Archive for 2015

Jameis And Bucs Super Bowl Bound?

Friday, July 31st, 2015
Super Bowl in first year?

Super Bowl in first year?

Joe has stated time and again he thinks this year’s Bucs squad looks like a six-win team, which would be a vast improvement over 2-14 last season. (more…)

“If Lovie’s Not Concerned, Why Should I Be?”

Thursday, July 30th, 2015
Evan Diedrich Smith

Lovie gets a powerful vote of support for his O-line

If you have extreme confidence in Lovie Smith, like Bucs’ Super Bowl defensive tackle Booger McFarland does, then of course you sleep without the aid of narcotics. (more…)

WRs Need Help

Thursday, July 30th, 2015
Studs.

Studs.

Yes, Joe is of the mind that arguably the best one-two punch of NFL receivers is Godzilla Evans and Vincent Jackson. If there are one-two punches better than the Bucs’ duo, the list is damn short. (more…)

Bearing The Burden

Thursday, July 30th, 2015

LavonteDavidIf only the Buccaneers had a dozen more guys like Lavonte David.

Remember when Alterraun Verner named David, not Gerald McCoy, as the hardest worker on the Buccaneers? (more…)

Gerald McCoy Details Dramatic Weight Loss

Thursday, July 30th, 2015

McCoy mugJoe and other media types who saw Gerald McCoy practice all through the spring surely would say he was in fine shape. Perhaps the best shape of his career.

But a lot has changed in the six weeks since Tampa Bay left minicamp in June. (more…)

“11th Tier” Running Back

Thursday, July 30th, 2015
A BSPN writer is no fan of the "Muscle Hamster."

A BSPN writer is no fan of the “Muscle Hamster.”

Harsh words from the keyboard of Eric Karabell of BSPN.com. And Joe can’t really argue a whole lot about his findings. (more…)

The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 1

Thursday, July 30th, 2015

McCowncryIt’s the countdown feature you’ve all been waiting for. Not really, but on the heels of last year’s award-winning “20 Worst Buccaneers Of The Past 10 years” feature, Joe had to deliver.

A list like this is highly subjective and toxic. Fits of rage were common during production meetings at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Scared interns soiled their pants. Full beer bottles were smashed, and a treasured Rachel Watson poster was accidently destroyed. But order was restored.

Current and former general managers and head coaches might not like what’s coming, but it had to be done. This is what happens when your team is 30-70 in its last 100 games. (more…)

Pimping ASJ

Thursday, July 30th, 2015
Noted NFL analyst is high on Bucs TE ASJ.

Noted NFL analyst is high on ASJ.

Joe is willing to give mulligans to a couple of Bucs rookies who didn’t exactly live up to their billing in 2014.

One is Charles Sims. The guy started the year with a bum wheel and it sure looked as if Sims was forced into the lineup to try to prove a point, and maybe it was way too premature. (more…)

Beware Of Patrick Omameh

Thursday, July 30th, 2015
Noted NFL analyst has a dire warning if OG Patrick Omameh starts.

A noted NFL analyst has a dire warning if Patrick Omameh starts.

Yes, just about every Bucs fan knows this: The key to the season is the offensive line.

It must protect “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, for the future of the franchise, not to mention this season. (more…)

“A Few” Wounded Buccaneers?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2015

lovie 1029Last night, following Jason Licht’s Town Hall event on WDAE-AM 620, a question was posed to the general manager about whether the entire roster would be healthy and ready to play football on Saturday when training camp begins. (more…)

The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 2

Wednesday, July 29th, 2015

michael bennett 6It’s the countdown feature you’ve all been waiting for. Not really, but on the heels of last year’s award-winning “20 Worst Buccaneers Of The Past 10 years” feature, Joe had to deliver.

A list like this is highly subjective and toxic. Fits of rage were common during production meetings at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Scared interns soiled their pants. Full beer bottles were smashed, and a treasured Rachel Watson poster was accidently destroyed. But order was restored.

Current and former general managers and head coaches might not like what’s coming, but it had to be done. This is what happens when your team is 30-70 in its last 100 games. (more…)

Doom Prediction For Jameis Winston’s First Eight

Wednesday, July 29th, 2015
A former Buccaneer has a warning for Bucs fans

A former Buccaneer has a warning for Bucs fans

Some ferocious football negativity was hurled at Jameis Winston this week.

Joe just doesn’t get it. (more…)

“There’s No Pressure”

Wednesday, July 29th, 2015
Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

The No. 34 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft is one confident dude. Sometimes, he reminds Joe of the No. 1 overall pick, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

Jason Licht Laughs At QB Competition Question

Wednesday, July 29th, 2015

Winston Glennon

Yesterday might have been the second worst day of 2015 for the Mike Glennon Mob. (more…)

Bowers Is Specifically A Defensive Tackle, Licht Says

Wednesday, July 29th, 2015
daquan bowers 0101

The GM says Bowers has been “humbled.”

Joe recognizes that many fans remain in stunned disbelief because Tampa Bay re-signed Da’Quan Bowers this week. (more…)

“We Haven’t Had To Have Any Interventions”

Wednesday, July 29th, 2015

Licht

The Bucs’ 2015 rookie class hasn’t put pads on yet, but there are positive signs across the board.

It’s noteworthy that none has raised a red flag since joining the team, general manager Jason Licht said last night. (more…)

“Father Of The Locker Room” Has “Six-Pack Abs”

Tuesday, July 28th, 2015
Mankins and Dietrich-Smith

Logan Mankins (r) reported in A-list shape in April. Evan (Dietrich) Smith (l) was quite a bit softer.

Not only are the Bucs confident in Logan Mankins reviving his borderline Hall of Fame career, one that derailed last year with the absence of a barbecue venue, a key Bucs official has called him the “father of the locker room.” (more…)

Licht: Jameis Winston Will Have “More Than Normal” Reps In Preseason

Tuesday, July 28th, 2015

lovie 0912In August, Bucs fans will see plenty of Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback. (more…)

Jason Licht Says Dirk Koetter Likes To Get Ball Out Quickly

Tuesday, July 28th, 2015

DuemigLicht

Speaking at a “Town Hall” event hosted by Steve Duemig tonight on WDAE-AM 620, Bucs general manager Jason Licht gave a peek into the Buccaneers offense. (more…)

Jameis Winston Held Covert Practice Session With Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Russell Shepard

Tuesday, July 28th, 2015

Seferian Jenkins StockerAmerica’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, didn’t just work out during his vacation with Mike Evans and Louis Murphy in Tallahassee.

Joe fished for more details today, and Jameis made Bucs fans proud. (more…)

Lovie Talks “Super Bowl” To Rookies; Jameis Says He Has “Butterflies”

Tuesday, July 28th, 2015

lovie and jameisYes, Joe is in Tampa watching Buccaneers rookies bowling with Tampa firefighters.

And the rookies are talking. (more…)