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Berry Versus Brate

Friday, November 18th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The word of the day is reliability, and Cameron Brate can probably spell it in seven languages.

The 25-year-old tight end of the Buccaneers has suddenly emerged as a hot property for fantasy-league owners, even while Austin Seferian-Jenkins continues his unabated slide toward NFL obscurity. (more…)

“Leaps And Bounds Better”

Friday, November 18th, 2016

david-lee-rothThe sudden surge of sacks and quarterback pressure from the Bucs is a strange thing for Bucs fans to watch. (more…)

Bucs Too High On Themselves Again?

Friday, November 18th, 2016
Chris Conte speaks

Chris Conte speaks

Joe is hypersensitive to everything said by every Buccaneer. It’s how Joe lives the Bucs life and what makes JoeBucsFan.com a Bucs blog you can rely on 365 days a year. (more…)

Banks Blasts Coaching

Friday, November 18th, 2016
"You listen to me or I'll Banks you."

“You listen to me or I’ll Banks you.”

Many fans still don’t understand why 2013 Bucs second-round pick Johnthan Banks drew frowns from Lovie Smith and rode Mike Smith’s bench before being launched at the trade deadline to the Lions for a seventh-round pick. (more…)

Week 11: Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast; Position-By-Position Advice And Saints-Panthers Review

Friday, November 18th, 2016

The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is enjoyed by thousands every Friday, exclusively here on JoeBucsFan.com, and you can subscribe on iTunes. It’s entertaining and insightful for daily and season-league players.

**Two podcasts next week: Wednesday and Saturday.**

You surely know Todd from local sports radio or from his many years on ESPN Radio. You can also hear Todd talk fantasy football with Steve Duemig every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WDAE-AM 620. Enjoy! And check out Todd’s great golf events on his golf page.

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Playoff/Basement Path Is Clear

Friday, November 18th, 2016

Bucs corners get roasted again

It was hardly stellar- football played last night between the Panthers and Saints, but it was the result Bucs fans needed. (more…)

Lovie Approved

Friday, November 18th, 2016
Champion of takeaways.

Champion of takeaways.

When former Bucs coach Lovie Smith ran the team, he had a singular focus: Takeaways. (more…)

Robert Ayers Mic’d Up

Friday, November 18th, 2016
Beasting: Video style.

Beasting: Video style!

Here is a cool video from NFL Films. Does that outfit ever do anything bad? (more…)

Coming Back To Earth

Thursday, November 17th, 2016
Eric Berry and the Chiefs' secondary have Dirk Koetter's full attention.

Eric Berry and the Chiefs’ secondary have Dirk Koetter’s full attention.

Cool to see America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, distribute the ball to so many different receivers when the Bears completely took Mike Evans out of the game Sunday. (more…)

Linebacker Blasting?

Thursday, November 17th, 2016
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Lavonte David

Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith was talking about getting gutted and gashed in the run game today.

And Smith was pointing fingers. (more…)

“It Vibrates You”

Thursday, November 17th, 2016

Jameismug2It won’t just be the Chiefs’ savage pass rush shaking America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, in Kansas City on Sunday. (more…)

“Violent”

Thursday, November 17th, 2016
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No. 91, Robert Ayers, has a longtime fan.

Man, the Bucs sure lead the NFL in ironic twists.

Joe learned of a new one this morning. (more…)

“Look At The Bears Fans Leaving”

Thursday, November 17th, 2016
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Gazing Jameis

Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter has said all those visiting fans at Bucs games are “demoralizing.”

And the Bucs players pay attention, too, even during games. (more…)

Brett Favre Arrives

Thursday, November 17th, 2016
The ol' gunslinger arrives eight years later.

The ol’ gunslinger arrives in Tampa eight years late.

Serious fans know Team Glazer and the Bucs’ brass did everything in their power to have Brett Favre play quarterback for the Bucs in 2008. (more…)

Yesterday’s Best News

Thursday, November 17th, 2016
Repaired melon

Repaired melon

Sometimes Joe gets so excited by seeing an injury report that only vodka or JoeBucsFan Jason Light Ale can soothe Joe enough to keep working. (more…)

“I’m Willing To Adapt”

Thursday, November 17th, 2016

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Rookie kicker Roberto Aguayo has explored a lot of new territory since arriving in the NFL. (more…)

Ira Goes Deep On Kansas City, Gruden Chat, Mike Evans & More

Thursday, November 17th, 2016

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to hear from Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman. Shocking as it may be, Brooklyn-bred Ira is a serious Chiefs fan, and he offers a lot in advance of the Bucs-Chiefs game on Sunday.

Enjoy!

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Scratching The Surface

Thursday, November 17th, 2016
Blossoming.

Blossoming.

The Bucs need a pass rush — past and present — worse than Joe needs a cold beer on a hot July Friday afternoon. (more…)

Fluke Or Pattern?

Thursday, November 17th, 2016
Solid job.

Solid job.

The offense of the Bucs was ugly early this season. (more…)

Turnstile Of RBs Hurt Jameis

Thursday, November 17th, 2016
Running backs messed with Jameis' mechanics.

Running backs messed with Jameis’ mechanics.

Yesterday Joe wrote how Trent Dilfer noted the mechanics of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, have improved in recent weeks. (more…)

Mike Evans Speaks: “I Know I Hurt A Lot Of People”

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

MikeEvans2Mike Evans was swarmed by media at his locker today. You can guess the topic. (more…)

Quick Take From Today’s Practice

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

doug-martin-1003Media only gets 30 minute at a standard Bucs practice like today’s under sunny skies at One Buc Palace. (more…)

The “Tough” GM, Says Andy Reid

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016
Andy Reid talks Bucs, Jason Licht.

Andy Reid talks Bucs, Jason Licht.

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht has a long history of working closely with superstar head coaches and personnel gurus. (more…)