Bucs Carry Over $8 Million From 2015 Cap

February 25th, 2016

Licht

More money available for Team Glazer to spend when the free agency dinner bell rings in 13 short days! [read more]

Bucs Drop Ball On Mark Barron?

February 25th, 2016
Rams coach Jeff Fisher seemed to imply former Bucs S Mark Barron showed on film an ability to play linebacker.

Rams coach Jeff Fisher seemed to suggest Mark Barron’s film showed an ability to play linebacker.

When former first round pick Mark Barron was with the Bucs, he proved to be a nasty hitter and a solid tackler, and he showed a Sabby the Goat-like ability in coverage. [read more]

Koetter Names Seven Bucs Defensive Players

February 25th, 2016
Safety Chris Conte got a thumbs up from the new head coach

Safety Chris Conte got a thumbs up from the new head coach

One of Joe’s goals at the NFL Scouting Combine this week was to ask Dirk Koetter what he likes about the Buccaneers’ defensive personnel after studying it for weeks. [read more]

Codebreakers

February 25th, 2016
Jason Licht hints CIA-like intel the Bucs use to grade prospects.

Jason Licht hints at CIA-like intel the Bucs use to grade prospects.

Joe has been clear that the televised portion of the NFL Scouting Combine is a colossal bore and if Joe were a fan of indoor track and field, then Joe may be interested. [read more]

Scouting Often Frustrates Koetter

February 25th, 2016

dirk koetterWe all know what Dirk Koetter really thinks about the data freaks trying to dominate the game of football.

His raw emotion on the subject was there for all to see in November. [read more]

Defense Will Be “Different”

February 25th, 2016
Bucs coach Dirk Koetter believes fans stare at a different type of defense than years past.

Bucs coach Dirk Koetter believes fans stare at a different type of defense than years past.

Bucs fans know all too well how their defense played the past two years.

So, OK, Joe will play along. [read more]

The Tampa Bay Belicheats

February 25th, 2016
Bucs fans should not be surprised who Jason Licht is molding the Bucs after.

No surprise how Jason Licht is molding the Bucs.

If the Bucs are going to turn the corner from a horrid start to the second decade of the 21st century, then Bucs fans can thank one man.

And that is none other than Bill Belicheat. [read more]

Jason Licht Happy Dirk Koetter Will “Attack” Defensive Prospects

February 25th, 2016
Jason Licht has a new weapon

Jason Licht has a new pre-draft weapon

The Buccaneers’ grilling of college prospects this week at the NFL Scouting Combine will take a different tone. [read more]

Jameis Learning Body Lessons

February 24th, 2016
Dirk Koetter tells a new Jameis story

Dirk Koetter tells a new Jameis story

Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter shared a private conversation he had with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Roberto Aguayo Hopes Bucs Draft Him

February 24th, 2016
Aguayo

FSU kicker Roberto Aguayo

Buccaneers fans across the globe might have seizures if general Jason Licht dared to select a kicker during the second or third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. [read more]

Last Chance For The “Prototypical Tight End”

February 24th, 2016
Dirk Koetter talks about tight ends and the complexity of Austin Seferian Jenkins, who plays less than Luke Stocker (left).

Dirk Koetter talks about tight ends and the complexity of Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who plays less than Luke Stocker (left).

Yes, Austin Seferian-Jenkins ended 2015 as the Bucs’ third-string tight end.

His snap-count totals tell the story, as did firing a football in frustration into the Rams’ end zone. [read more]

Mankins’ Decision Still Unknown

February 24th, 2016
jason licht 0224

Bucs GM Jason Licht meets the press this morning in Indianapolis.

Will Bucs left guard Logan Mankins hang up his cleats or will he return to the Bucs for one more season?

It’s a question on just about every Bucs fan’s mind. But Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht isn’t losing sleep over it. [read more]

Koetter: “Need To Do Better With Our Deep Balls”

February 24th, 2016
KoetterCombine1

More blame on Jameis

Dirk Koetter has clear priorities this offseason, so he explained to Joe and assembled media today in frigid Indianapolis. [read more]

“Optimistic”

February 24th, 2016
LichtCombine1

Jason Licht talks Doug Martin

As they say on Sesame Street, today’s word of the day is, “Optimistic.” [read more]

Dirk Koetter Talks Jameis Impact From Russell Wilson, Julio Jones

February 24th, 2016

JameisPro13

Joe is live at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, where Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter shared fresh nuggets on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Koetter Stumps For VJax

February 24th, 2016
dirk koetter 0224

Bucs coach Dirk Koetter steps up to the podium this morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Dirk Koetter made his first public appearance since being named Bucs head coach before the full weight of the NFL media this morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. And Koetter returned to a favorite theme when he was the Bucs offensive coordinator. [read more]

Is Jason Licht Due For A Slide?

February 24th, 2016

LichtscoutJoe believes in the drafting of Bucs general manager Jason Licht.

The man just belted a grand slam. Team Glazer should erect a statue of him on Himes Avenue for that alone. [read more]

Welcome To The Combine

February 24th, 2016

Lucas

Good morning from the underrated city of Indianapolis! Joe’s here at Lucas Oil Stadium (thankfully indoors), where outside it is a toasty 38 degrees with tropical storm-like winds and pouring rain. Joe’s ready to rock and roll for the start of the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine. [read more]