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Heads may roll, claims Pat Kirwan.
When a coach publicly discusses a culture problem in the locker room, something is simmering beneath the surface, perhaps something major. [read more]
There are lots of huge plays in a 37-32 loss like the Bucs experienced Sunday, but it seems the Rams’ biggest impact play was very much on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]
No shot.
On the last play Sunday, it sure looked like America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, had a chance to run for a game-winning touchdown. [read more]
Fans still bitter.
When Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht rolled the dice and made one of the boldest moves of the NFL Draft since the Dixie Chicks traded up for Julio Jones, by drafting kicker Roberto Aguayo in the second round — trading up no less — legions of Bucs fans melted down. [read more]
Dirk Koetter speaks
Dirk Koetter says he’s an expert at playing the game of Monday Morning Quarterback.
And he knows media and fans are, too. [read more]
Kwon Alexander details his first NFL or college touchdown. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
It’s widely known that 22-year-old middle linebacker Kwon Alexander has been enjoying regular 7 a.m. film sessions with Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith.
On Sunday, all that work paid off in a unique way — at least unique for Kwon. [read more]
Division leader
Given the early developments across the NFC, one could easily make a case that the Bucs’ best chance of reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2007 is winning the NFC South. [read more]
Rams WR Brian Quick was on the back end of a Case Keenum bomb less than three minutes into Sunday’s game. Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter pointed a finger yesterday.
Sunday’s shock waves reverberated early through the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, less than three minutes into the game. [read more]
Needs work as a runner.
When Doug Martin went down in Arizona with a bum hamstring, the biggest question concerning the Bucs was if backup running back Charles Sims was ready to carry the mail. [read more]
Fear not, Bucs fans, the earth did not implode Sunday night. [read more]
Talks locker room.
It still rings in Joe’s ear from after Sunday night’s game, when Bucs coach Dirk Koetter invoked a lousy if not losing “culture” in the Bucs locker room. [read more]
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In the aftermath of the Bucs-Rams shocker, all kinds of topics are on the table in today’s edition from Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, esteemed JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman.
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Breaks down final drive.
It has been a harrowing handful of hours for Bucs fans in the wake of the gag job of a final drive and nutkick loss the Rams Sunday night. [read more]
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The last thing the Bucs have to worry about at this point is losing defensive coordinator Mike Smith after the season.
Smith understandably has his sights on another NFL head coaching job, but that won’t happen unless Tampa Bay’s new defensive coordinator whips an overhauled unit into shape.
Through three weeks, it’s not happening. [read more]
Soaring
Has Adam Humphries stunned the NFL and arrived as a big-league receiver? [read more]
Welcomed by New York
Off to Jersey goes tweety Austin Seferian-Jenkins. [read more]
Instructional video produced last night.
Joe was unaware at the time, but it seems the Bucs inadvertently put together a football instructional video last night for generations of coaches to use from the NFL all the way down to the high school level. [read more]
