Marcus Mariota gives the NFL his second try tonight.

A couple of teams on the Buccaneers’ schedule square off tonight on FOX at 8 p.m.

It’s a preseason clash between hated Marcus Mariota and the Titans, the Bucs’ opening-day opponent, and the nasty defensive line of the Rams and quarterback Nick Foles.

Bang it right here in the comments on all things Mariota and the Titans. Perhaps Bucs officials reading this will give weight to your opinions.

Is Garrett Gilkey winning the right guard job?

Please-never-again center Garrett Gilkey is in the mix to start at right guard.

Gilkey was the starter there for the Bucs’ preseason opener and was a force early in a successful run game. And then there’s the latest take from offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. (more…)

Former Bucs DT Booger McFarland reminded fans of a Bucs receiver who had an outstanding rookie season and fell off the map.

Joe just loved the fact Mike Evans, with downright slop for a quarterback, developed into one of the top receivers in the NFL as a rookie.

Joe lays awake at night not only wondering what Evans still can be, but with “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, now throwing to him, just how lethal that combination could be. (more…)

ASJ talks about how to improve.

Bucs fans are startling to grumble over second-year tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins.

They’ve read about his ability and how he could be the next Tony Gonzalez, so his offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter dropped on Joe some weeks ago. (more…)

Based on new information, Joe’s guessing Mike Evans wasn’t one of the Buccaneers texting Jason Licht to draft Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, during the 2014 season. (more…)

Watch for Dirk Koetter to unveil a different look to the Bucs’ offense

What does Joe expect on Monday night against the Bengals?

Aside from a meaningless game, Joe’s looking for a change in the offense. (more…)

Training camp has not been kind to the Bucs’ big edge-rush hope: Jacquies Smith.

Bucs fans’ hope for a legitimate edge pass rush this season largely fell on the shoulders of Jacquies Smith, who emerged from the scrap heap last year with 6 1/2 sacks in about half a season.

But there’s one big problem with that. (more…)

Former Bucs guard Ian Beckles chats with Joe

On Friday afternoon, Joe made his way to the popular Ron and Ian show on WDAE-AM 620 for a rapid-fire interview. Joe offered perspective from patrolling Bucs practices and the preseason locker room in Minnesota.

Follow the link above, and the action starts about one minute into the audio.

New Bucs right tackle Gosder Cherilus

For those just joining this year’s Buccaneers soap opera, there’s a new character in the mix.

He’s Gosder Cherilus, a veteran of 100 regular season starts and two years protecting Andrew Luck. (more…)

Joe had all angles covered with his video team live at One Buc Palace this afternoon.

After seeing this, you won’t have missed anything. (more…)

OLB Danny Lansanah discusses Lovie Smith calling defensive plays.

It sure seems like a big deal that Lovie Smith ripped the headset, in a manner of speaking, off the head of defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.

Lovie did his best today to dodge the question about him calling defensive plays, saying in his entire head coaching career he always had a hand in calling plays. (more…)

[UPDATE: The full interview of Lavonte David discussing Lovie Smith taking over play-calling duties for the defense is now uploaded. — Joe.]

Yes, Lovie Smith is your new Buccaneers defensive playcaller. Joe’s written plenty about it over the past couple of days.

Will it make a difference? Joe asked Lavonte David today. (more…)

Updated: 6:59 p.m. – It was an underwear football afternoon– no contact or lower pads — for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the final day of training camp at One Buc Palace.

Joe patrolled the sidelines to be your eyes and ears. Here are the highlights: (more…)

A lure for the ladies?

SiriusXM NFL Radio dropped by One Buc Palace as part of its annual Training Camp Tour, when a three-hour show is devoted to just one team. Thursday was the Bucs’ turn.

Co-host and former Bucs defensive tackle Booger McFarland noted that “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, won’t just have to master being an NFL quarterback.

Young Jameis must survive the perils of the mean streets of Tampa. (more…)

Preseason games are about teams executing scripts and reaching their internal goals, not winning.

Dirk Koetter opened up about the plan for the Bucs’ preseason opener and how things changed. (more…)

Rookie Kwon Alexander has certainly impressed the Bucs’ hierarchy.

More than a few Bucs fans immediately scoffed at Bruce Carter when Lovie Smith announced that rookie fourth-round draft pick Kwon Alexander was elevated to the starting gig at middle linebacker.

Naturally, these same fans began mocking Carter as yet another free agent bust. That allegation would be patently inaccurate, said Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. (more…)