The Man

Peyton Barber’s preseason ended after tonight’s opening drive with 15 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns.

Doug who? [read more]

KICKOFF MOVED TO 8:59 p.m. – Cheer and groan in the comments section all throughout tonight’s preseason Week 3 “dress rehearsal” against Detroit at the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway.

Please stay respectful but don’t hesitate to mix it up. And come back all night long for plenty out of this game, including Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways column.

So much to keep an eye on with the starters expected to play at least one half before the grad students and mattress movers take the field.

Go Bucs!

Sidelined for the preseason finale

Rough blow for rookie cornerback M.J. Stewart not being able to go tonight against the Lions.

Plenty of teammates will join him. [read more]

Preseason Game 3

Lions at Bucs

Kickoff: 8 p.m.

TV: WTSP-TV, Channel 10. (Game will rebroadcast on NFL Network Wednesday at 10 a.m.) All NFL preseason games are available via NFL Game Pass.) [read more]

Versatile OL for sale?

In case Joe has readers today who are just popping in after being away for a few months (why would you do that?), here is something that has been a Bucs theme in recent weeks: [read more]

So what’s really going on with rookie Ronald Jones, the Buccaneers rookie who in a very tiny sample size has popped an oversized balloon of hope fans had for him this season? [read more]

Whoa!

What a surprise! (sarcasm). [read more]

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Joe read an interesting Buccaneers statistic this morning that really made Joe do a head-tilt. [read more]

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Chuckle at the thought of Charles Sims if you wish, but who will replace the 380 snaps he got last season for an offense that marched the ball up and down the field but couldn’t score touchdowns? [read more]

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Multiple leagues were hosted this week by The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, Hooters and JoeBucsFan.com. Good time seemed to be had by all as Ira Kaufman and JOE went against JoeBucsFan.com followers in the Hall of Fame Fantasy League (HFFL) while Todd went “Ben Stein” against his podcast listeners and Todd Wright Tour golfers in the Governors Of Lavish Fantasy Football (GOLFF).

First, we thank Hooters Tampa for having all of us, making us welcome and in particular Ty and Christina for their nonstop smiles and outstanding service all night long. Of note, Ty is a Hooters Calendar Girl and works the bar at Hooters Tampa every Thursday night for your Thursday Night Football enjoyment this season. Ty is Ira Kaufman approved, just ask him, and Ira was so happy with Ty and how he actually got an RB1 after picking Antonio Brown, Ira forgot to order dessert this year. Either that or JoeBucsFan.com refused to pay for it. Either way, this edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast reviews the entire evening and discusses the specific trends in his league’s first six rounds. Also, Todd also has details on our next fantasy football fueled visit to Hooters in two weeks.

Practice!

We’re talking about practice. [read more]

Stunning data.

Joe understands a core of Bucs fans just cannot wait for the day America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, has his flag lowered to half-mast and is chased out of town by a band of wild animals. [read more]

This will be one of the more fascinating and revealing Week 3 preseason games in Bucs history because of all the Bucs’ injuries and resulting question marks, as well as the usual make-or-break opportunities this annual “dress rehearsal” game offers.  [read more]

Talks OT depth.

Joe is convinced there will always be a sect of fans, no matter the team, no matter if the team is good or bad, that will always howl about how rotten said team’s offensive line is. You know, just like economists will point out there will never be such a thing as zero percent unemployment. [read more]

Big prediction.

It is puzzling trying to figure out why DeSean Jackson had one of the worst seasons of his borderline Hall of Fame career. [read more]

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Training Camp has ended and Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter has plenty of takes and insight on the pulsating Bucs topics of the day. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always fun and informative, 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. Find the Ira ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past 10 months!! Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

[UPDATE:] The regular season will start much later for Bucs running back Charles Sims. [read more]

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Lifelong Bucs fan Bobby Fenton, @bobbygameday. is in midseason form talking all things Bucs preseason, Urban Meyer and more in his unique, fun and informative way. A Bucs fan from his days in the womb, Bobby never let’s it get boring on The Free Stretch! Dive in right here and right now above, or listen and/or subscribe free at  iTunes and Google Play. Listen or download above. 

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Candor.

Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken is a blessing. [read more]

Big talk about Dirk Koetter’s offense on display for the nation

Joe can’t take the wait any longer.

We’re just 17 days from the regular-season kickoff in New Orleans and Joe wants to see the Bucs offense ring up the scoreboard. [read more]

Mike Evans talks about a teammate

Describe a man as sober and someone will wonder, ‘When was he a drunk?’ [read more]