Damning Words For Lovie Smith

September 14th, 2015
SI.com's Doug Farrar doesn't hold back on Lovie.

SI.com’s Doug Farrar doesn’t hold back on Lovie.

You saw it; Joe saw it.

And Joe is going to bet like most who watched that embarrassing debacle yesterday, you want to rinse your eyes this morning with battery acid. [read more]

Lavonte David Among The No-Shows

September 13th, 2015

LavonteDavidLavonte David is a great guy and a great player, but not tonight.

In fact, it was a stunningly invisible night for the new $10-million-per-year linebacker. [read more]

No Defense For Shoddy Run Defense

September 13th, 2015

gerald mccoy 0916After the Titans bolted to a 21-0 lead behind their passing game and pick-6 of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, it was pretty clear what was coming next. [read more]

Titans One-Dimensional

September 13th, 2015
titans score

Bucs had no answer to Titans’ passing game early.

The goal of just about every defensive coordinator is to turn an opponent into a one-dimensional offense.

That way the defense can tee off. [read more]

Jameis Liked The Energy And Effort

September 13th, 2015

Jameis Winston 2There is no head-hanging from America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

In fact, Jameis referenced after the chain-whipping at the hands of the Titans how he emotionally was picking up teammates on the sidelines throughout the 42-14 loss today. [read more]

“We Didn’t Show Up”

September 13th, 2015

lovie 0804Lovie Smith won’t be throwing chairs. He won’t need to tell Leslie Frazier to calm down.

He might not even raise his voice. And he certainly won’t curse. [read more]

Melton: Titans Didn’t Surprise Bucs

September 13th, 2015
The image of Titans QB Marcus Mariota will haunt the Bucs for many years.

The image of Titans QB Marcus Mariota will haunt the Bucs for many years.

The way Marcus Mariota and the Titans riddled the defense of the Bucs, you would have thought the Bucs were instead preparing for Peyton Manning’s bombs-away offense.

The Bucs looked totally lost, unprepared, inept in every defensive phase. [read more]

Inexcusable Performance

September 13th, 2015
Complete failure today.

Complete failure today.

Joe is really trying not to get caught in the first-game-of-the-season overreaction. So believe it or not, the following is a tempered article.

Joe cannot remember covering a more shameful Bucs performance. [read more]

Where Was Diversified Offense?

September 13th, 2015
Jameis didn't get any help from coaches today. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Jameis didn’t get any help from coaches today. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Funny. The Titans ran a version of the read-option, the nickel-and-dime offense that has spread throughout college football like the MRSA in the Bucs locker room. (Oh, wait. Wrong coach). [read more]

Advantage Mariota

September 13th, 2015

Ken Whisenhunt, Marcus MariotaThe headlines were accurate. Today very much was a battle between Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback.

And that in-game duel was every bit a first-round knockout. [read more]

Inept Defense All On Lovie

September 13th, 2015
Lovie's defense was on full display today.

Lovie’s defense was on full display today.

Before Sunday’s opening game debacle (can you say “Bolt for Bosa?”), Bucs coach Lovie Smith, who proudly took over play-calling duties on defense, boasted how the Bucs were “Tennessee ready.”

Joe didn’t realize Lovie was talking about the Volunteers. [read more]

Titans 42, Buccaneers 14

September 13th, 2015

Titans

Hope for the 2015 Buccaneers died today.

It’s a harsh statement, and hope can still be restored with a win next week, but Joe’s gotta keep it real. There’s a feeling of death sweeping the Tampa Bay area. [read more]

Buccaneers-Titans Open Thread

September 13th, 2015

bucs cheerleader 1117Buckle your seat belt.

Here we go! Opening day! America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, launches a new era against the Tennessee Titans and Marcus Mariota.

Dive in to the comments section and chat all through the pregame and the game.

You can also chatter in the new JoeBucsFan Message Boards. It’s easy. If you haven’t already, just register, confirm the automatic email, and then sign in and play.

Have fun. Bad words and naughty posters will be filtered.

Go Bucs!

Party With Bucs Fans TODAY!

September 13th, 2015

It’s going to be one hell of an opening-day bash!

GREAT location. New Owners. Fantastic menu. Big parking lot. Read below and click on through.

Joe’s got great halftime giveaways!

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Gameday Tampa Bay

September 13th, 2015

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Game 1

Titans at Bucs

Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. [read more]

Will LeBeau Be LeBeau?

September 13th, 2015
Wiley Titans DC Dick LeBeau.

Wiley Titans DC Dick LeBeau.

Yes, the NFL baptism today of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, will be a memorable one for the pride of Bessemer, Ala.

The thrill of finally reaching his dream will come true, and a savvy defensive sage across the field will do his best to see that this dream is a complete nightmare for young Jameis. [read more]