Doug Martin spent much of his Thursday afternoon helping inspire kids in Clearwater, along with Demar Dotson, Keith Tandy and Leonard Johnson. (City of Clearwater photo)

How about your Buccaneers making an impact in the community!

Joe was sweating in the sun on Thursday watching Leonard Johnson, Doug Martin, Keith Tandy and Demar Dotson answer questions from Clearwater kids and exercise with them as part of the NFL’s Play 60 program, highlighted by the Buccaneers presenting a $10,000 check to fund youth programs.

The players had very different stories but similar messages. (more…)

Combine what happened on the field in December with what we now know was Bucs general manager Jason Licht fixation on “America’s Quarterback,” Jameis Winston, and it makes you go, “Hhhhmmm?” (more…)

Harsh words for the Bucs’ new left tackle, from those who watched his games.

Researching all things Buccaneers, as Joe does daily, Joe found a troubling podcast in which a former NFL offensive lineman and a Penn State beat writer skewer Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith. (more…)

Why, why, why is Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com trying to give Joe a stroke on a sunny Friday afternoon?

Smith dared to suggest the unthinkable could happen in 2015. (more…)

Joe scoffs at the wet nurses out there who didn’t want the Bucs to draft a quarterback because the guy might bust out.

This just in: Any position might bust out. Roughly 50 percent of first-round picks are flops, regardless of position. (more…)

Another cool thing about Ring of Honor inductions is that they help sell tickets.

The Bucs recognize this and have rolled out a couple of Ring-focused plans. (more…)

Joe watched four Buccaneers answer questions and exercise with about 150 kids in the Greenwood section of Clearwater yesterday afternoon, following Bucs officials handing over a check for $10,000 to help fund youth recreation programs. (More on the event later)

Afterwards, Joe had a chance to catch up to a sweaty Doug Martin. (more…)

Earlier this week, iconic former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden nearly broke Twitter when he referred to “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, as an “embarrassment in a lot of ways” when he played at FSU. (more…)

The thinktank Football Outsiders has data showing Doug Martin goes down way too easily.

While it is cool to have a total roadgrading offensive line, that’s often wishful thinking.

Therefore, for a running back to thrive in the NFL, he either has to be super elusive, or be a Ford F-150 and bounce off would-be tacklers. (more…)

Bucs OLB Danny Lansanah may have competition this summer.

Joe remembers the immediate moments after the Bucs selected LSU linebacker Kwon Alexander in the fourth round. Bucs starting strongside linebacker Danny Lansanah Twittered, “KEEP DOUBTING ME!!!”

Later, when Joe went back to use it for a story, the Twitter post was gone. (more…)

The Godfather of modern NFL Scouting, legendary Cowboys architect Gil Brandt, has weighed in on the Buccaneers draft — in a way that would make the stats geeks proud. (more…)

Yes, Jon Gruden, the heralded Chucky, seems to “love” about 97 percent of players in the NFL. That’s his BSPN shtick. He luvvvvs that guy (insert name).

But if you can wade through all the gushing, sometimes you’ll find telling kernels. (more…)

Former Bucs QB Doug Williams had kind words for his former teammate, the late great Lee Roy Selmon yesterday.

Yeah, it was a cool day yesterday when both Doug Williams and Mike Alstott were announced for the Ring of Honor. That was one helluva curveball Team Glazer threw by surprising everyone with Alstott.

Not that Alstott is a surprise. He is most deserving. Just that no one expected two honorees in one season, and already leaked about Williams. (more…)

Is it possible that an analysis and ranking of 100 impact NFL rookies would include six new Buccaneers?

Joe had to read it twice. (more…)

The Bucs’ Super Bowl winning head coach, the man who retired from coaching after Team Glazer showed him the door six years ago, says his wife prevented him from diving back into the NFL ranks. (more…)

Does Joe really need to recount how miserable the offense of the Bucs was last year?

Virtually no running game. No quarterback. Defenders blowing through the offensive line like a cattle stampede. (more…)

A couple of years ago, Bucs general manager Jason Licht was the assistant GM in Arizona under the reigning NFL Executive of the Year, Steve Keim. (more…)

Bo Jackson, who is from Jameis Winston’s hometown, seems genuinely geeked over Jameis leading the Bucs.

Joe thought it was awfully ironic — you will see that word again shortly — that on the very same radio show in which Bobby Bowden verbally wagged a finger at “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, the legendary Bo Jackson also appeared and spoke about Jameis.

For unaware, Jackson, like Jameis, is from Bessemer, Ala. Like Jameis, Jackson won a Heisman Trophy. Like Jameis, Jackson was the first overall pick in the draft. Like Jameis, Jackson was selected by the Bucs. (more…)

If you’re not yet 35 years old, then yesterday might have been rather meaningless. (more…)

Though this may change after three preseason games (the fourth is a joke and the only reason Joe watches is because he is paid to do so), it is reasonable to expect six wins this season. (more…)

Throat was trembling, the lower lip was quivering. Eyes welling up were around the corner.

Yes, another 30 seconds of Mike Alstott highlights today at One Buc Palace would have sent Joe into a breakdown that would have made Josh McCown cry again. (more…)