Falcons Stat That Will Ruin Your Lunch

September 8th, 2016

McCoyright2The Bucs just can’t lose Sunday in Atlanta. It simply can’t happen. Tampa Bay beat Atlanta twice last year, and the Bucs head to the mighty Cardinals in Week 2.

Joe isn’t scared to type it: Sunday is a must-win. [read more]

The Preparation, Patience And Brilliance Of General Manager Jason Licht

September 8th, 2016
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Game-changer

Joe is really taking pause this morning to honor Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht. What this guy has pulled off at the 11th hour in August and September of the last three seasons is downright stunning.

And it’s no accident. [read more]

Smith Worried About Smith

September 8th, 2016
Focused on his own play.

Focused on his own play.

So the man so many Bucs fans wanted AC/DC-loving Bucs general manager Jason Licht to sign, defensive end Dwight Freeney, will face the Bucs Sunday as a member of the Dixie Chicks. [read more]

“I Am Driving The Winston Train”

September 8th, 2016
All aboard! (Photo courtesy of Pat Donovan/WDAE-AM 620)

All aboard! (Photo courtesy of Pat Donovan/WDAE-AM 620)

Bold prediction from Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com. [read more]

“Wound A Little Tight”

September 8th, 2016
Custodian of Canton breaks down Dirk Koetter.

“Custodian of Canton” breaks down Dirk Koetter.

Yesterday, the Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, prized columnist for Joe, resumed his football-season ritual of weekly appearances with the one and only Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on SiriusXM Radio. [read more]

Mending The Mind

September 8th, 2016
It's often mental.

It’s often mental.

Joe always gets hammered when he hammers gifted receiver Mike Evans for not keeping his head in the game. [read more]

Koetter: Talks About Change In “Attack Mode”

September 7th, 2016

koetterleft3Think America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was a bit of a gunslinger last year?

Wait till Sunday. [read more]

“Whatever The Team Needs”

September 7th, 2016
Ready to fire up Bucs.

Ready to fire up Bucs.

We all saw the video of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, excoriating his former college team, Florida State, at halftime of the Seminoles’ nationally televised game Monday against Ole Miss. [read more]

“Don’t Believe A Word Of It”

September 7th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Mike Smith prides himself on keeping his emotions in check.

Good luck, sir. [read more]

Jameis: Evans Should Have Led NFL In Receiving

September 7th, 2016

MikeEvanssmileJulio who? [read more]

“He Cares About No Feelings, No Emotions”

September 7th, 2016
Inside the mind of Jameis Winston, the coachable football player.

Inside the mind of Jameis Winston, the coachable football player.

Here’s a fresh peek into the mindset of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Joe hit Jameis with a question today and Jameis’ answer illustrated how he approaches being coached. [read more]

A Buccaneer’s “Sixth-Man” Mentality

September 7th, 2016
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One Buccaneer wants to be like Kevin McHale

There’s a Buccaneer who says he has no real problem coming off the bench — even though he’s started a whole lot of games and been wildly effective. [read more]

Jameis Says “The Calm” Returns

September 7th, 2016

JameisPro11America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, fielded all kinds of questions from media this afternoon at One Buc Palace.

Joe served up one about the greatest change coming to the playing field. [read more]

Mike James Released

September 7th, 2016
Waived per NFL.com.

Waived.

Mike James is no longer with the Bucs. [read more]

Mike Glennon No. 10

September 7th, 2016
Backup value sinking.

Backup value sinking.

Have Bucs fans overrated backup quarterback Mike Glennon? A national NFL stenographer seems to believe so. [read more]

“The Biggest Sore Thumb I See”

September 7th, 2016
Former Bucs great Booger McFarland calls his Bucs key

Former Bucs great Booger McFarland calls his Bucs key and talks about an “armed robbery guy.”

Leave it to a Super Bowl champion to zero in on the core of what matter most. [read more]

Bucs Quiz Jacquizz Rodgers

September 7th, 2016
Old friend visits Dirk Koetter

Old friend visits Dirk Koetter

It seems John Fox, the Bears’ head coach, shares a similar tolerance for preseason drops and fumbles as Dirk Koetter. [read more]