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GPS & The Bucs, Beating New Orleans, Evaporated Excitement, & More

Thursday, November 2nd, 2017

Episode 9 of The Free Stretch with Bobby Fenton is queued up here on the JoeBucsFan.com Podcast Network. And it’s there for you on iTunes and Google PlayListen or download above. Always a fun and thoughtful time.

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Bobby (@bobbygameday) has hosted The Free Stretch on a variety of platforms and Tampa Bay area radio stations over the years dating back to 2006, and has also done a national show on Sporting News Radio. Born and raised in Tampa, Bobby is a graduate of Jesuit High School (’98) and the University of Florida (’02) and has been a Bucs fan since attending the 1979 NFC Championship Game at Tampa Stadium in his mother’s womb. (more…)

“I Want Answers!”

Thursday, November 2nd, 2017

A famous Buc fan is outraged.

The Shat Show the Bucs displayed Sunday, specifically horrid offense mailing it in, has so enraged fans that Joe hasn’t seen the pitchforks held aloft and smelled the burning torches like this since the near mob riot on a 2013 Thursday night game in the Den of Depression that was a virtual funeral procession for then-Bucs commander Greg Schiano. (more…)

Hard To Believe

Thursday, November 2nd, 2017

Difficult to imagine.

When the Bucs finished 9-7 last year, narrowly missing the playoffs, Bucs fans if not national pundits thought Tampa Bay was just a hair away from the postseason. (more…)

“Just Pain”

Thursday, November 2nd, 2017

Talks shoulder

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and his bum shoulder woke up this morning after a Wednesday of throwing the football. That hadn’t happened in a few weeks. (more…)

Fan Confidence In Koetter Fell Sharply

Thursday, November 2nd, 2017

The data is in from Joe’s weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll, and the head coach took a beating this week. (more…)

Stopping The Run

Thursday, November 2nd, 2017

Stopping Alvin Kamara and the Saints running game is key

One would think teams facing Drew Brees and the Saints would prioritize slowing down Brees. (more…)

Jameis, Bucs Walking Into Trap?

Thursday, November 2nd, 2017

Danger.

It is starting to sound ugly. (more…)

Beckwith Is Getting Hosed

Thursday, November 2nd, 2017

Disrespected. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Man, talk about a slap in the face. (more…)

When Stats Lie

Thursday, November 2nd, 2017

Misleading stat.

Long-time readers of Joe know how dubious Joe is of many stats. (more…)

Bucs-Saints Watch Party SUNDAY!

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

JOE will be pleased to buy you one beer BEFORE the gameLook for Joe in the bar area.

Please join Joe on Sunday for a watch party event at Abe’s Place in Clearwater. Great place to watch the Bucs.

Amazing food, WiFi, giant craft beer selection on tap, indoor and outdoor seating, and more. Joe will have giveaways, too. Kickoff at 1 p.m. Come on out at noon.

Grimes, Humphries Sidelined, Jameis Winston Throws Freely

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Humphries down. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Good news and bad news and other news on the Buccaneers’ injury report today. (more…)

“We Gotta Friggin’ Make Plays”

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Mike Smith was pointing at his players today, while also pointing at himself. (more…)

Big Picture Time, Intel On Jameis’ Injury, Joe Visits & More

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

This week, Jeff and Tom recap the result — another loss — but it’s time for a focus change. Give the Bucs one more week before it’s big picture time says Tom. Jeff says that time is already at hand and Joe stops in to recount the latest from One Buc Palace. The guys talk Jameis and his injury (hint: Jeff has intel) and more. ScuttleBucs imbibe!

Presented by Fan Retreat, The ScuttleBucs is right here every Wednesday afternoon on JoeBucsFan.com, hosted by Jeff Cameron and Tom Lang, powerhouse personalities and lifelong Bucs fans at ESPN Tallahassee, 97.9 FM.

The ScuttleBucs can be found at Google Play and iTunes. It rebroadcasts Sundays on ESPN Tallahassee from 11 a.m. to noon.

Listen or download above. Read more about The ScuttleBucs below.

Of course, many of you know Cameron is the namesake of “The Jeff Cameron Show.” Joe has been a guest with Cameron for years and Cameron is a personal friend of Jameis Winston. (more…)

Locker Room Video! Bucs Talk About A Fix

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Sports multimedia guru Rock Riley (@RealRockRiley) was back in the locker room today talking to various Buccaneers about bouncing back from their 2-5 record.

Enjoy Rock’s reports here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Bucs say, they’ve gotta play better from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Bucs No. 5

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Decisions.

Despite the Bucs having a losing record and their offense shatting all over itself Sunday like an infant after eating a jar of peach mush, Joe brings a glimmer of joy into the world. (more…)

Physicality Lacking

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also see Ira every football Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on FOX-13, Scott Smith’s Tailgate Sunday.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The best way to view the 2017 NFL season is through the prism of a funhouse mirror, heavy on the distortion.

Who could have expected the Rams to showcase a dynamic attack? Who knew the Jaguars would lead the league in sacks, on pace to set an NFL single-season record? Who predicted the Bills would have two more wins than the Giants and Bucs combined heading into November? (more…)

“Eliminate Communication Errors”

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Bucs are talking

It seems the communication bug found its way back into the Bucs defense. (more…)

Status Woe

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Bucs standpat

The Buccaneers’ defensive line is the team’s oldest and most ineffective unit. (more…)

Mistakes Vs. Greatness

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Still an unknown.

What a cool story on America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. (more…)

MIA Running Attack

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Grim numbers.

Maybe we all should have seen this coming. Joe should have known better. (more…)

Make The Call

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

24-hour poll posted at 7:43 a.m. Last week’s poll results linked here.