“We’re Definitely An 8-8 Or Better Football Team”

August 30th, 2019

NFL predictions will be rolling in fast and furious over the coming days and a former Buccaneer officially has planted his 2019 flag. [read more]

Fight Hurricane Stress With BOGO Bowling At Pin Chasers

August 30th, 2019

Yes!! BowlFest continues at Pin Chasers, everyone gets BOGO bowling games through Tuesday, September 2. Just buy one game and you get another one free.

Shoes at Pin Chasers? They’re always free at both Pin Chasers locations in Tampa, and in Zephyrhills. Check out the spectacular daily specials at PinChasers.net.

Domino Effect At Safety?

August 30th, 2019

Status could affect bubble

In the days leading up to last night’s game in Dallas to end the preseason, the Bucs had hoped to get starting safety Justin Evans back on the field. [read more]

“He’s One Of The Great Motivators In This Game”

August 30th, 2019

As Bucs fans now turn their full focus to the regular season — just nine days away! — it feels good to hear positive vibes from a Hall of Famer not affiliated with Tampa Bay. [read more]

Fighting Back

August 30th, 2019

He’s in and he speaks.

So even after the Bucs drafted a middle linebacker fifth overall, second-year linebacker Jack Cichy beat the odds and, per Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians last night, has made the team. [read more]

“Achilles Tendon Soreness” For Justin Evans

August 30th, 2019

The Bucs hoped safety Justin Evans would play last night in Dallas after finally getting an official medical clearance to play Sunday for the first time this year.

It didn’t happen. [read more]

Bubblicious

August 30th, 2019

Too late or just enough?

A bubble player actually got announcers to say his name because he actually did something Friday night.

Something positive. [read more]

Arians Says Hurricane Dorian Could Screw Up Waiver/Free Agent Signings

August 30th, 2019

Hurricane Dorian is definitely on Bucco Bruce Arians’ radar and he talked about it after tonight’s preseason finale in Dallas. [read more]

“Well-Deserved Criticism”

August 30th, 2019

Kicker philosophy.

Three years ago, Bucs fans and media types howled when Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht traded up into the second round and selected kicker Roberto Aguayo. [read more]

Bruce Arians: Jack Cichy Has Made The 53-Man Roster

August 29th, 2019

Impressed

An answer has arrived. [read more]

Fighting For Five Spots

August 29th, 2019

Decisions.

It’s down to five. [read more]

Bucs-Cowboys, Open Thread

August 29th, 2019

Comment all game with fellow Bucs fans and a few haters thrown in. It’s fun. It’s annoying. It’s tradition!

The Bucs are in Dallas tonight wrapping up the too-long preseason.

Play nice, please. And stick around after the game for various happenings and thoughts from Joe.

Bucs Return To DirecTV

August 29th, 2019

Will have Bucs tonight.

The hassle is over. The Bucs are back on DirecTV. [read more]

X-Factor Game For Ryan Smith

August 29th, 2019

Last call?

Remember three months ago when Bucco Bruce Arians said the Buccaneers secondary was “totally fixed” from last year’s mess?

Joe sure does. In that “fixing” Arians included cornerback-to-safety-to-kick-returner-to-cornerback Ryan Smith. [read more]

Stars Of 3-And-Out

August 29th, 2019

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Where will Bucco Bruce Arians improve upon the Buccaneers offensive that racked up plenty of impressive statistics last season? [read more]

Ira Talks Likely Cuts, Upgrades, Fantasy (Not Bette Midler), Jason Licht’s Lack Of Security, Ryan Griffin Demand, Ira’s Iconic Al Davis Story, And More

August 29th, 2019

A very meaty episode of the Ira Kaufman Podcast — with a side of pizza, too. Only The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports can entertain and inform Bucs fans like this. Enjoy! Today’s podcast is presented by Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and Bill Currie Ford.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com, Stitcher, too. Stay informed, thinking and smiling. There is NO offseason.

Listening to the Ira Kaufman Podcast is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Gameday Tampa Bay

August 29th, 2019

Preseason Game 4

Bucs at Cowboys

Kickoff: 8 p.m.

TV: WFLA-TV Channel 8. (Game will also be rebroadcast on NFL Network Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m.) [read more]

Tribal Warning

August 29th, 2019

The PFF tribe has spoken.

In order to pocket a journalism degree from Sean Payton University, Joe had to take graduate-level English classes. [read more]

Ozzie Fights The Gloom And Doomers; Special Guests Josh Moffett, Doug Fernandes, and Leo Haggarty

August 29th, 2019

Ozzie The Sports Junkie tunes up the ultimate pregame show today before the real stuff starts next week! This show is not for children, but it’s definitely for grown-up Bucs fans who want all kinds of Bucs analysis and laughs

Yes, Ozzie is a dynamic radio pro, but much more important, Ozzie bleeds Bucs and has for many decades.

Click above and dive in to Ozzie’s Podcast No. 5 Great fun. Stick it out til’ the end. Ozzie will be coming through 2019 in various forms. Enjoy! And yes, he’ll be coming to the national podcast platforms.