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Wrapping Up Training Camp

Saturday, August 26th, 2017

Jeff Cameron

While you prepare for the first preseason home game tonight against the protesting Browns — Joe would protest too if he was part of that outfit because they have been garbage for so long — why not get your Bucs fix by listening to Joe from his appearance yesterday on ESPN Tallahassee? (more…)

5 Things To Watch In Tonight’s Game

Saturday, August 26th, 2017

Yes, some key Tampa bay Buccaneers won’t play against the bumbling Browns tonight. Don’t expect to Gerald McCoy, Brent Grimes, Kwon Alexander and Mike Evans, who are all nursing various physical issues, some of which are more serious than others. 

But there is plenty to scrutinize and here’s where Joe’s eyes will be firmly focused:

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RB Answers Hours Away

Saturday, August 26th, 2017

More takes from JoeBucsFan.com Saturday columnist Gil Arcia (@PewterNerdGil).

By GIL ARCIA

The Buccaneers’ preseason is heating up with reps that mean a lot for many individual players. During tonight’s game against the Cleveland Browns at the soon-to-be Den of Happiness that is Raymond James Stadium, that bodes true for the starters. (more…)

Dolphins Watch: 15 Days

Saturday, August 26th, 2017

New Dolphins DC Matt Burke has inherited a shaky pass defense.

Yeah, two preseason games remain for the Bucs, but it’s all about opening day on Sunday, Sept. 10, against Miami in South Florida. Daily, Joe will bring you a nugget to two on the Dolphins to prime you for the big day (and/or the night before). Of course, Joe watched a good chunk of the Dolphins-Eagles preseason game Thursday night. (more…)

GMC: “I’m Fine”

Saturday, August 26th, 2017

Dismisses injury.

In the words of Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, it’s all a fuss over very little. (more…)

1 Team, 1 Heartbeat (Special Friday Podcast)

Friday, August 25th, 2017

Enter Bucs Uncensored, birthplace of the Stick Carriers and home of hardcore Bucs talk. Plenty of fire today for the preseason home opener Saturday night. Three times per week here, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans in every corner of the universe. Host Justin Pawlowski is a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, and an ex-college football player and a lifelong Bucs fan. Hear your Bucs take (if it makes the cut). Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com. Listen above or subscribe on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!* 

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Report: Gerald McCoy Injured

Friday, August 25th, 2017

Those dark clouds you see drifting west over Tampa Bay?

They emanate from One Buc Palace. (more…)

Jameis & Coach Koetter On Ending Training Camp And Focusing On Fins

Friday, August 25th, 2017

It’s multimedia guru Real Rock Riley (@realrockriley) firing away with his Friday video report for JoeBucsFan.com. And don’t forget to join Rock every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for a beer at Pint and Brew, Palm Harbor’s craft beer destination.

Dirk & Jameis on ending camp and focus on Fins from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Tackle Depth Not Bad

Friday, August 25th, 2017

Gives Bucs quality depth at tackle.

It always interests Joe how two pairs of eyes see things differently. (more…)

Dolphins Watch: 16 Days

Friday, August 25th, 2017

Mike Pouncey returned briefly and Jay Cutler showed his colors in the Dolphins’ dress rehearsal last night.

Yeah, two preseason games remain for the Bucs, but it’s all about opening day on Sunday, Sept. 10, against Miami in South Florida. Daily, Joe will bring you a nugget to two on the Dolphins to prime you for the big day (and/or the night before). Of course, Joe watched a good chunk of the Dolphins-Eagles preseason game last night. (more…)

55th Overall Pick Or LeSean McCoy?

Friday, August 25th, 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.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s not crazy.

The notion of the Tampa Bay Bucs trading for LeSean McCoy, either now or at some point this fall, shouldn’t be dismissed out of hand.

Will it happen? Probably not.

Could it happen? Yes it can.

Some Buc fans appear convinced that McCoy is breaking down at the age of 29. I don’t see it. (more…)

“I Make All Kinds Of Crazy Cuts And Moves”

Friday, August 25th, 2017

Stunning patient

Time to tip the ol’ cap to general manager Jason Licht and his personnel team and medical staff. (more…)

Stud!

Friday, August 25th, 2017

Not just a pass-catcher.

Joe was impressed by who really flashed during the last day of training camp practice. (more…)

Value In The Middle & Late Rounds; Labor Day Draft Entry

Friday, August 25th, 2017

On the previous podcast, Todd took the top 60 overall players from one respected chart and gave his thoughts on those early round choices. This time, Todd is going into the middle and later rounds from another respected chart to find great value as well as plenty of red flags.

Remember, Todd is also still looking for potential fantasy football owners to join him at the Hooters in St. Petersburg on September 4th for leagues powered by Hooters and JoeBucsFan.com. Listen to the podcast for more details and email toddwrightfantasyfootball@gmail.com to play this season. It’s free!

The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast has expanded to twice weekly, Mondays and Fridays! …Enjoy it right here and at iTunes and Google Play.

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Clinton McDonald And Snaps

Friday, August 25th, 2017

Talks playing time.

When Joe learned Friday that practice-hating, kicker-heckling, tree-grinding Chris Swaggy Baker was nursing a couple of things, Joe wondered how that would affect the defensive line. (more…)

It’s Getting Deep

Friday, August 25th, 2017

Dirk Koetter explains.

One can tell with the eyes and the ears that a once rotten team is turning the corner. (more…)

5 Myths About The Stick Carriers

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

By now, most of you have heard about the Stick Carriers, the exploding new fan movement for hardcore Buccaneers fans that put about 2,000 extra fans in the training camp stands on “Takeover” day 2 1/2 weeks ago. It’s real, strong and organized, and Joe has been around it since Day 1, but there are serious misconceptions out there. Here’s a breakdown: (more…)

Ryan Smith Expected To Start Vs. Browns, Redskins

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

“Trending up.”

It’s force-feeding time for Bucs cornerback Ryan Smith. (more…)

Dolphins Watch: 18 Days

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

Jay Cutler

Joe is really sickened by the hype surrounding Jay Cutler brewing not just in Miami, but nationally.

C’mon. Even a former Bucs QB is in on the blubbering. (more…)

“These Guys Know I’m Not BSing Them”

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

What’s it like to practice on a Dirk Koetter team?

Well, Koetter and his staff are going to be hard on you, even if they’re wrong and must apologize later. (more…)

“I Thought Our Effort And Our Tempo Was 100 Times Better”

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

Happy camp finale

How bad was the effort and tempo of practices leading up to today’s training camp finale? (more…)