One of Peyton Barber’s coaches weighs in

The man who says he’s in charge of fixing the Buccaneers’ running game was talking today at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Influenced Bucs assistant.

Bucs assistant wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El is one fantastic athlete and has a very interesting background. (more…)

Talking kickers.

The Bucs once upon a time had a helluva kicker. (more…)

Antwaan Randle-El

In March, Bucco Bruce Arians talked about how much important energy new Bucs offensive assistant coach Antwaan Randle El would bring to the team — just as he did as a player under Arians with the Steelers. (more…)

Questions horse sense of not drafting for OL.

Ian Beckles is confused. (more…)

Could blow up this season.

Wherever Bucs defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers has worked in the NFL, he’s gotten good play from his linemen. (more…)

Benefactor of luck.

When the Bucs began selecting defensive back after defensive back after defensive back in last week’s draft, Joe was sure of one thing. (more…)

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Sage Ira goes a lot deeper on the NFL Draft with Joe, in addition to diving into all the fresh action Tuesday at One Buc Palace. It’s a loaded podcast — more than usual.  The twice-weekly, intense sparring session with Joe is all presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Check out their online offers while you listen.

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There’s a new energy at One Buc Palace.

And while much of that comes from the Bucco Bruce Arians’ army of coaches, some of the juice is from Arians’ handpicked players. (more…)

Final chance? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

When Bucs defensive end/outside linebacker Noah Spence was a rookie, Joe saw him line up at outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense in minicamp. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Whether it’s your money-market account, your golf swing or your Pilates class, flexibility can be a beautiful thing.

Tampa Bay’s defense, rigid and soft at the same time, is about to get a jolt with the arrival of this new coaching staff. That’s because Todd Bowles and his endless array of assistants intend to major in subterfuge this fall. (more…)

After 723 rushing yards for the Raiders last season, his best since 2015, former stud Bucs running back Doug Martin hit the free agent market and found no takers.

But it appears an injury has saved the day. (more…)

Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles was peppered with questions from media this morning at One Buc Palace and one of Joe’s questions provoked an interesting response. (more…)

Derrick Brooks is excited! TAMPA TWO is back featuring Brooks and Ira Kaufman, the Sage of Tampa Bay sports, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating.  Joe is fired up, too, for this gem of Bucs coverage from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

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Joe is a bit confused after talking with and listening to Buccaneers defensive coaches this afternoon. (more…)

His words spoken to Bucs.

The Bucs have coaches on the staff that have been influenced by some of the giants of the coaching profession. (more…)

Curious response.

Dirk Koetter’s ghost is still felt at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Bellcow.

When the Bucs picked in the early stages of the third round, Joe held out hope. (more…)

Hardball?

Last week before the draft, former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik believed all the Gerald McCoy trade chatter was just that and GMC would return to the field for the Bucs this September. (more…)

Salad days of Mike Alstott 2.0.

The fair thing when judging drafts is to wait three years. Then, we pretty much know how players have performed. (more…)