Just odd things about the Bucs and injuries. Joe’s not trying to out anyone here, but it bears mentioning. Just odd. (more…)

“I’ve got your back, coach!”

Yes, long before the season began, Joe believed six wins would lock Lovie Smith in for a return to the Bucs’ sidelines in 2016.

My goodness, tripling your number of wins (at least) from the previous season is a heck of an accomplishment, especially when starting a rookie quarterback. (more…)

Logan Mankins

It’s fair to ask 33-year-old Logan Mankins, with 11 NFL seasons under his belt, about how much longer he wants to keep playing.

So today, Joe asked Mankins whether he’s pondering when his career will end. (more…)

It was Joe’s time again to dive into all things Bucs — the JoeBucsFan Hour — on WDAE-AM 620. This evening, it was Todd Wright at the helm, filling in for the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig.

The action went in all kinds of directions. (more…)

Gerald McCoy talks Panthers

The NFL always has been a flavor-of-the-month league.

This is one reason Joe is cheering for the Steelers to win the AFC. (more…)

“Who you cussin’ at, coach?”

Sometimes, when America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, plays so well, we forget he is just an NFL rookie, still. He’s still learning. (more…)

Modest request from St. Nick.

It is nearly Christmas. So, of course, TV reporters want to know what players want for Christmas. (more…)

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

At this point, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, openly talks about being the supreme leader of your Buccaneers. (more…)

GMC: Lavonte David being ripped off.

Once upon a time two years ago, Darrelle Revis stood before Joe and a few other local media members and declared the Pro Bowl would be “rigged” if Lavonte David didn’t make it. (more…)

NFL head coaches, especially Lovie Smith, rarely offer personal feelings about players on opposing rosters. (more…)

Staff member has his back

A member of Lovie Smith’s staff stood tall and had the head coach’s back this week. (more…)

Helping kids at Christmastime.

Yes, it is the Christmas season. Only a few days left (whew!). So everyone is in the giving spirit. (more…)

Lovie still believes lack of takeaways causes losses.

In a rare Tuesday presser by Lovie Smith (Bucs are on a slightly wacky Christmas schedule this week), he began the briefing sighing over his favorite subject, takeaways.

At this point, it’s an old, tired and goal-post-moving line of reasoning for the losing. (more…)

Selected Bucs Pro Bowlers.

Former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik turned to Twitter last night to gloat. And Joe doesn’t blame him. (more…)

Torn rotator cuff.

While Gerald McCoy made his fourth Pro Bowl, his critics have been howling about what a bum he is, despite being fourth in the NFL for sacks by a defensive tackle. (more…)

A couple of Bucs are headed to Hawaii, and two more are alternates for the NFL’s all-star show at the Pro Bowl. (more…)

Can the offense go higher?

Last year Joe remembers at one point watching the offense and wondering aloud if he made the right choice of profession. (more…)

Lovie Smith weighs in

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense has looked sorry and sad without suspended rookie middle linebacker Kwon Alexander for the past two games. (more…)

Lovie will find out who wants to play.

One can sense some have tuned out Lovie Smith. Just about every team not in the playoffs has a player or two (or more) looking for the exit sign. (more…)