Archive for 2015

Dolphins Re-Sign Josh Freeman; Haters Stunned

Tuesday, July 28th, 2015

josh freeman 0403

Man, bizarre happenings seem to follow former Bucs franchise quarterback Josh Freeman. (more…)

Time To Bend The Tampa-2?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Depending who you ask in the NFL, the Tampa-2 defense is either outdated or is evolving. There really seems to be no consensus. (more…)

It’s All About Jameis

Tuesday, July 28th, 2015
All eyes on "America's Quarterback."

All eyes on “America’s Quarterback.”

When Joe is at One Buc Palace watching the first training camp practice Saturday and smelling the sweat of the cheerleaders, there will be a massive crowd there. (more…)

Kirwan: Bucs Should Sign Ray Rice

Tuesday, July 28th, 2015
A respected national NFL radio voice lobbies the Bucs to sign Ray Rice.

A respected national NFL radio voice lobbies the Bucs to sign Ray Rice.

Joe knows Bucs fans are chewing nails in anticipation of the new season.

It isn’t so much that fans think the team can make a Super Bowl run, but the new season will purge from memories the shatfest that was 2-14. (more…)

Joe Talks Quiet Starts, Defensive Reality, Coaching Responsibility, Impact Non-Jameis Rookie & More

Monday, July 27th, 2015

joemugshotJoe was back in the steel cage this afternoon with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620. (more…)

Bowers Clues Were Right; He’s Back

Monday, July 27th, 2015
He's back!

He’s back!

A few weeks ago, Joe got the whiff of a scent that the Bucs were going to bring back defensive lineman Da’Quan Bowers, but neither the Bucs nor Bowers’ agent would confirm or deny Joe’s information. (more…)

Football Trust Is No. 1 Issue For Jameis Winston

Monday, July 27th, 2015

KoetterA former league MVP and star quarterback likes what he’s seen, heard — and not heard — from Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, this spring and summer. (more…)

Which Doug Martin Shows Up?

Monday, July 27th, 2015
Which Doug Martin shows up Saturday, the stud rookie or the ineffective veteran?

Which Doug Martin shows up Saturday, the stud rookie or the ineffective veteran?

Yes, today the Bucs rookies checked in to One Buc Palace and their fancy hotel. Sorry, Joe can’t get excited about guys making no less than six-figures (if they make the final-53) checking into a posh hotel. (more…)

The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 3

Monday, July 27th, 2015

It’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…)

A Freeman Eulogy?

Monday, July 27th, 2015

josh freeman 1224aA big national voice slapped Josh Freeman for dedication issues and believes his release from the Dolphins last week is the end of the line. (more…)

History Suggests Improvement

Monday, July 27th, 2015
Recent history suggests a six-win season is a fair forecast for the Bucs.

Recent history suggests a six-win season is a fair forecast.

Joe rankles too many Bucs fans when stating a six-win season would show marked improvement for Tampa Bay.

That’s how bad this team was last year. (more…)

Jameis Is The Real Deal

Monday, July 27th, 2015
Stamp of approval from Anthony Becht.

Detailed stamp of approval from Anthony Becht.

You’ve heard from many that “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, is a footballaholic. A gym rat of pigskin proportions. Lives, eats, sleeps and breathes football. (more…)

“You Really Don’t Get An Offseason”

Sunday, July 26th, 2015

Jameis Bajakian

Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, is reporting for his first NFL training camp tomorrow, but that’s a mere formality. (more…)

Jameis Plays Word Games With Ira Kaufman

Sunday, July 26th, 2015

Jameis rookieThe media circus is coming for Jameis Winston, and eye-RAH! Kaufman of The Tampa Tribune got training camp week rolling at Tropicana Field this afternoon. (more…)

Jameis Catches First Pitch

Sunday, July 26th, 2015
Are the Rays scared of Jameis?

Are the Rays scared of Jameis?

Joe has mentioned now and then how “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, has yet to throw out a first pitch at a Rays game. It just seems odd.

Well, today, as the Rays prepared to host the Orioles at the Fruitdome, Jameis actually joined in the first pitch. But he didn’t pitch. (more…)

Swimming Upstream

Sunday, July 26th, 2015
swimming upstream

Data nerds hook a Buccaneer

Some Bucs fans like to look and root for long shots to make the roster. Of course, these long shots also are bottom-of-the-roster kind of guys, and Joe detailed what that means. (more…)

Jameis Winston, Rookies Report Tomorrow

Sunday, July 26th, 2015

MinicampDay1

Training camp week is here!

As the sun rises tomorrow, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston will return to work and revive the dreams of Bucs fans everywhere. (more…)

The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 4

Sunday, July 26th, 2015

zuttahfaineIt’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…)

High Praise For Lavonte David

Sunday, July 26th, 2015

lavonte david 0213

Good Sunday morning to you all.

Joe has a surprise. Based on the intricate data Joe receives about readers and their patterns (Joe know exactly what fans like to read), Joe’s going to go all positive here, which is bad for business when the Bucs are losing. (more…)

Scary Dozens

Saturday, July 25th, 2015
Bucs D-line coach Joe Cullen

Bucs D-line coach Joe Cullen

The Bucs tried hard in free agency but lost defensive end Trent Cole to the Colts.

Tampa Bay sniffed Greg Hardy long and hard, but he will roam the edge for the Cowboys. (more…)

Dancing On The Bubble

Saturday, July 25th, 2015

bubble

Throwing out the names of Garrett Gilkey and Robert Herron incites Bucs fans into various degrees of rage.

Shoot, even some thin-skinned fans grumble about the pride of Largo High School, cornerback Leonard Johnson. (more…)