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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…)

Talkin’ Bucs With Ronnie Lane

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620 has his weekly sitdown with Joe talkin' Bucs.

Smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620 has his weekly sitdown with Joe talkin’ Bucs.

It is Joe’s weekly sitdown with smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620. Joe knows you can’t live without it. (more…)

Lay Off Gerald McCoy!

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Bucs DT Gerald McCoy's numbers are not that far off of Warren Sapp's in the Bucs Super Bowl-winning season.

Gerald McCoy’s numbers are not far off from Warren Sapp’s in the Bucs’ Super Bowl-winning season.

Joe just doesn’t get it. Many, many Bucs fans love throwing rocks at  Gerald McCoy.

Is he having a great season? No. Is he Warren Sapp? Who the hell is? (more…)

“About 40 Percent” Coming For Jameis

Saturday, November 21st, 2015
Think fast

Think fast

Here come the Eagles!

No, Joe isn’t bleeding green all of a sudden. Joe’s talking about the Eagles’ pass rush. (more…)

“It’s About Reading The Body Language”

Saturday, November 21st, 2015
The Eagles are living in the film room

The Eagles are living in the film room

Joe often cautions fans to realize that defensive coordinators also get paid big bucks to stop the Bucs. And they, too, break their asses to be successful.

A fantastic 1-on-1 chat with Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Davis illustrates this beautifully. (more…)

TV Map For Bucs-Eagles

Saturday, November 21st, 2015

tvYou asked for it, you got it. It’s the TV map for tomorrow’s game between the Bucs and the Eagles from the City of Brotherly Love. (more…)

Pitiful Streak

Saturday, November 21st, 2015

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Not sure how many Bucs fans noticed, but during that ungodly boring Titans-Jags game Thursday — (apparently it had an interesting ending but was so bad early Joe bailed before halftime) — the broadcast revealed the teams with the longest streaks in the NFL without back-to-back wins. (more…)

Vincent Jackson Explains His Ligament Injury

Saturday, November 21st, 2015
Medical details emerge

Medical details emerge

It’s time to get into the medical details of Vincent Jackson’s injury.

The Bucs wide receiver wants everyone to know. (more…)

“We Tried To Slow Him Down”

Saturday, November 21st, 2015
GMC talks about America's Quarterback.

GMC talks about America’s Quarterback.

Albert Breer of NFL.com typed up an interesting nugget about the growth of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. (more…)

Chemistry = 30 Appetizers

Friday, November 20th, 2015
Ali Marpet

Ali Marpet

The Buccaneers shared some results from a private Twitter chat Doug Martin had with select fans this week. (more…)

“No Better Example Of Player And Team Fit”

Friday, November 20th, 2015

LovieAtlRenowned NFL Films guru Greg Cosell also works with the Eagles as part of a regular Xs and Os podcast on their official website.

This week, Cosell dove into all things Bucs in preparation for the Philly-Tampa Bay matchup on Sunday. (more…)

Jameis Off The Field

Friday, November 20th, 2015
Helping out local kids.

Helping out local kids.

Yes, America’s Quarterback, Bucs’ signal-caller Jameis Winston, made a little boy’s day last week, and maybe life, as the youngster suffering from terminal cancer wanted a talk with Jameis for his final wish. (more…)

Mark Sanchize Means Bucs Win?

Friday, November 20th, 2015
Popular sports radio and TV personality Adam Schein cannot see the Eagles winning with Mark Sanchize.

Popular sports radio and TV personality Adam Schein cannot see the Eagles winning with Mark Sanchize.

What we all thought was going to happen happened.

A short time ago, the Eagles’ starting quarterback, brittle Sam Bradford, was declared out for Sunday’s game against the Bucs. That means Mark Sanchize will start. (more…)

Facing Quick-Tempo Offense

Friday, November 20th, 2015
chip kelly

Will Chip Kelly outwit Lovie?

A trademark of the Eagles under the rule of chieftain Chip Kelly is a fast-paced offense.

Kelly brought this gimmick with him from Oregon and it has worked to various degrees with the Eagles. (more…)

Listen To Joe

Friday, November 20th, 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…)