The Joys Of Camp Meat
May 8th, 2016
Beware of teasing camp meat.
Tommy Streeter, Solomon Patton and Kenny Bell. What do these three players have in common? [read more]
Hargreaves Gets His Helmet Ripped Off
May 7th, 2016
There’s no contact allowed in rookie minicamp, so why was first-round pick Vernon Hargreaves’ helmet ripped off his head this afternoon? [read more]
Wide Right For Roberto Aguayo
May 7th, 2016
It’s happened already. [read more]
Reedy To Roll
May 7th, 2016
Bucs undrafted free agent receiver Bernard Reedy
Yes, Joe jokes about how most guys in Bucs rookie minicamp this weekend will be bouncers, luggage handlers, grad students, mattress movers and rental car agents next week.
But one guy already has been in that unemployed-football-player boat, and he chose a fulfilling job right here in the Tampa Bay area. [read more]
Jason Licht Describes Jameis
May 7th, 2016
There are many adjectives to describe America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston: cocky, pretty and intense spring to Joe’s mind.
Thanking Jimbo
May 7th, 2016
Bucs kicker Roberto Aguayo should thank his college coach while counting his Team Glazer loot.
Yes, we can all give thanks to Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher for developing America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and handing him to the Bucs on a silver platter. [read more]
Sleeper Tight End
May 7th, 2016
Future tight end?
For conspiracy theorists, the Bucs do not have any fullbacks listed on the rookie minicamp roster. They are listed as tight ends. [read more]
“They Caught Everything”
May 7th, 2016
Dirk Koetter recalls rookie camp gems
Presiding over his first rookie minicamp as head coach this weekend, Dirk Koetter knows what he’s seeking in the mess of tryout guys, undrafted free agents and draft picks. [read more]
Looking For The Perfect Nickel
May 7th, 2016
Yes, last year’s secondary was beyond wretched.
Don’t think so? How does a 70 percent completion percentage by opposing quarterbacks grab you? [read more]
America’s Kicker?
May 6th, 2016
Joe’s never seen such a media scrum for a kicker, especially one without an NFL kick.
Pretty stunning scene today at One Buc Palace. [read more]
“I Heard All The Coaches Raving About Him”
May 6th, 2016
Dirk Koetter was clear on where he’s seeking perfection
Usually with a whistle in his mouth, Dirk Koetter patrolled the practice fields at rookie minicamp today primarily on the offensive side of the ball. [read more]
“I Remember His Arms Were Long As Hell”
May 6th, 2016
Rookie Bucs DE Noah Spence shares a key memory
Your Buccaneers’ rookies were on the practice field today.
Hooray! And some of them were talking. [read more]
Will Koetter Match Lovie’s Rookie Attitude?
May 6th, 2016
Will one of Lovie’s best qualities carry over to Dirk Koetter?
Say what you want about Coach My Scheme, aka Lovie Smith, the guy absolutely was unafraid to start rookies. [read more]
“Their Pitch In Their Voice Rises”
May 6th, 2016
Jason Licht talks scouting
Jason Licht does not draft players in a vacuum. His scouting staff is critical and has his greatest trust.
Heck, before the draft, Licht said every last guy on his staff gets access to the team draft board. Licht trusts all of them with that vital intelligence. [read more]
Mike Smith Grooming Noah Spence
May 6th, 2016
Former Mike Smith colleague discusses.
As Joe stated earlier, the Bucs see their 2016 rookie class in practice gear today for the first time — yes, underwear football — on the fields of One Buc Palace. [read more]
“Another Suit?”
May 6th, 2016
Update 10:39 a.m. OK. Joe was duped. [read more]
The Journey Of Roberto Aguayo
May 6th, 2016
Well Bucs fans, he is here.
Kicker Roberto Aguayo and the rest of the Bucs rookies are in town today and will arrive to One Buc Palace to begin their first practices as NFL players. [read more]
Lame Duck Backup
May 6th, 2016
Jason Licht speaks.
Man, just a few weeks ago, all sorts of trade chatter claimed the Bucs actually could get something for backup quarterback Mike Glennon. [read more]
