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BY IRA KAUFMAN
Yes, I was there.
It was a brisk 43 degrees at Candlestick Park on Jan. 10, 1982, when the 49ers and Cowboys met in the NFC Championship Game. In later years, this matchup was celebrated for “The Catch,” a six-yard TD reception by Dwight Clark in the final minute that lifted San Francisco to a 28-27 triumph and ultimately triggered a dynasty. [read more]
Called out.
In so many words, an NFL suit wagged a finger at Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht for signing a dirtbag of a football player last year. [read more]
Expendable?
Joe wouldn’t do it but there are enough folks out there that think otherwise. [read more]
The Bucs are not an under-the-radar team this year. High grades and expectations exist in many prominent circles. [read more]
Former Pro Bowl WR explains.
It may be the greatest trait of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. It also could get in the way of a fine career. [read more]
Joe completely missed this data back in January but it sure tells the tale of the Bucs in 2017. [read more]
If you’re going to judge a man on a fat pile of maybes, then it’s certainly appropriate to look at the big picture of the man.
That’s what Roger Goodell was doing when he spent extensive 1-on-1 time with Jameis Winston before he was drafted in 2015. [read more]
Team Glazer speaks. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
You think Team Glazer wants to see explosive 20-year-old rookie Ronald Jones on the field in three short months making the Superdome crowd weep? [read more]
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“Don’t worry boys. We’re Tennessee-ready.”
This is just sad. Sad that it is the ugly truth. [read more]
Go inside One Buc Palace
Urgency. Urgency. Urgency.
It’s a pulsating theme through One Buc Palace, and linebackers coach Mark Duffner painted a picture for Joe and the Sage of Tampa Bay Sports, Ira Kaufman. [read more]
Back in the olden days of the early and mid-1990s, eight Hall of Fame quarterbacks were playing in the NFL at the same time. And during a piece of that time, Randall Cunningham, who isn’t in the Hall, was the best QB in the game. [read more]
Trade proposal.
An iconic voice of Bucs past is smelling the smoke of a potential trade. And he wants the Bucs near the fire. [read more]
What does the future hold?
“You are what your record says you are.” — Bill Parcells. [read more]
Still haven’t replaced him.
You know the guy is a legend when he’s been gone for over a decade and the team he starred for hasn’t come close to replacing him. [read more]
New era
Yes, the Bucs mightily fought to the finish last year to the great appreciation of coaches, ownership and executives.
No quit in those Bucs, they claim. But things are changing radically at One Buc Palace. [read more]
Growing reputation.
Even the folks on the set of the NFL Network know it. [read more]
Hang on to the ball.
When glancing at the NFL landscape, plenty of players could change the outcome of the 2018 season virtually by themselves. [read more]
Tampa elementary school principal Kristina Alvarez walked up on the small Pinellas Park stage at a foundation fundraiser Friday night and proudly sang the praises of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.
School was out, but she was working the room. [read more]
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Let ’em gush about Doug Martin in Oakland. There’s talk he might beat out Marshawn Lynch as Jon Gruden’s workhorse back.
That’s OK, too. The Bucs are moving on.
It’s been six weeks since Tampa Bay dumped a two-time Pro Bowl back — and the only question is what took so long. [read more]
Lofty expectations.
It seems someone needs to take a cold shower. And no, not because someone just came back from Clearwater Beach where a bunch of Hooters calendar girls were frolicking. [read more]
