“High Expectations”
May 26th, 2016
Lofty goals.
Today, the Bucs resume OTA practices. And the practices are open for local scribes and TV and radio types. So Joe will be there, you can bet on that. [read more]
Nothing Beats Watching Games
May 26th, 2016
“Bizarre” logic in defending Lovie.
Usually, it is the four-letter Bristol Bunch who is angry and bitter because the Bucs jettisoned Lovie Smith.
But there seems to be angst in greater Los Angeles, as well. [read more]
GMC: I Must Improve
May 26th, 2016
Individual honors are nice, but GMC wants wins.
Pretty cool honor (again) last night for Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. He was once again voted to the Top 100 Players, an NFL Network list voted on by his peers, fellow NFL players. [read more]
Gerald McCoy: No. 63
May 25th, 2016
No. 63 of 2016.
Talk about the irony of using an iconic Buccaneers number. [read more]
“Wayyyy Ahead”
May 25th, 2016
Donovan Smith is one gargantuan dude. He was 6-6, 338 pounds at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine.
This offseason, manbeast Smith looks like he shuffled that weight into all the right places. [read more]
Dominik Applauds Jameis
May 25th, 2016
Now sees the light.
It seems former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik is now on the righteous side of America. [read more]
“He Doesn’t Want Any Arrogant Guys”
May 25th, 2016
Last week, Ronde Barber called Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith the “nicest guy in the history of professional football.”
So Joe figured it would be a good idea to ask Gerald McCoy, a true Mr. Nice Guy, what he thinks of that statement and Smith. [read more]
Another Nod To The “Superback”
May 25th, 2016
Dan Vitale has influential fans
Yesterday, we heard credible national chatter about Austin Seferian-Jenkins possibly becoming unemployed. [read more]
“I Love Those Eagles”
May 25th, 2016
Only one man in the Buccaneers’ locker room can get away with saying he loves the Philadelphia Eagles.
If Warren Sapp were dead, he’d be rolling over right now. [read more]
“Feel Like High School”
May 25th, 2016
Vernon Hargreaves will be fine at home, America’s QB said.
When America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is on a football field (practice, stadium, it doesn’t matter), he is one happy dude. [read more]
Nine!
May 25th, 2016
Gerald McCoy has ridden a merry-go-round
Gerald McCoy is 28.
He is about to enter his seventh season in the NFL, all with the Bucs. But GMC let a fact out yesterday that makes him seem like an old man (by NFL standards) and illustrates the futility of the Bucs throughout his career. [read more]
Harbinger Of The Future?
May 25th, 2016
Picked up where he left off.
Joe is becoming jaded by underwear football. [read more]
Tracking “Triggers,” Jameis-Style
May 24th, 2016
America’s Quarterback talks defense
Two weeks ago, defensive coordinator Mike Smith spoke of how he is relying on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, to help him defensively.
Today, Joe asked Jameis whether he’s had other defensive coaches do the same thing. [read more]
Bucs Lose 2020 Super Bowl To South Florida In Head-To-Head Vote
May 24th, 2016
Rejected
It was a rough afternoon for the Tampa Bay region at the NFL Owners Meetings in Charlotte. [read more]
“Really, Bro?”
May 24th, 2016
Joe really didn’t mean to get under left tackle Donovan Smith’s skin today. [read more]
Time Management Includes Helmets
May 24th, 2016
Giving players a break.
If fans come out to morning practices for training camp, don’t be shocked if you see the Bucs practicing without helmets. [read more]
Gametime Not Right Time
May 24th, 2016
Practicing under the afternoon Florida sun not wise in the long run, Bucs coach believes.
Two of the last three Bucs head coaches were big proponents of using the Florida heat to their advantage.
Problem was, Dirk Koetter believes, preparing for gametime in the gametime heat is a disadvantage. [read more]
“Look At How They Carry Themselves On The Field”
May 24th, 2016
It’s May. It’s underwear football. So he does Dirk Koetter evaluate the progress of his giant stable of second-year players? [read more]
