Archive for 2015

Mankins = Draft Another O-Lineman

Saturday, October 17th, 2015

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What better to do on a bye week Saturday than engage in deep thought about the Bucs’ logical and best next moves this offseason? (more…)

“You Got To Wear That Number Right”

Saturday, October 17th, 2015

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Bucs defensive end Jacquies Smith, the team’s reigning sack master, has more than the weight of the Bucs’ pass rush on his shoulders. (more…)

Bucs Players Love College Football

Saturday, October 17th, 2015
"America's Quarterback" and other Bucs players are as passionate about college football as fans are.

“America’s Quarterback” and other Bucs players are as passionate about college football as fans.

A neat thing about the Bucs’ locker room, and Joe is guessing it’s across the NFL, is that while players may be rock-solid teammates, when it comes to college football, their school passion pours out of their hearts. (more…)

Solid Development Of O-Line

Saturday, October 17th, 2015
The "Custodian of Canton" likes the play of Bucs OL Kevin Pamphile and the rest of the front five.

The “Custodian of Canton” likes the play of Kevin Pamphile and the rest of the front five.

If you pressed Joe to identify the best element of a 2-3 team, that being your current 2015 Tampa Bay Bucs, Joe would say it is the development of the offensive line.

For Joe, that is a staggering admission. (more…)

Joe Talks All Things Bucs

Friday, October 16th, 2015

joe_mug_shotAn exceptionally broad range of rapid-fire Bucs topics were on the table this afternoon during Joe’s weekly visit to the Ron and Ian show on WDAE-AM 620. (more…)

Rookie Of The Week (Again)

Friday, October 16th, 2015
NFL honors, again.

More NFL honors.

Blowhard haters, you may want to skip this story.

For the second time this season, America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, has been named “Rookie of the Week.” (more…)

Godfather Brooks Blesses Johnthan Banks

Friday, October 16th, 2015

BrooksLovieBucs legend Derrick Brooks is a skilled diplomat when he talks about the Buccaneers on his weekly show, Tampa-2 on WDAE-AM 620.

So it’s always noteworthy when Brooks offers a strong message of praise directed at a player. (more…)

How Close Are The Bucs?

Friday, October 16th, 2015

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As Joe wrote Sunday, if the season ended now, a two-win team would make the playoffs in the NFC.

Guess what? Your Bucs have two wins, and the NFC South just tightened up. (more…)

The Howard Jones Find

Friday, October 16th, 2015

The Bucs had done their homework on DE Howard Jones long before last week. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe was like almost everyone in the press box of the Den of Depression last Sunday, not to mention hundreds of thousands of Bucs fans watching on the tube.

Joe joined in the murmur, “Who is that?” referring to the immortal Howard Jones. (more…)

Jameis Winston’s “Veteran Aura”

Friday, October 16th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, is just a 21-year-old rookie, but he doesn’t act like one, and his teammates don’t treat him like one. (more…)

Bucs Defense Torn Apart

Friday, October 16th, 2015
All-22 video is not kind to Bucs CB Tim Jennings.

All-22 video is not kind to Bucs CB Tim Jennings. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe is a big believer that the eye in the sky never lies.

We may see something with the naked eye, but after further video examination it becomes something better — or worse. (more…)

Rainey: Bye Week “Sucks”

Friday, October 16th, 2015
Bucs RB/KR Bobby Rainey just wants to play football.

Bobby Rainey just wants to play

Players love the bye week. Bucs are no different.

For rookies, it’s a rare weekend off during a football season. They may never have experienced that, especially with cash in hand. (more…)

“It Just Needs To Be Stressed To Him”

Thursday, October 15th, 2015
Hard words for Austin Seferian-Jenkins

Hard words for Austin Seferian-Jenkins

Fear is swirling in the air, fear that glass tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins will return from injury and upset the smashmouth, in-your-grill blocking by the Buccaneers’ offensive line. (more…)

Mold For Jameis

Thursday, October 15th, 2015

Won't take cheap shots other teams' defensive scrubs.

News that Michael Koenen, last year’s Tampa Bay punter, spent most of that season in agony with a debilitating disorder very likely caused by mold is just icing on the cake that was the Chase for Jameis. (more…)

Lovie Feeling Schiano Pain

Thursday, October 15th, 2015
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A ex-Buccaneer explains the troubles facing defensive coordinator/ head coach Lovie Smith

Greg Schiano made it very clear why his Bucs defensive line was almost always dancing in line stunts, blitzes were commonplace, and Darrelle Revis, Johnthan Banks and Hawk Goldson were snagged in the same offseason. (more…)

What Did Lavonte Say?

Thursday, October 15th, 2015
Lavonte David drew a surprising reaction from Vincent Jackson

Lavonte David drew a surprising reaction from Vincent Jackson

Fascinating behind-the-scenes video has emerged from the Jaguars-Buccaneers game. (more…)

13 Days And Counting

Thursday, October 15th, 2015
Tense times for the Mike Glennon Mob.

Tense times for the Mike Glennon Mob.

A Bucs victory against the Washington Redskins on October 25 would mean a hell of a lot more than Tampa Bay evening its record at 3-3.

There are real draft picks at stake. (more…)

Verner Marching Orders Unclear

Thursday, October 15th, 2015
Vague about CB Alterraun Verner.

Vague about CB Alterraun Verner.

With underrated corner Johnthan Banks out with a knee injury and Alterraun Verner benched, Bucs fans were treated to the exploits of cornerbacks Loaf Jennings and, of course, Mike Jenkins. (more…)

Mea Culpa On Connor Barth

Thursday, October 15th, 2015
Gets emotional with his kicker.

Gets emotional with his kicker.

There is a lot to like about Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht.

First, of course, is his draft acumen that appears to be bursting out in his second season as front office head honcho. (more…)

“I Just Want To Hit The Defender First”

Wednesday, October 14th, 2015
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Doug Martin is targeting defenders

It’s not just Bucs fans celebrating Doug Martin, who is tied for the second most rushing yards in the NFL.

It’s a national party for Martin, too. (more…)