Archive for 2015

Tide Turning For Jameis?

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Popular sports radio and television personality Adam Schein has some thoughts about America's Quarterback.

Popular sports radio and television personality Adam Schein has thoughts about America’s Quarterback.

One reason Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston is America’s Quarterback is because no no signal-caller in the NFL sparks immediate emotions, positive or negative, like Jameis. It truly is something.

Long-time Jameis critic and popular sports television and radio personality Adam Schein is one of those with a fierce opinion. (more…)

“That’s A Good Way To Get Cut”

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Bucs tight end Tim Wright

Bucs tight end Tim Wright has become a target

After two NFL seasons, 25-year-old tight end Tim Wright has 80 catches, 11 touchdowns and a Super Bowl ring.

That’s extraordinary for an undrafted converted wide receiver. (more…)

“He Always Finds A Different Way”

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

Gerald McCoy talks about his Muhammad Ali influence

Gerald McCoy told media he studies a few greats in sports outside of football.

One guy referenced was Muhammad Ali. So Joe grabbed McCoy to dig a little deeper. (more…)

The Blossoming Of Jameis

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

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Joe understands the confusion from Bucs fans who have, for generations now, been subjected to quarterback standards from the likes of Jack Thompson, Trent Dilfer, Son of Bob and Josh McClown. (more…)

Window Into The Future

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Bucs starting RG Ali Marpet talks about the play of the offensive line.

Starting right guard Ali Marpet talks about the play of the offensive line.

Yes, Doug Martin looked like the Muscle Hamster of old. Hell, even better Monday night, America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, looked every bit the No. 1 overall pick he is. (more…)

“The Best Thing About Our Defensive Line”

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

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So what’s special about this Buccaneers defensive line?

Defensive tackle Clinton McDonald volunteered his take to Joe yesterday. (more…)

Joe Talks Mountain Dew, Jameis Euphoria, Warren Mob, Locker Room Talk, Change & Hope

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015
Steve Duemig

Steve Duemig

Joe was back in the steel cage with The Big Dog, Steve Duemig, on WDAE-AM 620 this evening.

The “JoeBucsFan Hour” is like nothing on local radio. (more…)

Lovie: Evans Out For Preseason With Bad Hammy

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

MikeEvans2When Mike Evans first came to the Buccaneers, he tweaked a hamstring in spring practices.

Last season, he blew a groin in Pittsburgh but only missed a game and a half. (more…)

Glimpse Of The Future

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015
Bucs G Ali Marpet and the rest of the offensive line sure surprised Joe last night.

Bucs G Ali Marpet and the rest of the offensive line sure surprised Joe last night.

Watching America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, march the Bucs downfield last night, mixing in strong runs by Doug Martin and timely, accurate passes, Joe got weak in the knees.

Could the Bucs, the ground-and-pound Bucs, the defensive-minded Bucs, a team so putrid at times on offense you often went to the crapper when the Bucs had the ball, actually provide offensive excitement for a change? (more…)

About Those Penalties

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

lovie 1110bIn the Bucs’ locker room last night, Gerald McCoy had a little playful fun with rookie guard Ali Marpet. Various players were talking about penalties, and Marpet was smiling.

McCoy shot a look at him and said, “What did you get?” (more…)

Bubble Takes Shape

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015
Bucs rookie WR Kenny Bell has no catches this preseason

Bucs rookie WR Kenny Bell has no catches this preseason

Who’s going to make the final roster? Who’s on the bubble? Who’s getting noticed?

With two preseason games in the books, the bubble is taking shape. (more…)

Practice What Lovie Preaches

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015
Alterraun Verner looks for a running lane after his pick of puking Andy Dalton. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Alterraun Verner looks for a running lane after his pick of puking Andy Dalton. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Yes, Joe is still tingly all over this morning after watching America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, prove to the whole country on national television in prime time why he was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

When the lights flip on, Jameis shines. (more…)

All About Jameis

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

WinstonFeverLast night’s Bucs game meant nothing.

The game didn’t count. It was phony football behind a real-football façade.

But what was real is the exploding impact of Jameis Winston. (more…)

The Henry Melton X-File Grows

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

MeltonRemember when Lovie Smith directly instructed Joe not to read much into Henry Melton practicing at defensive end because, per Lovie, Melton only practiced there because somebody probably needed “a blow?”

Yeah, well, Joe never bought that. And Melton started at left defensive end last night. (more…)

Lansanah Says Coaches Lit Fuse

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015
Bucs LB Danny Lansanah, making a tackle on Bengals RB Jeremy Hill last night, admitted tongue-lashings from the Bucs coaches inspired the team to win. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Danny Lansanah (51) tackles Bengals running back Jeremy Hill last night. Lansanah admitted tongue-lashings from coaches inspired the Bucs. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Man, it was like Joe was watching two different teams. Ten days ago, in their first at-bat of the 2015 preseason, the Bucs didn’t look better than they were last year.

Last night? Geez. Where has this team been? (more…)

Jameis Talks Jeremiah Warren

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015
"America's Quarterback" sure seemed at ease the past two weeks playing behind backup center Jeremiah Warren.

“America’s Quarterback” sure seemed at ease the past two weeks playing behind backup center Jeremiah Warren.

Joe mentioned last night how, at least from the naked eye, it seems like “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, is very comfortable taking snaps from backup Jeremiah Warren. (more…)

Watch Jameis Fire Up Bucs

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015
Jameis caught by cameras off the field pumping up his fellow Bucs.

Jameis caught by cameras off the field pumping up his fellow Bucs.

Last night, as with all home games, Joe was in the press box. There, Joe has to get out of his seat and crane his neck to see a TV replay of the Bucs play during a telecast, and there is no audio (for obvious reasons as folks are working). So often, fans will see (and hear) more on TV from home than Joe ever will. (more…)

Did Jameis Black Out?

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015
"America's Quarterback" pulls a Keyshawn Johnson after a Bucs first down last night. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

“America’s Quarterback” pulls a Keyshawn Johnson after a Bucs first down last night. Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Strange words from the very mouth of “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston.

Strange indeed. (more…)

Alexander Shares Lovie’s Headset Manner

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015
Rookie starting middle linebacker Kwon Alexander

Rookie starting middle linebacker Kwon Alexander

Lovie Smith anointed a new quarterback of the defense last week, a 21-year-old rookie fourth-round pick, Kwon Alexander. (more…)

Should Warren Start At Center?

Monday, August 24th, 2015
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“America’s Quarterback” seems so much comfortable with Jeremiah Warren at center.

Joe isn’t being off the wall here.

Jeremiah Warren is a backup to starting center Evan Smith for a reason. He hasn’t been that good. (more…)

Buccaneers 25, Bengals 11

Monday, August 24th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

A home victory. Wow!

It doesn’t count, but it feels so good. At this rate, Joe might soon have to retire the Den of Depression nickname. (more…)

The Return Of The Muscle Hamster

Monday, August 24th, 2015
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Doug Martin takes a handoff from “America’s Quarterback.” Joe thinks it is safe to say the “Muscle Hamster” has returned. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Joe had heard Doug Martin say how he is healthy and ready to rock and roll this year.

Then again, what did Joe expect Martin to say, he wanted to barf on Evan Smith and get cut?

So Joe was skeptical entering the preseason games of what Martin could do. (more…)

Three First-Quarter Sacks!

Monday, August 24th, 2015
George Johnson almost made fans forget Michael Bennett tonight

George Johnson almost made fans forget Michael Bennett tonight

Look, when a Tampa Bay defensive end has a sack and a half before halftime, and the Bucs have three first-quarter sacks, local fans collectively have a football orgasm. (more…)