“Hey football gods, I thought I sold my soul when Mark Ingram got suspended. You guys outdid yourself.”

Great Bucs news this evening.

It’s no big surprise, but it feels awfully good to see it looking so official. (more…)

Projected survivor.

This is one reason why the NFL is so popular. As the drudgery and cruel teasing of the preseason drags on, a light at the end of the tunnel can be seen. (more…)

It was a heck of a moment during the second quarter of the Bucs-Lions game on Friday night, one that might one day get on the ballot at the Trash Talk Hall of Fame. (more…)

Joe’s friends at Bucs Nation have a great idea to share the pulse of hardcore Bucs fans. It’s the SB Nation FanPulse!

Bucs Nation launched a new polling project that will pull together the insights of the most *plugged-in* Buccaneers fans. If that describes you, then SIGN UP HERE to join Joe and other *knowledgeable* fans (including Bucs Nation contributors).

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Last year at this time, Dirk Koetter had said for about the 19th time that he didn’t know what to expect when Doug Martin returned from his three-game suspension to start the season.

Why? Because the head coach had no experience with a player getting disconnected from his team like that in September. (more…)

Confession.

Joe thinks all Bucs fans can relate. (more…)

Punt returner?

This is making Joe drool. (more…)

24-hour poll posted at 5:01 a.m. (Next Jason Licht poll will follow the Week 4 game at Chicago).

New left tackle?

A quick glance at Mike Liedtke’s locker demonstrates how far down the totem pole he is with the Bucs. (more…)

Should preseason stats matter?

Call this carrying the piano on your back for the last 10 yards. (more…)

How high?

NFL Network has theirs, and now so does BSPN. (more…)

Stars in latest edition of “The Current.”

The latest edition of “The Current” is now available. (more…)

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The Monday Morning Joe podcast is back! Joe has got a heartfelt full-season prediction, details on the logistics of the Jameis Winston suspension and more. Joe is proud to say that the Monday Morning Joe podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford and Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call.

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Bucs DT Mitch Unrein has a concussion history

New Bucs defensive lineman Mitch Unrein shouldn’t need a bunch of work to be ready for the season, but his time off is adding up fast and it’s not a good sign for a veteran with a documented history of concussions.
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Options.

Joe has stated before that Joe fully believes Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will bring in an offensive lineman in the next week. (more…)

Leg up at linebacker

Finalizing an NFL roster is always a fluid situation, but Dirk Koetter tipped his hand a tiny bit today at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Bucs may dodge bullet.

Yeah, the Bucs play their last preseason game Thursday night. With everyone that is expected to not suit up, Joe is referring to it as an AAF job fair. (more…)

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M.J. Stewart was not practicing today, and he had company.

The Bucs are in regular season mode, which means practice is only open to media for 30 minutes at the start of the session. (more…)