“He’s On Track”

May 2nd, 2018

Good news from GM Jason Licht

General manager Jason Licht issued a gloomy and cloudy report about guard J.R. Sweezy this morning (see the home page) but his voice notably and quickly shifted to an upbeat tone when talking about another wounded Buccaneer. [read more]

Jason Licht Updates J.R. Sweezy Status

May 2nd, 2018

Right guard J.R. Sweezy

The clock keeps ticking since Bucs guard J.R. Sweezy injured his foot/ankle area in December.

And it appears the Bucs have waved a white flag. [read more]

Analyst: M.J. Stewart A Slot Corner

May 2nd, 2018

Pushing Vernon Hargreaves.

Man, you can almost see this coming down Dale Mabry Highway. [read more]

“The Texas Tesla”

May 2nd, 2018

Compared to all-time great.

There is a Hall of Fame running back that is stoked for the Bucs to land Ronald Jones. [read more]

Gamblers: Bucs Will Be Bad In 2018

May 2nd, 2018

Season-win projections.

The Bucs will be better in 2018 than in 2017 but still a losing team.

And still no playoffs. [read more]

What Did The Bears Want?

May 1st, 2018

What was Jason Licht trying to fleece the Bears for?

It seems Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was a popular man Thursday night. [read more]

Will The Bucs “Be Some Damn Fools?”

May 1st, 2018

Challenging analysis from an ex-Buc

It’s time to grab a second lunch at your nearest Original Hooters and read some wisdom from an ex-Buccaneer defensive lineman who has been poring over film of Vita Vea. [read more]

New Bucs Defensive End Felt Connected

May 1st, 2018

New Bucs DE Demone Harris

Remember Bucs defensive end Steven Means? The Tampa Bay 2015 fifth-round pick will soon receive his Eagles Super Bowl ring.

He’s one of three ex-Bucs who were atop the NFL world with the Eagles in February. [read more]

Ira Talks Vita Vea & D-Line Playing Time, Draft “Gut Punch,” The Hargreaves Hammer, Bourbon Street Takeover, Increased Camp Fights, Loads On The Draft & More

May 1st, 2018

Sage Ira fires off deep analysis of the Bucs draft and its ramifications, and there’s plenty more meat on the buffet. Dial up the podcast here and at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

The Derwin James Debate

May 1st, 2018

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Man, some Bucs (Florida State?) fans won’t let it go. [read more]

Peer Referendum Coming For Jameis

May 1st, 2018

One year ago, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, received an impressive honor from fellow players across the NFL.

Soon we’ll know if those same players feel the same way. [read more]

Never A Shot For Bradley Chubb?

May 1st, 2018

Early white flag?

It seems back before the combine, the Bucs may have given up hope of landing recently drafted defensive end Bradley Chubb. [read more]

The (Once) Horrid Defensive Line

May 1st, 2018

Video style!

Want to know why the Bucs drafted Vita Vea?

Well, Brian Baldinger has the evidence. [read more]

Bucs May Need More Than “Help”

May 1st, 2018

Grading

You know, Joe applauds Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht for being bold in drafts. [read more]

Donovan Smith Calls For The Stick Carriers

April 30th, 2018

Talks training camp help

Buccaneers ironman left tackle Donovan Smith has his ears and eyes wide open. [read more]

“Just By Osmosis, Man”

April 30th, 2018

Ronde Barber talks Bucs draft and Brent Grimes. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

You could argue that Brent Grimes was the Buccaneers’ MVP in 2016. [read more]

The Art Of The Deal

April 30th, 2018

Poker.

Friday, Joe brought word via Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane of how Beane worked out a trade with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht Thursday night that netted the Bucs two extra second round picks, which Licht parlayed into another pick later on in the draft. [read more]

Experienced Orange Receiver Added

April 30th, 2018

Joe doesn’t get all hot in the pants for undrafted free agents like a lot of fans do, but there are always a few Bucs prospects every year who are at least interesting. [read more]

Will Koetter Gift Jobs Or Have Real Competition? Joe Talks Draft Fallout, Approach Changes, Cappa Mentor & More

April 30th, 2018

Now what? How do the Bucs take this draft and make all those lunch-pail, grinder players turn Tampa Bay into a badass team. It starts at the top. Joe looks at all the picks and so much more in this edition of The Monday Morning Joe podcast presented by Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call.

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The Now Factor & A Nagging Question

April 30th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

As the smoke clears from a busy Bucs offseason, let’s peer through the haze.

There will likely be a few more additions before the season opener in New Orleans, but for the most part, the 2018 Bucs are in the house. [read more]

Pressure On M.J. Stewart

April 30th, 2018

Wearing bulls-eye?

In a way, it’s not fair to the player. But this is the NFL not college or high school. [read more]