Archive for 2015

Stop Dissing Adam Humphries

Friday, November 20th, 2015

Stud talents like Vincent Jackson and Austin Seferian-Jenkins are not catching balls for the Bucs these days, but it might be time for a whole lot of people to wake up to what undrafted rookie receiver Adam Humphries is actually doing. (more…)

Down On The Eagles!

Friday, November 20th, 2015

Philly sports fans are notorious. They are emotional, hardcore, passionate. But they demand excellence. (more…)

Surgery “Good” For Louis Murphy

Friday, November 20th, 2015
The knife was kind to him yesterday

The knife was kind to him yesterday

It was a damn shame when Louis Murphy blew out his knee against the Redskins and was lost for the season. (more…)

“We Are Not Deep Enough”

Friday, November 20th, 2015
Receivers are hanging Jameis out to dry.

Receivers are hanging Jameis out to dry.

No, America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, didn’t have a great game Sunday, ending his streak of pick-less outings with a pair of interceptions. (more…)

It Wasn’t Just Jameis

Friday, November 20th, 2015
Kwon Alexander also talked to the same sick boy last week that Jameis did.

Kwon Alexander also talked to the same sick boy last week that Jameis did.

Yes, we all heard of the over-the-top kind gesture America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, did for a young boy hospitalized in Pensacola with terminal cancer. (more…)

White House Snub Still Bugs Derrick Brooks

Thursday, November 19th, 2015

BushPittmanHall of Famer Derrick Brooks works as an NFL appeals officer, runs the Tampa Bay Storm, plays a role in his acclaimed Tampa charter school, raises his family, co-hosts a weekly radio show on WDAE-AM 620, stars in Bright House commercials, and makes public appearances for the Buccaneers, among other interests, but Brooks still finds a time to seethe about his Buccaneers getting snubbed. (more…)

No Longer Covering For Kwon

Thursday, November 19th, 2015
Bucs DC Leslie Frazier talked about LB Lavonte David's earlier struggles, which are no more.

Bucs DC Leslie Frazier talked about Lavonte David’s earlier struggles, which are no more.

Earlier in the season it got to the point that some Bucs fans wanted the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to issue an Amber Alert for Lavonte David. (more…)

Teams Daring Jameis

Thursday, November 19th, 2015
Center Joe Hawley discusses opposing defensive strategies.

Center Joe Hawley discusses opposing defensive strategies.

As Joe noted earlier, the Bucs’ running game has sort of declined. For a team that likes to run the ball, this is not promising. (more…)

“Peak Performance”

Thursday, November 19th, 2015
Joe asks Lovie about the importance he places on November football

Joe asks Lovie about the importance he places on November football

Last year, Lovie Smith earned a lot of chuckles and took a lot of grief for his now notorious statement: “Football doesn’t really begin until November.” (more…)

Renewed Focus In Run Game

Thursday, November 19th, 2015
Opposing defenses have shut down RB Doug Martin in recent weeks.

Opposing defenses have shut down RB Doug Martin in recent weeks.

In case you haven’t noticed, the Bucs’ running game has been stuck in second gear the past few weeks. (more…)

“You Don’t Want To Tell Him, ‘Hey, Hey, Hey, Relax.'”

Thursday, November 19th, 2015

gerald mccoy 0908The last thing your Tampa Bay Buccaneers need are clashing egos in the locker room. (more…)

“Practice, Was Very, Very, Very Fast-Paced”

Thursday, November 19th, 2015

gerald mccoy 0916Gerald McCoy and Lavonte David were on the field the last time the Bucs played the Eagles and Chip Kelly, when Tampa Bay fans endured and absorbed one of the most punishing and stunning displays of football dominance. (more…)

“Mr. Romo”

Thursday, November 19th, 2015
Cowboys QB Tony Romo greets Jameis after the Bucs win Sunday.

Cowboys QB Tony Romo greets Jameis after the Bucs’ win Sunday.

Joe believes it is safe to say that nine games into his rookie season, America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, already belongs to an elite fraternity.

That would be the fraternity of starting NFL quarterbacks. (more…)

Here Comes The Read-Option

Thursday, November 19th, 2015
Philly analysts have no idea what to expect Sunday

Philly analysts have no idea what to expect Sunday

There’s all kinds of talk up in Philly about how expected starting quarterback Mark Sanchez needs to get back to his comfort zone in Chip Kelly’s offense – as in running more in the read-option spread against the Bucs on Sunday. (more…)

Jameis Details Pediatric Cancer Experience

Thursday, November 19th, 2015

Jameis Winston 2On Sunday morning, Joe shared the wonderful story circulating through social media of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, fulfilling the request of a young child in a grave condition.

Yesterday, Joe asked Jameis how his good deed came to be. (more…)

“I Feel Sick To My Stomach”

Thursday, November 19th, 2015
Plays like this make Bucs OC Dirk Koetter ill.

Plays like this make Bucs OC Dirk Koetter ill.

The quote in the headline is not from offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter watching tape of 2014 Bucs quarterback Stewart McClown. (more…)

Donovan Smith’s Solid Game

Thursday, November 19th, 2015
High praise from Bucs OC.

High praise from Bucs OC.

Joe doesn’t know of a Bucs fan who, when the name “Ali Marpet” is mentioned, doesn’t break out into an ear-to-ear grin. (more…)

Joe Talks “P-Word,” Profound Impacts, Nursing Nipples, Schiano Book, Corner Fixes, & More

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015
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Steve Duemig

Joe dove into the steel cage with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio this afternoon, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

Fireworks were flying and the JoeBucsFan Hour was in full swing. (more…)

Regular 1-on-1 Time For Lovie And Jameis

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015
Leading the leader

Leading the leader

Joe firmly believes Lovie Smith isn’t getting anywhere near the credit he deserves for developing America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

There are so many haters who believe it’s simply all Dirk Koetter running the offense. (more…)