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Buccaneers-Panthers, Open Thread

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

Comment all game long with fellow Tampa Bay fans and a small handful of haters.

Be decent and ditch the personal attacks. The Bucs still have a tiny shot at the playoffs, so Joe expects passions to run hot on and off the field.

Have fun, stay safe, and prepare for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage with Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter.

Go Bucs!

“Violent” Vea

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

After doing his best Ryan Sims impression for several weeks, rookie manbeast defensive tackle Vita Vea made the NFL take notice last Sunday. (more…)

Six-Week Wonders

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

“Patience is a virtue, Mr. Glazer.”

A truly mind-blowing statistic emerged from the lips of hot-seat-sitting head coach Dirk Koetter.

And it’s a very positive one. Joe advises you to sit down for this. (more…)

Dirk Koetter’s Unmagic Number: 14

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

Besides the ineptitude of Ryan Fitzpatrick, there’s another reason the Bucs got thumped by Carolina four weeks ago, 42-28. (more…)

Challenges

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

Bucs DB coach discusses grooming rookies, coaching through injuries.

The Bucs defense has been better of late. (more…)

Team Records Could Fall Today

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

Nears franchise marks.

Bucs fans who go to the Den of Depression today could see history made. (more…)

Gameday Tampa Bay!

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

Game 12

Stinking Panthers (6-5) at Bucs (4-7)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: WTVT-TV Channel 13, DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket Channel 713.  (more…)

Stinking Panthers At Bucs TV Map

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

Where the Bucs game will be shown on free TV

The TV map for the Stinking Panthers-Bucs game Sunday looks like an SEC game on the old Jefferson Pilot network where the TV snow was so bad you’d think the game was played in Calgary in November.

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Ronald Jones Will Be Active And In The Running Backs Rotation On Sunday

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

If rookie running back Ronald Jones can make his mark over the final five games, as Vita Vea surges and Jordan Whitehead keeps looking like a quality safety, the Jason Licht bashers might have to find a new punching bag. (more…)

“You Can’t Hit Anybody”

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

Somewhat sympathizes with Bucs defense.

The Bucs have a rotten defense. You know it and Joe knows it. (more…)

Yes!!! XFL Team Is Coming To Tampa

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

Awesome! Joe is fired up.

The Tampa Bay Times delivered the beautiful news. (more…)

Weak Talk By Dirk Koetter

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

Joe didn’t like chatter flowing from the mouth of Dirk Koetter yesterday.

Joe’s unsure whether it was a weak choice of words or a window into a football team that struggles with readiness. (more…)

“Very Elusive”

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

Something really jumps off the screen this season when you watch the play of Jameis Winston.

It’s easy to appreciate it. (more…)

New Standard Set?

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

Swift justice?

It seems yesterday a new standard was set for tolerance in the NFL. And America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, just got in under the wire. (more…)

DJax A Long-term Injury?

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

Shelved for how long?

Following practice Friday, Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching, yams-eating coach Dirk Koetter sure didn’t act like DeSean Jackson’s thumb is a major injury.

But Koetter wasn’t nearly as confident a handful of hours later.
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Derrick Brooks Talks Winning Identity & Formula, Deceptive Offense, Tackling Christian McCaffery & More

Friday, November 30th, 2018

Get inside Sunday’s Panthers-Buccaneers match-up with Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and Ira Kaufman, the Sage of Tampa Bay sports. It’s TAMPA TWO, the game-preview edition from The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating.

Domingue Thoughts, A Week Of Physical Tests, Breakdown Of The Sabres Win, And Much More

Friday, November 30th, 2018

The Bolts ate a big W last night at Amalie. Was America’s Quarterback serving appetizers? This week on the JoeBoltsFan Podcast, a week of physical tests, is Buffalo for real, breakdown of the Sabres win and thoughts on Louis Domingue. Hint: He looks tired. Go Bolts!

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Secondary Beat Up

Friday, November 30th, 2018

Injury report update.

The final injury report for Sunday’s game with the Stinking Panthers was released, and man is the secondary a M*A*S*H unit. (more…)

Meeting Of The Minds

Friday, November 30th, 2018

Brainstorming.

Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching, yams-eating coach Dirk Koetter is not a satisfied man. (more…)

DeSean Jackson Out Sunday

Friday, November 30th, 2018
DeSean Jackson

Won’t play Sunday

Bucs speedy wide receiver DeSean Jackson will not play Sunday.

That’s the word from Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching, yams-eating coach Dirk Koetter. It relates to his thumb injury suffered last week.

“I Just Knocked Him Off His Landmark”

Friday, November 30th, 2018

Payback. Revenge. A skill refinement.

Something big is expected Sunday and it seems they know all about in Charlotte. (more…)

Visor Mystery Solved

Friday, November 30th, 2018

Well, Bucs fandom can rest easy tonight. The riddle has been solved. (more…)