Good Sign From Jason Pierre-Paul
April 12th, 2021
Bouncing back.
If you are just about mock-drafted out like Joe is (for Joe this usually happens before the combine), any small morsel of Bucs news is welcome.
So here we are.
Joe usually doesn’t give two s(p)its about dudes working out. That’s news? A professional athlete staying in shape?
What is news would be a player instead live-streaming from some party like an NBA guy replete with strippers, liquor, poker and questionable substances.
Now that would be news.
So yeah, Joe is beyond bored with dudes pumping weights and running cone drills in their backyards.
However, Bucs stud pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul posted something on his Instagram stories account this morning that got Joe’s interest. For those who follow JPP on Instagram, you know he is an Instagram fiend. He posts so much fodder it’s easy to miss something newsworthy.
JPP posted video of himself on a stationary bike. So what? Normally, yeah, big deal. But remember, JPP played hurt through much of last season (and gutted out a good season that included 20 games) as the Bucs won the Super Bowl.
Right after the Super Bowl JPP had knee surgery. As JPP posted the video of himself at what looks to be One Buc Palace on a stationary bike, he added the text “… feels so good to be running with no PAIN!!!”
Joe only wonders what kind of pain JPP was balling out through last year?
There is no question in Joe’s mind JPP is a warrior whose work ethic and high standards rub off on teammates. And to see him bragging that he is pain-free, would it be a stretch to see JPP level many more quarterbacks this season?
April 12th, 2021 at 12:24 pm
All these vets gonna give it everything they have for 1 more season. Enjoy it folks.
April 12th, 2021 at 12:25 pm
He turned out to be one of our best trades ever. Giants screwed up giving up on him. Thanks G men
April 12th, 2021 at 12:25 pm
Everything is coming up roses.
April 12th, 2021 at 12:34 pm
Good news but July 4th is right around the corner and you never know when the urge will strike to take a 2am drive.
Stay safe JPP!
April 12th, 2021 at 12:39 pm
Some say he was playing at 70-80 % last year
Dont sleep on jpp and 10 sacks plus
April 12th, 2021 at 12:41 pm
JPP is my personal hero, he messes up and is not perfect but he perservers and overcomes. His level of bounceback is HOF worthy if not his accomplishments.
April 12th, 2021 at 12:51 pm
Medicated Pete…like I’ve been saying : It’s fun again being a Bucs fan.
Instead of constant angst.
April 12th, 2021 at 12:57 pm
Did that graft Devin White’s horse legs on him and hiding the fact until they get the procedure approved by the NFL?
April 12th, 2021 at 1:22 pm
Bucs should extend him another year. Almost a no brainer at this point.
April 12th, 2021 at 1:55 pm
To think the Bucs got him for a 3rd rounder, and he stuck around thanks to jettisoning Jameis and bringing in Tom Brady.
April 12th, 2021 at 2:15 pm
JPP and Suh initiated the Bucs’ culture change. Their attitude and work ethic was infectious. Their production backed it up. Brady (and the exit of JW) brought the same drive to the offense.
April 12th, 2021 at 2:22 pm
This is great music to my ears. JPP is a freaking DOG!!
April 12th, 2021 at 3:00 pm
The guy who never comes to OTA’s already working out at one Buc? Hungry for more, the Brady affect, or both.
April 12th, 2021 at 3:18 pm
“Beast”!
We heard that word thrown around quite a bit over the years. Now we know what a “Beast” looks like! In fact, we have a few of them now.
’87- Fun to be a Bucs fan indeed!!!
April 12th, 2021 at 3:27 pm
I love JPP but this is exactly why we need to take another edge rusher in the earlier rounds. He isn’t getting any younger.
April 12th, 2021 at 4:17 pm
Doooshlarue, fuuunnnnyy, LMFAO
April 12th, 2021 at 5:06 pm
Nice! I run everyday but am 53…. there’s always pain!!! 😂
April 12th, 2021 at 7:12 pm
One more time.
Because you can.
April 12th, 2021 at 8:50 pm
hey kids: I know we’re all experiencing the super bowl hangover, know we’ve signed all of our starters and realize we’re coming back this year after working together a full season as a team, but now we sign freakin’ Geo Bernard? I’m sorry guys, but I’m afraid we aren’t losing a single game. Go Bucs!
April 12th, 2021 at 10:17 pm
Shaz that was great! LoL funny GO bucs!
April 13th, 2021 at 6:59 am
Forgot The Idea Of Losing A Single Game… The Important Thing ” Is Not To Lose The Last Game “!
April 13th, 2021 at 9:41 am
I wouldn’t be handing out too much cash just yet. When #45 is up for his new contract, he’s gonna be highest paid defender of all time. Mark it down.