Back In The Kick Return Cellar
October 17th, 2018
You know what’s a bad NFL combination? Owning a horrendous defense and the worst kickoff return unit in the NFL. [read more]
Creative, But Poor Execution
October 17th, 2018
Breaks down final play — video style!
Man, if only the Bucs could have made that final play work. [read more]
Consistency The Final Frontier
October 17th, 2018
Dirk Koetter explains his quarterback’s lone flaw. (video)
Joe damn near lost his mind reading the JoeBucsFan Twitter feed Sunday night into Monday. [read more]
Team Glazer Loot And Mike Smith
October 17th, 2018
Was accounting at play in jettisoning Mike Smith?
Now this is a unique angle Joe didn’t put a whole lot of thought into.
Maybe he should have? [read more]
Defining A No. 1 Running Back
October 16th, 2018
Joe has noticed a faction of Bucs fans that doesn’t consider Peyton Barber a No. 1 running back, and these same people get agitated when Joe refers to him as such. [read more]
Ira Talks Mike Smith Firing & Aftermath, Who Ordered The Hit, Outside Help, And Much More
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Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter doesn’t hold back in his take on various elements tied to the firing of Mike Smith and its aftermath. Regardless, it’s always a fun and informative time on the Ira Kaufman Podcast presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.
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Deeper Issues On Defense?
October 16th, 2018
Sounds off on defense.
Joe is confident you watched Booger McFarland give his two cents into the firing yesterday of Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith. But there was something Booger said that got Joe’s attention. [read more]
Booger: Next In Line Is…
October 16th, 2018
Offers his take on Bucs.
Yes, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter shocked a lot of people when he dismissed his long-time friend and colleague Mike Smith as the Bucs defensive coordinator. [read more]
Dirk Koetter: Noah Spence Is Not A Linebacker
October 16th, 2018
More insight into the Noah Spence mystery
Things keep looking worse for Noah Spence, unless new defensive coordinator Mark Duffner has changes on his mind. [read more]
Duffner Brings Needed “Energy”
October 16th, 2018
New DC Mark Duffner
Newly promoted Bucs defensive coordinator Mark Duffner is a humble guy with strong religious roots. As a kid he wanted to be the first Pope from the United States.
But the two sentences above paint the wrong picture of football coach Duffner. [read more]
Players Wanted Buckner?
October 16th, 2018
Players campaigned for?
Now this is a whole level of new intrigue. [read more]
Add Chuck Pagano To The Circle Of Trust
October 16th, 2018
“Mike, I would have come to help you but I’m way to busy with ESPN and feet.”
The Bucs’ defensive staff is down a man, aka just-booted defensive coordinator Mike Smith.
The architect of the Dirk Koetter defense worked very long hours, tirelessly grinding to manage and fix his unit, Koetter has said. [read more]
The New Company Policy
October 16th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Take a seat, Mr. Anger.
Bryan Anger is one of the better punters in the NFL, but he needs to reduce his workload the rest of this season. The Bucs require maximum possessions to compensate for a historically bad defense.
Unless it’s fourth-and-9 from the Tampa Bay 22, Anger should remain on the sidelines. OK, that’s an exaggeration, but you get my point. [read more]
JPP: “Not Even My Spot Is Guaranteed”
October 15th, 2018
Talks Mike Smith firing
The early MVP of the 2018 Buccaneers defense, which is kind of like being the best tennis player in Siberia, is without question Jason Pierre-Paul. [read more]
Huge Week 6 Fantasy Numbers From Odd Names
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If you started Brock Osweiler, Latavius Murray, Albert Wilson and that household name of Chris Herndon, you probably won your fantasy game this week. No, not you? Ok, how about Jameis Winston, Tarik Cohen, Cole Beasley and Nick O’Leary? That was also a winning lineup this week. Not you either? Well, I’m sure you played Mitchell Trubisky, Peyton Barber, Tyrell Williams and Brett Maher, right? Guess not. This week was a perfect example about how fantasy football is as tough to predict as the actual games. Todd reviews all the top performers by position in this edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, presented by Hooters. Remember, the Todd Wright Tour XVII golf tournament tees off on October 28th at Westchase Golf Club and you can play for just $68 by registering right here: JoeBucsFan.com/golf.
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Calf Injury For Gerald McCoy
October 15th, 2018
“Vita, man, you ready to ball out?”
The right foot/leg of Gerald McCoy was in a boot yesterday because the six-time Pro Bowler has a calf injury, Dirk Koetter said today. [read more]
An All-In Firing
October 15th, 2018
Team Glazer members Bryan and Ed alongside the Vince Lombardi trophy.
Remember when Dirk Koetter said he appreciated”a lot of courage” shown by Team Glazer when they brought him and his staff back for a third season as head coach?
It was a hell of a line by the head coach as the 2017 season ended. [read more]
It Had To Happen
October 15th, 2018
Yes, Joe called for the defrocking of Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith. This was a move that had to take place if the Bucs hoped to play meaningful games in January. [read more]
Accountability Returns
October 15th, 2018
Vacation earned
Well done, Dirk Koetter! Let Mike Smith have an early paid vacation, one that he earned like no one before him.
Joe wrote this morning that there was still time to make the right move and fire Smith, leader of the worst defense in the NFL in 2017, and then again in 2018. See the pattern there? [read more]
Mike Smith Fired
October 15th, 2018
Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith has been fired.
Bucs coach Dirk Koetter relieved Smith of his duties today. Linebackers coach Mark Duffner has been promoted to defensive coordinator.
Joe Talks Losing On The Little Things, Firepower Vs. Dysfunction, Browns Or A Coaching Search, And More
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The Bucs sure are a freakish team with incredible highs and lows. But a three-game losing streak arrived yesterday and delivered a real fork in the road. Monday Morning Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty, and Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call.
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