Strong resume with receivers.

Longtime readers of Joe know this here Joe typing this here piece doesn’t give two craps about fantasy football. Not even one. (more…)

GM Jason Licht

One fun factor of Tom Brady retiring is general manager Jason Licht getting to flex for those in the world who think he rode Brady to a Super Bowl win — and Brady’s personal friends — without developing a great team around them. (more…)

Carlton Davis

A deep explanation has emerged as it relates to Buccaneers running back Rachaad White noting that the team has a massive chip-on-its-shoulder mindset entering this season. (more…)

So the Bucs blitz a lot, sack the quarterback a lot and have two big-name, big-time receivers, plus a fun 360-pound beast in the middle of their defensive line and a likely starting QB with an A-list arm and an unpredictable game. (more…)

While a certain player grading system is highly questionable in its methodology, it can make a little sense to look at those grades over several years to spot a trend. (more…)

Bucs RB Rachaad White.

Two numbers nerds recently suggested the Bucs have the sixth-worst roster in the NFL. This was largely based on their disdain for Kyler Traskfield. (more…)

Ugly stat.

Joe never imagined referring to a Tom Brady-led offense as “sad.” But here we are. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles did not like his defense last year. (more…)

Bucs rookie TE Payne Durham.

One mystery concerning the 2022 Bucs offense was the appalling lack of targets for Mike Evans in the red zone. (more…)

Tristan Wirfs

The pain in Tristan Wirfs’ voice was evident. (more…)

Joe was surprised while listening to one of the NFL’s better head coaches this week. (more…)

Run to win.

If you take a step back and look at the Tampa Bay offense, how are the Bucs supposed to score points? (more…)

Todd Bowles

Call Dan Pompei the Lavonte David of NFL scribes. (more…)

Devin White

When training camp opens in three weeks, Joe wonders what will happen with disgruntled Devin White. (more…)

Hot seat?

If you believe the words typed by a CBS columnist, it seems Bucs coach Todd Bowles is on the hot seat this season. (more…)

Has a new savior arrived for special teams chief Keith Armstrong?

It’s been noted repeatedly at One Buc Palace over the years that backup running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn isn’t much of a special teams player. (more…)

Tristan Wirfs

Joe’s been known to fire up Pantera or Slayer before recording the Ira Kaufman Podcast. (more…)

GM Jason Licht.

Since the beginning of last year,  so much has been made of the Bucs being tapped out on the salary cap, Joe is confident Bucs fans have all become numb to it. (more…)

BILL CURRIE FORD IS OPEN TODAY, JULY 4!!!!!!!!!! BILL CURRIE FORD IS OPEN TODAY.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The last time James Wilder carried the ball for the Buccaneers, the original Batman movie ruled at the box office.

The year was 1989 and Tampa Bay slogged its way to a 5-11 record under Ray Perkins, who would be fired toward the end of the following season. That was a long, long time ago.

How long? Lavonte David was a newborn.

Yet all these years later, Wilder still rules as the franchise’s career rushing leader with 5,957 yards. Wilder was a workhorse in 1984 and 1985, but those were the only two seasons he ran for more than 704 yards. (more…)

Man oh man, the statheads really hate Bucs quarterbacks. (more…)