Archive for 2015

“Like A Fire And Brimstone Preacher”

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
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General manager Jason Licht weighs in

The legend of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, grows with each passing week.

Who could forget what happened in the spring, when Joe broke the story of Jameis joining offensive linemen in a painful ritual? (more…)

Joe Talks Lovie’s Messaging, The War On Jameis, Receiver Questions & More

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
Steve Duemig

Steve Duemig

The JoeBucsFan Hour was back for its usual 5 p.m. time slot this evening with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

It got a little hairy out of the gate. (more…)

Jameis Makes It Personal

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015

Jameis

Yes, it was the Bucs versus the Saints on Sunday. Tomorrow night, it will be Tampa Bay at St. Louis.

Football is a team game. But there’ is an “I” in team for America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

Logan Mankins Leads List Of “Questionable” Buccaneers; Jackson And Spence Won’t Play

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015

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One of the renowned play-through-injury gamers in NFL history, Bucs left guard Logan Mankins, is officially “questionable” for tomorrow’s game in St. Louis. (more…)

Raw Disappointment From Lovie Smith

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015

LovieAtlYour beloved Buccaneers are the very best in the NFL at not allowing pass plays of 40 yards or more. They’ve allowed only three bombs in 13 games.

Also, your Bucs have allowed just 37 passes of more than 20-plus yards. That’s the third-best defensive mark in the league. (more…)

Players Are Tuning Out Lovie

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015

lovie smith 0113Evidence is mounting that too many Buccaneers are tuning out their head coach.

And the evidence comes from Lovie Smith himself. (more…)

Still Tinkering At Cornerback

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
Mike Jenkins is starting to remind Joe of Josh McCown

Mike Jenkins is starting to remind Joe of Josh McCown

It looks like Mike Jenkins might have a new job.

The bromance continues. (more…)

“The Ringer Was Off”

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
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Details, Ali, Details.

The little things in life can mean so much.

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Mike Evans Adjusting To Adjusting

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015

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Last year, Mike Evans was tremendous as a rookie, one of the better receivers in the NFL.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was lauded for the coup. No one grumbled about Odell Beckham. No one. (more…)

Kwon Alexander: Best Athlete

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
Best athlete?

Best athlete?

So you figure a lineman may be the strongest and a cornerback the quickest (Mike Jenkins, perhaps?), but which Bucs player is the best athlete? (more…)

Jameis And Jeff Fisher

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
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Brags about Jameis.

Jeff Fisher is a defensive guy. Always has been. Always will be.

Fisher’s idea of a quarterback was Kerry Collins, who actually had decent years when Fisher annually underwhelmed in Tennessee (and continues that tradition in St. Louis). (more…)

Kwon Is Still Making Defensive Calls

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
Kwon is always on

Kwon is always on

Joe sure hopes the Rams did not bug Kwon Alexander’s couch on Sunday. (more…)

Another Bottom-Feeder Stat For Bucs’ Defense

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015

gerald mccoy 0814It’s no surprise that on SiriusXM NFL Radio today there was loads of chatter about the New York Giants’ porous defense after they played on Monday Night Football last night.

Talking heads railed about how the Giants can’t make the playoffs because their defense can’t get off the field on third down. (more…)

“Jameis Is Cool”

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
Fan apologizes to Jameis.

Fan apologizes to Jameis.

The man who rubbed elbows with America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, at Publix Sunday night has been unearthed. (more…)

McCoy Talks Televised Spat With D-line Coach

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
Bucs D-line coach Joe Cullen is known for relentless hollering at players

Bucs D-line coach Joe Cullen is known for relentless hollering at players

Those pesky cameras. They’re always catching players doing things on the sidelines, or in bars, or in parking lots. (more…)

“You Don’t Control That”

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
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Koetter responds to talk of him becoming an NFL head coach

As Joe has documented, Jon Gruden and ex-Jets personnel man Pat Kirwan, and others, have been talking up Bucs offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter as an NFL head coaching candidate recently. (more…)

Godfather Blessing For Jameis Winston

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015

JameisleftSettled in at the office and working daily at 6 a.m.? There aren’t many 21-year-olds putting in that kind of commitment.

But one of them is America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

Da’Quan Bowers Returns

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
Last chance. Again.

Last chance. Again.

Tampa Bay has gone deep, deep, deep into its defensive tackle depth this season, and now it will dip into its past for more help. (more…)

Lovie Says Mark Barron Is A Huge Threat

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015

lovie 1110bSomewhere, former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik is smiling. (more…)