Archive for 2015

“Let’s Not Be Fooled”

Thursday, December 10th, 2015
Bucs legend Derrick Brooks also tells fans not to be "naïve."

Bucs legend Derrick Brooks also tells fans not to be “naïve.”

You want real talk about Tampa Bay linebackers? Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks might be your man. (more…)

“Comical” Chemistry Helping Bucs

Thursday, December 10th, 2015
Comedy is key on the Bucs' O-line

Comedy is key on the Bucs’ O-line

Joe has been busy compiling clues that explain the renaissance of the Buccaneers’ offensive line. (more…)

Chucky Lobbies For Koetter

Thursday, December 10th, 2015
"Dirk Koetter is almost as good of an offensive coordinator as I am. Jiminy Christmas!"

Dirk Koetter is almost as good of an offensive coordinator as I am. Jiminy Christmas!”

Very interesting take Joe just heard from Chucky, the lone Bucs head coach to hoist a Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft in victory. (more…)

Derrick Brooks Disappointed In Rule; Worried About Kwon?

Thursday, December 10th, 2015
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Derrick Brooks weighs in

Buccaneers godfather Derrick Brooks is no fan of how rookie linebacker Kwon Alexander’s four-game suspension is being handled. (more…)

Gerald McCoy Piles On Loafing Falcons

Thursday, December 10th, 2015
Says Falcons gave up

Says Falcons gave up

Sunday’s now legendary 3rd-and-19 run by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, had a lot to do with the pure quit in the Falcons.

Joe’s written about that, but it’s much more fun to hear it from Gerald McCoy. (more…)

Joe Talks MVP, Near Goat, Quit, Rotation, Bud Light Cans & More

Thursday, December 10th, 2015
Steve Duemig

Steve Duemig

It was that time again, Joe’s weekly visit to the steel cage of the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620. (more…)

Who Is Playing Middle Linebacker?

Thursday, December 10th, 2015
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Lovie talks middle linebacker. A little.

Bucs fans have to face the ugly fact: Kwon Alexander is gone.

The studly rookie starting middle linebacker will not play again this year, unless of course the Bucs make the playoffs. (more…)

Jameis = Winning

Thursday, December 10th, 2015
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The difference, says Sean Payton.

Last year the Bucs were a wretched lot.

The Wall Street Journal currently has a list of most painful teams to watch. If such a list existed last year, it would have included the Bucs, easily. (more…)

Gerald McCoy Talks About Returning To Practice

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
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McCoy speaks

Gerald McCoy and the giant scar on his left hand were back on the One Buc Palace practice fields today on what officially was a “limited” basis, per the team injury report. (more…)

Sellout Expected Sunday Versus Saints

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

BucsfansGood news for Team Glazer and, hopefully, Bucs fans. (more…)

Buccaneers’ Official Draft Board Taking Shape

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

jason licht 0501It’s never too early to talk NFL Draft, especially when Bucs general manager Jason Licht is talking draft. (more…)

Fifty-Five

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
The red zone doesn't scare Jameis.

The red zone doesn’t scare Jameis.

No, Joe is not pining for his favorite linebacker to return, that would be double-nickel himself, Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks.

But his number popped up indirectly today from offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. (more…)

Leonard Johnson Signs With Patriots

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

belicheatThe pipeline of ex-Bucs to Foxboro continued today. (more…)

Mark Ingram May Be Out

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
May not play Sunday.

May not play Sunday.

The Saints are primarily a passing team. If they are going to burn an opponent, then it will be through the air with Drew Brees.

But at least with former Heisman Trophy-winning running back Mark Ingram, the Saints force teams to be honest on defense. (more…)

ASJ “Rusty,” Will Play More

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
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All smiles with return of ASJ.

It reached the point that Joe quit trying to guess Bucs coach Lovie Smith’s shenanigans with Austin Seferian-Jenkins and the injury report. (more…)

“Just Gotta Figure Out Which One’s Coming”

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Joe got a little 1-on-1 time today with Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith. (more…)

Doug Martin Was Not Disciplined

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

DougMartineyesYes, there has been rampant speculation that Doug Martin was benched after a key fumble late in the win against the Falcons.

Joe asked offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter about that moments ago. (more…)

“We Don’t Want Them To Come Back And Bite Us In The Butt Again.”

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
Sunday's defensive hero, Lavonte David, talks about ridding demons.

Sunday’s defensive hero, Lavonte David, talks about ridding demons.

Lavonte David says he feels a real change in the Buccaneers. (more…)

“To Get Alexander To Smile”

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
Helping out local kids.

Helping out local kids.

Yes, on his day off yesterday, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was at All Children’s Hospital visiting kids. (more…)

Gerald McCoy Was In A Sling

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
Bucs DT Gerald McCoy's left arm was in a sling at Sunday's game. (Photo courtesy of Chris Fischer/WTSP-TV)

Gerald McCoy’s left arm was in a sling at Sunday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Chris Fischer/WTSP-TV)

Just how hurt is Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy? (more…)

Lovie’s Pregame Prep For Postgame

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
Lovie Smith has a little Greg Schiano in him

Lovie Smith has a little Greg Schiano in him

Maniacal about details, former Bucs head coach Greg Schiano regulated players’ meal temperature, room temperature, movie titles and more. Don’t believe it? The proof is here.

Lovie Smith is detail obsessed, too, but you just don’t hear much about it. (more…)