Archive for 2015

Good “Stressing” From The O-line Coach

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

mankinspracticeJoe wants to be excited about the Bucs’ offensive line under the tutelage of veteran O-line coach George Warhop, who is in his second season in Tampa. (more…)

Parcells Has A Question About Jameis

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

ParcellsBucs historians know Team Glazer was obsessed with Hall of Fame head coach/personnel guru Bill Parcells. They yearned to ink “The Tuna” on multiple occasions.

So Team Glazer might want to hear what Parcells is saying about Jameis Winston. (more…)

“They Don’t Stunt The Quarterback’s Growth”

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

jameis 1121The Buccaneers want Jameis Winston to start from Day 1.

Can he be ready, given how NFL rules have cut but back practice time? (more…)

Nursing Home Neglect Should Never Happen

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

Click through below to learn more about the experience of local attorneys Sam Harden and Brett Metcalf.

Nursing home neglect should never happen.

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Mockers Like Marpet Pick

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

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Yes, the second-round pick of offensive lineman Ali Marpet, from the noted football factory of Division III Hobart College, sure raised a lot of eyebrows. (more…)

“Pinpoint Accuracy”

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

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Yes, we are still talking about the draft. And why not? Bucs general manager Jason Licht suggested last week’s draft may be the most important in franchise history. (more…)

Leave Jameis Alone!

Thursday, May 7th, 2015
More preaching.

More preaching.

Joe really wants to know who crowned Father Dungy as the spokesperson/chaplain of the Tampa Bay sports community?

Once again, the failed former Bucs coach is piping up about Jameis Winston, Bucs quarterback for not quite a week. (more…)

Evan Dietrich-Smith Changed His Name

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

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In a move lacking the swagger of former Bucs sackmaster Greg White becoming “Stylez White,” Bucs center Evan Dietrich-Smith is now playing under a new name. (more…)

Bigger Targets = More Success?

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

Last weekend was an absolute blur. First, the draft is one of Joe’s busiest times of the year. It flies by. That’s a good thing.

It was made memorable (historic?) by the Bucs selecting Jameis Winston first overall. Finally, a quarterback! (more…)

The Winston Cash Breakdown

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

Jameis WinstonFor the amateur accountants in Joe’s audience, the data geeks who obsess about salary cap numbers and assume they have something to do with winning, Joe’s got Jameis Winston’s contract info. (more…)

Daniel Jeremiah: Bucs Primed To Repeat

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

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Joe had high hopes listening to the post-draft podcast of noted NFL Network draft gurus Daniel Jeremiah, a former scout Joe respects greatly, and Charles Davis.

Joe was all jacked up to hear good things about the Bucs. (more…)

“A Neon Deal For A GM”

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

neonMan, Joe is enamored by the hefty set of footballs carried by Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht. The man traded up into the second round for a Division III offensive linemen, Ali Marpet, and likely needs him to start.

Joe is not alone. (more…)

Reality Check

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

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How dare Joe not think the basement Bucs are bound for January glory! (more…)

Bucs Power Rank? No. 32

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

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Elliot Harrison of NFL.com doesn’t think so. (more…)

“Nobody Cares”

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015
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Alterraun Verner is trying to put the sordid 2014 season behind him

It’s time to lock the door on the 2014 wretched season.

You know the one, where the Bucs finished with the worst record in the NFL and won the Chase for Jameis? (more…)

Helping Jameis Cope

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015
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Bucs WR Mike Evans talked about his rookie experience and his understanding of Jameis Winston’s situation

This time last year, it was wide receiver Mike Evans in Jameis Winston’s shoes. Well, sort of.

While Evans proved to be an absolute home run of a pick, Evans is not a quarterback and he wasn’t a No. 1 overall pick. (more…)

Expectations For Winston

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

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For many Bucs fans, the moment the name “Jameis Winston” escaped the draft-night lips of NFL warden commissioner Roger Goodell, images of playoff wins began dancing in their heads. (more…)

Joe Talks Winston Afterglow, Marpet Fear, Team Building & Much More

Tuesday, May 5th, 2015

joemugshotIt was time again for Joe to jump in the cage with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

The JoeBucsFan Hour — every Tuesday at 5 p.m. — was in full force this evening. (more…)

Keeping Winston “Clean”

Tuesday, May 5th, 2015
Bucs T Demar Dotson discusses the challenges that lay ahead for the Bucs with a rookie signal-caller.

Demar Dotson discussed the challenges ahead for the Bucs with a rookie signal-caller.

Reality is sinking in on the Marcus Mariota Gang, like the coming of fall and cold weather, that the Bucs never really intended to get their man.

Even this crowd will admit Tampa Bay needed a quarterback worse than a Bucs fan sitting on the east side of the Den of Depression on a September afternoon needs a cold beer. (more…)