Archive for 2015

The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 5

Saturday, July 25th, 2015

Darrelle Revis 1125It’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…)

Jameis Can Ease Into NFL

Saturday, July 25th, 2015
"I've got your back, coach."

“I’ve got your back, coach.”

Look, Joe has long been on record believing a successful (ahem) 2015 season would be six wins. There is a reason this team was 2-14 last year. You are what your record says you are. (more…)

Josh Freeman Cut Again

Friday, July 24th, 2015

greg schiano and josh freemanFormer Bucs franchise quarterback leaky, sleepy Josh Freeman is homeless again.

And to think Josh McCown has job security! (more…)

Wilson Retiring/Roster Spot Opening

Friday, July 24th, 2015
Is the path now clear to re-sign Da'Quan Bowers?

Is the path now clear to re-sign Da’Quan Bowers?

C.J. Wilson, the bottom-of-the-roster Bucs cornerback who blew important parts of his hand off celebrating July 4, is stepping away from football.

But Joe is more interested in who will replace Wilson on the roster. (more…)

“Why Am I Still On This Football Team?”

Friday, July 24th, 2015
Garrett Gilkey speaks out and his called "despised" by a Bucs beat writer.

Garrett Gilkey speaks out and is called “despised” by a Bucs beat writer.

Bucs backup guard/center Garrett Gilkey is an easy punching bag for disgusted fans. The sight of Gilkey literally enrages many Bucs faithful.

And it seems Gilkey understands why. (more…)

Only Jameis Winston Gear, Stuff Sizzles

Friday, July 24th, 2015

Jameis WinstonLed by former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik, the faction of Tampa Bay fans that thinks Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, is not the face of the franchise was slapped in the face yesterday. (more…)

Lavonte David Digging In?

Friday, July 24th, 2015

LavonteMoney talks, and it seems Lavonte David doesn’t like what he’s hearing. (more…)

Kenny Bell And Quarterbacks

Friday, July 24th, 2015
How high would Bucs WR Kenny Bell had been drafted if he played with a decent quarterback in college?

How high would Bucs WR Kenny Bell had been drafted if he played with a decent quarterback in college?

Joe must lasso himself at times while typing about Bucs rookie wide receiver Kenny Bell.

Of all the draft picks, aside from “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, none gets Joe jacked up more than Bell. (more…)

Winning Record “Overachieving”

Friday, July 24th, 2015
Former Bucs TE and current member of the Bucaneers Radio Network, Anthony Becht, outlines the 2015 season.

Former Bucs TE and current member of the Buccaneers Radio Network, Anthony Becht, outlines the 2015 season.

Yes, the 2015 football season gets underway for many football-starved fans when the Bucs begin training camp a week from Saturday.

Get ready for the sauna.

Yesterday, former Bucs tight end Anthony Becht, a current member of the Buccaneers Radio Network, joined Tom Pelissero and Kirk Morrison, co-hosting “Movin’ the Chains,” heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio. (more…)

“Pretty Good Decisions”

Friday, July 24th, 2015
Good decisions, says a Super Bowl-winning OC.

Good decisions, says a Super Bowl-winning OC.

A week from tomorrow, the last stand of the Mike Glennon Mob begins.

And barring something totally unforeseen or a horrible injury, your starting quarterback come Sept. 13 will be “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. (more…)

Single-Game Bucs Ticket Sales Halted For Bears, Giants And Cowboys Games

Thursday, July 23rd, 2015

Raymond_James_Stadium02Man, Joe sure hopes the Bucs find a way to win a home game(s) this year, unlike in 2014. (more…)

Fast Success Expected

Thursday, July 23rd, 2015
Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Rookie LT Donovan Smith

Joe must admit to being intrigued by the inner workings of Lovie Smith’s brain when it comes to developing rookies.

His behavior and comments have been untraditional. (more…)

The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 6

Thursday, July 23rd, 2015

anthony collins 0121It’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…)

When Will The Losing End?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2015

sickThese are rough times for Bucs fans not seen since the immortal Leeman Bennett soiled the sidelines.

Week after week, month after month, season after season, the Bucs lose. And the worst of it is they seem to invent ways to fail, no matter the coach, no matter the year, no matter the quarterback. (more…)

The Next Calvin Johnson?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2015
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A national publication puts Evans in rare air

Both you and Joe know Mike Evans, “Godzilla,” is a lethal talent. In what appears to be a lukewarm Bucs draft last year, Evans makes it a home run. (more…)

Revis Hated Year With Bucs

Thursday, July 23rd, 2015
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Few happy days in Tampa Bay.

For too many myopic fans, former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik has become a piñata.

Sure, he made mistakes, he’s human. But compared to the braintrust of Bruce Almighty and Chucky and their personnel moves, Dominik was the second coming of Packers yoda Ted Thompson. (more…)

The Countdown: 20 Worst Buccaneers Personnel Moves Of The Past 10 Years — No. 7

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

The Bucs defense improved without passive safety Mark Barron.

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…)

Join A Jason Licht Town Hall Meeting On Tuesday

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

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Yes, you can watch Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht field an hour’s worth of questions from fans (perhaps you) and the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620. (more…)

Who Is The Sleeping Giant?

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015
An unknown stenographer for FOX Sports selects a Bucs sleeping giant.

An unknown stenographer for FOX Sports selects a Bucs sleeping giant.

Joe likes to give credit where credit is due. But when Rupert Murdoch’s outfit is so ashamed of a reporter it hides his byline, what’s Joe to do?

That was Joe’s dilemma when an unknown typist for FOXSports.com wrote about who could be or would be the Bucs’ rookie sleeping giant.

Joe understands why FOX doesn’t want folks to learn of this typist. Said typist referred to past rookie sleeping giants as Victor Cruz, Doug Martin and Odell Beckham. (more…)

“The Way His Leg Fatigued In The Middle Of Games”

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

RevisMcCoyProBowlPer NJ.com excerpts of the new Sports Illustrated feature on Darrelle Revis, there are clear errors and misconceptions about Revis’ Buccaneers career.

No need to dissect that, but one legitimately fresh nugget got Joe to sit up straight and put the cap on the vodka bottle. (more…)

Five Team Officials Rank Marcus Mariota A Tier-2 Starter; Only One Picks Jameis Winston

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

lovie 1110bYes, important NFL people still think the Buccaneers whiffed on their quarterback choice with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 draft. (more…)