Jameis Watch: “What’s To Debate?”

January 8th, 2015

jameis 0108Crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, former national champion James Winston, the pride of Florida State University, continues to look like a much better quarterback prospect than Mike Glennon and Josh McCown.

It’s Joe’s daily nugget on the Jameis Watch, celebrating the best quarterback to wear No. 5 ever in the state of Florida. [read more]

“You’re Not Worried About Him Going To Mons Venus”

January 8th, 2015

lovie 1110bIs it such a bad thing to frequent an establishment that features naked women?

Joe doesn’t think so. But in a passionate discussion about Tampa Bay’s potential No. 1 overall draft pick, one former Buccaneer talks about a Dale Mabry hot spot, and much more. [read more]

Don’t Overlook Linebacker Shopping

January 8th, 2015
Just how secure is OLB Danny Lansanah?

Just how secure is OLB Danny Lansanah?

No team — no team in the NFL — needs a quarterback worse than the Bucs. It is truly how criminal how this franchise has neglected that most important position on the field.

And there is the leaky offensive line. (Joe is trying to play nice this afternoon, hence, why he used the term “leaky” rather than, say, “galling sieve.”) [read more]

Offensive Line May Not Be Worst

January 8th, 2015
Don't laugh at the notion the Bucs offensive line may not be the worst in the NFL.

Don’t laugh at the notion the Bucs’ offensive line may not be the worst in the NFL.

You would be hard-pressed to find a Bucs fan that doesn’t think the broken dam of an offensive line the Bucs had this past season is not the worst lot in the NFL.

From the complete and total turnstile that was Josh Allen, to the flag-happy Garrett Gilkey and the failed experiment with Oniel Cousins, to the benching of Anthony Collins and to the bruises all over Josh McCown’s body, it sure seemed like the Bucs had the NFL’s most inept front line. [read more]

Donovan McNabb Says Winston Is No. 1 & Lovie Won’t Be Swayed

January 8th, 2015

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The former Eagles star quarterback believes Winston unquestionably will be the best QB available in the 2015 NFL Draft. [read more]

“I Need To Do A Better Job This Year”

January 8th, 2015
Clinton McDonald the lone shining light of the March free agency haul?

Was Clinton McDonald the lone shining light of the March free agency haul?

Nothing but total accountability flowed from Bucs general manager Jason Licht’s mouth when he talked about his performance on the free agent market last season.

Of course, overlord of football operations Lovie Smith is a key cog, but Licht put it all on himself. [read more]

Tom Coughlin Calls For Raheem

January 8th, 2015

raheemsmileThe ol’ ball coach, Raheem Morris, got an important phone call from the elder statesman of NFL coaches, two-time Super Bowl winner Tom Coughlin.

Coughlin wants to interview Raheem for the Giants’ vacant defensive coordinator position, per BSPN. [read more]

Bucs’ Coordinator Search Hits Bumps

January 8th, 2015
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There’s uncertainty and hesitancy on the market

Behind the scenes, Joe is pounding the streets and phones trying to learn everything possible about the Bucs’ search for an offensive coordinator.

That’s how Joe was able to chat with Falcons’ OC Dirk Koetter in Tampa on Friday night before his Bucs interview Saturday. [read more]

Forget Picking O-Line At No. 1

January 8th, 2015
Offensive linemen are important but never forget the Bucs won a Super Bowl with the notorious Kenyatta Walker starting at right tackle

Offensive linemen are important, but never forget the Bucs won a Super Bowl with the notorious Kenyatta Walker starting at right tackle

Joe knows the Bucs need to upgrade the offensive line. Hell, you could probably find two dozen Chinese nationalists who know this. A guy with a white cane could see this.

But even the dead know that the Bucs need a quarterback. Goodness gracious. What does it take for people to figure out if you don’t have a quarterback, you have no shot in today’s NFL? None! [read more]

“I Mean, Nobody Does That”

January 8th, 2015
The price to move up from No. 20 to No. 1 to swap picks with the Bucs would be too obscene for Eagles strongman Chip Kelly.

The ransom to move up from No. 20 to No. 1 to swap picks with the Bucs would be too obscene for Eagles strongman Chip Kelly.

Bucs fans are antsy these days, and it really isn’t because ghostly defensive end Michael Johnson may return. There are other reasons.

Bucs fans, all three types, the Jameis-Will-Save Us-types, the loud Mariota Gang and the tail-between-their-legs, scaredy-cats who can’t decide whether to walk across a street or not but want the Bucs to trade the No. 1 pick away, are all worked into a frenzy, partially ignited with the news yesterday that Jameis Winston decided to enter the 2015 draft. [read more]

Does Lovie Want A Mike Shula Clone?

January 7th, 2015
Derrick Brooks weighs in on the Bucs' OC search

Derrick Brooks weighs in on the Bucs’ OC search

Bucs icon Derrick Brooks broached a very interesting subject this afternoon with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

Joe warns weak-stomached Bucs fans to proceed with caution. [read more]

Jameis Watch: “Very Few Cons”

January 7th, 2015

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Crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, former national champion James Winston, the pride of Florida State University, continues to look like a much better quarterback prospect than Mike Glennon and Josh McCown.

It’s Joe’s daily nugget on the Jameis Watch, celebrating the best quarterback to wear No. 5 ever in the state of Florida. [read more]

Rex Ryan Could Muddle Dirk Koetter Shot

January 7th, 2015

rexryanfeetNFL Network is buzzing this afternoon with word that Rex Ryan will get a second interview for the Falcons’ head coaching job.

Are their enough feet in Atlanta to entice Ryan? Regardless, this doesn’t smell like good news for the Bucs. [read more]

“A Failed Experiment”

January 7th, 2015
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NFL Network beats on the Bucs

How bad was the quarterbacking for Tampa Bay this season? Despite two 1,000-yard receivers, one of which perhaps had the best rookie year of any WR in NFL history, the Bucs finished ranked No. 30 in offense.

That is almost impossible to believe. Yet, if you watched turnover-prone quarterback Josh McCown bumble his way through the season, it really shouldn’t come as much of a shock. [read more]

Mike Evans “Would Love To Have” Winston

January 7th, 2015

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A mentor of Mike Evans says the Bucs’ star rookie has a strong opinion on Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston. [read more]

GMC Talks Post-Career

January 7th, 2015

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At this point, Gerald McCoy is the unquestioned face of the Bucs franchise. That could change if the Bucs pull the lever on Jameis Winston in not quite four months.

GMC perpetually seems to have a smile on his face. He’s a good dude. [read more]

“I Say I Developed A Lot, Man”

January 7th, 2015
D-line coach Joe Cullen made a difference with his youngest Bucs.

Bucs D-line coach Joe Cullen made a difference with his youngest Bucs.

Loads of Bucs fans are moaning in their beers in hopes Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli finds his way to Tampa next season.

Do the Bucs really need him? [read more]

Report: Winston Will Declare For NFL Draft Today

January 7th, 2015

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That massive exhale you just heard from St. Pete Beach to Valrico was from legions of Bucs fans who can’t wait for Tampa Bay to draft crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, former national champion Jameis Winston. [read more]