Impressive end zone image

Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter has found a tonic for his offense, an old school play that the Bucs have made look easy. [read more]

The play that may have saved Lovie Smith’s future in Tampa: George Johnson’s forced fumble that led to a defensive score. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

It is easy to see all the good things that happened for the Bucs.

It’s also easy to overlook just how close the Bucs came to gagging away Sunday’s win over the Jags. [read more]

In the hours prior to Sunday’s forgettable Mike Evans performance against the Jaguars, the Bucs’ second-year wide receiver said he heard those questioning his game and stating it was in decline since November 2014. [read more]

Bucs DE Howard Jones takes down Jags QB Blake Bortles for one of the Bucs six sacks Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Bucs coach Lovie Smith always preaches sacks and how quarterback pressure is essential for his defense to work.

He may have a point, but it is also a bit misleading. [read more]

Panic talk continues

Joe isn’t sure there is reason to run to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

But just because the Bucs beat the jughead Jags on Sunday doesn’t mean quite yet they are playoff bound. [read more]

Akeem Spence

The growing depth on the Bucs isn’t just limited to the offensive line.

Defensive tackle Akeem Spence will be ready to practice next week, Lovie Smith said on the Buccaneers Radio Network this evening. [read more]

The Bucs pound the rock successfully and throw a lot of screen passes. It’s beautiful, glorious football, Lovie Smith said today. [read more]

Jags QB Blake Bortles’ former swimsuit model girlfriend Lindsey Duke has a healthier arm than he has, the Jags announced today.

It is bad enough the Bucs’ pass defense stinks. And it infuriates Joe to no end that this same team very easily could have had Darrelle Revis in the secondary.

Well, this will get you worked up, and not in a good way. [read more]

Tim Jennings gets a loaf

Shuffling in the defensive backfield isn’t working, not completely, Lovie Smith explained today at One Buc Palace.

The Bucs head coach was very troubled by developments late in yesterday’s glorious victory. Joe’s pointing at Tim “Loaf” Jennings. [read more]

Doug Martin gets loose yesterday. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe must confess to being caught up in the new age NFL, where passing is the order of the day and the run game has been pushed aside due to rule changes and a lack of five-star stud running backs. [read more]

Lovie Smith uttered a somewhat confusing and interesting take yesterday after the Buccaneers’ thrilling win against the Jaguars. [read more]

Sack leader for defensive tackles.

After nursing a second mug of coffee this morning — yes, on Sunday nights, Joe works deep into the wee hours when the TV weather and traffic chicks begin Twittering on Monday mornings — Joe came across an interesting stat. [read more]

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, has been in overdrive since declaring for the NFL Draft after the NCAA football playoffs in January.

It’s been a nonstop grind of football training (no baseball), traveling, media and working 16-hour days at One Buc Palace. [read more]

There was Bradley McDougald making a big interception and Lavonte David leading the defense with eight solo tackles yesterday. Danny Lansanah was behind him with five.

Doug Martin ran wild, and Bobby Rainey is now a top-10 NFL punt and kick returner. [read more]

No longer a rumored member of Bucs roster.

Reviewing the first draft of Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, Joe scoffed at the two offensive linemen drafted in the fifth round, Kevin Pamphile and Kadeem Edwards. [read more]

Mild mannered Lovie Smith showed quite a bit of spunk in the locker room after yesterday’s throttling of the sad sack Jaguars. [read more]

Remember when Lovie Smith tried to claim the Bucs’ defense looked pretty good because it allowed 19 points in two consecutive games (Saints & Titans)?

That was an impressive spin attempt. [read more]

Has anyone checked the NFC standings this morning?

Could it be? [read more]

Doug Martin (22) and his Bucs teammates celebrate a touchdown yesterday in the win over the Jags. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Welcome to Victory Monday, Tampa Bay!

And what a huge victory it was for Lovie Smith, who may have saved his job yesterday. For now. [read more]