Indoor Facility Worked As Planned
June 14th, 2018
Weather no longer an issue.
It was early afternoon when the loud alarms went off behind One Buc Palace. [read more]
Don’t Blame Jameis
June 14th, 2018
Not his fault.
It seems some folks want to nitpick at Mike Evans. [read more]
Whitehead “Jumps Out”
June 13th, 2018
Special talent
There’s a lot of promise among the rookie defensive backs prowling the fields at One Buc Palace. [read more]
“I Don’t Think Nothing Too Worse Will Come Out Of That”
June 13th, 2018
The subject of the NFL investigation in Jameis Winston came up today following the Buccaneers’ morning walk-through.
DeSean Jackson weighed in. [read more]
No Deep Threat
June 13th, 2018
Joe’s got two videos just like this one below from yesterday’s practice.
So don’t be looking for a wheel route to rookie running back Ronald Jones in the 2018 playbook. [read more]
Jameis Says He’s A “Relationship” QB
June 13th, 2018
Jameis explains
Digging deeper into the chemistry experiment that is DeSean Jackson and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, is an interesting exercise, especially when Jameis himself chimes in. [read more]
1-On-1 With Brent Grimes
June 13th, 2018
Ira Kaufman is the most revered sports personality and writer in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also hear Ira on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio Wednesdays during football season, and see him now on Mondays at 10:30 p.m. on Spectrum Sports 360 (aka BayNews 9). Ira also is part of the FOX-13 Tailgate Sunday show and enjoys beet salads, Riesling, Chiefs victories and needling Joe.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Who let the dogs out? Mike Smith, that’s who. [read more]
It Is About Winning
June 13th, 2018
Simple goal.
If you have listened to the appearance of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, on Tuesday’s edition of the “Ira Kaufman Podcast,” the one thing that stuck out throughout is he always went back to how badly he needs to find a way to get the team wins. [read more]
JPP Ready To Follow GMC
June 13th, 2018
GMC’s defense, JPP claims.
It’s Gerald McCoy’s defense. That is, until someone suggests otherwise. [read more]
Is Dotson A Lock To Return?
June 13th, 2018
Rehab hiccup?
When the Bucs announced that right tackle Demar Dotson had to have knee surgery, it sure shocked Joe. [read more]
Playoffs?
June 13th, 2018
Key ingredient for postseason.
Yes Virginia, and the other 49 states, there will be playoff football in Tampa Bay. [read more]
Not To Be Nitpicky, But…
June 12th, 2018
Talks offense.
It isn’t just Jameis. [read more]
Day 1 Minicamp Notes, Nuggets & Happenings
June 12th, 2018
Broiling sun on the fields of One Buc Palace this afternoon as Day 1 of minicamp, a mandatory version of underwear football, kicked off with a two-hour practice. Joe was there patrolling with cameras, an old school note pad and Ira Kaufman periodically barking in Joe’s ear. The result is Joe’s world famous practice notes. [read more]
Day 1 Minicamp Is Here
June 12th, 2018
Your Bucs are on the field. All of them!! Stick with Joe for notes and nuggets later today.
Lavonte David Says Bucs Were “Embarrassed”
June 12th, 2018
Joe had 1-on-1 time with Lavonte David prior to minicamp practice today and part of the chat was about the very different spring vibe and energy pulsating through One Buc Palace. [read more]
Update On J. R. Sweezy
June 12th, 2018
“Jason, you are better off investing in Twitter stock than banking on this guy. At least Twitter stock is ticking upward. That’s what Stuart Varney said.”
There may be light at the end of the tunnel for J.R. Sweezy. [read more]
Jameis Winston Talks AC Joint, Taking A Pitcher’s Mentality
June 12th, 2018
Is America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, healthy?
He says he is, but he’s also interestingly focused on the shoulder he injured in 2017. [read more]
Fixing The Secondary
June 12th, 2018
Clock ticking.
The Bucs pass defense last year was such a horror show, Freddie Krueger couldn’t stomach watching it. [read more]
“I Will Be Here For Training Camp”
June 12th, 2018
He’s here.
The anointed savior of the Bucs’ pass rush, defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, happily staked his Bucs flag into the ground and proclaimed accountability for the remainder of the 2018 season. [read more]
Outraged!
June 12th, 2018
Sticks up for teammates.
Gerald McCoy will have you know his teammates are getting the shaft. And he’s not happy about it. [read more]
Jameis Winston Joins The Ira Kaufman Podcast; Ira Breaks Down Jameis’ Takes & More
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Jameis Winston sits down for an extended chat with the Sage of Tampa Bay sports. Plenty of football chatter from Jameis, along with him sharing details and his passion for community service to enhance the lives of children. Definitely a can’t-miss episode. Joe and Ira dive in on many Bucs topics, as well, and break down the Jameis interview. Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Find the Ira Kaufman Podcast ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past eight 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!
More Dollar Signs For Ali Marpet
June 11th, 2018
We all saw the monster, record-setting cash ex-Panthers guard Andrew Norwell got in free agency from Jacksonville back in March.
And now the guard bar is higher with Cowboys beast Zack Martin about to ink a new deal. [read more]
