Hungry and healthy

What a long year it has been for defensive end Noah Spence, who turns 25 years old next week. (more…)

Linked to Bucs.

Earlier this morning, uber NFL insider Jay Glazer dropped a bombshell that Team Glazer was in talks with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh to take over the Bucs. (more…)

Out of the loop.

There was a report from BSPN’s Adam Schefter this morning that America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, will raise Old Glory once again in Tampa Bay. (more…)

Time up in Tampa.

Joe thinks it is fair to type DeSean Jackson’s obituary in Tampa Bay. (more…)

After a couple of bad games in December, Chris Godwin eased Joe’s nerves today and ended the 2018 campaign with two strong outings. (more…)

Fueling the lost generation of Bucs fans

Greg Schiano did it twice, and so did Lovie Smith and Raheem Morris. (more…)

The Bucs nailed down one hell of a draft pick today!

Should we celebrate, or should we cry?

That’s an easy answer. Celebrate! The Bucs locked up what could be the No. 5 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft — and they didn’t have to disappoint a percentage of fans by tanking at the Den of Depression. (more…)

Comment all game below with fellow Buccaneers fans and a handful of haters.

Keep it decent and no personal attacks unless they’re directed at loafing Bucs and bad coaching.

Most important, enjoy yourselves and prepare for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage with Ira Kaufman.

Go Bucs!

Staying.

Best news of the day came earlier this morning when Adam Schefter of BSPN reported common sense and reason has won the day at One Buc Palace.

America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, will return as your Buccaneers quarterback, baby!

The only way Joe can see this day getting any better is if the Bucs keep their top-10 pick (and maybe a top-five pick) in next spring’s draft and lose to the Dixie Chicks.

What a fine day this second-to-last day of 2018 is!

It’s a 2-hour flash poll. Have your say!

Yes, there’s lots of chatter about how Mike Evans, with five yards receiving today, will break Mark Carrier’s franchise-record mark of 1,422 yards receiving in a season.

But there’s another cool receiving mark in play. (more…)

“Don’t worry Smitty, I will be strong if the Glazers call me into a meeting this week.”

Last week, Jenna Laine of ESPN looked at possible turning points that kept the Bucs from having a winning season and instead prompted a coaching search as they potentially finish the year back in their home crib of Buccaneers Cove (last place in the NFC South). (more…)

“Look Jason, we’re all busy during the holiday season. When we get around to making some moves, we’ll keep you in the loop.”

Is there really a chance embattled Dirk Koetter could survive as Bucs head coach, even with a loss today, which would give him 22 through the past two seasons? (more…)

It’s a new TAMPA TWO with Bucs legend Derrick Brooks and JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman. They’re not talking playoffs, unfortunately. Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating is the proud presenter of TAMPA TWO, a joint production of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.

Game 16

Dixie Chicks (6-9) at Bucs (5-10)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: WTVT-TV Channel 13, DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket Channel 708.  (more…)

Where the Bucs game will be shown on free TV

It appears a lot of Bucs fans across the nation won’t get the Bucs on free TV as the 2018 season comes to a close.

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Change is in the Tampa Bay air, as the Bucs are an uncertain mess before the season finale. Lots to dive into, and a little surprise, on the Monday Morning Joe podcast presented by Bill Currie Ford and Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call/diagnosis, and their spectacular selection of new doors.

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No big plans for backups.

For those who want to see Noah Spence (who?) or Ronald Jones get extensive playing time tomorrow in the season finale because there is nothing to play for and key backups should get critical game experience, it is very likely Dirk Koetter will disappoint them. (more…)

Back in April, Bucs legend Ronde Barber put his foot down on what Jameis Winston needed to accomplish during the 2018 season. (more…)