Joe strolled over to rookie Alex Cappa’s locker after tonight’s game and asked the question. [read more]

Strong preseason finale.

The Bucs are going to have some tough calls on their hands in slicing the roster down to 53 by Saturday afternoon. And Bobo Wilson made that even more difficult. [read more]

The Noah Spence mystery.

What may be more stunning than second-round pick Ronald Jones being completely invisible but for one play this preseason is how far defensive end Noah Spence has fallen off the cliff. [read more]

Not there yet.

You can make all kinds of excuses for the struggles of rookie Ronald Jones this preseason. [read more]

Fire away. Keep it clean. Obsess together over this meaningless game in the comments section.

Stick with Joe after the game for plenty from the locker room.

The Bucs now have just one remaining member of their 2014 draft class. [read more]

It’s a very safe bet that the Buccaneers’ 53-man roster following Saturday afternoon’s cuts will look different come Sunday night.

That’s just the NFL. [read more]

Jags-Bucs game to be streamed online for free.

Joe understands more and more people have cut the cord on cable and satellite services because they are just outpricing themselves. With Netflix and Amazon Prime, one can get just as much entertainment if not more for a much less expensive price. [read more]

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It’s that time of year, when Ira Kaufman steps away from his keyboard, puts down his beet salad and makes strong calls about the Buccaneers season. That’s what you get — and more — 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!

Bought defensive groceries.

Just the memory of how utterly disgusting the Bucs pass defense was last year makes Joe want to wash his eyes out with battery acid. [read more]

Bucs fans hounding Joe about why he calls Jameis Winston, “America’s Quarterback,” runs in spurts.

Here is more evidence for the confused to chew on. [read more]

Bares his soul.

What a fantastic interview! [read more]

Preseason Game 4

Jags at Bucs

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.

TV: WFLA-TV, Channel 8. Live stream at Buccaneers.com. Game will be rebroadcast on NFL Network at 4 a.m. Friday morning. All NFL preseason games are available via NFL Game Pass. [read more]

Interesting numbers.

Remember folks, there are two Joes who run this here corner of the interwebs. [read more]

It’s the weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll, posted at 5:48 p.m. It pops every Wednesday through the season. … Find last week’s results here.

Outside of pounding four or five beers with Dirk Koetter accompanied by a heartfelt conversation, or being invited to the cheerleaders’ holiday party, Joe can’t imagine anything more entertaining in the world of the Bucs than a chat with defensive line coach Brentson Buckner.

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It’s that time of year — and the good folks at One Buc Palace might want to cover their eyes. [read more]

Security?

It is a question Joe has asked since NFL strongman Roger Goodell sentenced America’s Quarterback to a three-game sentence to start the season. [read more]

New NFC South QB.

This will anger a sect of Bucs fans. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The right knee of Donovan Smith will determine Tampa Bay’s starter at left tackle in New Orleans. If Smith is cleared by the doctors, he figures to be charged with protecting Ryan Fitzpatrick’s blind side.

That’s a medical issue. The murky situation at right guard is a competitive issue. [read more]

Embracing change

Your Buccaneers have a long history of backup running backs getting thrust into prominent roles.

Bobby Rainey and Mike James put smiles on a lot of faces during lost 2013 and 2014 seasons. [read more]