Ira Kaufman Talks State Of The Week 14 Bucs Defense, Locker Room Chatter, Ex-Buc Comments, Bucs-Saints Predictions & More

December 5th, 2025

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“I’d Be Lying If I Said I’m Not Really Concerned”

December 5th, 2025

The fixability of the Bucs defense is up for debate. [read more]

Mike Evans And Jalen McMillan Will Not Play Sunday

December 5th, 2025

Not yet.

It’ll be at least one more week for the return of receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan. [read more]

Antoine Winfield Isn’t Looking Past The Slimy Saints

December 5th, 2025

This is one of two touchdowns stolen from Antoine Winfield in New Orleans.

Joe hopes to see Bucs All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield play out of his mind on Sunday. [read more]

This Week’s Free Stretch Would Be Lying If It Said It Wasn’t A Little Worried About The Bucs, But Help Is On The Way As The Most Important Games Arrive (Friday Edition)

December 5th, 2025

It’s your welcome-to-December edition of The Free Stretch! It’s all things Buccaneers and a little more. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for 9+ years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.

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Lane Kiffin, American Conference Coaching Exits & Penn State’s Epic Fail

December 5th, 2025

Todd discusses the wild world of college football head coaching moves. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Heads and Tails and Brandon Legal Group. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Is There A Timeline On When Mike Evans And Jalen McMillan Get In A Game?

December 5th, 2025

How long?

OK, great. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan are practicing. That’s the first step in getting back on the field. [read more]

“Benchmark Game For Bucs Offense”

December 5th, 2025
Mina Kimes

Mina Kimes

Is this the week the Bucs offense finally comes out of hibernation? Or is this the week there is panic in the streets? [read more]

YaYa Diaby Feels Baker Mayfield’s Slimy Saints-Hate

December 5th, 2025

Baker Mayfield isn’t shy about his feelings for the slimy Saints. He really hates them. [read more]

Pass Defense Is Killing Bucs

December 5th, 2025

“Todd, I’m not supposed to help you, sorry.”

In the starting five of the Bucs’ secondary, which includes rookie Jacob Parrish, only one starter was not drafted in the first two days of their respective drafts. [read more]

“It Make Everybody Kind Of Feel Less Than A Man”

December 4th, 2025

Will a defensive humiliation cook the 2025 Buccaneers?

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Baker Mayfield Is On To New Orleans

December 4th, 2025

Locked in.

Baker Mayfield is locked in. [read more]

Second Chris Godwin Fibula Injury Different Yet Related To Original One

December 4th, 2025

Chris Godwin

Receiver Chris Godwin had two surgeries on his fibula (read: ankle destroyed) last season against the Crows. He returned this season in Week 4 against Philadelphia and in the next game against Seattle had another fibula injury and gutted through 47 plays. [read more]

“More Like A Mediocre Effort Of Trying Not To Lose”

December 4th, 2025

It’s always a red flag when a team’s effort is questioned by a former player or coach. [read more]

Graham Barton: “Good Thing I Wasn’t The Tackle”

December 4th, 2025

Rather block than catch.

Tristan Wirfs’ first career touchdown catch on Sunday — he never caught a TD before Sunday, not in high school, not at Iowa — was still the buzz in the Bucs’ locker room yesterday. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Demonstrates Again Why He’s A Team Guy

December 4th, 2025

Capable of winning now.

Baker Mayfield once again showed Bucs fans why he’s beloved in the locker room. [read more]

The Time Sunday When Todd Bowles Got Heated

December 4th, 2025

Sharp words for his defense.

One reason Todd Bowles hasn’t won over a segment of the Bucs’ fanbase — and short of a Super Bowl, likely never will — is these fans want cartoon characters on the sidelines (think Chucky). [read more]

From Where Is The Pressure On Baker Mayfield Coming?

December 4th, 2025

Pressures!

Joe has been very disappointed in the Bucs’ offensive line. Then again, one could make an argument the Bucs have played well on the offensive line given all the injuries. [read more]

Oblique Injury For Tristan Wirfs

December 3rd, 2025

The Buccaneers’ new passing weapon would not have been able to practice today if the Bucs had scheduled a real practice. [read more]

“We Don’t Like Them. They Don’t Like Us.”

December 3rd, 2025

The slimy Saints are a miserable two-win team in the midst of a seven-game showcase of horrendous football on the offensive side of the ball.

They did manage to beat the Panthers 17-7 four weeks ago, so they are capable — at least on defense. [read more]

Sounds Like Jalen McMillan Will Be Ready To Play Sunday

December 3rd, 2025

Exciting comments from Bucs head coach Todd Bowles today. [read more]

Shaq Barrett: Bucs Need More Pass Rush

December 3rd, 2025

Regular readers here know Joe’s angst when it comes to the Bucs’ nearly invisible edge rush.

Imagine how Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett feels about it. [read more]