Archive for 2015

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
dirk koetter 1209

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…)

Blitz Drew Brees

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
Saints QB Drew Brees has been lousy of late against the blitz.

Drew Brees has been lousy of late against the blitz.

If the Bucs want to be taken seriously as a playoff contender, then the second of two must-wins is before them: the New Orleans Saints. (more…)

No Record For Doug Martin

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
Don't expect a franchise record from RB Doug Martin.

Don’t expect a franchise record from RB Doug Martin.

Doug Martin, the beloved Muscle Hamster, is having a renaissance of a season.

Already with 1,133 yards with four games to go, Martin has a legit shot at reaching 1,500. A really solid year. (more…)

Bucs Have Jameis’ Back

Tuesday, December 8th, 2015
Don't eff with Jameis.

Don’t screw with Jameis.

A lot lately has been made of how America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, is the unquestioned team leader and teammates will happily follow him wherever he takes them. (more…)

24-Hour Lovie Smith Confidence Poll

Tuesday, December 8th, 2015

Polls opened at 3:20 p.m.