Logan Mankins was one of three offensive linemen grilled by a former Buccaneer

There was rampant skepticism and fear surrounding the Bucs’ offensive line entering this season.

And it cranked up a couple of notches after Sunday’s debacle. (more…)

Leave Jameis alone!

Joe just cannot believe after one half of bad football in his very first NFL game, in which he had to play catch-up (partly his own fault), Bucs fans are ready to shovel dirt in the face of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. (more…)

A Yahoo! Sports columnist has more harsh words for Bucs coach Lovie Smith.

Joe knows avowed haters of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, erupted with glee Sunday the way Lovie Smith offered a woefully unprepared defense — yes, Joe heard what Lovie said yesterday.

More importantly, Joe saw with his own eyes what made Marcus Mariota, a rookie quarterback making his NFL debut, look like a combination of Joe Montana and John Elway in their prime. (more…)

Chucky’s bling seems a century old.

The only coach to lead the Bucs to a Super Bowl win, Chucky, now works for BSPN.

And while he still lives in Tampa, Chucky was working this weekend in Atlanta prepping for Monday night’s Eagles-Dixie Chicks game. (more…)

Joe feels a little dirty writing about any Buccaneers player having a strong game yesterday. The scope of the 42-14 defeat was so all-encompassing.

But one guy who racked up numbers and turned heads was second-year tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins. (more…)

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

The steady diet of exotic Titans blitzes many expected from cagey, blitz-happy defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau never materialized.

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston was caught a bit surprised. (more…)

Ugly defensive numbers for Lovie’s Bucs.

OK, last year we heard time and again from One Buc Palace that the big reason the Bucs’ defense was lit up by the likes of Shaun Hill (!) and Derek Anderson (twice!!!) was because Bucs defenders were still learning Lovie’s defense. (more…)

“Not yet, V-Jax.”

Joe’s not going to suggest stud wide receiver Mike Evans’ absence cost the Bucs a 42-14 loss yesterday to the lowly Titans. But one shouldn’t underestimate his impact on the offense. (more…)

It’s a tough morning. Joe just can’t stop shaking his head and agonizing.

Joe turned on this webpage as a hardcore Bucs fans seven years ago, and that passion hasn’t waned. So with that angst in mind, Joe presents an open thread in hopes it will help fans heal after the seal-clubbing at the hands of the Titans yesterday.

Have your say in the comments below. Joe’s going out for fresh air.

Legions of Bucs fans are calling for their head coach’s head this morning.

The anger, disbelief and loss of hope is understandable. (more…)

Bucs CB Alterraun Verner wasn’t fond of how his team played yesterday.

One of the nicest guys on the Bucs roster came out firing last night, and Joe was heartened to see someone PO’ed after such an insulting performance by the defense.

The words from Bucs cornerback Alterraun Verner were direct and clear: The Bucs shat all over themselves yesterday. (more…)

Holy flag football defense It was that bad yesterday. As Joe wrote last night, that was the worst, most ill-prepared Bucs team.

Oh, sure, the Bucs have been alley-beaten too many times for Joe to count since the Bucs jettisoned Chucky. (more…)

SI.com’s Doug Farrar doesn’t hold back on Lovie.

You saw it; Joe saw it.

And Joe is going to bet like most who watched that embarrassing debacle yesterday, you want to rinse your eyes this morning with battery acid. (more…)

Lavonte David is a great guy and a great player, but not tonight.

In fact, it was a stunningly invisible night for the new $10-million-per-year linebacker. (more…)

After the Titans bolted to a 21-0 lead behind their passing game and pick-6 of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, it was pretty clear what was coming next. (more…)

Bucs had no answer to Titans’ passing game early.

The goal of just about every defensive coordinator is to turn an opponent into a one-dimensional offense.

That way the defense can tee off. (more…)

There is no head-hanging from America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

In fact, Jameis referenced after the chain-whipping at the hands of the Titans how he emotionally was picking up teammates on the sidelines throughout the 42-14 loss today. (more…)

Lovie Smith won’t be throwing chairs. He won’t need to tell Leslie Frazier to calm down.

He might not even raise his voice. And he certainly won’t curse. (more…)

The image of Titans QB Marcus Mariota will haunt the Bucs for many years.

The way Marcus Mariota and the Titans riddled the defense of the Bucs, you would have thought the Bucs were instead preparing for Peyton Manning’s bombs-away offense.

The Bucs looked totally lost, unprepared, inept in every defensive phase. (more…)

Complete failure today.

Joe is really trying not to get caught in the first-game-of-the-season overreaction. So believe it or not, the following is a tempered article.

Joe cannot remember covering a more shameful Bucs performance. (more…)