Archive for 2015

This Week’s Lovie Smith Confidence Poll

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

24-hour poll ends 2 p.m., Thursday, December 3.


Pass Rush Credit Lacking, Says Gerald McCoy

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

McCoysackColtsTraditional pressure off the edge is rarely seen from the Bucs’ defense.

Perhaps that’s why the Tampa Bay pass rush appears so anemic. (more…)

Food, Fun & More For Sunday’s Bucs-Giants Game

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

Bring canned foods to help local food banks and/or a toy for a local child.

Bill Currie Ford, a mile north of the stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, is the place to watch the Bucs on Sunday.  The watch party runs from noon through the end of the game. Come anytime!!

Martin Gramatica will be there all day and Bill Currie Ford will feed you! Raffles and more.

That Rookie Wall

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

the wall

You’ve heard it; Joe’s heard it. You know, the rookie wall, the time in the season where rookies, used to playing maybe 12 games a year, begin to run out of gas after four preseason games and about 10 regular season games. (more…)

Jameis Or Matty Ice?

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
Which one would you prefer to face?

Which one would you prefer to face?

Yes, yesterday Joe wondered aloud if after 11 games, America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, already is better than one of the game’s best, fellow NFC South quarterback Matty Ice of the Dixie Chicks. (more…)

Joe Talks Flag Frenzy, Benching, Evans Nonsense, 2016 Draft & More

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
Steve Duemig

Steve Duemig

Joe was back in the steel cage this evening with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

It’s the JoeBucsFan Hour. (more…)

“Longer Injury List Today”

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
Cherilus

Starting right tackle Gosder Cherilus has an issue

Lovie Smith had some big names on his did-not-practice list today. (more…)

Jameis Is Not A Judge

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
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Jameis won’t judge himself. Now.

There are a more than a few players who are very aware how they are performing in the public eye. Some, too much. (more…)

“Watching Sucks”

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
Ali Marpet

Ali Marpet

The pride of Hobart College, the Division-III manbeast on the Bucs’ offensive line, rookie Ali Marpet, is sick and tired of the bench. (more…)

Koetter: Jimbo Fisher Was Right

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

Bucs OC Dirk Koetter didn’t immediately believe FSU coach Jimbo Fisher when researching Jameis last winter.

Last week Joe noted how theMMQB.com detailed the Bucs’ pre-draft research into America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston.

In the article, Jameis’ coach at Florida State, Jimbo Fisher, described the meetings he had with Bucs’ offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. (more…)

“Frustrated” Koetter Shaken Off His Game

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

Koetter9The Bucs’ offensive coordinator was his usual candid self before Joe and the media throng at One Buc Palace this afternoon. (more…)

“Never Heard Of Him Until I Got Here”

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

MikeEvans2Sadly, Joe is old enough to remember former Bucs quarterback Doug Williams wearing orange for Tampa Bay in the NFC Championship game and later winning a Super Bowl with the Redskins. (more…)

“Rickety” Description For Doug Martin

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

DougMartineyesDoug Martin’s agent won’t like the recent depiction of his client by Buccaneers head strength and conditioning coach Dave Kennedy. (more…)

Jameis Ahead Of Ryan?

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
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Better than Matty Ice?

One of the reasons Joe beat the drum the past two years, and in particular, hollered until he was hoarse daily last offseason, to draft a quarterback, was that any team with the worst quarterback in the division wasn’t going anywhere. (more…)

Doug Williams Talks About Team Glazer Influence On No. 1 Overall Pick

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

LichtDoug Williams played for the Bucs, worked for the Bucs, was promoted to Tampa Bay coordinator of pro scouting under former general manager Mark Dominik, and will be enshrined into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor on Sunday.

So it’s a safe bet that Williams has a solid handle on all things Team Glazer. (more…)

“Mentality” Was Lacking

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

kwon 1104So what went wrong with the Buccaneers’ defense Sunday?

Plenty of opinions are swirling, and one belongs to starting middle linebacker Kwon Alexander. (more…)

$100 Million Stadium Upgrade Coming; Preseason In 2016 & 2017 Will Relocate

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

BucsfansBig time changes are coming to the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway. (more…)

Offense Must Step Up

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
Need to rebound.

Need to rebound.

So the Dixie Chicks come to town Sunday and it very likely is do or die for both teams. The winner remains in the running for a wild card berth. The loser probably starts looking at the draft. (more…)

Better Playoff Chances

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
Playoff odds increasing?

Playoff odds increasing?

So it is December football and Bucs fans are not quietly hoping for losing because it will help in the draft. (more…)

Gerald McCoy Identifies “Our Achilles’ Heel”

Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

McCoy mugJoe’s got ironic and telling words from Gerald McCoy. (more…)

Playoffs And The Bucs

Tuesday, December 1st, 2015
Talkin' playoffs.

Talkin’ playoffs.

Look, the Bucs are sort of on the outside looking in for a wild card berth. Letting a win slip away from them in Indianapolis erected a speed bump to any January football hopes. (more…)

Examining A Brain Injury

Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

Great education here from Dolman Law group that examines how brain injuries occur.

The article explores penetrating brain injury, concussion and more. Please click on through and take a look.

Dolman Law group has a new office at 5435 Main Street in New Port Richey.