Cut.

UPDATED: 12:50 p.m. – Roberto Aguayo is no longer a Bucs kicker. (more…)

Up and down debut

The pre-draft line on Tampa Bay second-round pick Justin Evans tabbed him as a hell of a versatile athlete and a true ballhawk, with questionable tackling skills. (more…)

Among the droppers

The conditions were just right in Cincinnati last night. No rain. No mud on the phony turf. (more…)

More takes from JoeBucsFan Saturday columnist Gil Arcia

By GIL ARCIA

The preseason is not about the scoreboard. It’s not even about stats, really. Even criticizing the play-calling or the decisions made from the sidelines is silly. (more…)

Not stressed.

Joe noticed a Bucs fan sprinting to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge last night. (more…)

Drama!

Many football fans will deny this to their dying day, but they love drama. Oh, do they love drama. (more…)

Bernard Reedy

The Bucs let Russell Shepard scamper to the Panthers this offseason and didn’t fill the hole left at the No. 5 wide receiver position with anyone of note.

In fact, they brought back guys who aren’t as good as Shepard. (more…)

Iron sharpens iron.

Joe understands why some Bucs fans wrung their hands over the secondary. While Joe was bullish on cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, more than a few Bucs fans were impatient and wanted to sign another starter. (more…)

No need to sweat.

The heralded first round draft pick of the Bucs this spring layed a big ol’ goose egg tonight. And Joe is OK with that. (more…)

Chant-worthy

The chants of  “Twink-L-Toes! Twink-L-Toes!” rang loudly through the Bucs Uncensored/Stick Carrier watch party tonight in Clearwater. (more…)

Sharp.

One thing jumped out at Joe just about right away tonight. (more…)

God forbid.

Alas, the Bucs did not meet Joe’s goal Friday night. (more…)

Better

The Bucs allowed an ugly 4.4 yards per carry last season.

Tonight, there was at least a little evidence in the preseason opener that Tampa Bay has found a fix. (more…)

Couldn’t finish

What an appetizer served up by the Buccaneers’ offense tonight in Cincinnati.

Their first course was nearly perfect except for the last two bites. (more…)

There is nothing left to see.  (more…)

Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Fire up the in-game chatter in the comments section all throughout the pregame show and to the final whistle.

Please keep it respectful, but don’t hesitate to mix it up.

There’s so much to keep an eye on, even in the second half when future beer truck drivers, butchers and beet farmers take the field in Cincinnati.

Go Bucs!

A hardcore-Bucs-fan friend of Joe is seeking 8 or 9 fans to buy tickets in a 40-yard-line luxury suite for Tampa Bay’s regular-season opener at Miami, Sunday, Sept. 10. The goal is to forge a group of Bucs fans for a 14- or 16-person suite.

About $1,200 per person will include food, booze, and your suite ticket with other Bucs fans. Interested? Email Joe@JoeBucsFan.com.

Subject line should be “Suite” and include your phone number and name.

Wants more

Interesting take from Dirk Koetter, considering the Tampa Bay defense ranked fourth in the league in interceptions last year. (more…)

Time to separate.

Kenny Bell may be long gone but his memory lingers. (more…)