Dirk Koetter talks Stick Carriers gift

In the world of the Stick Carriers fan group, winning head coach Dirk Koetter is known only as “The Godfather.” (more…)

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Lots of love for Dirk Koetter on this fiery edition of Bucs Uncensored, and a healthy preview of the Bucs-Giants game on Sunday. Host Justin Pawlowski is a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, and an ex-college football player and a lifelong Bucs fan. Hear your Bucs take (if it makes the cut). And plenty of fans are heard from today. Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com.

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans in every corner of the universe. 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, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!* 

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Job security pending

In three days, the Buccaneers can welcome suspension-free running back Doug Martin to their roster.

This afternoon, Dirk Koetter said that decision has not been made. (more…)

Teammate weighs in

It’s not “official” yet, but don’t expect Kwon Alexander and his bad hamstring to suit up against the Giants. (more…)

Talks run fail

So what held back the Buccaneers running game Sunday?

Or perhaps the better question is why did Dirk Koetter gave up on it so quickly? (more…)

Issues a challenge to hateful fans

Once a upon a time a Buccaneers defensive coordinator was dumb enough to complain publicly because fans were “chirping” about the usage of Darrelle Revis.

And he invited them to join him to craft a gameplan. (more…)

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Todd welcomes back all those fantasy performers who showed up over the weekend that many of you drafted to be your top running backs and wide receivers.

In this edition of the podcast, Todd goes team by team and gives you thoughts on each NFL franchise and their fantasy results in Week 3. (Matthew Berry and company may just spin a wheel…but Todd takes the time to do each of them to try and cover as much as possible) Remember, Todd responds to your unique fantasy questions as it relates to your season-long and DFS leagues at toddwrightfantasyfootball@gmail.com.

And since you love football, make sure to sign up for Todd’s next golf tournament at podcast sponsor The Eagles Golf Club. Todd Wright Tour XII combines golf with that Sunday’s NFL games in another unique format full of food, fun and prizes for only $70 per player. Register now at JoeBucsFan.com/golf or email Todd with any questions about the event.

The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast has expanded to twice weekly, Mondays and Fridays! …Enjoy it right here and at iTunes and Google Play.

Sage wisdom flowing from Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

There’s no way to put a pretty bow around Sunday’s debacle, but it surely can’t be considered a death blow.

The Bucs are 1-1 with the next two games at Raymond James Stadium — where Tampa Bay has won five in a row. The Giants showed signs of life while remaining winless and the Patriots continue to be plagued by a leaky defense that is keeping Bill Belichick up at night.

Unlike last season, I don’t think this was a case of the Bucs coming in overconfident. They were short-handed and manhandled, and it’s difficult to gauge the connection between the two. (more…)

“So how many calls did you make, Jason?“

Bucs fans may soon forget what happened today on the field in Minnesota, but they might long remember what they heard on the FOX broadcast from a thoroughly reliable source. (more…)

Brutal

First Ryan Smith was a cornerback the Bucs insisted was a safety. That didn’t work.

Then he was a kick returner. That didn’t work. He was historically bad.

Now he’s a cornerback — with glaring weaknesses since training camp — who got torched today in Minnesota. (more…)

Defends Noah Spence.

Shouldn’t folks already know better than to toy with Miko? (more…)

Changed man

Something about seeing an old friend on the other side of the football drove Gerald McCoy mental Sunday. (more…)

Walked the walk

Legions of Bucs fans and Joe want to buy Dirk Koetter an ice-cold beer.

What he did at the end of the first half today brought tears of joy to tens of thousands. (more…)

T.J. Ward gets up after blasting Bears running back Tarik Cohen. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter isn’t one to throw around accolades much. But he sure did in his postgame presser. (more…)

Ira’s also got some locker room nuggets mixed in to today’s takeaways. Nice!

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Someone in the national media is sure to diminish Sunday’s dominant opener by reminding us that the woeful Bears were in town.

Yes, the Bears were awful, but there are no mitigating circumstances in the NFL. Chicago almost beat Atlanta last week and besides, the Bucs have lost a lot of games they should have won over the past decade.

A win’s a win, so here’s how this one breaks down: (more…)

Welcome to a new feature on JoeBucsFan.com. Joe has challenged Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, to pick against the spread this season for a $500 prize. Every Friday, Ira will type out his picks for each Friday-through-Monday game. If he hits at 53 percent or better for the regular season, then Ira gets $500 in gift cards to Abe’s Place in Clearwater, home of historically amazing food and 44 craft beers on tap. Feel free to send Ira your stone cold locks on Twitter, @ikaufman76. The sage of Tampa Bay sports could always use some help.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Not exactly an auspicious opening week for your supposed NFL guru.

I picked 14 games against the spread last week and managed to get only four of ’em correct. A 4-10 record makes me the 49ers of prognosticators, but hey, it’s only Week 1.

There were a few squeakers like Denver and Buffalo winning but not covering, but close doesn’t count on this rapidly growing web site.

It’s a long season and I remain confident things will balance out in the long run. Of course, I also thought Hurricane Irma was going straight up I-95, so there’s that.

Nevertheless, here we go in Week 2 as the Bucs and Dolphins make their 2017 debuts: (more…)

Wants an easier life

Chris “Iverson” Baker is living up to the nickname JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman gave him many months ago.

And now Baker has thrown fresh gas on the fire. (more…)

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Week 1 is here and Ira Kaufman is in midseason form. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, as always, talks all things Bucs with Joe on the popular Ira Kaufman Podcast. Listen right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — all year long. Dial in now by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Another confusing Lovie move.

Man, oh man. And folks wonder why the Bucs are still digging out of the dungeon. (more…)