No catches this preseason for Mike Evans

The Bucs play the Titans in 19 short days, and Mike Evans has a new hamstring injury.

It’s unclear what happened in tonight’s game against the Bengals. (more…)

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Updated: 9:43 p.m. America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, drove the home crowd wild this evening in his local debut.

First, there were the eight completions in 13 attempts and a rushing touchdown against the Bengals, and then there was the ankle/foot injury. (more…)

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, takes the field tonight for his first home game, Monday Night Football.

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Preseason Game Two

Bengals at Bucs

Kickoff: 8 p.m.

TV: BSPN, WMOR-TV Channel 32 locally (NFL Network will rebroadcast the game at midnight tonight, Tuesday at 4 p.m. and Thursday at 1 p.m.) (more…)

Bucs RT Demar Dotson is eyeing an earlier return than first thought.

Man, when Joe saw injured right tackle Demar Dotson on crutches last week, Joe thought the dude was on stilts he is so big.

One of the nicest guys you will ever meet, Dotson injured his knee late in the first half of the first preseason game because Lovie Smith feared for the safety of “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. (more…)

New quarterback of the Bucs defense Kwon Alexander, per Lavonte David, is traveling a road different from that of the No. 1 overall pick.

The philosophy of preparing Kwon Alexander to start as a rookie middle linebacker seems to be a lot different from what’s going on with America’s Quarterback, rookie Jameis Winston.

Lavonte David explained. (more…)

Bucs AC/DC-loving GM Jason Licht discusses draft strategy.

Last year, the Bucs’ offensive line was such an unmitigated trainwreck, fans wanted to heave a warm $9 beer on the field of play at the Den of Depression, if not just plain heave. (more…)

Back in the early days of the Raheem Morris administration, Tampa Bay had a young defensive end with a superior get-off and a bit of a nasty edge to him.

That guy went on to great stardom. (more…)

Joe’s already called opening day against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 13 in Tampa a “must-win.”

It’s not a must-win for the standings. Duh. But it is necessary for the psyche of a fanbase that hasn’t seen a home victory since 2013, and compares Jameis Winston to Marcus Mariota. (more…)

Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, believes rookies should be seen and heard, if that’s who they are.

Jameis let loose last week and explained that he knows his limits in the Bucs’ locker room — for now. (more…)

Former Bucs DT Booger McFarland, star of SEC Network and SiriusXM NFL Radio, dispelled a years-long narrative by the Bucs.

So many people from One Buc Palace cry to the sky how the team needs an edge rush to enable All-Pro defensive tackle Gerald McCoy to jostle, mock and rob opposing quarterbacks each and every play.

Joe hears this so much he wants to toss his breakfast in the front yard of his neighbor’s house that flies a Redskins flag daily. (more…)

DT Clinton McDonald talks about the pressure on the Bucs’ defense.

You have heard the saying, “It all starts up front.” Well, for Bucs coach Lovie Smith and his defense, it really does start up front.

Pressure will make this defense hum. (more…)

Be careful what you do at home with those Surface tablets the team gave you, Bucs players. You better be watching game film and not those Jenna Jameson flicks.

Why? Because Bucs coach Lovie Smith is watching! (more…)

You’ve listened to and seen the advertisements for 411 Pain and other lawyer referral services.

Dolman Law Group has typed up 10 things you should know about them. Here’s the full entry on the Dolman Law blog. It’s an important read for those seeking legal representation.

Marcus Mariota gives the NFL his second try tonight.

A couple of teams on the Buccaneers’ schedule square off tonight on FOX at 8 p.m.

It’s a preseason clash between hated Marcus Mariota and the Titans, the Bucs’ opening-day opponent, and the nasty defensive line of the Rams and quarterback Nick Foles.

Bang it right here in the comments on all things Mariota and the Titans. Perhaps Bucs officials reading this will give weight to your opinions.

Is Garrett Gilkey winning the right guard job?

Please-never-again center Garrett Gilkey is in the mix to start at right guard.

Gilkey was the starter there for the Bucs’ preseason opener and was a force early in a successful run game. And then there’s the latest take from offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. (more…)

Former Bucs DT Booger McFarland reminded fans of a Bucs receiver who had an outstanding rookie season and fell off the map.

Joe just loved the fact Mike Evans, with downright slop for a quarterback, developed into one of the top receivers in the NFL as a rookie.

Joe lays awake at night not only wondering what Evans still can be, but with “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, now throwing to him, just how lethal that combination could be. (more…)

ASJ talks about how to improve.

Bucs fans are startling to grumble over second-year tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins.

They’ve read about his ability and how he could be the next Tony Gonzalez, so his offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter dropped on Joe some weeks ago. (more…)

Based on new information, Joe’s guessing Mike Evans wasn’t one of the Buccaneers texting Jason Licht to draft Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, during the 2014 season. (more…)

Watch for Dirk Koetter to unveil a different look to the Bucs’ offense

What does Joe expect on Monday night against the Bengals?

Aside from a meaningless game, Joe’s looking for a change in the offense. (more…)

Training camp has not been kind to the Bucs’ big edge-rush hope: Jacquies Smith.

Bucs fans’ hope for a legitimate edge pass rush this season largely fell on the shoulders of Jacquies Smith, who emerged from the scrap heap last year with 6 1/2 sacks in about half a season.

But there’s one big problem with that. (more…)

Former Bucs guard Ian Beckles chats with Joe

On Friday afternoon, Joe made his way to the popular Ron and Ian show on WDAE-AM 620 for a rapid-fire interview. Joe offered perspective from patrolling Bucs practices and the preseason locker room in Minnesota.

Follow the link above, and the action starts about one minute into the audio.

New Bucs right tackle Gosder Cherilus

For those just joining this year’s Buccaneers soap opera, there’s a new character in the mix.

He’s Gosder Cherilus, a veteran of 100 regular season starts and two years protecting Andrew Luck. (more…)