Jameis And Bratty Jay Cutler

May 18th, 2015
Noted SI.com NFL analyst Doug Farrar claims Jameis Winston has a few bratty Jay Cutler habits.

Noted SI.com NFL analyst Doug Farrar claims Jameis Winston has a few bratty Jay Cutler habits.

There is so much to like about “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston.

He’s a winner. He has charisma. Teammates love the guy. He is resilient, and the dude is just freaking deadly when the chips are down. Lethal, in fact. [read more]

Jameis Promotional Video

May 18th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

The Bucs have wasted no time promoting their No. 1 overall pick, “America’s Quarterback,” Jameis Winston.

And why not? The nation is captivated by young Jameis. [read more]

What To Make Of This Photo?

May 17th, 2015
Bucs WR Mike Evans was involved in an interesting task yesterday.

Bucs WR Mike Evans was involved in an interesting task yesterday.

It seems Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans had a cool gig yesterday. What it means isn’t exactly clear.

Via the Instagram account of Texas A&M receiver Ricky Seals-Jones, appeared a selfie with Evans in the background in what appears to be a warehouse of some sort. [read more]

Dick LeBeau Counters Lovie Smith

May 17th, 2015

dick lebeauWith the Buccaneers opening the Jameis Winston era against Tennessee in Tampa, Joe happily has begun his research into all things Titans.

And Joe found a telling nugget. [read more]

Does Jameis Need More Help?

May 17th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaners

Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com

Without accepting the sudden and mystifying notion that Logan Mankins has become 10 years younger, found a barbecue grill and is truly motivated to play for the Bucs, Joe is taking a wait-and-see approach to the offensive line. [read more]

High Risk, High Reward

May 17th, 2015

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Several offseason player transactions could have dramatic impact.

Take the Eagles trading for Sam Bradford, for example. If he goes down and the Eagles miss the playoffs, then Chip Kelly won’t be able to walk down Broad Street without bodyguards. [read more]

Fat Down, Muscle Up

May 16th, 2015
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Doug Martin was leaner than ever in this July 2014 photo. Now he’s changed his body again.

Doug Martin was puzzled by a question from Joe this week. [read more]

Jameis & Friends Give Back

May 16th, 2015
Jameis Winston and Buccaneers rookies paid a visit to a veteran's hospital yesterday. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers.)

Jameis Winston and Buccaneers rookies paid a visit to Jameis A. Haley veterans hospital in Tampa. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers.)

This is the first time I realized how sports really keep them up, keep them happy.Jameis Winston [read more]

“He Simply Can’t Turn Off His Competitiveness”

May 16th, 2015

jameis winston 1113Of course, Jameis Winston’s college head coach, Jimbo Fisher, is a huge cheerleader for America’s Quarterback.

But Fisher revealed last night that he advised the Bucs not to hear his cheers until they went deep into Jameis’ background. [read more]

Different Stories, Same Messages

May 16th, 2015
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Doug Martin spent much of his Thursday afternoon helping inspire kids in Clearwater, along with Demar Dotson, Keith Tandy and Leonard Johnson. (City of Clearwater photo)

How about your Buccaneers making an impact in the community!

Joe was sweating in the sun on Thursday watching Leonard Johnson, Doug Martin, Keith Tandy and Demar Dotson answer questions from Clearwater kids and exercise with them as part of the NFL’s Play 60 program, highlighted by the Buccaneers presenting a $10,000 check to fund youth programs.

The players had very different stories but similar messages. [read more]

Warhop: Should Have Played Pamphile

May 16th, 2015

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Combine what happened on the field in December with what we now know was Bucs general manager Jason Licht fixation on “America’s Quarterback,” Jameis Winston, and it makes you go, “Hhhhmmm?” [read more]

Donovan Smith Got Roasted

May 15th, 2015
Harsh words for the Bucs' new left tackle, from those who know his game well.

Harsh words for the Bucs’ new left tackle, from those who watched his games.

Researching all things Buccaneers, as Joe does daily, Joe found a troubling podcast in which a former NFL offensive lineman and a Penn State beat writer skewer Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith. [read more]

“Not Out Of The Question To Contemplate”

May 15th, 2015

johnthan banks 0728Why, why, why is Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com trying to give Joe a stroke on a sunny Friday afternoon?

Smith dared to suggest the unthinkable could happen in 2015. [read more]

Winston Fits Bucs’ Puzzle

May 15th, 2015

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Joe scoffs at the wet nurses out there who didn’t want the Bucs to draft a quarterback because the guy might bust out.

This just in: Any position might bust out. Roughly 50 percent of first-round picks are flops, regardless of position. [read more]

Buccaneers Unveil Five-Game Ticket Plan

May 15th, 2015

BucsfansAnother cool thing about Ring of Honor inductions is that they help sell tickets.

The Bucs recognize this and have rolled out a couple of Ring-focused plans. [read more]

Doug Martin Talks Jameis Winston

May 15th, 2015

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Joe watched four Buccaneers answer questions and exercise with about 150 kids in the Greenwood section of Clearwater yesterday afternoon, following Bucs officials handing over a check for $10,000 to help fund youth recreation programs. (More on the event later)

Afterwards, Joe had a chance to catch up to a sweaty Doug Martin. [read more]

Fair Or Foul?

May 15th, 2015

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Earlier this week, iconic former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden nearly broke Twitter when he referred to “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, as an “embarrassment in a lot of ways” when he played at FSU. [read more]

Better Break Tackles

May 15th, 2015
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The thinktank Football Outsiders has data showing Doug Martin goes down way too easily.

While it is cool to have a total roadgrading offensive line, that’s often wishful thinking.

Therefore, for a running back to thrive in the NFL, he either has to be super elusive, or be a Ford F-150 and bounce off would-be tacklers. [read more]

Maybe Lansanah Should Be Worried?

May 15th, 2015
Bucs OLB Danny Lansanah may have competition this summer.

Bucs OLB Danny Lansanah may have competition this summer.

Joe remembers the immediate moments after the Bucs selected LSU linebacker Kwon Alexander in the fourth round. Bucs starting strongside linebacker Danny Lansanah Twittered, “KEEP DOUBTING ME!!!”

Later, when Joe went back to use it for a story, the Twitter post was gone. [read more]