Jameis speaks

The wild and historic environment at today’s rather meaningless training camp practice was a hot topic among Buccaneers, including America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, himself. (more…)

It was the fourth consecutive day for the Buccaneers practicing in pads, aka the brutal grind of training camp, but the team got a pick-me-up from an overflow crowd that required the fire marshals to assess the spacing and safety. It was the cheering Stick Carries you’ve heard so much about here. But there was PLENTY of football happening on the field. And Joe was patrolling the sidelines for all the good nuggets. Enjoy! (more…)

No-phony rule

Interesting take from big No. 93 after practice today. (more…)

The gruesome twosome for the Buccaneers’ offense

Dirk Koetter offered a window into the trenches after Bucs practice today — training camp Day 6. (more…)

A cool, cloudy rain-free summer day was the setting for Day 6 of training camp, the first back-to-back day in pads. Joe patrolled the field and took plenty of notes. Enjoy! (more…)

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Well look who’s talking about sports sage Ira Kaufman on the tantalizing Ira Kaufman Podcast podcast available here and at iTunes, Google Play and Podbean.com! It’s Jon Gruden. Plenty of meat from training camp and more. Don’t miss the podcast every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Yes, Joe was taking notes early and often during today’s training camp session, Day 5 at One Buc Palace. It’s Joe’s nearly world famous practice notes. (more…)

Chucky talks about a Bucs ring.

It was Jon Gruden, Chucky, in all his glory back at One Buc Palace today. (more…)

Joe went 1-on-1 today for a friendly chat with new Bucs big-money defensive tackle Chris Baker, who made his practice debut in pads. Here’s the on-the-record portion. Enjoy!

JoeBucsFan.com: How was it to get out there, first time in pads with new teammates? (more…)

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Sports sage Ira Kaufman continues to dazzle talking all things Bucs on his rollicking podcast available here and at iTunes, Google Play and Podbean.com. It’s four days into training camp and eye-RAH! has plenty to say. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

New Bucs defensive tackle Chris Baker

Well, new Bucs free agent defensive end Chris “Iverson” Baker was wearing sweat pants today and wasn’t practicing as his teammates donned pads for the first time this summer. (more…)

Joe has been flamed and cussed out for saying the following since January: Doug Martin returning to the Bucs in October is hardly a guarantee.

It’s nothing personal, it’s just the cold facts. (more…)

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters for more than a year. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out his columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Before he’s through tinkering at One Buc Place, Jason Licht may be responsible for drafting more than 100 players. I’ve got a feeling he has already signed off on the most rewarding pick he’ll ever make as an NFL executive.

Kwon Alexander wasn’t even supposed to start as a rookie in 2015. The undersized linebacker out of LSU was supposed to contribute on special teams and perhaps push Danny Lansanah a bit on the strong side. (more…)

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The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast has expanded to twice weekly, Mondays and Fridays! …Enjoy it right here and at iTunes, and at Google Play. And thanks to Original Hooters for joining as the presenting sponsor. Find your local Hooters right here.

Todd speculates today about the futures of Jarvis Landry in Miami, Carlos Hyde in San Francisco and the new offensive philosophy in Carolina. Oh, and in news that surprises you about as much as the Tampa Bay Area being hot and muggy this time of year, the Browns may start a new QB sooner rather than later and Redskins TE Jordan Reed is injured.

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Your Buccaneers report today and practice tomorrow! Wow! So now it’s time to hear the end of the Dirk Koetter sitdown with the Ira Kaufman Podcast. Great, meaty stuff from the head coach, and plenty of banter from Ira and Joe. Also, you will enjoy the bonus at the end. Enjoy here or at iTunes or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Joe was channel surfing tonight, landed on NBC Nightly News and saw this shocking video of ex-Bucs defensive tackle Brian Price.

Price has mental issues he believes are from football-related head injuries. (more…)

Leave it to mainstream media members to turn a simple piece of dough into a Bavarian pretzel. (more…)