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BY IRA KAUFMAN

This loss stung, but it felt different. [read more]

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“I’ve got it Bruce, don’t sweat.”

Yes, the Bucs pass defense is insulting as can be. [read more]

After a soul-sucking, choke job of an overtime loss in Seattle this evening, Joe can’t understand the postgame tone of typically fiery Bruce Arians. [read more]

The greatest receiver in Buccaneers history is now on pace for 100 receptions, 1,684 yards and 14 touchdowns for the 2019 season. [read more]

So, about those hands…

Preseason is a total con. And too many fans lap up the propaganda. [read more]

Inactivity leads to unacceptable loss.

Joe understands the favorite hobby of many Bucs fans currently is #BlameJameis for everything from unrest in Hong Kong to the opioid crisis.

Actually, there are two people who should shoulder the blame for today’s loss. [read more]

Late this afternoon, Joe found himself yearning to bring back Donteea Dye or the pride of the velvet-lined lounge at the Vero Beach Ramada Inn, Freddie Martino.

Anyone spotted Bernard Reedy in St. Pete? [read more]

Bruce Arians admitted it. A good reason for today’s loss goes to…

NFL strongman Roger Goodell. [read more]

Another day of lessons for the Bucs rookies.

Remember when Bucco Bruce Arians insisted the Buccaneers were reloading and not rebuilding — and Joe insisted the Bucs should acknowledge that they are, in fact, rebuilding? [read more]

Asks for fans to cheer work.

OK Bucs fans, next time you hire a plumber, pat him on the back for cleaning up your toilet.

When you get a pizza delivered to your house on time, shake the delivery driver’s hand. When you get your oil changed, give the technician a hug.

Why? Because they work hard! [read more]

Excuse maker

Last week marked the first three-game, regular-season losing streak of Bucco Bruce Arians’ NFL career.

Now it stands at four after his team looked undisciplined with 11 penalties. [read more]

No answers in secondary.

Yeah, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, made a mistake. Or was it Donovan Smith? [read more]

Familiar folly

Below is video of the critical fumble by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston late in today’s loss to the Seahawks.

Who’s fault was it? [read more]

Here the Bucs sit at 2-6 after today’s gut-wrenching overtime loss in Seattle.

A playoff berth is just a fantasy and, as of now, the Bucs have no quarterback for next season.

So it’s time to make an executive decision. [read more]

Welcome to Buccaneers football. It’s very entertaining if you’re not a Bucs fan.

More was learned about Tampa Bay today.

Here are highlights: [read more]

Can the Bucs do the little things — and the big things — to win today and finish the first half of the season 3-5?

Talk about it here in the comments section all game long.

Kickoff is at 4:05 p.m., when a sound and talented Seattle team hosts the reeling Bucs.

Happy 60th birthday to Pin Chasers!! 

SUNDAY they will host their giant birthday party. And you are invited! Bowling, hot dogs, fries, and sodas are only 60 cents each the entire day!! And there will be more fun, too, at all three Pin Chasers locations. Reserve your lane today.

Tampa-bound in 2020?

Joe warned you. [read more]