Archive for 2015

“Frustrating” Penalties

Friday, December 4th, 2015

flags

Twelve penalties helped sink the Bucs in Indianapolis.

By Joe’s quick count, penalties were responsible for eight lost points (field goals on potential touchdown drives that were stunted by penalties). (more…)

Light Sensitive Mike Evans Opens Up On Drop

Friday, December 4th, 2015

mike evans 1229They call it Total Access on the Buccaneers Radio Network for a reason. (more…)

Will Gholston’s Surprise Season

Friday, December 4th, 2015
Lot of growth this year.

Lot of growth this year.

When former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik drafted Will Gholston in the fourth round, in what turned out to be his final draft with the Bucs, he got a guy with a boatload of raw talent.

But some thought it would never be harnessed because Gholston (incorrectly) had the label of a wild man. (more…)

Top Rookie

Friday, December 4th, 2015
Surprising selection.

Surprising selection.

Yes, virtually every football head is singing the praises of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, as he bagged yet another award yesterday: NFL Rookie of the Month. (more…)

Time For Henry Melton To Rise Up

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
Henry Melton

Henry Melton

There’s a reason Tampa Bay decided to pay defensive tackle about $4 million to join the Bucs this year.

First, that’s the kind of money capable, experienced defensive tackles earn in free agency. (more…)

GMC Has “Procedure;” Not Practicing

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
May not play Sunday.

May not play Sunday.

Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy confessed this afternoon to having what he classified as a “small procedure” to take repair an injury he suffered against the Colts four days ago, and he admitted he isn’t sure if he will play Sunday. (more…)

Marpet: Rookie Wall Is Real

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
Bucs RG Ali Marpet talks about the famed rookie wall.

Bucs RG Ali Marpet talks about the famed rookie wall.

Yesterday, rookies left tackle Donovan Smith and America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, waved off any inference that they are dealing with the famed rookie wall. (more…)

“You Could See It In Practice”

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
A hunger is simmering at One Buc Palace, says a prominent Buccaneer.

A hunger is simmering at One Buc Palace, says a prominent Buccaneer.

Do the Bucs have the Eye of the Tiger? Is there a savage hunger at One Buc Palace?

One big-name Buccaneer thinks so. (more…)

Since 2012 Start, McCoy Leads NFL DTs In Sacks

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

McCoy mugWhat a worthless sack of shame that Gerald McCoy is.

Man, the guy just doesn’t produce. (more…)

Jameis Scores Another NFL Award

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

While Joe is much more impressed by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, being pegged as a top-10 quarterback in the NFL, Joe is still pleased to see the latest in the Jameis shower of accolades. (more…)

Did Lovie Panic?

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
Could he see the future?

Could he see the future?

Normally, on Wednesdays, Joe flips the page to the upcoming game, leaving the most recently-played game in the rearview mirror. Normally. (more…)

Tallahassee For Preseason Games?

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

jameis 1121Yes, your beloved Buccaneers are currently homeless for the 2016 and 2017 preseason.

That might have been the biggest news from yesterday’s announcement of massive improvements coming to Raymond James Stadium. (more…)

Simms: Jameis Winston Ranks As 10th-Best QB

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

jameis 1130Joe’s glad to know that savvy, intelligent and knowledgeable NFL analysts see the greatness in America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

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…)

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…)