October 16th, 2015

The Bucs had done their homework on DE Howard Jones long before last week. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
Joe was like almost everyone in the press box of the Den of Depression last Sunday, not to mention hundreds of thousands of Bucs fans watching on the tube.
Joe joined in the murmur, “Who is that?” referring to the immortal Howard Jones. [read more]
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October 16th, 2015

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers
America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, is just a 21-year-old rookie, but he doesn’t act like one, and his teammates don’t treat him like one. [read more]
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October 16th, 2015

All-22 video is not kind to Bucs CB Tim Jennings. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
Joe is a big believer that the eye in the sky never lies.
We may see something with the naked eye, but after further video examination it becomes something better — or worse. [read more]
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October 16th, 2015

Bobby Rainey just wants to play
Players love the bye week. Bucs are no different.
For rookies, it’s a rare weekend off during a football season. They may never have experienced that, especially with cash in hand. [read more]
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October 15th, 2015

Hard words for Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Fear is swirling in the air, fear that glass tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins will return from injury and upset the smashmouth, in-your-grill blocking by the Buccaneers’ offensive line. [read more]
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October 15th, 2015

News that Michael Koenen, last year’s Tampa Bay punter, spent most of that season in agony with a debilitating disorder very likely caused by mold is just icing on the cake that was the Chase for Jameis. [read more]
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October 15th, 2015

A ex-Buccaneer explains the troubles facing defensive coordinator/ head coach Lovie Smith
Greg Schiano made it very clear why his Bucs defensive line was almost always dancing in line stunts, blitzes were commonplace, and Darrelle Revis, Johnthan Banks and Hawk Goldson were snagged in the same offseason. [read more]
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October 15th, 2015

Lavonte David drew a surprising reaction from Vincent Jackson
Fascinating behind-the-scenes video has emerged from the Jaguars-Buccaneers game. [read more]
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October 15th, 2015

Tense times for the Mike Glennon Mob.
A Bucs victory against the Washington Redskins on October 25 would mean a hell of a lot more than Tampa Bay evening its record at 3-3.
There are real draft picks at stake. [read more]
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October 15th, 2015

Vague about CB Alterraun Verner.
With underrated corner Johnthan Banks out with a knee injury and Alterraun Verner benched, Bucs fans were treated to the exploits of cornerbacks Loaf Jennings and, of course, Mike Jenkins. [read more]
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October 15th, 2015

Gets emotional with his kicker.
There is a lot to like about Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht.
First, of course, is his draft acumen that appears to be bursting out in his second season as front office head honcho. [read more]
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October 14th, 2015

Doug Martin is targeting defenders
It’s not just Bucs fans celebrating Doug Martin, who is tied for the second most rushing yards in the NFL.
It’s a national party for Martin, too. [read more]
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October 14th, 2015

Steve Duemig
Joe jumped into the steel cage with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.
The weekly JoeBucsFan Hour was the usual wild affair. [read more]
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October 14th, 2015

Bucs OC Dirk Koetter stated injured center Evan Smith is still considered a starter.
For the past three games, certainly beginning in Houston, the Bucs’ offensive line has been the shining light of the team.
It is almost a shock how far that line has come along since preseason began. [read more]
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October 14th, 2015

Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter talks about Lovie Smith’s offensive impact
Whose offense is this?
Is it Dirk Koetter’s? Or is Lovie Smith calling the shots? [read more]
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October 14th, 2015

Practice news emerges
The way Loaf Jennings and Lovie Smith’s mancrush Mike Jenkins are (not) covering opposing wide receivers, it is enough to make family pets bury their heads under a blanket. [read more]
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