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“Little Light On The Back End”

Monday, September 5th, 2016

dirk koetter 1028No, Dirk Koetter wasn’t talking about extremely thin women at One Buc Palace this afternoon.

The head coach was being his admirably candid self at the podium following practice. (more…)

“Playing Offense With Defensive Players”

Monday, September 5th, 2016

MikeSmithAttack. Attack. Attack. (more…)

Buccaneers Name Their Captains

Monday, September 5th, 2016

jameis 0826The players’ vote is in! (more…)

Doug Martin Crucial For Success

Monday, September 5th, 2016
Critical for offensive success.

Critical for offensive success.

A lot of folks believe if the Bucs are finally going to break that five-year streak of finishing in the basement of the NFC South, a sorry and embarrassing rut, it will be because America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, will carry the team to a higher level. (more…)

Koetter Didn’t Plan To Go Fullback-Free

Monday, September 5th, 2016

KoetterfrownBack at the NFC Coaches Breakfast in Boca Raton this year, Joe was inhaling A-list croissants alongside Dirk Koetter, while the head coach talked about yearning for a fullback. (more…)

Podcast 1 – Darkness Within Bucs Fans, Run Defense Concerns, O-Line Depth, Deserving Cuts, Banks Head-Scratcher, Expectations & More

Monday, September 5th, 2016

A former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620, Scout.com and 98.7 FM, Justin Pawlowski, “The Commish,” now has a new home to share his unbridled brand of Bucs coverage and analysis.

It’s right here on JoeBucsFan.com!!

Joe’s good friend Justin will be cranking out Monday, Wednesday and Saturday podcasts, “Bucs Uncensored.” Joe is pumped up.

Click the links below to listen, or to download below.

BucsUncensoredCommish

PRESENTED BY

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“Boom!”

Monday, September 5th, 2016
Big time prediction.

Big time prediction.

Man, what a weekend of college football. It has Joe so friggin’ jacked for the Bucs and the NFL this weekend. Joe can hardly stop guzzling the Bud Light. (more…)

Only Fools Dismiss NFL’s Yoda

Monday, September 5th, 2016
Always smart to follow Yoda's lead.

Smart to follow Yoda’s lead.

Nothing seems to get Bucs fans worked up quite like when they recognize a name. (more…)

Lovie Channels Schiano

Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Lovie Smith agrees with his Bucs predeccessor Greg Schiano about bathroom habits.

Lovie Smith agrees with his Bucs predecessor Greg Schiano about bathroom habits.

Joe likes to keep up on Bucs coaches of the past. And it seems like the last two have more than a passing football interest in common. (more…)

Familiar Names Fill Bucs’ Practice Squad

Sunday, September 4th, 2016
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Jason Licht stayed close to home, but added one intriguing newcomer.

No, Kenny Bell didn’t get a phone call, but a lot of guys known to the hardest of hardcore Bucs fans did. (more…)

“They’re Not Ready”

Sunday, September 4th, 2016

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Seven days from the real deal, Buccaneers at Falcons, and civil unrest is coming out of Atlanta. (more…)

2017 Head Coaching Chatter

Sunday, September 4th, 2016
NFL.com speculates

NFL.com speculates

The moment defensive coordinator Mike Smith arrived at One Buc Palace he represented a giant question mark.

What happens if Smith, 66-46 as Falcons head coach, bolts Tampa after this season for a head coaching job? (more…)

“Quintessential Third Down”

Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Bucs icon weighs in

Bucs icon weighs in

So how good is Charles Sims?

It’s a tough question to answer, even for a future Hall of Famer. (more…)

Swap Boot “Unstoppable”

Sunday, September 4th, 2016

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It seems each team has a signature play.

For example, remember former Bucs offensive coordinator Greg Olson and his fetish for the Benn’d Around? (more…)

Still 28 Percent Rockstar

Saturday, September 3rd, 2016

TCDominik11After three Jason Licht drafts and deep dives into free agency, and two head coaches, the Buccaneers’ 53-man roster still has a big percentage of links to its former boss. (more…)

Your 2016 Buccaneers 53-Man Roster

Saturday, September 3rd, 2016

jason licht 0301Via the magic of cut and paste, and format changes, here is your initial Buccaneers 53-man roster, courtesy of Buccaneers.com. (more…)

Glennon Has No Trade Value III

Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Trade value nil.

Trade value nil.

Joe has been writing in recent weeks that the trade value of backup quarterback Mike Glennon has been plummeting. (more…)

“He Looks Even Better”

Saturday, September 3rd, 2016

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After Doug Martin emerged with a healthy and strong training camp and just nine preseason carries for 31 yards, a former teammate of his was talking big. (more…)

The 53-Man Roster Cuts/Signings Tracker

Saturday, September 3rd, 2016

Click here for updates on who AC/DC-loving Bucs general manager Jason Licht has deemed unworthy of playing for the Bucs, or signings he may make from the pool of newly unemployed NFL players cut by other teams.

News will be leaking via social media and other sources.

UPDATED 5:13 p.m. Saturday.

The cut down to the 53-man roster to meet the NFL deadline has happened.
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