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That taste in your mouth, Bucs fans? It’s the sweet succulence of respectability, a 3-3 record, second place in the NFC South. (more…)

Simple. Beat a crappy San Francisco team and come home for three in a row with a real shot jumping in the playoff hunt.

Lose, and it’s 2-4 and NFL Draft talk.

Even with all their injuries, the Bucs are more talented than the 49ers. No excuses.

Bang it here with comments all game long. And prepare yourself for postgame coverage.

Play nice. Personal fouls at not tolerated.

Trade protection?

When was the last time Johnthan Banks was deactivated for a game? (more…)

Game 6

Bucs at 49ers

Kickoff: 4 p.m. (more…)

It wasn’t the old Colin Kaepernick last Sunday.

There are few NFL analysts Joe respects more than 49ers radio broadcast color man Tim Ryan. (more…)

Rarely does a Buccaneers player reference Team Glazer. (more…)

A giant tin from Abe’s Place in Clearwater is on the line

Why haven’t you tried to win a GIANT tin of wings from Abe’s Place in Clearwater? All you have to do is get chosen to beat Abe’s Picks — and win.

Details here.

Today, Rob T. of Seminole squares off against Abe, who is undefeated this season. (more…)

Has a garbage defense.

Not long ago the 49ers had one of the most ornery defenses in the NFL. (more…)

Still a chance to play in 2016?

When the Bucs placed wide receiver Vincent Jackson on injured reserve last week, it sure seemed as if that was the end of Jackson’s days with the Bucs. (more…)

On a pitch count.

Bucs coach Dirk Koetter was on SiriusXM NFL Radio this week and had interesting tidbits concerning the game tomorrow against the 49ers. (more…)

Off to Canada?

Well, that was quick. (more…)

It’s Game 6 for the Bucs! And Joe breaks out the map showing where you can watch — for those who don’t like bars and those unlucky, unfortunate souls without NFL Sunday Ticket, the greatest invention since the beer bottle opener. (more…)

Nothing is more riveting in the world of Bucs football than El Asesino, Roberto Aguayo, preparing to kick a field goal.

If the NFL wants better TV ratings, then every team should get a rookie kicker like Aguayo. (more…)

“He’s already helped us, Mr. Glazer.”

One thing that rankles Bucs fans is the Houdini act performed by guard J.R. Sweezy. (more…)

Robert Ayers is struggling to control himself

The Bucs haven’t had a guy on the roster as intense as defensive end Robert Ayers in a long time.

It’s too bad Ayers has only played in six quarters this season. (more…)

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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. Download Justin’s podcast on iTunes right here.

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Ex-Bucs LB wants a piece of him.

If only Scot Brantley could turn back the clock. (more…)

Bucs declare who is out Sunday.

Son of a gun, it just doesn’t get much better, it seems. (more…)

Bad team.

The 49ers are a hot mess, but they proved they can rise up and at least win a game. (more…)

One less option for Jameis

Joe has argued that Bucs wide receiver Donteea Dye has no business in the NFL. (more…)

Good news and bad news from injured Robert Ayers, Tampa Bay’s “naturally pissed off” defensive end. (more…)