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The Bucs really, really wanted a stud fullback last season. They even invested a sixth-round pick to get one.
That went to Dan Vitale, who quickly landed with the Browns after proving he couldn’t block at the NFL level. (more…)
End the drought.
The drought has been way too long. (more…)
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Six years ago, your favorite football team pulled the old switcheroo.
Coming off a 10-6 season that fell just short of a playoff berth, the 2011 Bucs started off 4-2 before a tsunami washed ashore along Dale Mabry. (more…)
Man, Rock Riley is on fire with his exclusive video reports!
Great, great stuff today on the running backs and more. And follow Rock (@RealRockRiley) on Twitter. Miss Rock 1-on-1 with rookie Chris Godwin? Find that here.
Update on RB’s & New Facility video from Rock Riley on Vimeo.
Starter? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
This much is certain: Barring an injury, rookie tight end O.J. Howard will start. (more…)
Fan of America.
The moderator of “Meet the Press” has spoken. (more…)
GM Jason Licht
General manager Jason Licht, a man who will be toasted and cheered at Bucs-friendly July 4th barbecues from Lakeland to Largo, always has plenty to stay when he’s joining a radio show. (more…)
Can’t beat watching film and practice.
The stat nerds would have you believe that your eyes lie — that all you must know about any sport is found in the numbers. (more…)
New Bucs kicker Nick Folk, who converted 27 of 31 field goal attempts last year for the Jets.
Two fun situations are brewing in New York, and they both have to do with new Tampa Bay kicker Nick Folk.
First, Giants fans have been crying in their beers that their team didn’t sign Folk — or any veteran kicker. (more…)
His QB is a big fan.
Exciting news, football fans:,, (more…)
The “C” word returns
Moments after the 2015 season ended, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, spewed an epic rant about how Bucs players radically needed to change. (more…)
A defensive year off for Josh Robinson
It’s rare to get a clean, in-your-face reality check from the Buccaneers’ official website. (more…)
Canton-like start.
Joe never thought of this before, but Kyle Brandt has a point. (more…)
More takes from JoeBucsFan Saturday columnist Gil Arcia. (Yeah, Gil took a week off last Saturday. Chill out!)
The term “elite” gets thrown around too much. It’s ultimately based on opinion, not true factual data in many cases. Of course, you have Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, etc. currently playing at “elite” status, I guess.
But is it really worth it to sit there and justify other players and label them as such? (more…)
Lauded.
This should gets Bucs fans talking. (more…)
Chris Hovan weighs in
When your Buccaneers had the NFL’s No. 1-ranked defense in 2005, there was defensive tackle Chris Hovan in the center of it for 16 games.
The Bucs’ No. 2-ranked defense in 2007? There was Hovan again for the entire season. (more…)
The sage of Tampa Bay sports, eye-RAH! Kaufman, has been buzzing all spring about how Dirk Koetter might have to focus on spreading the ball around to keep his stockpile of weapons content and maintain good feelings in the huddle. (more…)
Practice footage, player interviews and serious insight from offensive coordinator/receivers coach Todd Monken, it’s another riveting report from Rock Riley! (@RealRockRiley)
Enjoy! Catch Rock here every Monday, Wednesday & Friday!
Ira Kaufman, the most beloved and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town, 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 his columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
It’ll be here before you know it.
The first workout of training camp is slated for four weeks from today at One Buc Place, with the Hard Knocks crew eager to introduce the rest of NFL Nation to your favorite football team. (more…)
Talks VY-Fitz kerfuffle.
Earlier this week, we learned that Vince Young — when he learned Ryan Fitzpatrick was signed to back up America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston — lost it and became unhinged saying all sort of vulgar things about Fitz. (more…)
