Tampa, Home To Rotten Kickers

September 25th, 2019

“Hi Bucs fans!”

The Bucs used to be famous for a couple of things in the NFL: [read more]

So, About That Long Ball

September 25th, 2019

Winging it deep.

Joe couldn’t wait to Twitter it out on Sunday afternoon. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Talks Giants Setback With Ira Kaufman; It’s An All-New TAMPA TWO!

September 25th, 2019

Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, TAMPA TWO is can’t-miss viewing with Bucs legend Derrick Brooks and some guy named Ira, Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall Of Fame voter. Part 1 of 2 episodes this week is below, a presentation of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.

Bruce Arians Confidence Poll III

September 25th, 2019

It’s the weekly, 24-hour Bruce Arians Confidence Poll. Posted at 4:44 a.m. Last week’s results can be found by clicking here.


Meet The NFL’s 19th- And 21st-Leading Rushers

September 25th, 2019

Devonta Freeman, David Johnson, Le’Veon Bell, Phillip Lindsay, you are no match for beasts in the Buccaneers backfield! [read more]

Deaf Ears?

September 25th, 2019

Bucco Bruce Arians had an interesting — but hopefully not telling — comment during his Monday news conference. [read more]

Blaine Gabbert Heads To Injured Reserve

September 24th, 2019

It appears backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert’s preseason shoulder injury is worse than feared. Today, the Bucs put him on injured reserve.

Breathe easy, Bucs fans. Gabbert can return in eight weeks if the Bucs choose to designate him to return.

If the Bucs actually need Gabbert, well, then, it’ll be another lost Tampa Bay season.

Sour Punt Return Data, Gunner Blocking

September 24th, 2019

Not Mike Edwards’ strength

Bobo Wilson is among the NFL punt returners with three or more tries at the craft this season.

Who wants to guess where he ranks among that group? [read more]

“We Underestimated His Speed”

September 24th, 2019

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones ran for two touchdowns in their comeback win against the Bucs on Sunday at the Den of Depression. [read more]

Turtleball

September 24th, 2019

When Matt Gay missed his would-be game-winning field goal Sunday night, Joe had indigestion. [read more]

Surprise!

September 24th, 2019

A surprise performance.

Joe knows has told this story but it bears repeating. [read more]

Jameis Accuracy Scrutinized

September 24th, 2019

Former Buccaneers tight end Anthony Becht has studied the Bucs-Giants game and sees an area of the Tampa Bay offense that could use improvement.

It might surprise you — and it might not. [read more]

Suffocating Run Defense

September 24th, 2019

Will Gholston has been doing what he does best

Yes, the Buccaneers’ secondary looks broken in pass coverage, and it likely is.

The run defense? That’s another story. [read more]

Shaq: Giants Didn’t Adjust But Others Will

September 24th, 2019

Underestimated

According to the NFL’s leading sack artist, the New York Giants watched him record three sacks for the Bucs against the Panthers and didn’t think he was a lethal pass rusher. [read more]

“Ira Kaufman Needs To Get His Act Together”

September 24th, 2019

General manager Jason Licht

Bucs general manager Jason Licht wants Ira Kaufman, The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports, to do a better job. [read more]

The Sting And The Solution

September 24th, 2019

“The Sage” delivers in his thrice-weekly column.

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Now comes the hard part — dealing with the aftermath.

I once had a hockey coach tell me it’s not about how many times you get knocked down, it’s about getting up off the canvas. The Bucs just took one to the solar plexus. If they’re still writhing in pain from a devastating body blow, who could blame them? [read more]

Gay Stays Put

September 24th, 2019

Defends his kicker.

In recent years, the kicking situation has been such a circus show, (bad) kickers have come and gone so often that it seemed like Team Glazer owned a twisted Stephen King-like revolving door just for (bad) kickers. [read more]

“It Doesn’t Make Sense”

September 24th, 2019

Confused by Bucco Bruce

Joe usually has no use for punters. [read more]

Five Things

September 24th, 2019

Joe’s weekly five-point look at the Bucs during the season. [read more]