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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

Lavonte David drew a surprising reaction from Vincent Jackson

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

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

Steve Duemig

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

The weekly JoeBucsFan Hour was the usual wild affair. (more…)

Bucs OC Dirk Koetter stated injured center Evan Smith is still considered a starter.

For the past three games, certainly beginning in Houston, the Bucs’ offensive line has been the shining light of the team.

It is almost a shock how far that line has come along since preseason began. (more…)

Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter talks about Lovie Smith’s offensive impact

Whose offense is this?

Is it Dirk Koetter’s? Or is Lovie Smith calling the shots? (more…)

Practice news emerges

The way Loaf Jennings and Lovie Smith’s mancrush Mike Jenkins are (not) covering opposing wide receivers, it is enough to make family pets bury their heads under a blanket. (more…)

Joe hates being such a negative Nancy. What could possibly make Joe bang his head against a wall after Bobby Rainey was named NFC Special teams player of the week this morning? (more…)

“Pussyfootin'”

Is handpicked starting cornerback Tim Jennings playing super soft?

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Quick programming note here.

Buccaneers players don’t get time off until Friday, the first of four consecutive days off.

So today is a practice day at One Buc Palace, followed by coaches and players chatting it up with media.

Stick with Joe all day and week long for all kind of stuff from your Buccaneers. Also, Joe is live with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig, this evening at 5 p.m. on WDAE-AM 620. The JoeBucsFan Hour will be rolling.

Lavonte David speaks

Perhaps every linebacker wants to blitz on every play, but it’s noteworthy when Lavonte David says he does.

Why? Because David had more success in a defense that let him blitz repeatedly. (more…)

Lovie Smith’s scalp was saved by the Bucs beating the Jags.

Joe has written previously that Sunday’s win over the jughead Jags likely saved Lovie Smith’s job with the Bucs.

For if Lovie had pushed his home losing streak to 11 games by falling to the dregs of the NFL, combined with overall futility and grotesque swings and misses in free agency, he would have been hard-pressed to climb out of that hole. (more…)

Former Bucs QB Shaun King dishes on the Bucs secondary.

A guy walking around with a white cane can see the Bucs have issues at cornerback, especially after Johnthan Banks went down with a knee injury. (more…)