Candid

Nineteen quarters of football plus an overtime. That’s the answer to an ugly 2018 Buccaneers trivia question that puts a spotlight on the biggest problem facing the team. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Forget the late comeback effort and look at the standings.

Welcome back, Mr. Koetter, to the basement of the NFC South. Yes, even after a 2-0 start, Tampa Bay is looking up at the Saints, Panthers and Falcons.

Just when you think it can’t get any worse, the Bucs have a quarterback quandary on their hands. Dirk Koetter didn’t want to make a decision after Sunday’s setback, so I’ll make it for him. (more…)

“Jason, man, if you can’t trade a guy with my talent for a second-round pick, then you’re doing something wrong.”

DeSean Jackson continues to deliver historical performances for Bucs fans.

Last week it was busting 10,000 yards for his career, only the 47th man in history to claim that mark. (more…)

Bucs coach speaks on trade rumor.

This morning an NFL Network report claimed Bucs receiver DeSean Jackson had asked for a trade. (more…)

Minutes before the Bucs-Bengals kickoff, general manager Jason Licht hopped on the Buccaneers Radio Network for his weekly state of the franchise chat with Gene Deckerhoff. (more…)

Solid job in a pinch.

The Bucs defense didn’t have a great game today. But it played its heart out. (more…)

No decision today.

The starting job for America’s Quarterback next week isn’t exactly set in stone. (more…)

Lost his summertime magic.

Joe didn’t miss one training camp practice that wasn’t a walk-through this past summer. (more…)

Waited way too long.

When America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, threw his second pick of the day, early in the game, it was clear Jameis was missing his breaking pitch. Or something. (more…)

Went turtle once again.

In no way shape or form is Joe advocating for Dirk Koetter to be removed as head coach of the Bucs as we enter the final week of October 2018. But it sure had the feel that Koetter sealed his own fate with seconds left in the first half today. (more…)

America’s Quarterback has intelligent NFL men talking all across the country. (more…)

After 27 first-half points by the Bengals and an early extra-point miss by Chandler Catanzaro, what did you expect?

At the least the Bucs made it interesting. Very, very interesting. Nobody writes a soap opera like our beloved Buccaneers. Or perhaps “tragedy” is a better description of the drama. (more…)

Bond and spar in the comments section with Buccaneers faithful from Westchase, Wimauma, Bradenton and beyond. Share your every thought on today’s chance to go 4-3 with a “W” against the Bengals. Kickoff at 1 p.m.

Play nice!

And stick with Joe and Ira Kaufman after the game for spectacular postgame coverage.

Focus.

If the Bucs are going to be able to remotely control the line of scrimmage, Bengals stud defensive tackle Geno Atkins will have to be handled. (more…)

Derrick Brooks talks about trading for Patrick Peterson, among other subjects.

Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks has very firm opinions and observations when it comes to his beloved Bucs. (more…)

Perhaps DeSean Jackson is miffed because the Browns punted nine times last Sunday and he didn’t get a return? (more…)

Enemies with Marvin Lewis for three hours today; tight friendship forever.

Life works in weird ways and though Dirk Koetter never worked for Marvin Lewis or Andy Reid at the NFL level, Koetter has strong ties to both that go way back to the college ranks some four decades ago. (more…)

Warren Sapp weighs in.

Joe is not sure if it is just schtick or just two dudes being real but two former Bucs are not on the Vita Vea bandwagon. (more…)

Game 7

Bucs (3-3) at Bengals (4-3)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: WTVT-TV Channel 13, DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket Channel 709.  (more…)