Archive for 2015

Jameis Identifies The Difference

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Jameis sets Joe straight after the game.

Jameis tells Joe where “to get your analysis of the game.”

Notice how there was diversity in the Bucs’ offense today?

Mike Evans wasn’t barraged repeatedly like a worn out carnival target. All of a sudden there was an underneath passing game. Adam Humphries looked like a real slot receiver. (more…)

V-Jax Says Return Was Up To Four Weeks Early

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Determined gamer

Determined gamer

After today’s game, Joe asked Vincent Jackson exactly how accelerated his return was today after a knee ligament injury on October 25. (more…)

“Fifty-Five Guy” Has Returned

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Bucs LB Lavonte David returns a pick for a touchdown before dozens of Eagles fans today to seal a victory. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Bucs LB Lavonte David returns a pick for a touchdown before dozens of Eagles fans today to seal a victory. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

In the first half of the season, a big question with the Bucs was what the heck happened to outside linebacker Lavonte David. It was like he wasn’t even on the field. (more…)

Kwon Alexander Says Common Energy Drink Led To League Suspension

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015

Kwon AlexanderWhat kind of league slaps woman abuser Greg Hardy with a four-game suspension and issues the same punishment to a 21-year-old, 227-pound linebacker who likes energy drinks at 7-11?

Alas, this appears to be what the Bucs are dealing with. (more…)

“Jack” Is Back

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015

jacquies smith 1226Defensive end Jacquies Smith won’t be playing in a Pro Bowl anytime soon, but he’s a darn good football player.

Hell, the guy has 12 sacks in just fifteen career starts for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (more…)

A Drive For The Ages

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Bucs TE Luke Stocker (88) congratulates fellow TE Cameron Brate for his eight-yard TD catch that capped an impressive drive to suck the life out of the Eagles. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Tight end Luke Stocker (88) congratulates fellow TE Cameron Brate for his eight-yard TD catch that capped an impressive drive to suck the life out of the Eagles. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

A lot of Bucs fans grumble that the Bucs almost always defer the opening kickoff to the second half under Lovie Smith. (more…)

“Because We Believe”

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
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Tough, inspiring talk from Vincent Jackson. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Joe has plenty to write about today’s return of Vincent Jackson but first must share a 1-on-1 moment with V-Jax in the happy Bucs’ locker room of Lincoln Financial Field. (more…)

Incredible TD Catch

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Bucs RB makes a ridiculous body-control catch and touchdown late in the first half. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Bucs RB Charles Sims makes a ridiculous body-control catch and touchdown late in the first half. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe nearly jumped out of his shoes when he saw Charles Sims haul in a touchdown pass from America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, late in the first half to put the Bucs up 28-14. (more…)

Jameis Sang The Eagles’ Fight Song

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015

jameis 1111bYes, the sorry ass Eagles fans have a fight song. They seemed to sing it in unison right before kickoff today — before the Bucs dominated and 80 percent of Philly fans left their home turf in shame with 10 minutes to play.

But there also was another guy singing the fight song. (more…)

Streakin’

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Bucs are going streakin.'

Bucs are going streakin.’

Last week, when America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, had his emotional postgame speech before his teammates, Lovie Smith noted the Bucs needed to go streaking. (more…)

Lovie Finally Reaches His Goal

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015

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Lovie Smith took the Bucs job last year and said his goal was to make Tampa Bay “relevant” again.

Mission accomplished. (more…)

Heaven Sent

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
God bless America!

America the Beautiful!

He has arrived!

The reason Joe pined for the Bucs to draft a quarterback in the first round for years since the meltdown of Josh Freeman was on display today. And that was “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. (more…)

Doug Martin: 941 Yards In 10 Games

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
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Seconds after racking up his 240th yard rushing against the Eagles today, Doug Martin was studying film. This is a Bucs offense dedicated to perfection.

What the hell can Joe say? The Bucs have a punishing running game, behind a totally revitalized offensive line and a bell cow running back that shook the NFL this afternoon with 235 yards on 27 carries. (more…)

Buccaneers 45, Eagles 17

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
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Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

No, you’re not dreaming. You beloved Buccaneers ripped off 523 yards of offense this afternoon in Philadelphia, silencing a rowdy, cold Eagles crowd and marching to a 5-5 record.

Fire up the playoff talk, thanks to a stunning display by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, Doug Martin and friends. (more…)

Bucs-Eagles Open Thread

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015

bucs cheerleader 1117Can the Bucs prove they’re a contender and even their record at 5-5 in front of angry cold Philly fans?

Playoff hopes will be just about killed if they can’t.

Dive into the comments section and react all through today’s 1 o’clock game.

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Go Bucs!

Gameday Tampa Bay

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015

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Game 10

Bucs (4-5) at Eagles (4-5)

Kickoff: 1 p.m. (more…)

The End Of The “Dunkaneers”

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Bucs OC Dirk Koetter prefers talent or height.

Bucs OC Dirk Koetter prefers talent over height.

When the Bucs drafted wide receiver Mike Evans and tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins with their first two picks last year, AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht quipped that the Bucs, along with Vincent Jackson, had a front line that could rival the height of college basketball squads. (more…)

Report: Alexander Gets 4-Game Drug Suspension

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Damn, Kwon.

Damn, Kwon.

Sickening news for Bucs fans this morning. (more…)

THE OPTIMIST: Busting Barriers

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015

lovie 0810In these unsettled times of devastating Bucs losses, constant change and growing pains, Joe thought it would be wise to bring back THE OPTIMIST.

THE OPTIMIST is Nick Houllis, a Bucs fan and an accomplished writer whose steadfast allegiance to the Buccaneers goes back to the 1970s. Houllis is the founder, creator and guru of BucStop.com, a place Joe goes to get lost in time via Houllis’ stunning video collection.

THE OPTIMIST will shine that positive light in your eyes. Some will love it. Some won’t. … Of course, THE OPTIMIST’s opinions are his alone and are not influenced by Joe. (more…)

Report: Vincent Jackson Will Play Today

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Heee's Baaaack! Allegedly.

Heee’s Baaaack! Allegedly.

Either Vincent Jackson is way ahead of schedule from his knee ligament injury or the Bucs are engaging in serious gamesmanship with the Eagles, today’s opponent — or both. (more…)