Archive for 2015

Barber Says Easy; Tillman Says Hard

Wednesday, June 24th, 2015

ronde barber 0505aRemember when Ronde Barber verbally gutted the 2014 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on national radio? Man, that was painful.

During the assault, Barber said the Bucs’ Cover-2 is “the simplest defense possible.” (more…)

Lofty Expectations For Evans

Wednesday, June 24th, 2015
Getting loads of hype.

Getting loads of hype.

Yes, Joe was like a lot of Bucs fans when he learned the Godzilla-like young receiver of the Bucs, Mike Evans, worked out with all-time great Randy Moss. (more…)

Dirk Koetter No. 73

Wednesday, June 24th, 2015
Influential claims theMMQB.

Influential, claims theMMQB.

Yes, in the season when the NFL slumbers, Joe continues to tap away on his laptop. The NFL may take a six-week vacation but Joe does not, even when he is on vacation.

At a trendy hotel in Miami Beach, where guests entering the lobby are overwhelmed with the heavy smell of sunscreen, Joe slaves away. (more…)

Lovie Names Four Key “Weapons,” Includes Louis Murphy

Wednesday, June 24th, 2015

LouisMurphy

The Buccaneers head coach sat back relaxed and wasn’t afraid to name names, but he didn’t name everyone. (more…)

Vincent Jackson Aging?

Wednesday, June 24th, 2015
Vincent Jackson is your new "Z" receiver.

Vincent Jackson is your new “Z” receiver.

There is no crueler being than Father Time. Oh, you may feel 25 and your mind tells you that you are 25, but Father Time has a whole different perspective.

Father Time is unforgiving. He gives no quarter. (more…)

What’s In “The Pudding?”

Wednesday, June 24th, 2015

bobby rainey 1106Former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker, the guy who is very sour on Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith, was adamant about running back performance on SiriusXM NFL Radio this week. (more…)

Lovie Talks “15-Plus Sacks” For Gerald McCoy

Wednesday, June 24th, 2015

gerald mccoy 0916Gerald McCoy doesn’t like to talk about his individual goals, but Lovie Smith had no problem spilling the beans. (more…)

Johnson Getting Bumped Out?

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015
leonard johnson 0624

Getting squeezed out?

One of Joe’s favorites is Leonard Johnson. No, he won’t be Darrelle Revis. But Johnson, the pride of Largo High School, has fought and scratched for everything, whether it be his college degree or his spot in the NFL. (more…)

Very Thick Skin

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015
Jameisrookie2

A couple of Jameis Winston’s peers are learning tough lessons

Former Jameis Winston wide receiver and current stud Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin seemed to have a pouting session at minicamp last week before head coach Ron Rivera stepped in.

(more…)

Buccaneers Night Practice Gets Dumped

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

night practice

What about the night practice? What about the night practice?

Joe’s inbox is full of fans wondering what’s missing from the 2015 training camp dates and times pumped out today from One Buc Palace. (more…)

Teams That Should Trade For Glennon

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015
A wanted man?

A wanted man?

For those clinging to the notion Bucs quarterback of the past and quarterback of the future and maybe quarterback of the present Mike Glennon will start Week 1, despite “America’s Quarterback,” Jameis Winston being healthy, Joe has a dose of reality for you: (more…)

Public Bucs Training Camp Dates Announced

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

cheerleadersweatyJoe’s fellow diehard Bucs fans are celebrating today.

Hallelujah! (more…)

Jameis Winston Is Buried In “Volume”

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

KoetterOffensive coordinator Dirk Koetter thought about slowing down the learning process for 21-year-old Jameis Winston, “America’s Quarterback.”

But then Koetter realized he was better off dumping a supreme challenge on the mind of his young prodigy. (more…)

“Don’t Talk To Him!”

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015
Kaufman

Notorious eye-RAH! Kaufman shares a locker room tale

It’s well known that the guy Lovie Smith and Jason Licht pegged to be their franchise left tackle last year, Anthony Collins, was so bad that he’s out of professional football at 29 years old.

So what exactly went wrong? (more…)

Movin’ Around

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015
Options keep expanding.

Options keep expanding

It is really a storybook young career for Bucs receiver Mike Evans. He played just one year of high school football and basketball sure seemed to be his calling. He was one of the best players in Texas. (more…)

Big Year For ASJ?

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015
austin seferian-jenkins 0812

Is Dirk Koetter’s offense a boon for ASJ?

Yes, Joe remembers well how “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, erupted with glee the night he was drafted when reminded he now has two 6-5 targets to throw to: Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson.

It seemed he forgot about the 6-5 guy who may now be his best friend on the team, tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins. (more…)

Jameis’ Image Is Improving

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

jameis 0617

Joe doesn’t know why, but the haters and plain ignorant couldn’t help themselves. Whenever these folks ragged on “America’s Quarterback,” the Bucs’ soon-to-be signal-caller, the sloth of the world would refer to Jameis as “JaMarcus Russell.” (more…)

Does Lovie Have “The Appetite?”

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

lovie 1110bEven though Lovie Smith calls himself a glass-half-full dude, the head coach must have a terrible taste in his mouth after last season.

However, Lovie might want to stick with what he thinks tastes good, speculates one longtime Bucs beat writer. (more…)

Clearwater Personal Injury Law Firm: Brain Injury Treatments

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

Brain injuries, whether they’re from car accidents, football tackling or swimming pool injuries, can call for various medical treatments.

Dolman Law Group, your Clearwater personal injury firm, has served brain-injured clients with several conditions. This informative blog from attorney Matt Dolman dives into how many brain injury patients are treated.

Remember, there’s no mild concussion. Seeing a doctor is always advised.

Lovie Says “Each Position” Is Improved, Draws A Line In The Sand

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

LovieNo excuses. None.

Dammit, your beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers must show significant improvement this season or heads need to roll. (more…)

Describing Jameis Winston

Monday, June 22nd, 2015
donovan smith

No. 34 overall pick, Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith.

Joe spent quality, 1-on-1 time with the No. 34 overall draft pick, Donovan Smith, last week.

One topic was America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)