Alterraun Verner Votes Winston

April 10th, 2015

It’s a busy day for Joe’s partners at WDAE-AM 620, the Buccaneers’ flagship radio station. The “A-Train,” Mike Alstott, is hosting his foundation’s annual golf tournament, and the station is there live talking to loads of heavy hitters in attendance, including Alterraun Verner. [read more]

Real Truths About 411-Pain

April 10th, 2015

Click to learn the truth about lawyer referral services, including 411-Pain.

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“Book It”

April 10th, 2015

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The things you find on Twitter. Joe came across the timeline of Joel D. Anderson, a columnist for BuzzFeed, who attended a symposium at the Villanova University School of Law. A keynote speaker was Jameis Winston’s attorney David Cornwell.

Joe strongly suggests you check out Anderson’s timeline on Twitter for some very revealing information. [read more]

Dante Fowler Knows Bucs’ Plans

April 10th, 2015
Florida DE Dante Fowler, a hometown guy, knows what the Bucs will do April 30.

Florida DE Dante Fowler, a hometown guy, knows what the Bucs will do April 30.

In case you haven’t heard, St. Petersburg native, Lakewood High School grad and Gators defensive end Dante Fowler is visiting One Buc Palace to get grilled today.

Tampa Bay has a terrible need for a defensive end who can breathe on a quarterback, so Fowler would be a terrific pick. That is, if the Bucs didn’t need a quarterback far worse. [read more]

What If The Bucs Go All Defense?

April 10th, 2015
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Former Bucs QB Chris Sims talks Bucs defense.

It is a horrible, frightening thought for Joe; the Bucs don’t draft a quarterback at No. 1.

How could they?

[read more]

Big Dog Hangs With Jameis Winston

April 10th, 2015

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Jameis Winston was in town recently and look who he rubbed elbows with. Winston spent some time with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig, aka The Big Dog. [read more]

Bucs’ Home Crowd Roars For Winston

April 10th, 2015
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Winston fever struck last night

Last night, Bucs general manager Jason Licht and coach Lovie Smith, along with some assistants, held court at the Den of Depression in sort of a meet-and-greet with season ticket holders, specifically club seat buyers. [read more]

When Workouts Don’t Matter

April 10th, 2015

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Joe’s good friend Gil Arcia, who writes for both Scout.com and his own website, TheBayCave.com, does yeoman’s work trying to find nuggets of Bucs info.

Now he has some on Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, two quarterbacks the Bucs have their eyes on. [read more]

Early Test For Jameis Winston, Bucs

April 9th, 2015
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The preseason football gods were generous

Fans who watched the last two Buccaneers preseasons witnessed some horrific football played by the good guys.

Ironically, Greg Schiano and Lovie Smith both advised Bucs fans — and media — to calm down because preseason is, well, preseason. [read more]

Your 2015 Bucs Preseason Schedule

April 9th, 2015

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The Bucs return to Monday Night Football, sort of. In the second week of the preseason, Tampa Bay hosts the Bengals and puking Andy Dalton, Monday, Aug. 24. [read more]

Slotting Justin Hardy

April 9th, 2015
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Yes, this was a touchdown catch by Eastern Carolina WR Justin Hardy.

Do the Bucs need a slot receiver?

If so, a good ne may be lurking in the draft, says a prominent former Buccaneer. [read more]

When People Don’t Watch Games

April 9th, 2015

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Sometimes when you listen to sports radio, you can pretty much tell right off the bat when a caller is either well-informed or is just throwing ignorant bulls(p)it out as fact. [read more]

Team Glazer Split On Winston?

April 9th, 2015

jameis 0213At the NFL Owners Meetings last month, Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer told Joe how comfortable he is with Jameis Winston as the next quarterback of the Bucs, if that is who general manager Jason Licht and head coach Lovie Smith want. [read more]

Mike Mayock Rankles Shaun King

April 9th, 2015

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Bucs fans erupted — with glee, or shock and anger — when NFL draft guru Mike Mayock, after much thought, demoted prospective Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston to his No. 2 quarterback behind Marcus Mariota yesterday. [read more]

Bucs Add Special Teams Ace Larry Dean

April 9th, 2015

Dean,LarryRemember when former Bills linebacker Angelo Crowell was Tampa Bay’s big defensive signing in free agency? Thankfully, those depressing days are gone.

However, the Bucs are still looking to Buffalo for help. [read more]

“The Most Important Piece Of Property In Football”

April 9th, 2015
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Does Lovie Smith agree with Sean Payton?

It’s hard to explain how intense things were at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix.

Owners, general managers, head coaches and all kinds of national media types were buzzing around resort ballrooms, courtyards, lounges, bars and more, and none were wound up from watching a game, or prospects at the scouting combine, or bitter because their team mired in a losing streak. [read more]

Phil Simms: Jameis Winston Is Ready

April 9th, 2015

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Yes, Joe is aware of the misguided, ill-timed, trade-down crowd. And of course, there’s the chorus bellowing from the Marcus Mariota Band begging the Bucs to change their mind.

And then there is Phil Simms. [read more]