“I’m gonna miss you, G.”

Ugly, ugly, ugly loss today by the Buccaneers.

Special teams killed them and the offense didn’t do them any favors.

And they got sloppy with an array of dumb penalties when they needed to show poise. Yes, the Bucs imploded, a signature of Dirk Koetter era, which likely will be an afterthought in a matter of days. (more…)

Comment all through this critical game with Bucs fans and a small handful of haters.

Not hateful, personal attacks. The Bucs still have a tiny shot at the playoffs, so Joe expects passions to run hot.

Have fun, stay safe, and prepare for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage with Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter.

Go Bucs!

On his radio show eight days ago, Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter said Demar Dotson is an elite pass blocking right tackle in the NFL. (more…)

The chess game continues today for playcaller Todd Monken

Interesting nugget on the New Orleans Times-Picayune website about today’s Mike Evans/Marshon Lattimore clash. (more…)

New look to face Saints RB.

Alvin Kamara, in less than two NFL seasons, has had many of his best games against the Bucs. Imagine. (more…)

Hidden differences.

Yes, we know the Bucs have been playing better defense with Mark Duffner as the defensive coordinator as opposed to defrocked defensive coordinator Mike Smith. (more…)

New “father.” (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

This made Joe laugh so hard he had to write a post about it. (more…)

Game 13

Saints (10-2) at Bucs (5-7)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: WTVT-TV Channel 13, DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket Channel 711.  (more…)

Can the Bucs hang with the Saints on Sunday? Of course they can.

The Saints haven’t beaten the Bucs in Tampa since 2015. And Tampa Bay has won two straight against New Orleans. (more…)

BUMPED, In Case You Haven’t Watched Yet. 

Derrick Brooks is all over the Buccaneers-Saints match-up and all things Bucs in this fantastic preview episode of TAMPA TWO, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating. TAMPA TWO is a presentation of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.

Where the Bucs game will be shown on free TV

What do FOX executives and NFL suits know about tomorrow’s Saints-Bucs game that Joe doesn’t know?

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A media line of questioning irritated Dirk Koetter yesterday.

No surprise, but this one was a little more fun than most, and it’s timely. (more…)

Enough of the outsider theories.

The ultimate Bucs insider, Dirk Koetter, is here to set you straight. (more…)

Ballhawk.

Here is something Joe wasn’t aware of. (more…)

Unfairly flagged?

Since Mike Evans’ rookie year, Joe has thought that at times the best receiver in the history of the franchise has a bulls-eye on his back and is bird-dogged big time by officials. (more…)

Disruption.

One of the Bucs’ best players also happens to be one of its least popular players.

That’s part of the sad state of the NFL in the Tampa Bay area. (more…)

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Are the Bucs really at a crossroads game against the Saints? Bobby Fenton dives into that and much more on The Free Stretch, presented by Bill Currie Ford. Find Bobby on Twitter @bobbygameday and definitely give the podcast a try. A Tampa Bay fan from his days in the womb, Bobby never let’s it get boring; it’s always entertaining on The Free Stretch! Dive in now above, or listen and/or subscribe free at Podbean, iTunes and Google Play. Listen or download above. 

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Fresh faces — and legs — will be among the active Buccaneers on Sunday against the Saints.

But Joe’s not sure what’s good or bad news on the injury report. (more…)