry last season.
Tonight, there was at least a little evidence in the preseason opener that Tampa Bay has found a fix. [read more]
Punishing Opening Drive; Red Zone Fail
August 11th, 2017
Couldn’t finish
What an appetizer served up by the Buccaneers’ offense tonight in Cincinnati.
Their first course was nearly perfect except for the last two bites. [read more]
Time To Cut Roberto Aguayo
August 11th, 2017
There is nothing left to see. [read more]
Bucs-Bengals, Open Thread
August 11th, 2017
Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
Fire up the in-game chatter in the comments section all throughout the pregame show and to the final whistle.
Please keep it respectful, but don’t hesitate to mix it up.
There’s so much to keep an eye on, even in the second half when future beer truck drivers, butchers and beet farmers take the field in Cincinnati.
Go Bucs!
Join A Suite For Miami-Bucs Game
August 11th, 2017
A hardcore-Bucs-fan friend of Joe is seeking 8 or 9 fans to buy tickets in a 40-yard-line luxury suite for Tampa Bay’s regular-season opener at Miami, Sunday, Sept. 10. The goal is to forge a group of Bucs fans for a 14- or 16-person suite.
About $1,200 per person will include food, booze, and your suite ticket with other Bucs fans. Interested? Email Joe@JoeBucsFan.com.
Subject line should be “Suite” and include your phone number and name.
