“It Is Like Running For President”

April 8th, 2015
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Grilling “bible school camp counselors?”

As politically aware Americans know, prominent politicians are thoroughly vetted via media and swarms of investigators from their own parties and rival parties. The truth is available — if you choose to find it.

But those truths don’t matter much. Serial adulterers, former drunks and socialists still score big national victories. [read more]

Bucs Work With Three FSU O-Linemen

April 8th, 2015

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers contingent in Tallahassee this morning for a private workout with Jameis Winston also is keeping busy with the guys who have protected Winston.

(No, that isn’t a Tallahassee Police Department joke.) [read more]

Overcoming “Lies”

April 8th, 2015

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Joe’s friend Mike Freeman, the longtime NFL writer now with BleacherReport.com, has tracked former Bucs leaky, sleepy franchise quarterback Josh Freeman for months.

And he penned a long piece today titled, “How Josh Freeman earned another chance?” [read more]

Dirk Koetter: Mariota “Was Outstanding”

April 8th, 2015
New Bucs OC Dirk Koetter likes what he saw in Oregon

New Bucs OC Dirk Koetter loves what he saw in Oregon

Is the gap narrowing?

Is new Bucs offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter leading a Mariota Gang mutiny in the ranks at One Buc Palace? [read more]

Jameis Watch: Bet On Jameis

April 8th, 2015
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Vegas?

Crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, former national champion Jameis Winston, the pride of Florida State University, continues to look like a much better quarterback prospect than Mike Glennon.

It’s Joe’s daily nugget on the Jameis Watch, celebrating the best quarterback ever to wear No. 5 in the state of Florida. [read more]

Defensive End Or Offensive Line?

April 8th, 2015
Will pot-smokin' DE Randy Gregory fall enough for the Bucs to grab him?

Will pot-smokin’ DE Randy Gregory fall enough for the Bucs to grab him?

There is a split decision at the headquarters of JoeBucsFan.com. In one corner there is demand for an offensive lineman — with the No. 34 pick. [read more]

Bucs Testing Waters; Sign New DE

April 8th, 2015
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The Bucs went fishing for a DE last night, signing restricted free agent George Johnson.

The Bucs are more desperate for a pass-rushing defense end than Joe is for a beer on a steamy Florida Friday afternoon.

They will take virtually anything that comes across as someone who can breathe on a quarterback. [read more]

Joe Talks Pro Days, Stock Dropping, Mariota Gang, Pick 2 In The Draft, Josh Freeman & More

April 7th, 2015

It was another lively JoeBucsFan Hour today on WDAE-AM 620, with Joe and the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig. [read more]

“A 10-Year Starter”

April 7th, 2015

NCAA Football: Furman at South CarolinaJoe brought word yesterday that the Bucs appeared hot in the pants for South Carolina guard A.J. Cann.

And the Bucs would not be alone. A renowned career game-film aficionado claims Cann is a slam dunk. [read more]

Jameis Watch: “Jameis Is Jameis”

April 7th, 2015

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Crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, former national champion Jameis Winston, the pride of Florida State University, continues to look like a much better quarterback prospect than Mike Glennon.

It’s Joe’s daily nugget on the Jameis Watch, celebrating the best quarterback ever to wear No. 5 in the state of Florida.
[read more]

McCown New Face Of NFL QBs?

April 7th, 2015

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Joe is as stunned as the next guy that turnover-prone quarterback Josh McCown found yet another team to stick-up hand over $5 million a year for his non-services.

Someone other than an opposing team must consider interceptions a “service.” [read more]

Mariota Today, Winston Tomorrow

April 7th, 2015
Today's happy Lovie Smith photo, courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Today’s happy Lovie Smith photo, courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The head coach is dreaming of Jameis Winston on his way to work out Marcus Mariota in Oregon.

The NFL Draft starts in 23 days — 23 days!

But there is still more work to be done by the scouting gurus at One Buc Palace. [read more]

$28.2 Million On Hold At One Buc Palace

April 7th, 2015

lovie and lichtAlways good for numbers that get Bucs fans worked up, ESPN shared yesterday, via Pat Yasinskas, that Tampa Bay has $28.2 million under the salary cap.

That’s the third most available dough in the league. [read more]

ESPN Timing Confirms Marcus Mariota’s Dead-Fish Personality

April 7th, 2015

Mariota2Whaddya know, the famous Gruden QB Camp makes its 2015 debut on ESPN2 tonight at 7 p.m.

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota is the opening episode, which lets you know just how uninteresting the session will be. [read more]

Spreadsheeter Souring On Mariota

April 7th, 2015

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To hear some, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota is easily a No. 1 overall pick and is fighting with Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston to be selected by the Bucs later this month. [read more]

“Suddenness, Speed, Economy Of Movement”

April 7th, 2015
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The Bucs were busy with Boston College linebacker Josh Keyes

The rumor is true: Buccaneers scouts and personnel people are busy with something other than searching the globe for viable offensive lineman. [read more]