Andrew Luck Talks Bruce Arians, Jameis
January 23rd, 2019
Andrew Luck talks to Joe
Joe loves the Pro Bowl vibe. Anything NFL warms Joe’s heart.
Today at Disney World, Joe was able to score a little 1-on-1 time with Andrew Luck, a student and friend of new head coach Bucco Bruce Arians.
JoeBucsFan.com: What should Jameis Winston expect with Bruce Arians walking in the door and coaching him up in the first six weeks?
Andrew Luck: Not just Jameis, but every player, it’s honesty. He’s a good man; he has a good heart. He coaches hard. It may feel like he’s being hard on you, but as soon as you walk off the field, he’s your biggest fan. He’s a great guy. I learned so much from him. So thankful to have played under him and happy he’s got another opportunity. It’s great.
JoeBucsFan.com: So anybody who says Andrew Luck was a great QB before he got to Bruce Arians; it’s not a big deal (Luck cuts off Joe)
Andrew Luck: No, I developed a tremendous amount under Bruce, learned a lot, still stay in touch with him very closely. And, yeah, he very much helped me in many ways.
Joe also had a little off-the-record chat with Luck about what’s next for the Bucs. Joe’s confident the Tampa Bay culture change will be radical from the moment the remaining players return in six weeks.
January 23rd, 2019 at 2:27 pm
I love his first answer. First words are that it’s not just the QB it’s every player.
So much better then our last HC who was hired for one player and who says he don’t meddle with his defense and when asked why his team failed has answered he didn’t know how to fix it.
Most comical hire in franchise history. He was hired by the media, that’s why.
January 23rd, 2019 at 2:30 pm
JimmyJack
Most comical hire in franchise history.
hands down bad character lovie smith and the family plan was the most comical and damaging hire of all time.
January 23rd, 2019 at 2:37 pm
Joe, its damn awesome that you’re at the Pro Bowl delivering deep info from former Arians guys. What other publication does this? Seriously awesome to read Andrew Luck’s take on the status of the Bucs… Only at JBF baby.
– DOUG
January 23rd, 2019 at 2:38 pm
Very well done here, Joe. Luck is a class act and the NFL is better now that he’s healthy once again.
January 23rd, 2019 at 2:40 pm
@JimmyJack – I agree. This team needs much more than a head coach “quarterback whisperer.” It needs better head coaching across the board.
January 23rd, 2019 at 3:19 pm
I think the biggest challenge BA will have with changing the culture is wrangling in the TB media and fans, who as Koetter said are so desperate to win they babble on insanely about things they have no idea about.
PS. I bet those players would rather be here in Honolulu, I’m contemplating not coming back Eva Eva, Eva Eva Eva. I must admit the food isn’t great but the Hawaiians make the best punch. 😉
January 23rd, 2019 at 3:31 pm
Good stuff Joe.
Can’t wait to see this anticipated ‘culture change’ in action
January 23rd, 2019 at 3:34 pm
I agree with everyone else. Seriously great reporting. Feels like Joe is working undercover and getting some real stuff here. I think the looming roster moves are also going to tell a story.
January 23rd, 2019 at 3:38 pm
LOL Team Glazer never called Joe to ask for his pulse in potentially hiring Dirk Koetter.
And like TMax said, the (dark) comedy hire was Lovie. This team is still trying to dig its way out of the hole he dug.
January 23rd, 2019 at 3:39 pm
Thanks for the compliments guys. Much appreciated.
January 23rd, 2019 at 3:44 pm
And like TMax said, the (dark) comedy hire was Lovie. This team is still trying to dig its way out of the hole he dug.
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And does that include Jameis ?
January 23rd, 2019 at 3:48 pm
In your mind, perhaps.
In Joe’s mind that’s about the only thing Lovie got right.
January 23rd, 2019 at 3:51 pm
Joe Says:
January 23rd, 2019 at 3:48 pm
And does that include Jameis ?
In your mind, perhaps.
In Joe’s mind that’s about the only thing Lovie got right.
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I 100% agree with Joe on this comment.
January 23rd, 2019 at 4:14 pm
“This team is still trying to dig its way out of the hole he dug.”
That sounds more like Mark Dominik than anyone else I can think of in the last 10 years of Bucs history.
January 23rd, 2019 at 4:22 pm
Other than McKay and Dungy we’ve been digging…
January 23rd, 2019 at 4:22 pm
This team is not trying to dig itself out the hole Lovie dug which was massive it’s simply trying to recover from the weak incompetent coaching of the last regime. The draft is and has always been hit or miss which is why coaching matters, this is the first credible competent coach this team has had since Chucky and we finally get to see what real coaching does for a team
January 23rd, 2019 at 4:42 pm
You can change all the faces but the results have remained the same.
The most losing franchise ever. I hope BA has success.
January 23rd, 2019 at 5:04 pm
The Patriots have been picking in the bottom four picks or so, for the last 18 years…
Coaching Matters. I’d be curious to know how many first round picks are on the Patriots D right now.
January 23rd, 2019 at 5:06 pm
DB55- I know it goes against everything your body tells you is right, but you have to have Spam while there. Also, there are some nice longboard waves in Waikiki. Ride one for me, will ya?!
When I read this interview, three words pop into my head: “Coaching. Coaching. Coaching.”
January 23rd, 2019 at 5:15 pm
^ Exactly!
It’s not where you pick, it’s who you pick and how you coach them.
Dirk was a good offensive coordinator, but he wasn’t a good head coach. He coached scared, and during hard times acted more like a baby than a leader. I have no ill will towards him, he just wasn’t the right guy.
Hoping BA is that guy.
January 23rd, 2019 at 5:17 pm
@DB55- bucsfanman soraks the truth.
Try some spam musubi. It’s fantastic.
After that, go eat at all the local fish markets. The best poke you’ll get anywhere. And the plate lunch. So damn good!
Don’t do the touristy stuff man, eat where the locals go. Trust me.
January 23rd, 2019 at 5:19 pm
jmark- That’s why draft position is such a farce. When you can develop players, and WIN, the pick # doesn’t matter. It’s picking the RIGHT player that matters.
January 23rd, 2019 at 5:20 pm
unbelievable- Stole my thunder! ONE MILLION PERCENT agreed!
January 23rd, 2019 at 5:37 pm
Now that’s a franchise QB
Now that Joe knows maybe he will finally learn Jameis isn’t one
January 23rd, 2019 at 6:02 pm
Bucsfan
Lol, had spam for breakfast, I grew up on that in Puerto Rico. As for surfing I’m getting ready to go in a few. 🤙🏽
January 23rd, 2019 at 6:03 pm
And does that include Jameis ?
In your mind, perhaps.
In Joe’s mind that’s about the only thing Lovie got right.
Cant wait for Jameis to have his best.year yet with more to come under good coaching
January 23rd, 2019 at 6:16 pm
Sorry, but can’t say that Lovie Smith was the franchise’s worst hire with Leeman Bennett’s name on the books. Lovie might also have been better than Ray Perkins and Richard Williamson.
January 23rd, 2019 at 6:52 pm
Doug is right–hard to pick up with any other team as none of them have a Joe fan website. Yeah getting the take from the players at the pro-bowl–good stuff
January 23rd, 2019 at 8:12 pm
Culture change. How many times? Do it or STF up!!!
January 23rd, 2019 at 9:51 pm
Bucs & Unb
The punch the best thing on the island 😂😂😂 besides the Tahitian women of course, goot lort!
Went to Giovanni on the north shore. Overrated if you ask me, rainbow diner meh, chief luau at wet n wild and while the Luau dancers were outstanding to the tenth degree all the food needs salt lol.
Hawaii where they don’t like salt but got sugar on lock.
Jk this place is awesome I dont want to leave
January 23rd, 2019 at 10:47 pm
BOOMSHAKALAKKA!!! -Let’s roll.
“Joe also had a little off-the-record chat with Luck about what’s next for the Bucs. Joe’s confident the Tampa Bay culture change will be radical from the moment the remaining players return in six weeks.”
Thanks, JBF!
January 24th, 2019 at 1:38 am
Talking about digging a hole here for so long. I know we get hyped all the time but I think BA IS OUR BACKHOE N NOT ONLY IS HE GONNA DIG US OUT OF THE HOLE IN BUCS COVE BUT HES GONNA BURY THAT DECADE LONG HOLE N PUT US ON A MOUNTAIN AS HIGH OR HIGHER THAN THE ONE WE WERE ON IN LATE 90S N EARLY 00S. God I hope so anyway I’m tired of being Cleveland South. Speaking of if they can get better so can we😉🤷♂️
January 24th, 2019 at 6:42 am
DB55- We’re living vicariously through you bro’! Donn’t disappoint.
Agreed on the Luau dancers. My wife chin-checked me the last time we were down there! I got “mesmerized” by the movement! LOL!
January 24th, 2019 at 12:42 pm
Hey Colts trade you Winston for Luck, straight up. No. OK will throw in Jackson.