“I Don’t Know; You Tell Me.”
November 9th, 2014
It appears Joe irked one of the most mild-mannered men in the Buccaneers’ locker room this afternoon, following the latest beating at the hands of the Falcons.
Logan Mankins has his usual mellow chat in the postgame locker room, which largely centered on reporter questions about rebounding after a loss, and the difference between winning teams (Patriots) and losing teams (Bucs).
But then Joe asked about Mankins himself. Here was the exchange:
JoeBucsFan.com: Bucs fans haven’t seen much of you through your career. You’re new to them, pretty much. How would you say you’re playing this year?
Logan Mankins: I don’t know. You tell me. See you guys.
This was really out of character for Mankins. Joe thought it was a fair question, but apparently, Mankins wasn’t feeling it.
Maybe this was just frustration from losing, or maybe Mankins isn’t playing up to his contract and he knows it. Regardless, Mankins doesn’t want to talk about his performance.
November 9th, 2014 at 6:40 pm
dude misses Brady doing work behind him….it’s obvious…we gave up what? for this tired player? who’s call was that?
November 9th, 2014 at 6:43 pm
JOE youre lucky you didn’t get B*tch slapped
November 9th, 2014 at 6:44 pm
Please, can you imagine if Mankins wasn’t here???
November 9th, 2014 at 6:44 pm
@RayRice – Don’t be ridiculous. Asking a player how he’s performing is as basic as it gets.
November 9th, 2014 at 6:44 pm
Kung fu used to say
Tread lightly grasshopper
November 9th, 2014 at 6:45 pm
You think he wants to play here????????? never mind how what about why?????????
November 9th, 2014 at 6:47 pm
Fuc this guy. Clearly doesn’t want to be here, and will be gone in the offseason. Playing like crap cause he misses his boyfriend Brady. I’d take a toeless Carl Nicks over this sorry bum.
Great trade Liar and Lapdog.
November 9th, 2014 at 6:47 pm
Pretty fair response imo.
November 9th, 2014 at 6:48 pm
JOE how the FUK are you gonna ask him that? What difference is between Patriots and BUCS. Especially after another loss. WTF
You might want to re-read what Joe wrote. Put down the booze. –Joe
November 9th, 2014 at 6:48 pm
He had to go to amscot before they close at 6p
November 9th, 2014 at 6:49 pm
Mankins was out of line. I used to live in Massachusetts and followed the Pats growing up. You asked a fair question. The Boston media can be more direct and unfair with their questions. He should be used to this.
November 9th, 2014 at 6:51 pm
go back to your bromance Brady son…it’s OBVIOUS you could care less about working here….freeloading coward
November 9th, 2014 at 6:52 pm
Joe. why are you asking antagonizing questions, You should ask questions that will inform the fans, such as
Mr Mankins from your time with the patriots what are the playoffs like? and what is it like to win a game on the home field??
November 9th, 2014 at 6:54 pm
the o-line took a collective sht! today!
FCK MANKINS! FUCC EDS! FCK COUSINS! (Hope Dotsons alright… if so, then FCK DEMAR DOTSON TOO!!!)
November 9th, 2014 at 6:57 pm
Gotta. Love all these ” high character Buccaneer men”, Mankins, Bowers, MJohnson, Collins, etc…..And we ragged on Domink?! L&L are making Dominik, Schiano and Raheem look like Belicheat when it cones to personnel and salaries. I don’t understand all the talk about the draft when the decision makers have proven they don’t have a clue. Wake me up when the Bucs are sold, relocated or coaches are fired.
November 9th, 2014 at 6:58 pm
Joe
You should have asked him how much of your paycheck will you be donating to charity or how does it feel to get away with grand theft every week?
November 9th, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Maybe he is appalled by the amateur reporting in the area, just like the amateur level of play this team is exhibiting.
November 9th, 2014 at 7:01 pm
Ether, Football Club Kansas?…soccer fan?
November 9th, 2014 at 7:12 pm
Nick Says:
November 9th, 2014 at 6:44 pm
Please, can you imagine if Mankins wasn’t here???
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^NUFF SAID. Remember Cousins at LG Haters???
November 9th, 2014 at 7:13 pm
@Nick Says:
“…Please, can you imagine if Mankins wasn’t here???”
Nick, it was also L&L that put the Bucs in the situation that we needed 4 new starters, instead of one or maybe two. I never liked this trade. We were desperate at the time so it seemed like a wise idea, but L&L’s decisions are what made us desperate.
A 4th rd pick AND Tim Wright sucked. Mankins is past his prime and breaking down. Wright had 7 catches for 61 yards against CHI.
November 9th, 2014 at 7:14 pm
sho-nuff Says:
November 9th, 2014 at 7:01 pm
Ether, Football Club Kansas?…soccer fan?
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Absolutely! You too?!! ….awesome.
November 9th, 2014 at 7:14 pm
The Bucs should have been flagged for impersonating a football team.
November 9th, 2014 at 7:14 pm
Yep, that sure seemed like a blow-off directed right at Joe.
Maybe Mankins is not a fan of JBF.com?
November 9th, 2014 at 7:16 pm
it appears that site members aren’t the only ones you alienate. time to re-evaluate joe.
November 9th, 2014 at 7:22 pm
I would tell him if that is what he wants. Your play is semi pro caliber. So put that in your pipe and smoke it Logan. I know the dude could not block me consistently even with my bad knees. At least when I played, I played with heart. These check collectors do not care about anything other than their pay. Losers!
November 9th, 2014 at 7:25 pm
Joe, seems like a very fair and reasonable question to me. Most of the other pen and mic club asks such cream puff questions, that you never really learn anything important.
November 9th, 2014 at 7:29 pm
lol
man I loved this trade
November 9th, 2014 at 7:42 pm
Can anyone name ANYTHING this regime has done that has worked? EVERYTHING single decision they’ve made has been a disaster. What’s the saying….once is accident, twice a coincidence, and three times a trend….Lovie better do something right…real soon. A FA anointed starting QB crying , and FA over-priced guard that cost us a draft pick AND a good TE, all pissy. Of course, NONE of the other high $ FA Lovie picked up were even playing.
November 9th, 2014 at 7:58 pm
Total Stupid question.
A Question which was beyond stupid.
What was he supposed to say?
Ask him something specific you are a reporter.
Did you watch him in the game. Did you see him make some wrong plays, how many sacks did he give up?
How many running plays went to his side?
Joe just do your job. Between you Joe Bucs and 620 being so far up the Bucs Arse us fans are not getting the questions asked we need.
November 9th, 2014 at 8:16 pm
Mankins needs to be “called out”, as does Johnson, Collins, Verner, McCown and Lovie himself…..WTF these guys are being paid top salary for their positions, and need to be held accountable….the local media, IMO, has been WAY to soft, especially on Lovie….give’m hell Joe, as no one else is, and they deserve it, as we fans deserve some answers to the pathetic play of such high $ players. Don’t give rat’s rear about Brady, this is about the millions you’re stealing from Tampa Bay.
November 9th, 2014 at 9:59 pm
@jo-mama – Joe will repeat. Joe simply asked Mankins how well he thinks he’s playing this season. That’s a very reasonable and straight-forward question.
Mankins might have given himself a letter grade, for example. He might have talked specifics about himself in the run game or passing game. He might have said he feels great and is improving as he gets more comfortable in the offense. Mankins could have given many answers. He chose not to answer.
November 9th, 2014 at 10:13 pm
I saw no problem with the question at all.
November 9th, 2014 at 10:20 pm
I dont see a problem with the question @Joe. I guess others are i little too sensitive
November 9th, 2014 at 10:55 pm
I agree, the question was fair. Looks like Joe just hit a nerve with Mr Mankins when he inquired about a self assessment of Mr Mankins’ play as a Buc. Dude is under-performing and he knows it, otherwise we would have at least heard an answer from him.
November 10th, 2014 at 5:37 am
Seriously tame question.
This guy appears to be more of a whiny baby than the “tough rancher” guy everyone said he was or whatever.
Waste of money just like Johnson and Collins.