Bucs Release Week 1 Depth Chart

September 4th, 2018

Joe’s not going to overblow this since it’s often meaningless and little more than the Bucs (or any other team) complying with a league rule. [read more]

Ira Dives Into Roster Shakeups, The Playcaller Decision, Widespread Fan Optimism & High Expectations, The Ultimate Jameis Question, Kwon Flaws & More

September 4th, 2018

The hot Bucs topics and the excitement and intrigue of opening day are consuming the Sage of Tampa Bay sports on today’s Ira Kaufman Podcast. Always a fun and informative time, and it’s presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

The Brutal Bucs Pass Rush

September 4th, 2018

Shouldn’t take too much.

Joe has had county deputies called to his lair for hollering and screaming and throwing enough things over the pathetic Bucs pass rush that Joe’s neighbors became alarmed. [read more]

Join The Bourbon Street Takeover With Justin Pawlowski, Ira Kaufman, Joe, The Stick Carriers; Bucs Tickets & Travel With FanRetreat.com

September 4th, 2018

It’s all there at FanRetreat.com. Just sign in and click on “Popular Retreats” to get all the info and join the road trip of the season with Ira Kaufman, Justin “The Commish” Pawlowski, Joe, The Stick Carriers & and loads of other Bucs fans.

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Dave Moore Talks Ronald Jones Struggles

September 4th, 2018

Developing

Team Glazer pays its former tight end Dave Moore (1992-2001 & 2004-2006) to deliver deep Xs and Os analysis on Buccaneers radio broadcasts. [read more]

“It’s Time For The Bucs To Stop Beating Their Heads Against The Wall”

September 4th, 2018

Tampa Bay Times data-obsessed Bucs reporter Thomas Bassinger is no fan of Dirk Koetter’s playcalling. [read more]

Inside Jameis Winston’s Tailored Suspension Plan

September 4th, 2018

The Buccaneers made select assistant coaches available to media yesterday and Joe got 1-on-1 time with QB coach Mike Bajakian.

Of course, the subject of America’s Quarterback arose. [read more]

BSPN Projects Doom For Mike Smith

September 4th, 2018

“Hello, Staples? Are my resumes ready for pick-up?”

If what the four-letter predicts comes true, Joe thinks it is safe to also predict that Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith will not return for the 2019 season. [read more]

Out Of Sight; Out Of Mind

September 4th, 2018

Dirk Koetter channels Hollywood.

For a moment, Joe thought Norman Dale had slipped onto the practice fields of One Buc Palace. [read more]

Gordon No Threat To Bucs

September 4th, 2018

“Batman? Commissioner Gordon here. Been trying to reach you for hours but the Batphone was always busy. Is Robin stalking my daughter Batgirl again?”

Unless someone plans to get a major jump on the “Bourbon Street Takeover” festivities way, way early, Tropical Storm Gordon will not have any effect on the Bucs’ season opener at New Orleans Sunday. [read more]

Todd Made McKinnon “Untouchable” Weeks Ago. Did You Listen? – That And More On The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast

September 4th, 2018
Remember those episodes weeks ago where Todd identified minimum one player (or one entire position) per team as untouchable for various reasons in your season-long fantasy drafts? He had Martavis Bryant on there. Cut. He had Ronald Jones II on there. (Would have been cut by any other GM not named Jason Licht.) And he had Jerick McKinnon on there as well. Done for the season.
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In this edition of the Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, Todd reviews the predictable fall of McKinnon and how John Lynch just made a $30M mistake. Ironically, many of you who ignored Todd’s advice and drafted McKinnon in the third or fourth round might have also taken Le’Veon Bell in the first round. And that is getting interesting too. No, Bell does not have a knee problem. Bell has a contract problem. And the recent record-breaking deals for Rodgers, Beckham, Donald and Mack may make the Bell situation a lot tougher for the Steelers. Remember to email ToddWrightFantasyFootball@gmail.com with any draft questions and to ask to be placed on the guest list for the Hooters appearance at 4th Street North in St. Pete on Thursday night for the NFL season opener. You can bring a +1, +2 or even a +3 that night, play daily fantasy no purchase necessary for prizes from Hooters, JoeBucsFan.com and Todd Wright Tour golf, and enjoy those world famous Hooters girls.
Click above to listen or download, or at iTunes, Google Play, and via Podbean and more platforms!

“Intrigue”

September 4th, 2018

Perception fueling speculation.

Ian Rapoport smells something rotten. [read more]

Mike Evans Says Bucs’ Indoor Facility Has Prepped Him For New Orleans

September 3rd, 2018

Forget for a minute that Mike Evans only has one 100-yard receiving game in his last 20. He’s an excellent receiver, but he has admitted to an aversion to playing in domes. [read more]

Bucs Add Nassib To DL

September 3rd, 2018

Makes a move.

Joe has to admit this is a head-scratcher. [read more]

Joe Talks Jameis Winston’s Throwing Schedule And Path To Victory In New Orleans, Goes 1-On-1 With DeSean Jackson (w/audio) And Much More

September 3rd, 2018

Plenty fresh from One Buc Palace today as the Monday Morning Joe podcast marches on! DeSean Jackson talks about his place in the game, and more. And Joe has a game prediction plus other locker room nuggets and thoughts. Joe is proud to say the Monday Morning Joe podcast is presented by Bill Currie Ford and Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call.

Download or play above. And Monday Morning Joe also is available on iTunes, Podbean and Google Play. Enjoy!

Appalling Take By Scout

September 3rd, 2018

Harsh analysis.

Joe often has high regard for guys who are scouts. They work their arses off largely behind the curtain, are on the road for weeks if not months at a time and go to off-the-map towns to find talent. [read more]

Vea Getting In Work In Seclusion

September 3rd, 2018

“Pray for me, Beau.”

On the surface with the naked eye, Bucs first-round pick, defensive tackle Vita Vea, is in shorts and watching practice on the sidelines. [read more]

Koetter Won’t Reveal Opening-Day Playcaller

September 3rd, 2018

Dirk Koetter isn’t talking about a certain subject.

But Joe did get an “appreciate you asking” from the head coach. So that was pleasant. [read more]

Evans, Koetter Say Jameis Absence Was Felt Today

September 3rd, 2018

While the suspension of Jameis Winston started Saturday afternoon, it wasn’t really felt until the team reported for practice today. [read more]

Vita Vea, Donovan Smith Not Dressed For Practice

September 3rd, 2018

UPDATED: Bad news at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Mitch Unrein To Injured Reserve; Could Return Week 9

September 3rd, 2018

Out

The Buccaneers’ defensive line depth officially took another hit this morning. [read more]