Ugly Practice Report For DBs

November 28th, 2018

Bucs CB Carlton Davis is among three defensive backs who did not practice today.

Once a Bucs fan ganders at today’s injury report, it’s no wonder the Bucs were happy as could be to see safety Justin Evans on the field. [read more]

“A Big Boost To Everybody’s Morale Out There”

November 28th, 2018

Dirk Koetter saw a squad uplifted today on the practice fields of One Buc Palace. [read more]

Ronde Barber: Bucs “Starting To Understand” What’s Going On In Coverage

November 28th, 2018

“Ronde, man, don’t get me started on our defensive backs coaches.”

It wasn’t just luck that led to better defensive play against the 49ers on Sunday. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Answers Your Bucs Questions, Sees Film Differences On Defenses

November 28th, 2018

Another can’t-miss TAMPA TWO from The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com, presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating.

“Arrow Up”

November 28th, 2018

Tips his cap to the defense.

Don’t come at Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching, yams-eating Bucs coach Dirk Koetter and try to tell him his defense, last in the NFL, got the job done thanks to a third-string quarterback on Sunday. [read more]

“I Was Sick About That”

November 28th, 2018

Many Buccaneers fans believe the team doesn’t have enough players who literally are sickened by the incessant losing, 10 wins and 20 losses in their last 30 games. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Gets A GM Endorsement

November 28th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

At the age of 45, Derrick Brooks is ready for a new challenge.

The first-ballot Hall of Famer needs a fresh goal, having conquered virtually any venture he has set out to accomplish. The next logical step? An NFL front office position. [read more]

Age Still A Factor?

November 28th, 2018

Hall of Fame parallels.

A lot of folks believe the next five games very likely could be the make-or-break period for the NFL career of Americas’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll XVII

November 28th, 2018

It’s the weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll. Poll posted today at 7:09 a.m. Find last week’s results linked here.


Checking Seat Temperature

November 28th, 2018

According to the four-letter, if Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching, yams-eating coach Dirk Koetter cannot make a dramatic turnaround in his team’s fortunes in the remaining five games, he’s all but doomed. [read more]

Defense Needs Help

November 28th, 2018

Could use a bookend.

The Bucs have spent a whole lot of draft capital in recent years on the defensive line and at cornerback. [read more]

Jim Schwartz “Best Fit” To Replace Dirk Koetter

November 27th, 2018

Dirk Koetter remaining head coach of the Buccaneers in January is about as likely as Joe not drinking a beer while enjoying an afternoon of college football at Abe’s Place. [read more]

Ira Talks Defensive Highs, Phone Call To Simeon Rice, Chatting About Jameis’ Future With Ronde Barber, Dirk Koetter’s “Lifeboat,” DeSean Jackson Realities & Much More

November 27th, 2018

The Sage of Tampa Bay sports is very feisty after mingling Sunday with Buccaneers royalty and witnessing an actual Bucs performance worthy of pride. Plenty on the docket today. Ira joins Joe for the twice weekly wrestling match presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

The Bench Loses

November 27th, 2018

Curmudgeon gives props.

Yes, the bench lost on Sunday. And in the eyes of some, that means the Bucs win. [read more]

Jameis Reaches Civil Settlement Agreement With Uber Driver

November 27th, 2018

Was it a money grab or a crotch grab?

We’ll never know.  [read more]

Donovan Smith And Grades

November 27th, 2018

The PFF tribe has spoken.

Certain societies on isolated islands in the south Indian Ocean shun contact by civilization. [read more]

Joe Talks Jameis Changes, Winning Feelings, Monken & D-Jack Futures, Coach Shopping, Benenoch & More (Tuesday Edition)

November 27th, 2018

The unexpected arrived in Tampa, a resounding Bucs victory, one with surprises during and after the game. Joe’s got fresh takes. It’s the Monday Morning Joe podcast presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty, and Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call/diagnosis, and their spectacular selection of new doors.

Download or play above. And Monday Morning Joe also is available on iTunes, Podbean and Google Play. Subscribe for a free alert. Enjoy!

“No Disrespect, Of Course, To Gerald McCoy”

November 27th, 2018

Interesting disclaimer issued by former Buccaneers tight end Dave Moore, the longtime analyst on official Bucs radio broadcasts. [read more]

“There Really Hasn’t Been Any Defense That Has Kind Of Stopped Us From Doing What We Want To Do”

November 27th, 2018

Cameron Brate speaks

There is little national interest in the 4-7 Buccaneers except when it comes to fantasy football. [read more]