“Julio, I got better things to do with my time, man.”

It’s official, via NFL.com, and certainly subject to change. But as of today Tom Brady will take a personal day every Wednesday for the rest of the 2022 season. (more…)

Donovan Smith

Three hours from kickoff in New Orleans, it’s now official that Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith will miss today’s game because of his hyper-extended elbow.

Smith is an eight-year veteran and you can still count how many starts he’s ever missed on one hand.

Huge task ahead for journeyman Josh Wells — against the Saints players, as well as their super-loud crowd.

Joe was a little surprised to see Joe’s flash poll last night revealed 73.4 percent of Bucs fans think Tampa Bay will beat the Saints this afternoon in New Orleans.

Joe gets the confidence, but why so strong? Joe and Ira Kaufman picked our beloved Buccaneers to lose. (more…)

Hang with Ira Kaufman and Bucs fans at the gorgeous Big Storm Brewery taproom in Clearwater, 12707 49th St. North.

Fully covered outdoor seating with great sight lines, plus the indoor taproom if you want to stay super cool. The menu is top shelf and Big Storm is Florida’s best craft beer. Grab a Bromosa and cheer on the Bucs!

Say hi to Ira and hang with fellow Bucs fans.

Mike Evans is expected to play. Multiple starters may not.

Adam Schefter must sleep about as little as Joe does. (more…)

Rookie LG Luke Goedeke

Watching Playoff Lenny get 127 yards last week against Dallas was a thing of beauty. Of course, it helps to have the horses to block. (more…)

BSPN’s Robert Griffin III.

So what is former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III doing these days? He’s doing what a lot of former players do: working behind a mic. (more…)

Two-for-two to begin career?

Time will tell if Bucs punter Jake Camarda will be remembered like Ray Guy. (more…)

Game 2

Bucs (1-0) at Slimy Saints (1-0)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: WTVT-TV Channel 13, NFL Sunday Ticket Channel 710.

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Handicapper

Follow along as JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman makes three NFL picks each week against the spread. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 6:45 p.m. and closed overnight.

Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks joins renowned bagel maven Ira Kaufman on TAMPA TWO, where they dive into the Bucs-Saints matchup and pick winner(s). More fun from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Former Bucs G Ian Beckles.

Former Bucs guard Ian Beckles reviewed Tampa Bay’s win over the Cowboys last week. (more…)

“Different guy, Coach.”

After our beloved Buccaneers locked down the Cowboys and held them to just a field goal, one might think defensive playcaller/head coach Todd Bowles was ecstatic with all things defense. (more…)

Ripped on national TV.

Tom Brady said he shares negative media blasts fired at his offensive line to help motivate the guys protecting him, so Joe suspects the following was force-fed to Josh Wells over a bowl of avocado ice cream. (more…)

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Rock Riley takes a deep dive on this Bucs-Saints matchup and shares what he’s learned from the Bucs players and coaches this week. Under The Rock is what Rock has seen at One Buc on the field and in the locker room. EVERYTHING you need to know! !

Local sports media icon Rock Riley hosts Bucs Kickoff.

Listen or download above, or at Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict and more. Follow Rock @RealRockRiley on Twitter.

Looking at a Bucs win.

Joe isn’t sure if this is the kiss of death or if the words of Skip Bayless should be embraced. (more…)

Gets love from coach.

Joe isn’t sure how much of this was broadcast on NBC last Sunday night but sitting in the press box from the end zone of Jerry’s World, Joe saw it a lot. (more…)

Status on injured players.

One Bucs player has been officially ruled out for the Bucs game against the slimy Saints on Sunday in New Orleans.

There will be no Chris Godwin on the Bucs’ active roster, out with a hamstring injury.

Listed as doubtful is Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith (elbow) and defensive back Zyon McCullom (hamstring).

Mike Evans (calf), Playoff Lenny (hamstring), Russell Gage (hamstring), Julio Jones (knee), Breshad Perriman (knee) and Tristan Wirfs (abdomen) are all listed as questionable.

Video breakdown.

Joe sees what this guy is selling, but Joe isn’t fully ready to cut a check. (more…)

Not a focus for Todd Bowles.

Joe knows a sect of Bucs fans cannot sleep at night because they want so desperately for the Bucs to pound the slimy Saints for one reason and one reason only. (more…)