Improving in January.

Joe wonders if the proverbial light finally has turned on for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka or if someone with the Bucs finally got to him? (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

At one point in the first half, largely playing with a JV offensive line due to injuries, the Bucs led the lowly Dixie Chicks 17-10 in the first quarter. (more…)

When the Bucs are in a meaningless games, Joe looks a lot deeper for happenings of interest. (more…)

First appearance this season.

So for the first time this season, a guy not named “Tom Brady” took snaps for the Bucs behind center. (more…)

Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen.

You can’t tell Joe this didn’t cross your mind when Bucs center Robert Hainsey left the game with an injured hamstring today. (more…)

Todd Bowles

How bout them Bucs! (more…)

Chris Godwin

Joe hoped all spring and summer that Bucs receiver Chris Godwin would accomplish what Cooper Kupp did in 2019. (more…)

The Bromosas are flowing at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Tom Brady got out of the regular season healthy — with a half to go in the Buccaneers’ season finale. (more…)

Lavonte David

Right here is where you comment all game long with fellow fans and random haters and freaks. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

Be nice. Be respectful, unless you’re insulting zebras or the heinous Falcons and their putrid uniforms.

Go Bucs!!!

“Look, Ed, I effed up 15 years ago. My job was freakin’ harder than yours, ok.”

Back before Team Glazer canceled Jon Gruden, aka Chucky, the Bucs owners adored him and he was blessed into their exclusive Buccaneers Ring of Honor in 2017.

Weeks prior to that happening, Team Glazer invited media to talk to Gruden about his time as a Tampa Bay legend.
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Careful if you’re wagering. Week 18 is a dangerous road. But Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman are ready to navigate in this edition of TAMPA TWO. More fun from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Todd Bowles will soon be looking for a new offensive coordinator. It’s foolish to debate the point.

Despite a full year from Tom Brady and a decent defense, the Bucs find themselves 8-8 heading into Atlanta for the regular-season finale.

Tampa Bay made the playoffs again, but the Glazers won’t be fooled again. (more…)

Will be missed.

If you are just basing today’s lame-duck season finale between the Bucs and the Dixie Chicks on season results and who won’t play, a safe move with your short-term investment broker might be to lay cash on the Dixie Chicks. (more…)

Playing 100 percent no joke.

So today’s game doesn’t mean a hill of beans. Win or lose the Bucs host a playoff game next weekend. (more…)

Will Tom Brady follow?

Are soon-to-be free agent quarterback Tom Brady and semi-retired slimy Saints coach Sean Payton a package deal for some NFL team that needs a coach and a QB? (more…)

Game 17

Bucs (8-8) at Dixie Chicks (6-10) 

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: FOX (WTVT-TV Channel 13, locally).

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“Jason, just tell me we’re going to score more than 18 points a game.”

Here’s a fun nugget to stimulate your brain on a Saturday night. (more…)

Only one Buccaneer ranks among the top-25 in the NFL this season when it comes to yards from scrimmage. (more…)