When Team Glazer Loot Goes Bad

April 3rd, 2018

Failed strip club investor.

Knowing how much free financial advice the NFL provides to players, often from some of the greatest financial minds in the western world, not to mention from NFL owners themselves who know how to make a buck or two, it stuns Joe how many bad investment deals players make. [read more]

Ira Talks Glazer Impressions, What’s Missing On The Jameis Investigation, Draft Approach & Party, Examining “The Arrow,” Mike Smith’s Desires, Preserving Rock & Roll, And Much More

April 3rd, 2018

Bucs excitement is ramping up in a huge way for the Sage of Tampa Bay sports, as the NFL Draft is just over three weeks away. Ira has plenty more to share after sitting down with Team Glazer and additional mingling at the NFL Owners meetings, and there’s a healthy share of tension with Joe. Enjoy the podcast here and  at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly SIX consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

Glazer Acknowledges That Patience Is Learned

April 3rd, 2018

“Jason, we’re a patient team. But about that jacket.”

Team Glazer has a reputation for going all Grim Reaper on its head coaches when you least expect it.

Patience just hasn’t been their typical way. [read more]

“That Would Be Hitting The Lottery”

April 3rd, 2018

Powerball.

A former NFL linebacker believes the choice at No. 7 overall in this month’s draft is such a no-brainer, it is a waste of time to ponder. [read more]

“It’s Going To Be Kind Of A Win-Now Type Of A Situation”

April 3rd, 2018

Talks Bucs vibe.

Last week when Bucs co-chairman Joel Glazer graciously granted Joe an on-the-record conversation about the team, Glazer categorized the national NFL media perception that Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, currently in the final year of his contract, has a win-or-else mandate to be “oversimplifying.” [read more]

Ignoring Offensive Linemen

April 3rd, 2018

Forgotten.

For the better part of three months, Joe has heard a drumbeat from a sect of Bucs fans that would even unnerve John Bonham after a while — if he wasn’t pushing up daisies. [read more]

Fatal Flaw

April 3rd, 2018

Can Peyton Barber carry the load?

Virtually every team has a hole in its roster. Some bigger than others. [read more]

“That’s The Easiest Question I’ve Been Asked Today”

April 2nd, 2018

The Bucs & Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson

Joe put the proverbial ball on the tee for the Buccaneers head coach last week at the NFL Owners Meetings, and Dirk Koetter belted the ball exactly where Joe expected it to go. [read more]

“We Never Feel Like We’re Done”

April 2nd, 2018

Pacman Jones is on a long list of still-out-there cornerbacks

Six former Buccaneers cornerbacks remain on the free agent market along with other accomplished corners looking for work.

And if you’re not paying attention, the Bucs should be aching to add a veteran at the position.

[read more]

Joel Glazer Talks Evaluating A General Manager, Fan Frustration, Storytelling

April 2nd, 2018

Perched in a quiet corner of the stately Ritz-Carlton Grand Lakes in Orlando last week, billionaire-family member and Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer joined blustery blogger Joe for their annual sit down.

Oh, what fun it is. [read more]

A Forever Buc Keeps On Driving

April 2nd, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

You never know who you’re going to run into at the NFL owners meetings.

The league’s movers and shakers gathered at a posh Orlando resort last week for a little sun, fun and golf. In between, they managed to get some business done. [read more]

Focusing On CB The True Mistake

April 2nd, 2018

Need veteran corners.

Until proven otherwise, Joe is absolutely resolute and unshakable in the following stance. [read more]

Bucs In Nice Spot

April 2nd, 2018

Sweet spot.

From Joe’s point of view, the Bucs could luck out. [read more]

Licht’s Purged Starters Since 2016, Draft Chatter, And More Draft Party Details!!

April 2nd, 2018

The Commish, Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline), is diving deep on all things Bucs with the fans and is completely in draft mode. Bucs Uncensored unifies Bucs fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe every Monday and Wednesday right here. Be part of the action! Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com. MAKE YOUR DRAFT PARTY PLANS at Buffalo Wild Wings in South Tampa with The Commish and the Stick Carriers when the 2018 draft kicks off on April 26 AND April 27. Listen above or subscribe on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

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Penny Investment?

April 2nd, 2018

Invited to One Buc Palace.

You know the Bucs need a running back; Joe knows the Bucs need a running back. [read more]

Dirk Koetter’s Long-Term Status

April 2nd, 2018

Gazes into Bucs crystal ball.

Last week at the NFL owners meetings in Orlando, when Bucs co-chairman Joel Glazer discussed why Dirk Koetter was brought back after the team went 5-11, it planted a seed into the fertile mind of an astute NFL analyst. [read more]

Kevin Pamphile Didn’t Get Paid

April 1st, 2018

In a league that bemoans a lack of quality offensive linemen, one would think a versatile, 27-year-old with plenty of starting experience like Kevin Pamphile would command a decent contract. [read more]

Defensive Tackle Invited By Bucs

April 1st, 2018

Reportedly to visit One Buc Palace.

Even though the Bucs loaded up on defensive tackles in the offseason, some fans want more. [read more]

Why JPP Is A Steal

April 1st, 2018

Talks value.

Want to know one reason why Joe loved the trade executed by Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht not quite two weeks ago for Jason Pierre-Paul? [read more]

The Bucs’ Best Bait

April 1st, 2018

Remember the Jason Licht laser-focused move to end Day 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft?

If you don’t, you should. [read more]

What Does Brian Billick Know?

April 1st, 2018

Has pipeline to Bucs hierarchy.

Normally, Joe would just pass this off as a stab-in-the-dark guess. But knowing who Brian Billick is related to has Joe’s antennae otherwise at full mast. [read more]

Let Us Know

March 31st, 2018

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