Bucs Playing Six-Man Line Again

September 11th, 2018

For 10 seasons, it’s been hard to figure out what exactly the Bucs are doing along their offensive line. [read more]

Joe Talks Coming Out Throwing, Fitz Fever, Erasing Old Demons & Week 2 Blues, Pierre-Paul’s Rough Day, More O-Line Rotating, Eagles Calls & Much More

September 11th, 2018

The ecstasy has not worn off! The Bucs didn’t just win yesterday; they raised the bar on the season. Joe fires away on many angles today. The Monday Morning Joe podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford and Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call.

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“Short-term” Fitz

September 11th, 2018

Temporary.

You want a stat that will blow your mind? [read more]

Things That Will Make You Smile

September 11th, 2018

Joe was just cruising through tidbits in the wake of the Bucs stomping on the Saints in their own crib on Sunday. [read more]

A Clear Monken Change? Or Was It Something Else?

September 11th, 2018

“I’ll have none of that Dirk and you’re going to like it.”

Joe nearly wept on the Buccaneers’ opening drive Sunday.

A common sense element was restored to the Bucs offense. [read more]

Never Apologize

September 11th, 2018

Explains nailbiting moments.

There were tense moments in the fourth quarter of the Bucs win over division rival New Orleans Sunday. [read more]

When The Bucs Bust Your Bets

September 11th, 2018

“Michael, come up with the cash for your Saints beatdown tonight. Don’t make us show up at your son’s Little League game.”

Joe was wondering Sunday when the Bucs were up 24 late in their season opener at New Orleans, just how many thousands of folks had their suicide pools blown up in their faces before 5 p.m. on the opening Sunday of the NFL season. [read more]

You Are What You Should Have Been

September 11th, 2018

Practice makes near-perfect?

My goodness, the way the Bucs opened the season and throttled the Saints on their own voodoo-stained carpeted crib got Joe’s juices flowing. [read more]

Has Fitzpatrick Found His Offense, His Prime?

September 10th, 2018

“Atta boy, Fitzy!”

A true NFL junkie, Joe enjoys listening to Tom Brady on the Monday Night Football national radio pregame show. [read more]

Falcons Sign Two Ex-Buccaneers

September 10th, 2018

New life for a couple of ex-Bucs. [read more]

“They Both Learned Some Lessons”

September 10th, 2018

Rookie cornerback Carlton Davis had a lot to ponder before and after Sunday’s game

Yes, the Bucs defense was messy yesterday.

It’s awfully rare to allow 40 points when your offense doesn’t turn the ball over — and you win the time-of-possession battle. [read more]

Michael Clayton: Bucs MVP Was Peyton Barber

September 10th, 2018

Night and day difference

Through six Buccaneers seasons, plus a 2010 Tampa Bay training camp, and two seasons with Tom Coughlin’s Giants, retired wide receiver Michael Clayton learned a few things about football. [read more]

Focus Is The Next Challenge

September 10th, 2018

Ira’s Monday column showcases various takes from the victorious Bucs locker room

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Gerald McCoy knew what had to be done when he strolled into the Bucs locker room with a wide smile after Sunday’s game.

“I walked around and thanked all of them personally,” he said, referring to Tampa Bay’s offensive players. “They had our back today and I appreciate it.” [read more]

Answers Need To Be Found, Quickly

September 10th, 2018

Running out of excuses.

Look, Joe loved, loved, loved how the Bucs won yesterday. [read more]

“Darkhorse”

September 10th, 2018

Man, how perceptions change in just four hours. [read more]

“Coach Of The Week”

September 10th, 2018

“I’m a made man now Mike! But c’mon, man, if you want to remain my consigliere you have to fix that defense, you know?”

My oh my, how some people go from the gutter to the penthouse in less than four hours. [read more]

Deion Sanders Was At Saints’ Wednesday Practice, Said They Looked Strong And Had Excellent Game Plan

September 10th, 2018

NFL Network analysis of the Bucs-Saints game was so telling.

Deion Sanders, LaDainian Tomlinson and Shannon Sharpe are in disbelief — and they’re talking about replacing Jameis Winston. [read more]

Koetter’s War On Playcaller Talk

September 10th, 2018

Still miffed by playcaller-change questions. (What’ll happen when he’s asked about changing the defensive playcaller?!)

The comedy continues from the Bucs head coach. Man, Dirk Koetter despises any question related to who is calling plays and appears to be at war with local media on the subject. [read more]

Podcasts Alert!!!

September 10th, 2018

Programming note here for the many thousands of listeners to various JoeBucsFan.com podcasts.

Bucs Uncensored will have a changed schedule because of travel from New Orleans and won’t be heard today. Stay tuned for the twice-weekly schedule. Monday Morning Joe will be a Monday evening affair after Dirk Koetter’s late afternoon news conference and it will have a Tuesday vibe since the Ira Kaufman Podcast this week will be Wednesday and Thursday, also due to travel. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast will post last this afternoon.

“Guys Were Hanging All Over Him”

September 10th, 2018

Very much lost in the shuffle of the monstrous offensive explosion yesterday were two beastly catches by tight end O.J. Howard — on the two balls thrown his way. [read more]

The Streak Continues

September 10th, 2018

Still hasn’t missed a start.

The Ironman of the Bucs is still streaking. [read more]