Scary Dozens
July 25th, 2015
Bucs D-line coach Joe Cullen
The Bucs tried hard in free agency but lost defensive end Trent Cole to the Colts.
Tampa Bay sniffed Greg Hardy long and hard, but he will roam the edge for the Cowboys. [read more]
Dancing On The Bubble
July 25th, 2015
Throwing out the names of Garrett Gilkey and Robert Herron incites Bucs fans into various degrees of rage.
Shoot, even some thin-skinned fans grumble about the pride of Largo High School, cornerback Leonard Johnson. [read more]
The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 5
July 25th, 2015
It’s the countdown feature you’ve all been waiting for. Not really, but on the heels of last year’s award-winning “20 Worst Buccaneers Of The Past 10 years” feature, Joe had to deliver.
A list like this is highly subjective and toxic. Fits of rage were common during production meetings at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Scared interns soiled their pants. Full beer bottles were smashed, and a treasured Rachel Watson poster was accidently destroyed. But order was restored.
Current and former general managers and head coaches might not like what’s coming, but it had to be done. This is what happens when your team is 30-70 in its last 100 games. [read more]
Jameis Can Ease Into NFL
July 25th, 2015
“I’ve got your back, coach.”
Look, Joe has long been on record believing a successful (ahem) 2015 season would be six wins. There is a reason this team was 2-14 last year. You are what your record says you are. [read more]
Josh Freeman Cut Again
July 24th, 2015
Former Bucs franchise quarterback leaky, sleepy Josh Freeman is homeless again.
And to think Josh McCown has job security! [read more]
Wilson Retiring/Roster Spot Opening
July 24th, 2015
Is the path now clear to re-sign Da’Quan Bowers?
C.J. Wilson, the bottom-of-the-roster Bucs cornerback who blew important parts of his hand off celebrating July 4, is stepping away from football.
But Joe is more interested in who will replace Wilson on the roster. [read more]
“Why Am I Still On This Football Team?”
July 24th, 2015
Garrett Gilkey speaks out and is called “despised” by a Bucs beat writer.
Bucs backup guard/center Garrett Gilkey is an easy punching bag for disgusted fans. The sight of Gilkey literally enrages many Bucs faithful.
And it seems Gilkey understands why. [read more]
Only Jameis Winston Gear, Stuff Sizzles
July 24th, 2015
Led by former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik, the faction of Tampa Bay fans that thinks Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, is not the face of the franchise was slapped in the face yesterday. [read more]
Lavonte David Digging In?
July 24th, 2015
Money talks, and it seems Lavonte David doesn’t like what he’s hearing. [read more]
Kenny Bell And Quarterbacks
July 24th, 2015
How high would Bucs WR Kenny Bell had been drafted if he played with a decent quarterback in college?
Joe must lasso himself at times while typing about Bucs rookie wide receiver Kenny Bell.
Of all the draft picks, aside from “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, none gets Joe jacked up more than Bell. [read more]
Winning Record “Overachieving”
July 24th, 2015
Former Bucs TE and current member of the Buccaneers Radio Network, Anthony Becht, outlines the 2015 season.
Yes, the 2015 football season gets underway for many football-starved fans when the Bucs begin training camp a week from Saturday.
Get ready for the sauna.
Yesterday, former Bucs tight end Anthony Becht, a current member of the Buccaneers Radio Network, joined Tom Pelissero and Kirk Morrison, co-hosting “Movin’ the Chains,” heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio. [read more]
“Pretty Good Decisions”
July 24th, 2015
Good decisions, says a Super Bowl-winning OC.
A week from tomorrow, the last stand of the Mike Glennon Mob begins.
And barring something totally unforeseen or a horrible injury, your starting quarterback come Sept. 13 will be “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]
Single-Game Bucs Ticket Sales Halted For Bears, Giants And Cowboys Games
July 23rd, 2015
Man, Joe sure hopes the Bucs find a way to win a home game(s) this year, unlike in 2014. [read more]
Fast Success Expected
July 23rd, 2015
Rookie LT Donovan Smith
Joe must admit to being intrigued by the inner workings of Lovie Smith’s brain when it comes to developing rookies.
His behavior and comments have been untraditional. [read more]
The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 6
July 23rd, 2015
It’s the countdown feature you’ve all been waiting for. Not really, but on the heels of last year’s award-winning “20 Worst Buccaneers Of The Past 10 years” feature, Joe had to deliver.
A list like this is highly subjective and toxic. Fits of rage were common during production meetings at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Scared interns soiled their pants. Full beer bottles were smashed, and a treasured Rachel Watson poster was accidently destroyed. But order was restored.
Current and former general managers and head coaches might not like what’s coming, but it had to be done. This is what happens when your team is 30-70 in its last 100 games. [read more]
When Will The Losing End?
July 23rd, 2015
These are rough times for Bucs fans not seen since the immortal Leeman Bennett soiled the sidelines.
Week after week, month after month, season after season, the Bucs lose. And the worst of it is they seem to invent ways to fail, no matter the coach, no matter the year, no matter the quarterback. [read more]
The Next Calvin Johnson?
July 23rd, 2015
A national publication puts Evans in rare air
Both you and Joe know Mike Evans, “Godzilla,” is a lethal talent. In what appears to be a lukewarm Bucs draft last year, Evans makes it a home run. [read more]
