May 20th, 2015

Bill Polian wags a finger at those who believe the Bucs are a complete team.
Yes, the Bucs added a franchise quarterback in the draft, “America’s Quarterback,” Jameis Winston. Yes, the Bucs added a pair of rookie offensive linemen projected to be starters.
Also, the Bucs bought quite few second-tier free agents that not just add depth, but know Lovie Smith’s defense. [read more]
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May 20th, 2015
When the Bucs decided to draft “America’s Quarterback,” Jameis Winston, back in 2013 earlier this year, it was reasoned that Jameis would have a chance to succeed due to his weapons. [read more]
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May 20th, 2015
A couple of 2015 Buccaneers own a Super Bowl ring, and when one of them talks, it’s always worth listening. [read more]
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May 20th, 2015

Joe learned from a Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach that one way to spot a special teams stud is to look for players “jacking around” in the locker room. [read more]
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May 20th, 2015

Bucs kicker Patrick Murray’s job just got more important.
Joe’s dome is shaking at the rule change made yesterday that pushes an extra point back to the 15 yard line. [read more]
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May 20th, 2015
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May 20th, 2015

The Bucs will turn to Kadeem Edwards at right guard, if rookie Ali Marpet cannot hack NFL competition early on.
Yes, the Bucs are putting a lot of pressure on “America’s Quarterback,” signal-caller Jameis Winston. Starting a rookie QB, no matter how talented he may be, is always a gamble.
Putting that same rookie behind a shaky offensive line could be the proverbial pulling the pin on a hand grenade. [read more]
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May 20th, 2015
The godfather of modern scouting said this was a terrible year to trade away a quality draft pick. [read more]
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May 20th, 2015

Davin Joseph talks about Lovie Smith’s job security
There are several ways to blow up a rookie quarterback’s career.
One is to have a sieve for an offensive line. [read more]
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May 20th, 2015

Yeah, some folks think Joe is too much into football, eating, sleeping and talking football virtually 24/7. Joe could think of worse things to be consumed by. [read more]
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May 20th, 2015

Are the Bucs trying to lure another Super Bowl to Tampa? Per a report late last night, that seems to be the case.
Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald claims Tampa Bay is among four finalists to host either Super Bowl 2019 or 2020. [read more]
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May 19th, 2015
It’s Tuesday! So Joe was back in the cage of The Big Dog, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.
Plenty of subjects were on the table. [read more]
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May 19th, 2015

Is the defense of the Bucs, led by LB Lavonte David, truly a “strength?”
Yes, Joe knows the Bucs defense last year wasn’t always humming. Hell, what was? The team finished 2-14.
Whenever anyone talks Bucs — including Joe — keep whispering to yourself: 2-14. [read more]
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May 19th, 2015

The NFL is filled with so many long shot stories. And the more you scrutinize the Bucs roster, the more it seems seventh-round pick, bruising running back/fullback Joey Iosefa, looks like Mason Foster chasing a tight end. [read more]
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May 19th, 2015

Chef Leslie Frazier has work to do
Your Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected exactly one defensive player in the last two NFL drafts.
So Joe figured it might be a good idea to ask defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier about him yesterday. [read more]
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May 19th, 2015

New Bucs defensive end George Johnson
Joe’s not sure why, but the day always seems brighter when Casey Phillips is delivering insider news from One Buc Palace. [read more]
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May 19th, 2015

Bucs LB coach Hardy Nickerson said he is always looking for an edge to improve.
Coaching is often overlooked as a two-way street. Yeah, coaches bark orders and fans expect players to carry out those orders to win games.
That’s a simplistic approach. [read more]
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