Lavonte David Sheds Light On Defensive Coordinating Issues

September 20th, 2015

lovie smith 0919Back on Thursday morning, Joe shared Gerald McCoy’s explanation of how his leadership was in attack mode and he and Lavonte David led an intense film and instructional session to fix their widespread errors.

On Friday,  David spoke out. [read more]

Bucs Studied Other Teams To Form QB Plan

September 19th, 2015

Jameis WinstonOver at NFL.com, Albert Breer penned a look at where Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, stand with their general managers.

Some interesting nuggets in there. [read more]

ASJ On Cusp Of History

September 19th, 2015
Nearing a Bucs record.

Nearing a Bucs record.

Joe understands how some fans grumble about Austin Seferian-Jenkins. The second-year tight end didn’t make much of an impact last year after being drafted in the second round.

Of course, ASJ was banged up most of the year. He actually came into rookie minicamp hobbled. [read more]

“I Like What I Saw In That Secondary”

September 19th, 2015

rob ryanJoe watched the Saints’ opening-day, 31-19 loss to the Cardinals in Arizona, and the game was closer than the final score.

Heck, New Orleans had the ball and was driving for the winning score with less than three minutes to play. [read more]

Mike Evans Says Randy Moss Is Quicker Than Him

September 19th, 2015

mike evans 1229Mike Evans shared more insight into his offseason training sessions with Randy Moss, and the Bucs’ young star admitted that Moss often has more juice off the line of scrimmage than he does. [read more]

Daniel Jeremiah Picks Lovie For Hot Seat

September 19th, 2015

LovieJagsIt has come to this.

As a result of the Buccaneers looking like a colossal train wreck on Sunday, one the most seasoned and reasoned NFL analysts, a former scout and college quarterback, Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network, is calling out Lovie Smith. [read more]

Four Huge Streaks On The Line

September 19th, 2015

LovieRefereeSomething has to give on Sunday. The Saints and Bucs are clashing in the SuperDome and both teams are riding major trends.

Consider the following: [read more]

Lovie Sniffs At Players-Only Practice

September 19th, 2015
Lovie Smith was unimpressed with Gerald McCoy's players-only practice initiative this week.

Lovie Smith was unimpressed by Gerald McCoy’s players-only practice initiative this week.

Now Joe is not a hater of Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy like some who make a living behind a microphone. Hardly. [read more]

Immediate Change For Kwon Alexander

September 18th, 2015
Kwon Alexander

Gerald McCoy weighs in on Sunday preparation for rookie middle linebacker Kwon Alexander

Lovie Smith opted to roll with a 21-year-old quarterback of the defense, starting 2015 third-round pick Kwon Alexander at middle linebacker.

After Alexander’s first showing Sunday, things already have changed for the rookie, said Gerald McCoy. [read more]

The Worst Storm For Lovie

September 18th, 2015
Lovie needs "growth."

Lovie needs “growth.”

Just this morning, Joe was in a local cafe sipping coffee while Joe’s truck was worked on, and Joe overheard two guys nearby talking Bucs.

And they were irate, aghast, livid about Lovie Smith’s defense that was on display last Sunday against the Titans. [read more]

Joe And Ronnie Lane Talk Bucs

September 18th, 2015
Smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620 has his weekly sitdown with Joe talkin' Bucs.

Smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620 has his weekly sitdown with Joe talkin’ Bucs.

It was Wednesday afternoon when Joe and smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of the Buccaneers Radio Network and WDAE-AM 620 sat down to talk Bucs. Joe was still flabbergasted by Sunday’s performance from the Bucs’ defense. [read more]

Saints Are Two Touchdowns Better?

September 18th, 2015

drew breesJoe can’t find any objective observer picking the Buccaneers to win Sunday at the SuperDome.

The typical takes is, ‘Marcus Mariota carved up the Bucs’ defense win no experience. What will Drew Brees do?’ [read more]

Jackson Lauds Jameis

September 18th, 2015
More Jameis praise from Vincent Jackson.

More Jameis praise from Vincent Jackson.

Yes, Joe brought word yesterday about how Vincent Jackson got emotional (for him) when Pat Donovan of WDAE-AM 620 had the cajones to ask Jackson what his reaction to fans is when they suggest the Bucs drafted the wrong quarterback.

That wasn’t all that Jackson had to say about America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]

John Lynch Says, “I Told You So.”

September 18th, 2015

WinstonMariota

It might just be the No. 1 thing Bucs fans don’t want to hear: The Bucs dropped the ball when they didn’t draft Marcus Mariota. [read more]

“I Don’t Think There’s Enough Pressure Over There”

September 18th, 2015

LovieRefereeIs the attitude right at One Buc Palace? A former Buccaneer doesn’t think so. [read more]

“We Love Him So Much”

September 18th, 2015

bobby rainey 1112The Bucs spent a whole lot of energy trying to make sure Bobby Rainey wasn’t their kickoff and punt returner. [read more]

Redemption

September 18th, 2015
Help him!

Help him!

Outside of folks who collect a check from the Bucs in some form, no one wants to put to bed that godawful game Sunday more than Joe. [read more]