Jameis Winston Won’t Bail On Social Media
June 30th, 2015
America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, may be running and hiding from his Super Bowl plan, but he won’t hide from the trolls and haters on Twitter. [read more]
“Not A Lot Of Guys That Can Do That”
June 30th, 2015
Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith
Even former Bucs ironman and Pro Bowler Donald Penn was in the NFL a season and a half before he stepped in and owned the Tampa Bay left tackle position from 2007 through 2013.
Rookie second-round pick Donovan Smith will have no such luxury. [read more]
Jenkins Nonsense Dying Down
June 30th, 2015
Bank on Johnthan Banks, says ESPN.
Joe just wants to beat his head against the wall when he hears these rumors pop up — fueled by Lovie Smith — that journeyman Mike Jenkins is in the running to usurp Johnthan Banks as a starting cornerback.
Joe has replayed countless games in his mind (not advisable) and can’t think of why Lovie seems irked that Banks is a solid young corner and a darkhorse for the Pro Bowl the way he played the second half of last season. [read more]
Lofty Rookie Expectations
June 30th, 2015
Record-breaking numbers expected. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.
Generally — not absolutely, but generally — rookie quarterbacks struggle.
There’s a severe learning curve coming from college to the NFL. It can be transitioning from spread-option to pro-style; but it’s often because rookie quarterbacks find themselves on garbage teams. [read more]
Evans: Health Key To Stardom
June 30th, 2015
Admits to practicing too cautiously for fear of reinjuring himself.
Last year, Bucs Godzilla-like wide receiver Mike Evans missed a huge chunk of offseason workouts because of a bum hamstring. He was beat up early in the regular season, too. [read more]
Help Likely Coming
June 29th, 2015
Expect additions to the offensive line before the regular season begins.
Rarely does a day go by that Joe isn’t asked about the offensive line. Understandable. It’s a big key to the development of “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. [read more]
Report: Bucs Snubbed By Dan Connolly
June 29th, 2015
Fresh news on the Bucs and Dan Connolly
The man who seized barbecue duties for the Super Bowl champs after Logan Mankins arrived at One Buc Palace gave the Bucs a thumbs down. [read more]
More Tanking Allegations
June 29th, 2015
There are plenty of X-files in recent Buccaneers history.
Why did Michael Clayton get a fat new contract when fans knew he couldn’t catch the football? Why was career loser Josh McCown handpicked to lead the Bucs back to the Super Bowl? [read more]
Interview Prowess
June 29th, 2015
Those like Joe who have worked in the real business world (and Joe’s not talking about the twisted, ego-driven world of media) know there’s always “Interview Guy” running around the office. [read more]
Upgrades
June 29th, 2015
Spreadsheeters already believe the Bucs have upgraded on offense from the likes of turnover-prone quarterback Josh McCown.
How scarred are Bucs fans from the nutkick of a 2014 season? Well, it is common for a Bucs fan to be found in a neighborhood bar sitting alone in the corner incoherently mumbling the sordid three names of “Josh McCown… Anthony Collins… Oniel Cousins… ” over and over again. [read more]
Martin Key To Jameis Success?
June 29th, 2015
Key to development of “America’s Quarterback?”
Yes, right-thinking Bucs fans are all giddy about the pro debut of “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. The only people not excited are out and out haters, or those living such miserable lives, they spend summer Sunday afternoons plotting ways to poison pet rabbits. [read more]
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June 29th, 2015
Joe worked hard the past few days and pounded out 18 posts. There’s no snooze on JoeBucsFan.com. This isn’t one of those websites that sleeps on Bucs fans.
So take a deep breath, scroll all the way down and dive in. There’s plenty of meat on the bone.
“Overrated”
June 29th, 2015
CBS Sports is not enamored with Bucs guard Logan Mankins.
There’s all kinds of legitimate finger pointing for the Bucs being an eyerake of a 2-14 team last year: turnover-prone Josh McClown, Ghost Johnson, Anthony Collins, zero running game, a porous defense … the list goes on. [read more]
Losing Is Shaming GMC
June 28th, 2015
Losing is starting to unnerve GMC.
Even though a player may be one of the best in the game, it’s hard to establish a legacy when your team is building a legacy of losing. [read more]
Doing It The “Wright Way”
June 28th, 2015
Bucs tight end Tim Wright
A fourth string undrafted rookie tight end out of training camp in 2013, Tim Wright soon found the best NFL teams executing defensive game plans around him.
Gholston: “I Think I’m Gonna Be A Whole Different Player”
June 28th, 2015
(Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Jacquies Smith was snatched off the street by the Buccaneers last fall, later booted William Gholston from his starting left defensive end job and became the toast of Tampa Bay fans (those still watching) with 6.5 sacks in a half season of steady action. [read more]
Undaunted Kwon Alexander
June 28th, 2015
The Bucs’ youngest rookie says the NFL “is nothing different.”
Back in March at the NFL Owners meetings, minutes before Joe had breakfast with Lovie Smith, Joe chatted with the head coach about rookies in at corridor at the swanky Phoenix resort.
Lovie made the point that rookies are different than they used to be. [read more]
