“They Have Completely Fallen Apart”
October 25th, 2022
Unfair to rip defense?
Somebody at One Buc Palace must have hacked off NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger. [read more]
Rotating Luke Goedeke And Nick Leverett
October 24th, 2022
Rotating left guard.
Joe has no idea if other teams rotate guards. In fact, Joe hasn’t seen something like this since the Bucs and Dirk Koetter rotated Alex Cappa and Caleb Benenoch and before that Evan Smith and Kevin Pamphile, or before there were headphones in quarterbacks’ helmets so teams would rotate players to communicate plays. [read more]
“Mentally, We’re Fine”
October 24th, 2022
On a day when many Bucs fans have lost their minds and formally are burying the corpse of the greatest run in team history, the head coach let everyone know the team’s collective head is good. [read more]
“I Think Trust Is The Issue”
October 24th, 2022
“Not with this cast, Byron.”
Accomplished quarterbacks and playcallers usually have fantastic perspective when it comes to the performance of other quarterbacks. [read more]
The Bucs’ Path To Greatness
October 24th, 2022
Yeah, Joe realizes most Bucs fans are in full pessimist mode after witnessing arguably the worst two weeks of Bucs football this century.
However, all is not lost. [read more]
Thursday Night Could Be Very Ugly
October 24th, 2022
Thursday night may be nasty.
Joe is almost feeling sorry for failing Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich. Almost. [read more]
Todd Bowles Has Update On Antoine Winfield, Luke Goedeke
October 24th, 2022
Bucs coach Todd Bowles.
Head Todd Bowles appeared before the local pen and mic club this morning as the team is full-go in preparation for Thursday night’s game against the Crows. [read more]
“I Don’t Know What’s Missing”
October 24th, 2022
Tony Dungy is disturbed by the Buccaneers defense, and that’s nothing new. It’s also alarming since Father Dungy is a defense-first guy and has been a big Todd Bowles supporter. [read more]
Did Bruce Arians Smell This Coming?
October 24th, 2022
This is a helluva interesting point made by a widely respected NFL scribe. But scratching the surface a little, Joe thinks it is nonsense. [read more]
“Why Would Gronk Come Back To This?”
October 24th, 2022
Possible return turns dim.
Joe has to admit to thinking the same thing last night. [read more]
CBS: At This Point, Todd Bowles Should Not Be In Danger Of Losing His Job
October 24th, 2022
Job security.
After yesterday’s game, the wolves are out for the Bucs. [read more]
Tom Brady Versus Mike Glennon
October 24th, 2022
How far has the Buccaneers offense fallen? Joe will start with a disturbing nugget ESPN pumped out during the second half of yesterday’s game. [read more]
Five Things
October 24th, 2022
Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.
If this rotten NFC South wasn’t as horrible as it is, Joe would be calling for a firesale this morning to load up on draft picks to go get Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud. Alas, the 3-4 Bucs are tied with the Dixie Chicks in first place. Imagine. So let’s get going on this grim Monday. [read more]
Why Todd Bowles Has Earned A Hot Seat
October 24th, 2022
Todd Bowles
Every NFL head coach says the same thing: his team will face adversity each season and how it responds will reflect its leadership, character and toughness. [read more]
Kyle Brandt Thinks Tom Brady Hangs It Up Midseason
October 24th, 2022
Tom Brady exit near?
Remember last week when Joe’s good friend Rock Riley asked Tom Brady about Chris Simms saying he wouldn’t be shocked if Brady retired before the season ended? [read more]
Rondé Barber: Bucs Lack “Motivation”
October 24th, 2022
Questions Bucs’ heart.
Another Bucs player is wondering about the passion or lack thereof with the Bucs. [read more]
Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Panthers
October 23rd, 2022
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BY IRA KAUFMAN
There’s only one question left to ponder. WATGT.
What are the Glazers thinking?
At the moment, they have to be thinking they made a mistake sliding Todd Bowles into the head coach position instead of pursuing other options. There’s plenty of time for Bowles to restore the confidence of ownership, but four losses in five games has eroded his credibility with the fan base — and perhaps with his players.
It’s hard to imagine a worse two weeks in Buc history, considering the expectations for this team and the quality of the opponents. Tampa Bay just lost to a pair of floundering franchises armed with backup quarterbacks.
The Bucs never led in either game — and Sunday’s effort was particularly alarming. Carolina owner David Tepper is probably stewing about his team’s 21-3 victory because the Panthers are angling for a top draft pick. [read more]
“I Seen The Life Go Out Of Us”
October 23rd, 2022
Mike Evans
Welcome to 2015.
Allow Joe to flash you back to the first defensive snap of that season and the insane comment by Lavonte David after that game — and to what Mike Evans said this afternoon. [read more]
Is Left Guard Spot Now Open?
October 23rd, 2022
Bucs OL Nick Leverett.
Fans have been hollering for it. And it finally happened for them. But will it continue? [read more]
The Brady Effect Has Evaporated
October 23rd, 2022
Joe has heard Bucs general manager Jason Licht talk about the lasting, positive effect Tom Brady will have on the Tampa Bay franchise long after he leaves the team.
Licht’s logic was simple: [read more]
