“Pay attention, Joel. And can we get brisket and beet salads at halftime? The buffet is getting stale.”

BY IRA KAUFMAN
JoeBucsFan.com columnist

Repeat after me: 1-2-3, playoffs.

This is not rocket science, people. Every year, at least one NFL team makes a giant leap from the basement to the penthouse. Lots of upward mobility in this league, but the Bucs seem to like it down there.

They’ve spent seven of the past eight seasons in the NFC South basement, so here comes Bruce Arians, eager to run over these demons in his golf cart. (more…)

Rookie safety Mike Edwards

Bucs fans haven’t seen a fresh injury report since December. Teams don’t have to drop their pants on this subject until a real game week. (more…)

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This week on the ScuttleBucs – Jeff and Tom preview a game that counts! The ScuttleBucs take a comprehensive look at changes made and how they affect a season outlook. Then, after hearing five good minutes from Bucco Bruce Arians as he spoke to the media this week, the guys talk defense, Alex Cappa, Jameis and more. Finally, Joe stops in for updates from One Buc Palace. A comprehensive season preview edition, brought to you as always by Bill Currie Ford! Go Bucs!

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The ScuttleBucs is hosted by Jeff Cameron and Tom Lang, powerhouse personalities and lifelong Bucs fans at ESPN Tallahassee, 97.9 FM, the ScuttleBucs is a must-listen presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty for new and pre-owned vehicles.

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Aging

Maybe Demar Dotson can call Dr. Oz for cutting-edge supplements, or perhaps he get a new massage therapist.

Personally, Joe find the wings at Abe’s Place invigorating. (more…)

Bucs players shocked a lot of people last season when their team-wide vote for captains did not include Gerald McCoy and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Times have changed. (more…)

Wins over ideas, please.

Joe doesn’t want to hear it. (more…)

All signs at One Buc Palace say the Buccaneers have found their right guard of the present and the future. (more…)

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In this final Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast before the season opener on Thursday night, Todd recaps the draft of his personal league (The Foundation) and discusses overall draft/ADP trends in recent weeks. Todd also tells you a very simple philosophy about who you start in the opening week or two of the season. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters.

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The spectacular news of Lavonte David returning healthy for opening day is tempered a bit by the realization that the game is a raging fire to jump into just one month after knee surgery. (more…)

Congratulations to the second-best Buccaneers kicker in training camp this summer. (We hope!) (more…)

For years, Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Mike Sando has interviewed a significant group of NFL executives and asked them to respond candidly to questions about other teams. (more…)

Superhero not needed.

Last night Bucco Bruce Arians was stellar while appearing on “Late Hits” with co-hosts Alex Marvez and Bill Polian, heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio. (more…)

Win projection.

She doesn’t look like a stat geek. (more…)

Lassoed in preseason?

In a 19-17, Week 2 home loss to immortal Rams quarterback Austin Davis back in 2014, just before halftime the Bucs had the ball at their own-40 with 11 seconds left and two timeouts. (more…)

Bruce Arians explains.

It was really that bad. (more…)

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Sage Ira is in midseason form already with a meaty podcast today from One Buc Palace. Rock Riley joins in the fun, as well, with all kinds of stuff on the table. Today’s podcast is presented by and Bill Currie Ford, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Pin Chasers.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.

Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

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“Aw, thanks Coach!”

In the past, Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians has been clear a huge reason he accepted the Tampa Bay job is he trusts Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

It’s all over NFL Network and various media, the news has spread about as wide on the fresh grin on the face of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)