Archive for 2015

Highlights Of OTAs

Saturday, June 6th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Bucs coach Lovie Smith directing traffic at OTA practice this week. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Yes, there was another week of OTA practices at One Buc Palace this week. And yes, Joe only was permitted to see one practice. It was fun, though.

The good people of Buccaneers.com have put together a highlight package of practices this week, albeit underwear football. Among the highlights is a sweet catch along the sidelines by Mike Evans and “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, running a keeper off a read option. (more…)

Are Bucs Really Deep At WR?

Saturday, June 6th, 2015
The spreadsheeters seem to be holding their nose over the Bucs receivers after you look past Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson.

The spreadsheeters seem to be holding their noses over the Bucs receivers, after looking past Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson.

Joe knows there is speculation that the Bucs are deep at wide receiver. Until proven otherwise, Joe is suspicious of such a notion.

Yes, the Bucs are top-heavy. Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans are as good a pair of Nos. 1 and 2 as there is in the NFL. (more…)

Mike Evans No. 93

Saturday, June 6th, 2015

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Yes, NFL players, by way of NFL Network, think Bucs second-year wide receiver Mike Evans is great. That says a lot coming from fellow NFLers, especially for a rookie like Evans was.

However, there may be a more august authority than NFL players. (more…)

Jameis Winston Manners, Respect Get Spotlight

Friday, June 5th, 2015

jameis trollingA neat and fresh story relayed by a former NFL linebacker sheds more light on “America’s Quarterback,” Jameis Winston. (more…)

Jackson Rejuvenated By Koetter

Friday, June 5th, 2015

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For an old dog like Vincent Jackson, getting up for work or a game must have been drudgery the past few years. When he played for the Chargers, just about every year they were in the playoff hunt or better — with Super Bowl aspirations.

In his last three years with the Bucs? Since the final weeks of 2012, when the team the took a nosedive into the Gulf, Tampa Bay has been just wretched. (more…)

Overlooking Depth

Friday, June 5th, 2015

lovie 1110bA leader at One Buc Palace offered firm language when it came to discussing how fans too often overlook depth. (more…)

Massive Competition Brewing At WR

Friday, June 5th, 2015
Robert Herron takes on a garbage can at Bucs OTA practice

Robert Herron takes on a garbage can at Bucs OTA practice

When Joe gathered intelligence from covert drones and ground operatives at Wednesday’s OTA practice, (not yesterday) Joe learned that rookie Division III wide receiver Donteea Dye and undrafted Clemson product Adam Humphries have important people at One Buc Palace grinning. (more…)

Jameis Winston Must Instruct

Friday, June 5th, 2015

Jameis rookieDirk Koetter came to lead Tampa Bay’s offense and didn’t bring a single player with him from his Falcons regime. (more…)

Evans “Close” To 100 Percent

Friday, June 5th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Bucs WR Mike Evans talks about his sore hammy. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Bucs fans’ collective gasp could be heard in Fort Myers when stud wide receiver Mike Evans tweaked his right hamstring last week.

It was the second time in as many years Evans had a bum hammy in OTAs. Last year, Evans was hobbled as a result into the summer. (more…)

Don’t Expect A Defensive Leadership Change

Friday, June 5th, 2015

LovieJagsJoe really had a good laugh reading Rick Stroud’s story about Lovie Smith possibly getting more involved on the defensive side of the ball this year. (more…)

Vincent Jackson In Jameis’ Corner

Friday, June 5th, 2015
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V-Jax dissects Jameis Winston’s throwing

Before the Bucs drafted “America’s Quarterback,” signal-caller Jameis Winston, young Jameis made no secret of his desire to play for Tampa Bay and, in particular, throw passes to Vincent Jackson.

Who could forget Jameis telling Steve Mariucci on NFL Network while pointing to a receiver on the white board, “I hope that’s Vincent Jackson.” (more…)

Jameis Still On Track As Starting QB

Friday, June 5th, 2015
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Lovie Smih explains after Jameis Winston was a second-team QB yesterday. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

One thing Joe learned talking to a trusted Bucs source last week was that the days of gifting players starting gigs is over.

Oh, sure, the Bucs expect Donovan Smith to start at left tackle. And they hope, before the end of the season, Ali Marpet will start at right guard. But it doesn’t mean those two are locked in as starters. (more…)

Quiet Jameis

Thursday, June 4th, 2015

 When “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, was at Florida State, he was anything but timid. Loud, brash, confident, often FSU coach Jimbo Fisher had to reel in Jameis to lasso his emotions. (more…)

It’s Underwear Football

Thursday, June 4th, 2015
"America's Quarterback" points out defensive coverage during Bucs OTA practice today at One Buc Palace.

“America’s Quarterback” points out defensive coverage during Bucs OTA practice today at One Buc Palace.

Yes, Joe is excited as the next guy when NFL players put on helmets, jocks, socks and little else. It’s football! And we live in a football world. (more…)

“I Could Be A Good Waterboy”

Thursday, June 4th, 2015

mike james 1104Don’t dare tell running back Mike James that last season was a down year for him.

Just the opposite, he passionately explained today after practice. (more…)

Notes From OTA Practice

Thursday, June 4th, 2015
Bucs QB Mike Glennon changes a play at the line of scrimmage during Thursday's OTA at One Buc Palace.

Bucs QB Mike Glennon changes a play at the line of scrimmage during Thursday’s OTA at One Buc Palace.

News, notes and observations from Bucs OTA practice Thursday at One Buc Palace. And yes, it was a bit toasty out there. (more…)

Jameis Winston: “I Look Up To [Glennon]”

Thursday, June 4th, 2015
Jameis Winston explains his admiration of Mike Glennon

Jameis Winston explains his admiration of Mike Glennon

As Joe wrote yesterday, Jameis Winston is getting loads of work with the second team Buccaneers offense.

Jameis talked about what that means at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Bucs Return To Tallahassee

Thursday, June 4th, 2015

JameisOnce upon a time, Joe lived just outside of San Francisco when Joe Montana joined the Chiefs.

Talk about a firestorm of emotions pulsating through a sports town. Wow. (more…)

Expect Rookie Play From A Rookie

Thursday, June 4th, 2015
In a long, windy, wordy piece, a BSPNer writes that WRs do not make a QB.

In a long, windy, wordy piece, a BSPNer explains receivers rarely make a QB.

Yes, Joe remembers how over-the-top giddy “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, was on draft night because he had two 6-5 wide receivers as his main targets. (more…)

Deep Ball Fantasies

Thursday, June 4th, 2015

vincent jackson 0929The dream came alive for a moment yesterday on the practice fields of One Buc Palace. No, not Joe and Rachel Watson again. (more…)

Jameis “The Perfect Fit”

Thursday, June 4th, 2015
Lovie talks about "America's Quarterback." .

Lovie talks about “America’s Quarterback.”

Yes, it is June, and yes, Lovie Smith is still being drilled about the draft.

There are still some out there wondering why the Bucs didn’t pass on “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. Can you imagine? (more…)