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Bucs Must Improve Offense

Monday, December 26th, 2016
Offseason project is clear

Offseason project is clear

Heading into the season, if Joe had written the Bucs offense would cripple the team down the stretch, the reaction would have been near as vile as Joe predicting Doug Martin would be benched. (more…)

The Fumble/Non-Fumble

Monday, December 26th, 2016
Robbed.

Robbed.

What may have been the play of the game wasn’t made by a member of the Saints or Bucs, but instead by a replay official. (more…)

FANTASY PODCAST: Lions-Cowboys Preview & Early Week 17 Waiver Thoughts

Monday, December 26th, 2016

During fantasy championship/last place week, The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast rolls every day including today.

Todd has done the homework for you — for league & daily players — with a look toward tomorrow’s waiver wire.

Click to listen above, or subscribe or listen on iTunes. And do not forget to check out Todd’s next great golf tournament on JoeBucsFan.com/golf.

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Career Year For Jacquizz

Monday, December 26th, 2016
Achiever

Achiever

A lot of Bucs had strong seasons, but perhaps the No. 1 surprise performer on the roster is Jacquizz Rodgers.

What inspiration from the guy standing just a few hairs under 5-foot-6.

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Much To Savor

Monday, December 26th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Amid all the hand-wringing about another disappointing December for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, let’s not forget about the progress made in 2016.

At the very least, Tampa Bay will post its best record since 2010, when a young quarterback named Josh Freeman generated hope that better days were ahead.

With Jameis Winston under center, the feeling is similar, with one important difference. (more…)

Loafing Lavonte

Monday, December 26th, 2016
Caught on film

Caught on film

Nothing should get Bucs fans more sick than lack of effort — with the season on the line. (more…)

“I Don’t Think It’s Going To Cost This One His Job”

Monday, December 26th, 2016
Secure.

Compared to Lovie

No matter what the Bucs do Sunday against the Stinking Panthers, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter, unless he wants to leave, should return for 2017. (more…)

Bucs Will Draft No Earlier Than No. 12 In 2017

Monday, December 26th, 2016
glazerlicht

“I hear you, Mr. Glazer. I can repeat the Grand Slam of 2015.”

Joe has been performing mathematics on the NFL Draft this morning while listening to Bucs Uncensored.

What a life Joe has! (more…)

PODCAST: Playoff Weaknesses Exposed

Monday, December 26th, 2016

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*Listen to the raw passion and extreme knowledge delivered in Bucs Uncensored every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline) is a forever Bucs fan and a former college offensive lineman. Pawlowski goes inside all things Tampa Bay and shares real fan takes via voice memos. (Email yours to BucsUncensored@gmail.com). A voice on the USF Bulls Football radio network, and once a host on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620 and 98.7 THE FAN, Justin shares his addictive brand of Bucs talk only here at JoeBucsFan.com! Click to listen above or subscribe to Bucs Uncensored on iTunes right here. *Beware, podcast is not for children or those easily offended.*

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Morning After (Holiday Edition)

Monday, December 26th, 2016
(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

A day late due to the Christmas holiday, and a shortened version, but it is here nonetheless. Time to get started. (more…)

The Doug Martin Drama

Monday, December 26th, 2016
Will he remain a starter?

Will he remain a starter?

Just because the Bucs are eliminated have playoff hopes dangling by a thread, it’s not like there isn’t reason to pay close attention through the final days of the 2016 season. (more…)

The Number That Killed: Six

Sunday, December 25th, 2016
Mark Ingram and Saints ground game killed the Bucs.

Mark Ingram and Saints ground game doomed the Bucs.

Six was anything but a lucky number for the Bucs last night. (more…)

The DaVonte Lambert Show

Sunday, December 25th, 2016
DaVonte Lambert was the Bucs' go-to guy after not playing in weeks.

DaVonte Lambert was the Bucs’ go-to guy after not playing in weeks.

Would it surprise you to learn Noah Spence played just 28 of 71 defensive snaps yesterday in New Orleans? (more…)

ESPN: Blame Jameis

Sunday, December 25th, 2016
Four-letter points finger.

Four-letter points finger.

If one is to believe stats and patterns, there is but one player to pin the loss to the Saints on. (more…)

Damage Control?

Sunday, December 25th, 2016

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Joe has just re-watched video of Bucs coach Dirk Koetter in his postgame presser last night after the playoff-choking loss to the Saints. (more…)

Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 25th, 2016

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Joe hopes everyone has a wonderful Christmas and hopes you have happier Bucs outcomes on your DVR.

Joe is also hopeful Santa got you both something naughty and nice, and hopefully it was equally as nice as it was naughty.

Enjoy the day! Please know that if for not each and every one of you, daily readers, fans and, yes, haters alike, Joe wouldn’t exist. Not a day goes by Joe isn’t aware of this. Thank you!

The Out Of Control TSA

Sunday, December 25th, 2016

Yes, this is a sad Christmas Eve tradition for Joe, to show how the snooping of the federal government upon innocents can get out of hand without checks and balances.

On his rounds from the North Pole this evening, Santa Claus was detained by TSA agents — tipped off by the IRS thugs — who have decided to call in the notorious Jack Bauer to interrogate Santa in the bowls of CTU.

Your 2017 Bucs Schedule … If They Hold Second Place

Sunday, December 25th, 2016
Heading south

Heading south

Hooray! The Bucs officially broke their streak of five consecutive last-place finishes yesterday. Merry Christmas!

And if Tampa Bay can hold on to second place, they will have a very ownership-friendly schedule next season. (more…)

“Trying To Get Away From That Standard”

Sunday, December 25th, 2016

jameisfalcons3Is there an internal struggle among the Buccaneers, a culture-change battle that’s still raging on?

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, had interesting comments tonight in New Orleans. (more…)

FANTASY PODCAST: Preview Of Ravens-Steelers & Broncos-Chiefs

Sunday, December 25th, 2016

It’s fantasy championship/last place week, which means The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast rolls every day through Monday, Dec. 26. (Friday’s episode on key player statuses is right here.)

Take on Sunday with confidence! Todd has done the homework for you — for league & daily players.

Click to listen above, or subscribe or listen on iTunes. And do not forget to check out Todd’s next great golf tournament on JoeBucsFan.com/golf.

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Take A Stand

Saturday, December 24th, 2016


Players React To Martin Demotion

Saturday, December 24th, 2016
Bucs speak on Doug Martin's situation.

Bucs players speak on Doug Martin’s situation.

As Joe noted earlier, the Bucs did a nice job of making sure every employee of Team Glazer was on the same page. (more…)