The weekly Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll, a 24-hour flash poll, is back and will run Wednesdays through the season. Poll posted at 12:01 a.m.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

His right knee may not be 100 percent, but Demar Dotson’s truth-meter is working overtime.

The longest-tenured player on the Bucs stayed after practice at the indoor facility the other day, patiently signing autographs for more than 50 fans. He smiled for pictures and shook hands before reinforcing his reputation as Tampa Bay’s most candid player. (more…)

Geeked.

Joe always hears how all the new defensive linemen of the Bucs will set linebackers free to roam. But what about the secondary? (more…)

Raves about America.

Well, on Thursday after America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, stood before the Tampa Bay pen and mic club and took his medicine for getting a three-game sentence from NFL strongman Roger Goodell to start the season, most everybody had their takes. (more…)

Team Glazer speaks softly and carries a big stick

They say actions speak louder than words, and Team Glazer just sent quite a message to Buccaneers fans, sponsors and Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback.

They gave him the Doug Martin treatment. (more…)

Branded into memories.

So far in the short NFL career of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, he has one signature moment that transcends all NFL team markets. (more…)

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson

Yes, the problems for America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, now run much deeper than his inability to connect with DeSean Jackson, who Dirk Koetter insists was open last season but the offense didn’t capitalize. (more…)

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No offseason snooze on the Ira Kaufman Podcast! Tampa Bay’s Hall of Fame voter comes out swinging today, and Donovan Smith is a special guest. Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Find the Ira Kaufman Podcast ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past eight months. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

In case you missed it earlier this week, Joe and Ira Kaufman had a private sit-down with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

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Jameis Winston sits down for an extended chat with the Sage of Tampa Bay sports. Plenty of football chatter from Jameis, along with him sharing details and his passion for community service to enhance the lives of children. Definitely a can’t-miss episode. Joe and Ira dive in on many Bucs topics, as well, and break down the Jameis interview. Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Find the Ira Kaufman Podcast ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past eight months. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

With this post, Joe will try to avoid sarcasm, finger-pointing and the general baggage that comes from loving a team that hasn’t been to the playoffs in 10 seasons. (more…)

If you’re going to judge a man on a fat pile of maybes, then it’s certainly appropriate to look at the big picture of the man.

That’s what Roger Goodell was doing when he spent extensive 1-on-1 time with Jameis Winston before he was drafted in 2015. (more…)

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Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans visited with Joe and local media after practice and one topic was defense. (more…)

A special kind of fire burns in Buccaneers rookie cornerback Carlton Davis, so explained general manager Jason Licht.

That’s comforting to hear while many Bucs fans wonder what’s been burning around Vernon Hargreaves.

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There’s a fresh scouting report on rookie running back Ronald Jones from inside the walls of One Buc Palace. (more…)

“Don’t worry, Mike. Monte Kiffin didn’t always have the magic touch either.”

Sometimes, if it catches Joe’s eye, Joe will highlight insightful takes from loyal readers in the comments section. (more…)

College and NFL players are often reminded that everything is on film and scrutinized, including practice, so 100 percent effort when the ball is snapped is in the best interest of their careers. (more…)

It’s easy to count out Peyton Barber or think of him as a second-class running back since the Bucs drafted explosive Southern Cal rookie back Ronald Jones with the No. 38 overall pick two weeks ago. (more…)