“You Have To Take A Quarterback”

March 23rd, 2015
Former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik again issued his plea for the Bucs to select a quarterback No. 1 overall next month.

Former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik again issued his plea for the Bucs to select a quarterback No. 1 overall next month.

Joe just doesn’t get the trade down crowd. Not this year.

In a typical year, if one can find a suitor to dance with and get a decent return, go ahead and trade down to stock up on picks. [read more]

Days Numbered For Michael Koenen?

March 23rd, 2015

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Rarely does a day go by in which Joe doesn’t get the following two questions: 1. Why is Michael Koenen still on the roster? 2. Why hasn’t Koenen been cut?

Joe’s usual response is, “Why, are you losing a bet? The season doesn’t start for six months. What’s the rush?” [read more]

“They’re Really Devoid Of Leadership”

March 23rd, 2015

Mariota2Harsh words from a former Tampa Bay Buccaneer implied that the team can’t afford to draft University of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota. [read more]

Goodell Says Jameis Winston Called Shots

March 23rd, 2015

goodell-mccoyConspiracy theorists have had a great time believing NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called The Smoking Man to make sure Jameis Winston doesn’t come to Chicago to attend the 2015 NFL Draft. [read more]

Jameis Watch: Stay Home

March 22nd, 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]

Addressing Returner?

March 22nd, 2015
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Might a Division II returner be the Bucs’ next main man?

One 2014 failure has yet to be addressed.

And yes, Joe considers cutting ghostly and ghastly Michael Johnson to be addressing the defensive end position via a glorious subtraction. [read more]

Lovie Won’t Verbally Commit

March 22nd, 2015

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The Bucs will draft a quarterback on April 30 when the bell rings on the 2015 NFL Draft. Simple as that, to coin one of Lovie Smith’s favorite phrases.

But hold on, Lovie said yesterday. [read more]

Moore Could Surprise

March 22nd, 2015
The spreadsheeters really like the signing of cornerback Sterling Moore by the Bucs.

The spreadsheeters really like the Bucs’ signing of former Cowboys cornerback Sterling Moore.

The signing of Sterling Moore was met with a big yawn by many Bucs fans before they checked their phones for the tip off time of the next NCAA hoops game, cursing under their breath about Greg Hardy. [read more]

Free Agents Know Lovie

March 22nd, 2015

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From fan feedback Joe received about free agency, there is disappointment because the Bucs didn’t go big-name hunting again. [read more]

Premature Jocularity?

March 21st, 2015

premature jocularityJoe himself is an entrepreneur. Therefore, Joe likes those who have that spirit of creativity and uniqueness to make a few shekels for themselves. [read more]

Sterling Moore Is Eyeing The Outside

March 21st, 2015

NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington RedskinsThe newest Buccaneer, Sterling Moore, has big goals.

His interest goes beyond the nickel cornerback role he played for the Cowboys last year. [read more]

Jameis Watch: “It’s Cut And Dry”

March 21st, 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]

30 Days Until Glennon Takes The Field

March 21st, 2015

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Barring a change in plans, Tampa Bay will report back One Buc Palace in 30 days. Attendance is taken, physicals are performed, and practice and study begin with Dirk Koetter’s shiny new playbook. [read more]

Free Agent Approach 2015

March 21st, 2015

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Joe gets it a lot: folks asking why the Bucs don’t sign this guy or that guy.

Understandable. Fans, kicked in the nuts annually in recent years, desperately want the Bucs to improve so they can look forward to Sundays and good football for a refreshing change. [read more]

Jameis Watch: “A Pretty Good Choice”

March 20th, 2015

JameisCrab-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]

Las Vegas Does Not Like Bucs

March 20th, 2015

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You know the Bucs have a long, long, long road to travel and mountains to climb before we soberly can discuss the Bucs and the Super Bowl in the same sentence.

When a team is 2-14, that is about as far away from a Super Bowl as one can get.

Off the top of Joe’s head, the only position group the Bucs may have that’s better than the team that lost the Super Bowl, the Seahawks, would be wide receiver. [read more]