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Becht: More Blitzing, Please

Monday, November 7th, 2016

LavonteDavidA veteran of 12 NFL seasons as a bruising tight end, Anthony Becht of the Buccaneers Radio Network was asked to assess the state of the team today. (more…)

Koetter Is Not The Problem

Monday, November 7th, 2016
Squeezing production from scrubs.

Squeezing production from scrubs.

Over the weekend reading comments from Bucs fans and listening to the fan feedback on Justin Pawlowski’s excellent podcast, “Bucs Uncensored,” Joe saw a theme building for fans in their effort to unleash frustration and anger at their beloved Bucs. (more…)

Solving The Start Fast Riddle

Monday, November 7th, 2016

koettersmilerightA massive focus for Dirk Koetter entering this season was starting fast in games. (more…)

Doug Martin Still Sidelined

Monday, November 7th, 2016

DougMartin Philly

After saying last week on SiriusXM NFL Radio that Doug Martin was a definite maybe to be ready to play against the Bears on Sunday, Dirk Koetter and team doctors kept Martin off the practice field today. (more…)

“Smitty Tried A Lot Of Different Defenses”

Monday, November 7th, 2016

MikeSmith4Failed Bucs defensive coordinator/head coach Lovie Smith was a stick-to-the-system kind of guy.

New Bucs DC Mike Smith is just the opposite. (more…)

Cameron Brate Shining Across The NFL

Monday, November 7th, 2016
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Climbing the ladder

How bout a little optimism this morning! How bout that undrafted Harvard man Cameron Brate! (more…)

What Did The Bucs Find?

Monday, November 7th, 2016
Players need to look in the mirror, GMC said.

Players need to look in the mirror, GMC said.

The Bucs had a three-day weekend, the last such break the team will have this season. (more…)

PODCAST: Starting To Fix The Bucs

Monday, November 7th, 2016

BucsUncensoredCommish

Click above to listen or to download.

**Joe hopes you enjoy the Monday, Wednesday and Saturday fun from “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline). The former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620, Scout.com and 98.7 FM now has a new home to share his unbridled and intelligent brand of Bucs analysis. It’s JoeBucsFan.com! Download Justin’s podcast on iTunes right here. **Caution, NOT safe for work**

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Not Motivated?

Monday, November 7th, 2016
Seems Dirk Koetter may have a fractured locker room.

Seems Dirk Koetter may have a fractured locker room.

Interesting words from Dirk Koetter last week in his day-after presser. (more…)

Biggest Roster Decision

Monday, November 7th, 2016
In BSPN's cross-hairs.

In BSPN’s cross-hairs.

At the halfway point, you can bet your last bottle of beer that every general manager is studying who to retain next year and who should get the boot come February. (more…)

Bucs Fall Into Tie For Third Place

Sunday, November 6th, 2016

gerald mccoy 0916It was a rough Sunday for everybody’s beloved 3-5 Buccaneers. (more…)

Did Glennon Earn A Stronger Offer?

Sunday, November 6th, 2016

Glennonwide

Joe must give it up to Mike Glennon for his production Thursday.

The Falcons blitzed him in garbage time, ran stunts and the former “quarterback of the future” was literally perfect after not throwing a regular season pass since 2014. (more…)

Worst Game

Sunday, November 6th, 2016
Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith

Gassed in more ways than one

Joe’s been a big defender of Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith, a second-round pick last season. He hasn’t missed a snap and has done a heck of a job overall. (more…)

What’s The Finish?

Sunday, November 6th, 2016


Is Jameis’ Knee “Great?”

Sunday, November 6th, 2016
Frightening.

Frightening.

Bucs fans had a stroke Thursday night when America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, was blown up and suffered a knee injury trying to score on a meaningless two-point conversion. (more…)

Home Field Disadvantage

Sunday, November 6th, 2016
The Den of Depression: Where paper bags have been a necessity since 2009.

The Den of Depression: Where paper bags have been a necessity since 2009.

Yes, we all know the Bucs are horrid at home. It’s almost to the point Joe is leery of the drive in, knowing there is a very real chance Joe will enter a morgue of a locker room afterwards. (more…)

Dungy: “It’s Kind Of A Complaining Fan Base”

Saturday, November 5th, 2016
Father Dungy talks Bucs fans

Father Dungy talks Bucs fans

Father Dungy lives in Tampa and stays connected to all things Bucs. (more…)

Koetter: Intensity Hits The Mark

Saturday, November 5th, 2016

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Do you finish watching a Bucs game and find yourself saying, “Man, this team, win or lose, really gets after at. Man, they come out firing play after play. This is one physical, intense team.” (more…)

Clock Ticking On Louis Murphy

Saturday, November 5th, 2016

Louis Murphy’s 2016 season may just be hours from ending. (more…)

Conservative Koetter

Saturday, November 5th, 2016

KoetterleftDirk Koetter is building quite an NFL head coaching resumé. Joe might have to start calling him the Ted Cruz of coaching, the Rush Limbaugh of shotcallers. (more…)

PODCAST: Driving The Fans Away

Saturday, November 5th, 2016

BucsUncensoredCommish

Click above to listen or to download.

**Joe hopes you enjoy the Monday, Wednesday and Saturday fun from “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline). The former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620, Scout.com and 98.7 FM now has a new home to share his unbridled and intelligent brand of Bucs analysis. It’s JoeBucsFan.com! Download Justin’s podcast on iTunes right here. **Caution, NOT safe for work**

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It’s Mike Evans’ Offense

Saturday, November 5th, 2016
Needed more than ever. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Needed more than ever. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Like most NFL fans who watched Mike Evans perhaps turn in his best game as an NFLer, Pat Kirwan came away impressed Thursday night. (more…)

Koetter Details Martin Setback

Friday, November 4th, 2016
Bucs coach explains Doug Martin's setback.

Bucs coach explains Doug Martin’s rehab setback.

A few weeks ago, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter had circled the San Francisco game as the target date for Doug Martin’s return from a hamstring injury. (more…)