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Ira Explains Why Dalvin Cook Won’t Be A Buccaneer, Talks Trade Down Shot With Chiefs & Others, Derek Barnett Watch, Adrian Peterson In New Orleans, Marpet Draft Musings & More

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Now only minutes from the NFL Draft!!! Enjoy Ira going very deep with Joe on the draft and other topics. Listen now by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, Ira’s podcasts pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

The Legend of Joel Buchsbaum

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

(This is a repost of a previously published article Joe runs as an annual tradition for the morning of the first day of the NFL draft.)

Joe’s going to go slightly personal here, a rare, albeit tiny window into Joe’s background on this holiest of high football holidays. (more…)

Two Players To Monitor

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Joe was asked last night on Twitter if he was going to do a mock draft. (more…)

Did Mike Smith Get A Draft Wink & Nod?

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

On the eve of the NFL Draft, you should remember that bold, rarely-happens move by Team Glazer this offseason, the one that dumped an overflowing barrel of gold bars in Mike Smith’s lap so he would halt his search for a head coaching gig until 2019. (more…)

Koetter’s “No-Fakin’ Rule” Takes Center Stage On Lunch With Real Rock Riley

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

It’s Epsiode 2 of Lunch With Real Rock Riley, seen Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at noon on right here.

Rock is a Tampa Bay TV sports icon, and one heck of a guy. This great feature is just getting rolling.

Enjoy!! (And Episode 1 is linked here.)

Hard Knocks Coming To Tampa from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Ali Marpet Plays Drafting Bucs GM

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Man’s up on camera

Hats off to NFL Network personality and former 11-year NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson for a meaningful interview with Bucs stud guard/experimental center Ali Marpet. (more…)

Cook Grades Very, Very High

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Significant high grade.

Joe isn’t much of a stats guy, but if Joe must wade into the abyss, it is with Football Outsiders. (more…)

ESPN: Buccaneers In Multiple Discussions About Trading Down

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Bold

UPDATED: 8:34 a.m. – It appears general manager Jason Licht does not have his heart set on selecting a running back in the first round tomorrow night. (more…)

PODCAST: It’s Here!!

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

NFL Draft and Bucs Uncensored is on fire!!!! New podcasts post every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline), includes real fan takes in the unrivaled fun. (Email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com). Listen above or subscribe on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. *Caution: R-RATED language!* Justin’s work is NOT influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s great fun and knowledge.

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Chucky’s Stain

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

“If I knew mother!@#$%^g Aaron Rodgers was going to turn into a f%^&*#g Hall of Famer, I would have drafted the Son of a B$%^h!”

Oh, the mistakes we all make in life. Some are hilariously minor and forgettable. Others, well, they can Pearl Harbor your career. (more…)

Dickie V Has His Wish For Bucs

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Uber Bucs fan Dick Vitale knows his pick.

Hey, hey, Jason Licht, are you listening, baby? It’s a no brainer who you should draft tomorrow night. He’s a PTP’er! (more…)

The Jason Licht Patterns

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Some say general manager Jason Licht really likes to play bridge, as in sign a “bridge” free agent (aka an old dude) and draft a guy at the same position.

Licht did that twice in 2016, but one draft does not make a pattern. (more…)

Tossing Crap On The Wall

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Throwing darts blindfolded

Thank God there are only two more days left until the draft.

Two! (more…)

V-Jax Says He’s Ready

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Circling

Guess who happened to be back at One Buc Palace last week, the same week the Buccaneers reported back for the 2017 season? (more…)

Amara Darboh, Dominik & The Bucs

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Fine fit

Former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik drafted receivers Arrelious Benn in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft and Mike Williams in the fourth round. (more…)

The Jameis Of The Defense

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
Kwon

Talks leadership and teamwork.

Various Bucs officials, suits and coaches often refer to middle linebacker Kwon Alexander as “the Jameis of the Defense.” (more…)

Jameis Begins Negotiations (Sort Of)

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Leverage.

In case you were not aware, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is one smart young man. (more…)

Schein: AP Is Toast

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Missing on AP a Bucs win.

Despite this being a glorious week for NFL fans, many Bucs fans were in a bitter mood when it was learned free agent running back Adrian Peterson is in serious contract negotiations with the Saints. (more…)

Jameis: “Baseball Might Be There One Day”

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Eye-opening talk from Jameis

Joe interrupts the pre-draft frenzy to give legions of Buccaneers fans heart palpitations. (more…)

“Hop On My Back”

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Bring it here, says Kwon.

Adorned in a Kwon Alexander t-shirt with an image of the Bucs’ middle linebacker flexing his biceps, Kwon Alexander addressed the Tampa Bay media this afternoon at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Report: Adrian Peterson To Saints For $3 Million

Monday, April 24th, 2017

“Seriously?”

Yeah, there’s a new hole in the wall at JoeBucsFan.com headquarters. (more…)

Marpet’s Mack Rewind

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Ali Marpet has been busy in his new role

Tampa Bay could have made a play for Pro Bowl center Alex Mack in free agency right before the 2014 season. And they could have tried to invest in Mack before he transformed the Falcons’ offensive line last year.

Instead, the Bucs have their stud guard studying to be like Mack. (more…)

“He Is Still Explosive”

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Bucs WR talks Adrian Peterson.

Last week, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, was effusive in his praise of future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson and was clear about how he “absolutely” would like to hand the ball off to him. (more…)