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When Doug Martin slashed through the Raiders defense in 2012, it marked the last time the team had consecutive 150-yard rushing days.
At least in the past three seasons, no matter how deep the stable of Bucs running backs is, no matter who has been coach or offensive coordinator, the rushing game has revolved around one man.
That man’s name is Doug Martin. [read more]
Ahh, you gotta love the modern media landscape.
On Thursday, Bucs beat writer Woody Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, floated on Twitter that the Bucs trading down their premium, first-round, 2015 NFL Draft pick to the Eagles could be a sound move. [read more]
Per the Vancouver Sun, former Bucs OC Jeff Tedford said he’s been “good to go for a couple of months.”
So former Bucs offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford, before the NFL season is over, before Christmas 2014, already has a new job. As many know, he is now the head coach of the BC Lions of the CFL.
Tedford suffered a heart issue in preseason and he was all but AWOL ever since. [read more]
Crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, national champion James 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 to wear No. 5 ever in the state of Florida. [read more]
The sting of 30-58
Lovie Smith absorbs backlash from seemingly endless Buccaneers losing.
That’s not really fair.
No, Lovie wasn’t responsible for the December collapse of 2008. [read more]
It’s time for Joe’s weekly podcast, as Joe sits down with smooth-toned Ronnie Lane, of WDAE-AM 620 and the Buccaneers.
The Packers were a hot topic. [read more]
Individually, Buccaneers have loads to play for Sunday — job security, pride and the suffering home fans.
One unit that has plenty of guys still proving themselves and angling for the blessing of the regime is the running backs. [read more]
Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier hasn’t had much luck slowing down Aaron Rodgers
In a pathetic season in which the Bucs, if you believe the numbers crunchers, are historically bad, the season was even worse to due to little drama.
There were few reasons for a Bucs fan to remain engaged. Many were checked out by Halloween, many, maybe, for good. In a sadistic way, that changed thanks to the Chase for Jameis. [read more]
Yes, turnovers can kill a team. They can also help a team, if the team doesn’t need help scoring.
The last two Bucs coaches, commander Greg Schiano and current leader Lovie Smith, preached the Gospel of tunnovers. Lovie, in particular, seems obsessed with them. [read more]
Clinton McDonald
It’s Bradley McDougald time in the Bucs’ secondary. What a big test against the Packers for Tampa Bay’s emerging safety.
The young man plucked from the Chiefs’ practice squad last year will get the start again Sunday — and all kinds of playing time. [read more]
Those focused on the next game not thinking much about the NFL Draft and the Buccaneers’ future really need to watch the video below.
It focuses on Sunday’s Bucs-Packers clash and might further explain what Lovie Smith meant when he said the Bucs are “on the verge.” [read more]
There’s lots of local and national speculation about bratty Jay Cutler and Lovie Smith potentially reuniting in Tampa next season. Even NFL.com is talking.
Joe finds the notion ludicrous.
However, if the Bears are willing to trade Cutler for Michael Johnson, and Lovie really believes the Bucs are “on the verge,” then maybe the thought of a Cutler transplant isn’t thoroughly insane. [read more]
It’s Joe’s weekly visit to the popular Ron and Ian show!
Joe checks in at 1 p.m. to take on all kinds of questions. Click below to listen live.
Vincent Jackson nears Bucs lore.
The Bucs offense has been a dumpster fire this year. Not much of a running game. Sketchy blocking. Quarterbacking that would make any cheerleader play ostrich.
Despite this — despite this! — the top two Bucs receivers have had outstanding seasons. Mike Evans may be the rookie of the year. [read more]
The “artist” formerly known as Buccaneers offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford has a new job — while his old team has a game Sunday in Tampa.
Man, Hollywood screenwriters couldn’t have concocted what’s happened to the Bucs the past two seasons. [read more]
Oh, once the NFL released the schedule this past April revealing the Bucs were going to host the Packers the weekend prior to Christmas, Joe knew the cheeseheads would flock to the Den of Depression.
The game didn’t take long to sell out, as just about every Packers fan, both tranplanted locally or residing north of I-80, seemed ready to celebrate Christmas on the west coast of the east coast with their beloved Packers. [read more]
Former Bucs QB Shaun King doesn’t hold back
Yes, Bucs fans are disgusted by defensive end Michael Johnson, who signed for gigantic cash in March. Johnson has treated Bucs fans to three sacks and about three halves of good football all season.
One former Buccaneer says Johnson’s effort is unforgiveable. [read more]
Florida State icon and Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks serves up a strong opinion
Crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, national champion James 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 to wear No. 5 ever in the state of Florida. [read more]
Lovie weighed in today
The fact Lovie Smith is giving right tackle Demar Dotson a test drive at left tackle is a sure sign that Dotson, to some degree, is returning as a starter next year.
The Bucs’ play at offensive line has been lousy this season. And while Dotson won’t quite get people to forget Dan Dierdorf, he’s been the best player on the line. [read more]
One linchpin of the Bucs’ offensive overhaul this offseason was the signing of former Packers center Evan Dietrich-Smith.
While EDS isn’t an awful center, one could argue he wasn’t an upgrade from Jeremy Zuttah, and the Packers haven’t exactly fallen apart having replaced him with a rookie from Ohio State, Corey Linsley. [read more]
