Offensive Line Coming Together

October 4th, 2014
Anthony Collins and the Bucs offensive line are asserting themselves.

Anthony Collins and the Bucs offensive line are asserting themselves.

In the preseason, the Bucs’ offensive line would have scared even Freddie Kruger it was so bad. Limited holes to run through, and, egad, the (lack of) pass protection.

Joe was starting to worry for Josh McCown’s well-being. [read more]

Learn More About Amendment 2; Join our Town Hall In Ybor On Tuesday

October 4th, 2014

Yes On 2

Why Support Amendment 2?

Doctors should have the freedom to recommend the treatment they deem appropriate for their patients – including medical marijuana.

Marijuana – legal as medicine under state law in 23 states and the District of Columbia – has been shown to be an effective treatment for the symptoms and side effects associated with HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Hepatitis C, PTSD, MS and other neuromuscular disorders, Glaucoma, dystonia, and chronic pain. The American College of Physicians, American Public Health Association, American Nurses Association, and many other associations and organizations support the availability of medicinal marijuana.

Join our Town Hall to learn more about the amendment, and how it will ease the pain and suffering of thousands of Floridians, visit http://yeson2.org.

TV Map For Bucs-Saints

October 4th, 2014

?????????????????????????If you live in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, it is a pretty safe bet you will get to watch the Bucs-Saints game without having to go to a sports bar or use DirecTV.

Many areas of the south will carry the Bucs-Saints game on their local FOX affiliate. Below, the light-blue shaded map areas indicate a Bucs-Saints broadcast. [read more]

Lovie: “Players On The Team, Everyone, Looks To The Quarterback”

October 4th, 2014

lovie smith 0807Josh McCown was hired by Lovie Smith to be the face of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to be a leader immediately, to be “the guy” Lovie could trust starting a new regime.

Speaking to the New Orleans media this week, the Bucs’ head coach offered more insight into how he views the QB position. [read more]

“Hawk Radio” Reveals Anthony Collins’ Fire

October 3rd, 2014

Joe loves “Hawk Radio,” aka Total Access with Dashon “Hawk” Goldson on the Buccaneers Radio Network.

Why? Because it’s not some sterile, washed out boring, vanilla, toe-the-company-line player or coach show. [read more]

Joe Talks Confidence, Brees Decline(?), Tight End Defense & More

October 3rd, 2014

joemugshotIt’s another Joe appearance behind the microphone, this time with velvet-toned Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620.

It’s the JoeBucsFan.com weekly podcast. [read more]

Bucs Get Gift With Byrd Injury

October 3rd, 2014
The porous Saints pass defense just got worse

The porous Saints pass defense just got worse

Joe hates celebrating another team’s injury, but the Saints’ surprise loss today should be a big gain for the Buccaneers and Mike Glennon on Sunday. [read more]

Joe Talks Barron, Dome Dominance, Glennon, Player Evaluation & More

October 3rd, 2014

joemugshotJoe’s always up for talking Bucs, whether it’s at a bar, in the toilet, or on the white sands of St. Pete Beach.

Today, Joe got a chance to discuss all kinds of Bucs subjects with Ron Diaz and former Bucs guard Ian Beckles on WDAE-AM-620. [read more]

Pay Attention, Mark Barron

October 3rd, 2014
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The Bucs’ disappointing safety has a long checklist

So how can the Bucs stop Drew Brees?

A lot will come down to the play of Mark Barron. Forget for a minute that Barron was drafted, in large part, to shut down elite tight ends like Jimmy Graham, There’s a lot more responsibility for Barron. [read more]

“Try To Hit Me, You Know, With His Eyes Closed”

October 3rd, 2014

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Vincent Jackson raved about the work ethic and preparation of Mike Glennon yesterday, saying it was clear from the day Glennon took over as starter last year that the young man had the right look in his eyes and was prepared.

V-Drops V-Jax has experience around driven quarterbacks. [read more]

Former Bucs QB Joins The Mike Glennon Mob

October 3rd, 2014

GlennonjagsWe already know Bucs icon Warren Sapp is 100 percent all-in with Mike Glennon as the Tampa Bay starting quarterback for the remainder of 2014.

Plenty of other ex-Bucs and top NFL analysts also are finished with the Josh McCown Experiment. [read more]

Those Who “Legitimately Change The Game”

October 3rd, 2014

Mccoy2014It warmed Joe’s heart to hear Sean Payton’s Thursday news conference when the head coach went on and on about how Lavonte David should have made the Pro Bowl last year and is a true every-down superstar.

Former Super Bowl winning coach Brian Billick took his praise for Gerald McCoy one step further. [read more]

Still In The Hunt

October 3rd, 2014

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When NFL teams start 0-3, it is time to start studying the draft. There are fewer sound death knells to a season than an 0-3 record out of the chute

And the Bucs lost some ugly, ugly games. Halloween-type. But, wow what a different a win at Pittsburgh makes. [read more]

“Full Steam Ahead With Mike Glennon”

October 3rd, 2014

mike glennon 1001Lovie Smith has danced the dance of quarterback talk, not showing his hand whether the quarterback of the future is now, or whether a turnover-prone journeyman will get his gig back.

Despite the rope-a-doping, the “Custodian of Canton” is not swayed. eye-RAH! Kaufman of The Tampa Tribune declared the rest of the season is a “referendum” on Mike Glennon through the remainder of the season, no matter McCown’s health. [read more]

Sean Payton Explains Draft Love Of Glennon

October 2nd, 2014
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“You took my guy, Greg.”

It seems former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik and Greg Schiano might have broken the heart of Saints head coach Sean Payton.

Payton revealed today in great detail that Glennon was high on his list to draft and back up Drew Brees. [read more]

“Make Him Your Quality Backup”

October 2nd, 2014

McCownlaughMore national members of the Mike Glennon Mob have emerged, and they’re also wondering loudly about the Saints’ pass defense, which hasn’t had an interception this season. [read more]

Mason Foster Making Progress

October 2nd, 2014
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Injured Bucs MLB Mason Foster continues to make progress rebabbing his dislocated shoulder.

Joe brought word yesterday that middle linebacker Mason Foster noted Wednesday would be a big day for him to see if he could return to the field for the Saints game, after dislocating a shoulder against the Rams in Week 2. [read more]

Rave Film Review For Glennon

October 2nd, 2014

mike glennon 0930cA prominent former Buccaneer has gone to the game film and says he sees real growth from rookie Mike Glennon to the current Year-2 version.

The little things are standing out.

[read more]

Demar Dotson Betrayed

October 2nd, 2014
Some of Bucs RT Demar Dotson's family have the nerve to get free Saints tickets from him, and cheer against the Bucs.

Some of Bucs right tackle Demar Dotson’s family have the nerve to get free Saints tickets from him, and cheer against the Bucs.

Joe feels bad for Demar Dotson. He is being sold out.

The anchor of the right side of the Bucs’ offensive line, and the only O-line starter brought back from last year, Dotson in many ways looks forward to playing the Saints in New Orleans.

You see, Dotson is from Louisiana. So playing in the Big Easy is a chance to meet up with some kin.

But then, apparently, those same loving family members pull the rug out from under his feet, so Dotson explained to the “Custodian of Canton,” eye-RAH! Kaufman of the Tampa Tribune. [read more]

Drilling The Smile Off Drew Brees

October 2nd, 2014

Drew Brees is really getting under Joe’s skin.

Last year it was Brees, captain of the Bountygate team, moaning about how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were filled with dirty, reckless renegades. Darren Sproles cried, too. [read more]