“What? It’s Not Happening?”

May 8th, 2016

glazerIf you have even the slightest interest in Buccaneers’ history, then you absolutely must grab a cold drink and listen to the ESPN Radio audio below. [read more]

Versatility The Key

May 8th, 2016
Bucs head coach explains.

Bucs’ head coach explains.

You are a third day draft pick. The odds are against you. It is just simple math.

In some ways, you are just above camp meat. What is a rookie to do? [read more]

The Joys Of Camp Meat

May 8th, 2016
Beware of the tease of camp meat.

Beware of teasing camp meat.

Tommy Streeter, Solomon Patton and Kenny Bell. What do these three players have in common? [read more]

Hargreaves Gets His Helmet Ripped Off

May 7th, 2016

HargreaveshelmetThere’s no contact allowed in rookie minicamp, so why was first-round pick Vernon Hargreaves’ helmet ripped off his head this afternoon? [read more]

Wide Right For Roberto Aguayo

May 7th, 2016

AguayowideIt’s happened already. [read more]

Reedy To Roll

May 7th, 2016
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Bucs undrafted free agent receiver Bernard Reedy

Yes, Joe jokes about how most guys in Bucs rookie minicamp this weekend will be bouncers, luggage handlers, grad students, mattress movers and rental car agents next week.

But one guy already has been in that unemployed-football-player boat, and he chose a fulfilling job right here in the Tampa Bay area. [read more]

Jason Licht Describes Jameis

May 7th, 2016

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There are many adjectives to describe America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston: cocky, pretty and intense spring to Joe’s mind.

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Thanking Jimbo

May 7th, 2016
Bucs K Roberto Aguayo should be thanking his college coach while counting his Team Glazer loot.

Bucs kicker Roberto Aguayo should thank his college coach while counting his Team Glazer loot.

Yes, we can all give thanks to Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher for developing America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and handing him to the Bucs on a silver platter. [read more]

Sleeper Tight End

May 7th, 2016
Future tight end?

Future tight end?

For conspiracy theorists, the Bucs do not have any fullbacks listed on the rookie minicamp roster. They are listed as tight ends. [read more]

“They Caught Everything”

May 7th, 2016
Dirk Koetter recalls rookie camp gems

Dirk Koetter recalls rookie camp gems

Presiding over his first rookie minicamp as head coach this weekend, Dirk Koetter knows what he’s seeking in the mess of tryout guys, undrafted free agents and draft picks. [read more]

Looking For The Perfect Nickel

May 7th, 2016

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Yes, last year’s secondary was beyond wretched.

Don’t think so? How does a 70 percent completion percentage by opposing quarterbacks grab you? [read more]

America’s Kicker?

May 6th, 2016
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Joe’s never seen such a media scrum for a kicker, especially one without an NFL kick.

Pretty stunning scene today at One Buc Palace. [read more]

“I Heard All The Coaches Raving About Him”

May 6th, 2016
Dirk Koetter was very clear on where he's seeking perfection

Dirk Koetter was clear on where he’s seeking perfection

Usually with a whistle in his mouth, Dirk Koetter patrolled the practice fields at rookie minicamp today primarily on the offensive side of the ball. [read more]

“I Remember His Arms Were Long As Hell”

May 6th, 2016
Rookie Bucs DE Noah Spence shares a key memory

Rookie Bucs DE Noah Spence shares a key memory

Your Buccaneers’ rookies were on the practice field today.

Hooray! And some of them were talking. [read more]

Will Koetter Match Lovie’s Rookie Attitude?

May 6th, 2016
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Will one of Lovie’s best qualities carry over to Dirk Koetter?

Say what you want about Coach My Scheme, aka Lovie Smith, the guy absolutely was unafraid to start rookies. [read more]

“Their Pitch In Their Voice Rises”

May 6th, 2016
Jason Licht talks scouting

Jason Licht talks scouting

Jason Licht does not draft players in a vacuum. His scouting staff is critical and has his greatest trust.

Heck, before the draft, Licht said every last guy on his staff gets access to the team draft board. Licht trusts all of them with that vital intelligence. [read more]

Mike Smith Grooming Noah Spence

May 6th, 2016
Will develop rookie DE.

Former Mike Smith colleague discusses.

As Joe stated earlier, the Bucs see their 2016 rookie class in practice gear today for the first time — yes, underwear football — on the fields of One Buc Palace. [read more]