OTA Practice Notes

May 31st, 2018

Sled work at Bucs OTA practice today.

Notes from this morning’s OTA underwear football practice. No rain, no indoor practice facility. Still fairly warm. [read more]

“Luckiest” Jameis

May 31st, 2018

Bad rating vs. peers

A stat-crunching outfit Joe respects has pored over 2017 game film of all quarterbacks and determined that the Buccaneers’ franchise QB was one of the luckiest in the NFL last season when it comes to interceptions that didn’t happen. [read more]

Bucs WRs No. 7

May 31st, 2018

Underrated.

This seems a bit low to Joe. [read more]

Demar Dotson Special Guest; Talks Bucs History W/ Ira — Schiano, Freeman, Bowers, Jameis, Penn, Raheem, Old School Vs. “New Age Mentality,” Cherilus, Challenging Evans & More

May 31st, 2018

A super fun and informative change of pace today on the Ira Kaufman Podcast. The headline says it all. And if you’ve been a hardcore Bucs fan for the past 10 years, you’ll really love it. Click play above or tune inĀ 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!

Virtually Useless

May 31st, 2018

QB coach Mike Bajakian explains

One approach to develop America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, has been pushed aside. [read more]

The “Scrappy” Bucs

May 31st, 2018

Jumping on bandwagon early.

America’s Quarterback was not the only thing that got Kyle Brandt worked up yesterday. [read more]

“Mickey Mouse White” Brate

May 31st, 2018

Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

It’s always fun to learn about how Bucs coaches and players needle each other. [read more]

“Feeling Great”

May 31st, 2018

Forgotten. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Later today, Joe will get a chance to watch more Bucs underwear football. Reports will be coming shortly thereafter, you can bank on that as always. [read more]

“Who Are These Guys?”

May 31st, 2018

Curious minds ask.

Which is the true Bucs team? That is essentially what is being asked. [read more]

“How Much Do You Need, Dude?”

May 30th, 2018

Calls out America.

Joe can just imagine the reaction among Bucs fandom this will stir up. [read more]

It’s Been A While At Safety

May 30th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

At times, he looked like a rookie. At times, he looked like a star.

The Bucs are hoping the time is now for Justin Evans to show up in a big way. So far, so good. Evans has been a standout during OTA sessions, but nobody wants to read too much into underwear football. [read more]

Last Buccaneer Missing?

May 30th, 2018

Not every spring practice session is open to media, but the Buccaneers do provide photos of practice to fans via various platforms. [read more]

Distraction!

May 30th, 2018

Tied together?

Joe isn’t talking about a damned ping-pong table here. [read more]

Joel Glazer Praises GM For Extreme Preparation

May 30th, 2018

“Smooth, Jason, smooth. Wish you were around in ’04.”

Last week, Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer was talking draft with the sage of Tampa Bay sports, JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman. [read more]

Grim Forecast For Bucs

May 30th, 2018

Ugly prediction by four-letter.

The wise guys at the Westgate Superbook in Sin City believe the Bucs’ over/under win total for the 2018 season is 6.5. [read more]

Fighting Father Time

May 30th, 2018

Leading early rounds.

There is an old saying in the NFL that Father Time is undefeated. [read more]

“The Coaches Have To Step Up”

May 30th, 2018

Critical season looming.

Bucs fans seemed to have started their own rallying cry for the 2018 season. [read more]

“I Got In My Own Way”

May 29th, 2018

Doug Martin has been talking where he appears to feel safe, in the warm, embracing bosom of Chucky. [read more]

Miko: Bring Back Ping-Pong

May 29th, 2018

A kind request from Miko.

As Joe discussed in a recent “Ira Kaufman Podcast,” there seems to be a subtle yet different vibe with the Bucs this year. Perhaps it is a sense of urgency? [read more]

Beckles: Blame The Pass Rush

May 29th, 2018

Left to twist in the wind.

In the mind of one former Bucs player, cornerback Vernon Hargreaves has been hung out to dry by his teammates, some of which are no longer his teammates. [read more]

“He’s Athletic Enough To Get Away With Using Bad Technique”

May 29th, 2018

So where is O.J. Howard in his development? [read more]

Strong Year From America Predicted

May 29th, 2018

Increase in key stat seen.

One NFL writer believes America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, will have another strong season. [read more]