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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. [read 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. [read 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. [read 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.
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BY IRA KAUFMAN
Like father, like son. Only better.
Selected in the first round of the 1999 draft, Antoine Winfield was a very good NFL cornerback for 14 seasons, earning three Pro Bowl berths. At the tender age of 24, Antoine Winfield Jr. has already established himself as one of the league’s premier safeties. [read more]
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. [read 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. [read 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. [read 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. [read more]
Donovan Smith
It’s quiet at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters.
Josh Wells starting in place of ironman left tackle Donovan Smith against the slimy Saints on Sunday is a sobering thought.
“It’ll be hard for him to make it but we’ll see,” head coach Todd Bowles said today, referring to Smith recovering from his hyperextended elbow.
Bowles had no firm updates on other injured Bucs. The official injury report comes out later today.
Kickoff is 1 p.m. in New Orleans.
The cocky side of Bucs rookie guard Luke Goedeke has emerged again. [read more]
When the many Buccaneers playing in a contract year are discussed, Lavonte David’s name rarely comes up. [read more]
Bucs OC Byron Leftwich.
The Bucs made three trips to the red zone in Week 1. What did they have to show for it? [read more]
