Dirk Koetter talks cash considerations and running back

Pick a name: Carlos Hyde, Dion Lewis, Jerick McKinnon, and more.

The Bucs were hunting a big-game running back in free agency this month, Dirk Koetter explained today. (more…)

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Joe got to the heart of the matter with Dirk Koetter today on disappointing third-year cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, the No. 11 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. (more…)

The Buccaneers’ new defensive tackle, Eagles free agent beast Beau Allen, is a man with a lot of cheerleaders at One Buc Palace, especially the guys in charge of the money. (more…)

Salesman.

As Joe noted a week or so ago, unlike previous offseasons, this offseason you rarely hear a peep coming from the pied piper of the Bucs, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. (more…)

Joe loves the Ryan Jensen signing by general manager Jason Licht.

The Bucs were in need of strong center, and they got one who sees himself as a living dinosaur from the glory days, when football was one part MMA. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

This is the time of year two different sides of Buc Nation emerge on full display.

We’re in the sixth day of free agency and, as expected, the Bucs have addressed several positions without generating many national headlines. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Buc fans asked for a few home runs. I asked for some doubles.

But as free agency headed into Day 2, One Buc Place has generated only a bunt single or two. A lot of talented players have been signed by competitors while Jason Licht goes shopping with a restricted credit card. (more…)

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A weak entry into 2018 free agency has Hall of Fame voter Ira Kaufman explaining and scratching his head at the same time. Fire up the podcast right here as Ira and Joe wrestle with the angst and more, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly FIVE consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

“Hey, Bisaccia. You wouldn’t believe what they were doing down in Tampa. Jiminy Christmas.”

The stage was set. Two nights before Jon Gruden was inducted to the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, he was the guest of honor for a V.I.P. party at Hooters in Tampa. (more…)

We’re about 110 days into the official NFL investigation into America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, for allegedly grabbing the crotch of a working female Uber driver without permission. (more…)

GM Jason Licht was talking today

UPDATED 10:38 a.m. – We’re now in Month 4 of the NFL investigation into Jameis Winston for allegedly crotch-grabbing a female Uber driver without permission, and nobody important seems to think Buccaneers fans are worthy of a speedy resolution or an update. (more…)

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IT’S HERE!! Dial up The Commish, Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline) for this year’s draft party details. Yes, Joe and Ira Kaufman will be in the house with the Stick Carriers. And there’s plenty more in the podcast. The Commish is feeling all the excitement of the 2018 NFL Draft and free agency right around the corner and is completely focused (almost) on positive change and vibes and a Bucs revival after a kick-in-the-groin 2017. Bucs Uncensored unifies Bucs fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe every Monday and Wednesday right here. Be part of the action! Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com. Listen above or subscribe on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

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Plenty of fresh Bucs subjects are stimulating the mind of the Sage of Tampa Bay sports today. There’s a lot on the table in advance of Dirk Koetter and Jason Licht holding their first news conferences of the new season. Dive in here with Ira and Joe, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for 4 consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

Has fix for Bucs.

One famous bone-rattling safety believes he has a simple answer to what ails the Bucs. (more…)

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WHOA! Kudos to Bucs right tackle Demar Dotson for not holding back during today’s interview with the Ira Kaufman Podcast. This 20+ minute segment of Dotson with Ira and Joe is Part 1 of 3. Dive in right here or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for four consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

What’s going on?

This is starting to get very suspicious. (more…)

Former Bucs defensive line coach Jay Hayes was in the mix when Kwon Alexander (far left) and Robert Ayers barked at each other in the final seconds of the Bucs’ win over the Jets. (Image courtesy of CBS Sports.)

Joe gave it four days.

The silence hasn’t broken. (more…)

Steelers owner non-committal.

You mean there is still a chance? (more…)

Gerald McCoy sent a message to Tom Brady, and then Brady fired back.

The Super Bowl is upon us and, surprise, the Patriots are back in the game.

Back on Oct. 5, those Patriots were playing in Tampa on Thursday Night Football. (more…)