Archive for 2015

Listen To Joe

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

joebucsfanYes, Joe was on ESPN Tallahassee radio earlier this week talking Bucs with Jeff Cameron, he of “The Jeff Cameron Show.”

Joe has long been a fan of Cameron, a St. Pete native who puts together damned good radio. (more…)

Status Of Gerald McCoy

Sunday, December 6th, 2015
Physically limited in practice Friday.

Physically limited in practice Friday. National report emerges.

Updated: 5:45 a.m.: Well, Gerald McCoy was listed as “doubtful” on the Bucs’ injury report Friday, after having what GMC deemed a “small procedure” on his left hand. (more…)

Jackson Enjoys Mental Torture Of Rookies

Saturday, December 5th, 2015
V-Jax details rookie torture and huddle dancing

V-Jax details rookie torture and huddle dancing

So much for Vincent Jackson being a robotic and rather stoic workaholic, a man whose military upbringing let him fit right in with Greg Schiano and have a Pro Bowl season in 2012. (more…)

TV Map Of Dixie Chicks-Bucs

Saturday, December 5th, 2015

tvYou asked for it, you got it. It’s the TV map for tomorrow’s game between the Dixie Chicks and the Bucs, a 1 p.m. kickoff at the Den of Depression. (more…)

Free Agency Frenzy Coming

Saturday, December 5th, 2015
Licht

The Bucs will be flush with a pile of cash they have to spend

A fun March is coming to Tampa. (more…)

Simple Plan For Falcons

Saturday, December 5th, 2015
This can't happen again

This can’t happen again

You want a good feel for Falcons football? When Atlanta comfortably marched up and down the field on the Bucs last month, Julio Jones caught 12 balls on 13 targets for 162 yards and a touchdown.

Their next busiest wide receiver caught two balls for 24 yards. (more…)

Low Rankings For Bucs Corners

Saturday, December 5th, 2015
Stat geeks rate CB Sterling Moore best of the Bucs, but not that high.

Stat geeks rate CB Sterling Moore best of the Bucs, but not that high.

Yes, regular readers understand Joe has serious reservations about the stat nerds over at Pro Football Focus.

Hey, if they want to do missed tackles and dropped passes, fine. When they start grading players is when the whole operation runs off the tracks. (more…)

Impressive Third Down Conversion

Saturday, December 5th, 2015
Leading a turnaround.

Leading a turnaround.

Just looking at the top teams in third down conversion, Joe did a bit of a double-take. The Bucs are No. 10. (more…)

“Whole Game” Of No-Huddle Coming?

Friday, December 4th, 2015

lovie 1110bThe Falcons sport the NFL’s fourth-ranked offense and ninth-ranked defense, yet they’re struggling mightily. (more…)

Beat Up Defensive Line

Friday, December 4th, 2015
"Doubtful" for Sunday.

“Doubtful” for Sunday.

Bucs fans who holler about the rotation on the defensive front may get their wish to stop the rotation. Because the Bucs may run out of players to rotate. (more…)

ASJ Cleared For Contact

Friday, December 4th, 2015
Cleared by Bucs medial staff for contact.

Cleared for contact by Bucs’ medical staff.

Joe knows after the false alarms and teasing of the past month or so, it is dubious to type the following words, but here goes: Bucs tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins may play Sunday. (more…)

Falcons Kicker Matt Bryant Won’t Play Sunday

Friday, December 4th, 2015

This sure puts an interesting twist on Sunday’s critical Bucs-Falcons game. (more…)

“The Passion He Plays With Is Second To None”

Friday, December 4th, 2015
Mankins

Logan Mankins has a gushing fan that might surprise you

A prime member of the new breed of Buccaneers was caught bowing to the old guard yesterday. (more…)

No Extra Juice

Friday, December 4th, 2015

juice

Joe doesn’t know how to act. The Bucs are playing a meaningful game in December. Should Joe break out the Crown Royal or stick with Jack? (more…)

Evans Says “Dramatic” Whining To Refs Will End

Friday, December 4th, 2015
Mike Evans says he will change immediately

Mike Evans says he will change immediately

Mike Evans thinks he’s hurting himself with what he calls passionate play. (more…)

Beasley Blues A Lesson For Bucs

Friday, December 4th, 2015

Beasley

So you think the Bucs’ defensive issues immediately will be solved by drafting an edge pass rusher?

A telling NFL Draft stat from the Atlanta Journal Constitution might change your mind. (more…)

“Crab Legs” Heckling Won’t Stop

Friday, December 4th, 2015
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Teammate talks heckling

Once upon a time, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was handed an average-sized bag of crab legs by a Publix employee and walked out the front door without paying. (more…)

“Frustrating” Penalties

Friday, December 4th, 2015

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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…)