It’s the weekly, 24-hour Bruce Arians Confidence Poll. Posted at 9:09 a.m. (The poll took a week off, but compare the Dec. 11 results here).

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

On the same day a national report stated definitively that Jameis Winston would return to One Buc Place, his performance suggested otherwise.

One player does not win or lose a football game, but Winston had every reason to apologize to his teammates after the Texans clinched the AFC South crown with a resourceful 23-20 triumph.

The NFL changed the day of the game, but Winston’s penchant for giveaways remained the same. He was horrid in the opening half with three interceptions, including his sixth pick-6 of the season.

The Bucs made it interesting, of course, because that’s what they do. (more…)

Responds.

Earlier this morning Ian Rapoport of NFL Network shook the football world when he made it known the Bucs have already decided to retain the services of Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. (more…)

“Joel, I said ‘nine figures’ not ‘E.J. Biggers.'”

Now this is interesting coming from a respected former NFL executive. (more…)

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

They’re young, they’re having fun and they’re wildly entertaining.

No, we’re not talking about the glee club at Alonso High School. (more…)

America’s Quarterback is now in the NFL record books — and it has nothing to do with turnovers or anything to make the haters drool. (more…)

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Week 15 approaches and Ira Kaufman is fired up but reflective at the same time. It’s always a fun tangle with Joe. The twice-weekly Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where all 2019 models must go and prices are at record lows! And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

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Explains turnaround.

Early in the season, the Bucs had an elite run defense, an OK pass rush (mostly Shaq Barrett), decent linebacker play (mostly Lavonte David) and horrific results from the secondary (save for one Vernon Hargreaves tackle). (more…)

Yes, Jameis Winston now has a whopping 23 interceptions in 13 games this season. America’s Quarterback is a generous man.

Only 12 times in the past 20 seasons have QBs hit the 23 picks mark. (more…)

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Three in a row! The Ira Kaufman Podcast is all over it in this game-reaction edition recorded at the stadium. The twice-weekly Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where all 2019 models must go and prices are at record lows! And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

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Words of wisdom.

So yeah, there are folks that are hung up on the interceptions from Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. (more…)

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

I don’t know about a “culture change” at One Buc Place, but I sure as heck see a scoreboard change.

On a day they were officially eliminated from the postseason, the Bucs gave every indication to their fans that the times they are a-changin. A defense burdened by giveaways stiffened in the second half and Jameis Winston directed a 542-yard assault against an Indianapolis team desperate for a win.

Winston kept coming and coming, despite throwing a pick-6 and two other interceptions. When the final seconds ticked off, Tampa Bay had closed to within one game of the magical .500 mark, matching the Colts at 6-7.

The Bucs were not supposed to win this game. Who says? NFL history, that’s who.

They were penalized 6 times for 104 times and lost the turnover battle 4-1. That’s a losing formula, especially against a decent opponent fighting for its playoff life.

But Tampa Bay found a way to eke out a close victory at home after dominating Atlanta and Jacksonville on the road. The Bucs trailed virtually the entire game, which began with a pair of Tampa Bay giveaways at midfield.

Here’s how the Bucs beat the Colts by the same 38-35 margin that marked the final score of the miracle Indianapolis comeback in the 2003 Monday night meltdown at Raymond James Stadium on Tony Dungy’s birthday: (more…)

Have your say in the weekly, 24-hour poll on the Bucs future of Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback. Poll posted at 7:11 p.m. See last week’s results here.

Peeks into future.

If all things were even, it seems Bucs pass rusher Shaq Barrett would like to play a few more years with Tampa Bay. (more…)

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It’s another Bucs-loaded podcast with a side of fun and NFL talk on the buffet. The twice-weekly Ira Kaufman Podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where all 2019 models must go and prices are at record lows! And thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings and Pin Chasers.

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TAMPA TWO dives into Bucs-Colts and more!!! Derrick Brooks, Ira Kaufman. What more do you want? Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, another gem from The Identity Tampa Bay.

Firm words for a former Buccaneer

Joe loves when former Buccaneers call it straight. (more…)

Drank Nick Foles’ and Gardiner Minshew’s Gatorade.

Two more quarterback QB takedowns today in Jacksonville for Shaq Barrett.

The beastly linebacker is now 2 1/2 sacks from the franchise single-season record! (more…)