Reason to smile.

When a man deserves scorn, Joe is there to point a finger.

And when a man deserves props for a job well done, Joe is there to stand and applaud. [read more]

The Bucs bench erupts after safety Mike Edwards’ picked off Drew Brees to seal the win.

The last time Joe can remember a win that was sweeter than Sunday was when Chucky hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft after the Super Bowl. Victory Monday? This is one of the greatest in Bucs’ fandom history. Let’s get rolling and for suits and managers and human resources officials, Joe wants to apologize for what will likely be an unproductive workweek. Deal with it. [read more]

Steve Smith of NFL Network.

Anyone seen Steve Smith of NFL Network lately?

Joe’s just wondering if he’s gone into hibernation recently.

Joe will continue to ask about Smith’s whereabouts daily so long as the Bucs’ are still alive in the postseason.

Is Smith doing OK?

Steve Smith on NFL Network, following the #Bucs 47-7 win: “When the playoffs comes the Tampa Bay Bucs are gonna get ran. It’s going to be a good old fashion ass-whopping. I don’t believe the Bucs are going to show up.”

Says Cowboys and Lions are on same category, “Not very good” pic.twitter.com/61fmRg7uQQ

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 26, 2020

Thirsty for second year with Bucs.

So one of the coolest things to happen to the Bucs was among some of the best offseason moves in franchise history — trading for then-retired future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski. [read more]

Bill Currie Ford is a Tampa tradition since 1959. They’re awesome Bucs fans and so charitable in the community. Shop now at BillCurrieFord.com. New year, new deals! And remember their nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Ira loves his 2020 Ford Escape, cherry red.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Youth wasn’t just served Sunday evening — youth ruled. [read more]

What a night (and a week ahead) of ecstasy for Joe and all the Bucs fans across the globe.

So much joy for so many reasons.

General manager Jason Licht talked last night about one reason he is so full of appreciation and confidence. [read more]

Shutdown corner at New Orleans

Did anyone see Michael Thomas tonight? [read more]

If you’re wondering if you’ve ever seen this kind of Buccaneers football, well, you’ve only seen it once before if you’re full-fledged grownup. [read more]

Look at that headline.

Read it again. [read more]

Oh-vah?

Regular readers of Joe likely noticed Joe had the following line in two separate stories last week. [read more]

Who could forget when Saints loudmouth asshat defensive end Cameron Jordan ripped Donovan Smith publicly when the Bucs’ left tackle signed a fat new contract in March of 2019. [read more]

“Sean, I will send you some cheese curds and Spotted Cow beer next week. During Super Bowl week, Big Storm beer is on me.”

The slimy Saints are known for two things: [read more]

Steve Smith of NFL Network.

Anyone seen Steve Smith of NFL Network?

Joe’s just curious.

Steve Smith on NFL Network, following the #Bucs 47-7 win: “When the playoffs comes the Tampa Bay Bucs are gonna get ran. It’s going to be a good old fashion ass-whopping. I don’t believe the Bucs are going to show up.”

Says Cowboys and Lions are on same category, “Not very good” pic.twitter.com/61fmRg7uQQ

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 26, 2020

For those counting, it was 107 yards from scrimmage tonight from Leonard Fournette, the Bucs’ production leader by a mile in a game where yards were hard to come by against a stingy Saints defense. [read more]

Hero.

How much of a bounceback did Bucs linebacker Devin White have tonight?

Huge! [read more]

Big play!

Just when the Bucs needed it, it came from the guy who they drafted No. 5 overall in 2019. [read more]

What an emotional night this is for Joe and every other Bucs fan, but not too emotional for Joe to be filled with gratitude. [read more]

It wasn’t perfect, but damn, the Buccaneers’ core of young defensive players turned in a heroic and dominant effort tonight against the Saints.

Joe is so freakin’ proud of the secondary for standing tall under a mountain of pressure. [read more]

Ya Gotta Believe!

Joe is fired up to an inexplicable level. Tampa Bay is hammering the Saints.

The Buccaneers are good, damn good!!

One more game (and 4 more minutes) and Tampa Bay will be in the Super Bowl. [read more]

Joe knows his high school coach would have reamed his rear end for this. And guys (including the defensive coordinator) on the Bucs defense are getting paid handsomely. [read more]