Archive for 2015

Minicamp Day 1: Notes & Observations

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

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Your beloved Bucs were back on the sweltering practice fields of One Buc Palace this afternoon, opening day of the three-day mandatory minicamp before players get extended time off. Serious work was in session, and Joe’s got your need-to-know. (more…)

2014 A Drag For Logan Mankins

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
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Grilling Logan Mankins discusses how refreshing a new season is for him.

You know how dogs hide behind couches and under beds from the Florida lightning storms? Well, dogs (and cats) trembled for their well-being on football Sundays last year, the way Bucs fans stomped around the neighborhood in outrage over a kick-in-the-nuts 2-14 season. (more…)

Lovie Calls Mike Glennon “Backup Quarterback”

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

Glennon bigJoe sincerely hopes the following quiets the resurgent Mike Glennon Mob. (more…)

Jameis And The Arrow

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

Chemistry is flowing between Jameis Winston and Bucs veterans.

Joe captured a telling moment today at One Buc Palace, a gesture from Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, that sparked a response from Vincent Jackson — and conjured memories of a beloved former Tampa Bay figure. (more…)

Lovie No. 22

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

The Sporting News does not believe Lovie is trending forward. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Once upon a time, Lovie Smith was the toast of the NFL.

Guiding the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl with the ball-and-chain known as Rex Grossman was a feat that had the frostbitten souls of the Windy City toasting their disgusting Old Style swill. (more…)

“And That Sucks”

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

McCoy mugThe Bucs’ face of the franchise, Gerald McCoy, continues to share his theme of 2015. (more…)

Three-Day Minicamp Kicks Off At 1:30 P.M.

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

cheerleader 0820Whoa! It’s yet another busy day in store for Joe and Bucs fans from Lakeland to Largo to Lake Keystone.

Tampa Bay is back on the practice field this afternoon for Day 1 of their three-day mandatory minicamp. It’s still underwear football, but Joe will get to watch all the two-hour sessions and mingle with players afterwards.

Come back for all kinds of goodies.

No Screaming At Rookie O-Linemen

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
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Lavonte David explains

Bo Pelini and Greg Schiano are high on the list of supreme football lunatics of this century.

They’ve broken their share of players, and common-decency rules in the process. (more…)

“If You Don’t Have Anybody That’s Pushing You, Then Who’s Going To Make You Better?”

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
The Bucs' mandatory three-day minicamp starts this afternoon

The Bucs’ mandatory, three-day minicamp starts this afternoon

Many folks out there believe the Buccaneers have open competitions for every starting job this season. Joe knows that’s naïve silly talk. (more…)

Endangered Species: Robert Herron

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
Robert Herron should be worried.

Robert Herron should be worried.

Right about now, the myth that speed equals football talent should be put to rest by Bucs fans.

Oh, Joe remembers how way too many jumped up and down on their beds when the Bucs got track star Jeff Demps. (more…)

Mike Glennon: No. 6 (Backup)

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
John Clayton not overly impressed.

John Clayton is not impressed.

Yesterday, Joe brought words that gave many a Bucs fan the shivers.

Woody Cummings of The Tampa Tribune said the quarterback of the past and quarterback of the future but not the quarterback of the present, Mike Glennon, has a slight upperhand in OTA practices over “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. (more…)

The Worst?

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
NFL.com pillories Doug Martin and the Bucs RBs.

NFL.com pillories Doug Martin and his fellow Bucs RBs.

Joe has typed and typed and typed how there is a reason the Bucs stunk up the NFL last year and finished 2-14. They had more holes than a beehive. (more…)

Who’s The 2015 Training Camp Darling?

Monday, June 15th, 2015
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Adam Humphries?

Roughly this time last year, Lovie Smith was glowing about having the fastest man in football on his roster, former Gators star and Olympic sprinter Jeff Demps. (more…)

Lavonte David: Bucs Got Caught Up Thinking They Were Better

Monday, June 15th, 2015

lovie 1110bBucs fans who have yet to release themselves from the gut-sucking humiliation of last season might find the following disturbing. (more…)

Wright Could Be Best TE

Monday, June 15th, 2015
Could new/old Bucs TE Tim Wright be the best on the Bucs roster?

Could new/old Bucs TE Tim Wright be the best on the roster? Ten teams wanted him.

When the Bucs plucked former tight end Tim Wright after Bill Belicheat tossed him to the curb, it was a no-brainer. A nice move by Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht.

Look, the Bucs are 2-14. Any time a young guy with a ring is available, the Bucs ought to be all over him like a hungry dog on a steak. (more…)

“It’s Just, I Should Be Able To Win”

Monday, June 15th, 2015

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Gerald McCoy rarely fumbles for words. The man can talk.

But McCoy bumbled and stumbled this weekend while trying to tell the world his body is not that of a loser. (more…)

“Troubling” Words For O-Line

Monday, June 15th, 2015

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Joe swears a day doesn’t go by that someone doesn’t Twitter him asking about the offensive line. Two weeks ago, Dan Connelly was the flavor of the week. Last week, it was Evan Mathis. (more…)

Ex-Linebackers Coach Roasts Bucs LBs

Monday, June 15th, 2015

LavonteDavidJameis Winston euphoria aside, these are tough times for Bucs fans listening to knowledgeable national media talk about their team. (more…)

Stanley Cup Ticket Or Buccaneers Tickets?

Monday, June 15th, 2015

Right now on StubHub, you can score the worst seat in the Lightning house for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup (if necessary) for $648.09.

That’s the price of two full Buccaneers season tickets, and extra money to buy an America’s Quarterback t-shirt! (more…)

Tim Wright Brings Depth

Monday, June 15th, 2015

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Yes, Joe was surprised when the Bucs claimed tight end Tim Wright off waivers after he was cut by Bill Belicheat. It is a pleasant surprise.

What Joe wonders is where Wright will play. Last year, Lovie Smith openly groused about Wright’s inability to block. (more…)

Glennon Outplaying Jameis?

Monday, June 15th, 2015
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Does Mike Glennon have the edge?

Last week, a lot of news came out of One Buc Palace, including Demar Dotson’s holdout/non-holdout and the waiver claim of tight end Tim Wright, after Bill Belicheat waved him goodbye.

But potentially the biggest news came from Woody Cummings of The Tampa Tribune. (more…)