Archive for 2015

“Truly Phenomenal”

Saturday, October 31st, 2015

jameis 0825bA former Buccaneers quarterback is floored by what he’s seen from Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback. (more…)

David Needs To Show Up (Weekly)

Saturday, October 31st, 2015
Not a good year.

Not a good year.

Joe is aware fans like to rant on Gerald McCoy for the woes of the Bucs.

Trust Joe, the Bucs are not a garbage football team because of GMC. Far from it. (more…)

Vincent Jackson Details His Injury, Fingers Hawk & NFL Rules

Saturday, October 31st, 2015

jameis and vincent jacksonLast night, Vincent Jackson spoke out and detailed his status, and shared his distaste for NFL rules that likely left him with an injured knee. (more…)

“Just Playing Stupid Football”

Friday, October 30th, 2015
Former Lovie coaching intern believes Lovie must change or his rotten defense will never improve.

Former Lovie Smith coaching intern believes Lovie must change or his rotten defense will never improve.

You want to get inside the Bucs’ meeting rooms with coaches and players? Well, good luck, short of buying the team.

That doesn’t mean you cannot get a window into what might be going on behind closed doors at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Hyped Henry Melton Has To Show Up

Friday, October 30th, 2015
Henry Melton needs to earn some of his $4 million on Sunday

Henry Melton needs to earn a chunk of his $4 million on Sunday

Your Buccaneers are paying free agent defensive tackle Henry Melton about $4 million this season.

The man was hyped massively in August, and now it’s time to deliver. (more…)

X-Factor Involved At Practice

Friday, October 30th, 2015
Austin Seferian-Jenkins was a busy guy during the early part of practice today

Austin Seferian-Jenkins was a busy guy during the early part of practice today

Keeping it real, the Bucs have to be feeling desperate to get tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins on the field Sunday. (more…)

“I Didn’t Feel Like We Lost”

Friday, October 30th, 2015

MikeEvans2The groin-stomp loss to the Redskins on Sunday was just that, a horrific shock to the system. Mike Evans took that to a new level last night. (more…)

Legitimate Intelligence

Friday, October 30th, 2015
Center Joe Hawley and Gerald McCoy speak out

Center Joe Hawley and Gerald McCoy speak out

Intimate knowledge of an opponent matters little, according to many NFL players and coaches.

But there was a different vibe flowing through two Buccaneers when it comes to the Falcons. (more…)

Listen To Joe

Friday, October 30th, 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…)

Lovie: Blame Team, Not GMC

Friday, October 30th, 2015
Lovie Smith said potshots at Gerald McCoy are misdirected.

Lovie Smith said potshots at Gerald McCoy are misdirected.

For reasons Joe is unsure of, some Bucs fans have come to loathe one of the better players on the team. That would be defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. (more…)

“Absolutely Tear Them Apart”

Friday, October 30th, 2015

LavonteDavidThank goodness there’s a Bucs game in two days. It’ll finally wipe the lingering stain of the Washington washout from the minds of Bucs fans.

But the seasoned football men aren’t expecting a competitive Bucs team in Atlanta on Sunday. (more…)

Season On The Brink

Friday, October 30th, 2015
Sunday isn't just another game for many Bucs fans

Sunday isn’t just another game for many Bucs fans

Believe it or not, there are fans that only care about wins and losses and whether their beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the playoff hunt. (more…)

“Lot Of Guys That Are Comfortable”

Friday, October 30th, 2015
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Believes Bucs need a roster housecleaning.

One thing Joe loves about Shaun King when he does a hit on local sports radio is that he brings it. No beating around the bush. (more…)

Trading Doug Martin?

Friday, October 30th, 2015
Trade and re-sign?

Trade and re-sign?

No, to the best of Joe’s knowledge, Doug Martin is not on the trading block.

And no, to the best of Joe’s knowledge, he has not been traded. (more…)

Evans Not Expecting Double Teams

Thursday, October 29th, 2015

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With Vincent Jackson out, one would think Mike Evans is sure to see a steady diet of double teams.

Not so, Evans told Joe this week. (more…)

Creator Of “Muscle Hamster” Unearthed

Thursday, October 29th, 2015
The man who gave Doug Martin his famous handle speaks out.

The man who gave Doug Martin his famous handle speaks out.

The man who coined perhaps the greatest sports nickname of the 21st Century has been found.

And the man who has that nickname, “Muscle Hamster,” Bucs running back Doug Martin, probably won’t like what the gentleman had to say. (more…)

How One Play Changes Narrative

Thursday, October 29th, 2015
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One play! Just one play!

Yes, the Bucs are a bad team as we near Halloween.

Could they turn things around? Sure. At this point, it doesn’t look promising. (more…)

Falcons Starters Hit Each Other In Practice; Buccaneers’ Don’t

Thursday, October 29th, 2015

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So what makes rookie head coach Dan Quinn’s merry band of 6-1 Falcons, the Bucs’ opponent Sunday, a little different than their NFC South counterparts?

Oh, there are lots of reasons. But one difference is they practice old school. (more…)

Gerald McCoy: “I’ve Been Limited Since Week 2”

Thursday, October 29th, 2015

McCoy Camp

Updated 12:09 p.m.: Now it’s official, since it comes from the mouth of Gerald McCoy.

No. 93 is hurt, and it appears to be a season-long issue. (more…)