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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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“We’re A 4-12 Football Team”

Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Dirk Koetter is no Lovie Smith

Dirk Koetter is no Lovie Smith

Leave it to the Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, to make one hell of a point during his Thursday podcast on JoeBucsFan.com. (more…)

“That’s Pushin’ It, If You Ask Me”

Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
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Offers a 2016 season prediction

Bucs icon Ronde Barber has watched many Tampa Bay practices this year, has consulted for the Bucs’ scouting department before the draft, and has intimate knowledge of the NFC as a game analyst for FOX. (more…)

Kwon: I Will Be Better

Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Says he will be better.

Says he will be better.

Interesting words from Bucs middle linebacker Kwon Alexander earlier this week. (more…)

Digging For A Receiver

Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Why not Justin Hunter?

Why not Justin Hunter?

Maybe you haven’t read this before, but Joe believes the Bucs need depth at wide receiver. (more…)

Rookie Of The Year?

Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Bold talk from Super Bowl-winning coach.

Bold prediction from Super Bowl-winning coach.

Last year the Bucs should have had an offensive Rookie of the Year. (more…)

Calling Dexter McCluster

Friday, September 2nd, 2016

McCLusterWhaddya know. There’s a talented former Pro Bowler on the street who can run the ball, catch the ball out of the backfield or as a wideout, and return the ball. (more…)

Report: The Bell Has Tolled

Friday, September 2nd, 2016
Bell has clanged.

Bell has clanged.

It seems the final Bell has rung. (more…)

Johnthan Banks Is Back

Friday, September 2nd, 2016
He's back.

He’s back.

The man who led the Bucs in interceptions two years ago is back. (more…)

PODCAST: Todd Talks Scoring, Running Backs Trends & Attrition, Suspension Fears, Value Combinations & Much More

Friday, September 2nd, 2016

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Safe — For Now

Friday, September 2nd, 2016
Being safe a day before the 53-man roster is official isn't exactly safe.

Being safe a day before — or after — the 53-man roster is official isn’t exactly safe.

There’s a reason teams wait until the last minute to make their 53-man roster official.

One reason is wiggle room to make an 11th-hour deal. (more…)

Sixth-Round Pick Dan Vitale Is Cut

Friday, September 2nd, 2016

Vitale2The guy couldn’t block. Simple as that. (more…)

Birthday Present Coming For Brandon Myers

Friday, September 2nd, 2016

MyersTrying to make a roster as a veteran tight end is a good situation when Tweety and erratic Austin Seferian-Jenkins is in the mix. (more…)

Weigh In

Friday, September 2nd, 2016


The Bridgewater Bonus

Friday, September 2nd, 2016
Did Teddy Bridgewater's injury open the doors for the Bucs?

Did Teddy Bridgewater’s injury open the playoff doors for the Bucs?

Did a path to the playoffs open for the Bucs when Teddy Bridgewater went down with a season-ending knee injury? (more…)

The Regular Season Is Upon Us

Friday, September 2nd, 2016

thank you godWatching that slop — both the game conditions and the play — Wednesday night made Joe want to throw a remote at his HDTV screen. (more…)

A Taste Of Things To Come?

Friday, September 2nd, 2016
Bucs DE Jacquies Smith records one of Tampa Bay's 16 preseason sacks. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Bucs DE Jacquies Smith records one of Tampa Bay’s 16 preseason sacks. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Yes, the preseason for the NFL is officially over.

Hell no, Joe didn’t watch one play of one game last night. Joe did, however, watch real football. The App State-Tennessee game was compelling if not fun. (more…)

Licht: Smith “Improved Dramatically”

Thursday, September 1st, 2016

Evan Diedrich SmithGeneral manager Jason Licht’s greatest resurrection project keeps reaching new heights — or depths. (more…)

“More Consistent, More Disciplined”

Thursday, September 1st, 2016
Firm Bucs opinions by ex-Ravens head coach Brian Billick

Firm Bucs opinions by ex-Ravens head coach Brian Billick

A prominent member of Mike Smith’s family spoke out about the Bucs and their chances in the NFC South. (more…)