Would Dirk Koetter Follow Steve Kerr?

February 13th, 2018

One of the most intriguing coaching moves of this decade in professional sports happened last night and Joe would love to see Dirk Koetter learn from it and apply it where appropriate. [read more]

Fuel For RB Crowd

February 13th, 2018

Difference-maker.

As Joe documented last week, the Bucs have absolutely stunk at drafting running backs in this decade. [read more]

Harold Landry = Von Miller?

February 13th, 2018

Overlooked.

Joe knows everybody and his brother are jumping up and down hoping the Bucs somehow land this Bradley Chubb from North Carolina State. [read more]

The Ted Monachino Profile

February 13th, 2018

DL coaching candidate Ted Monachino has a long history with Dirk Koetter.

So the Bucs are looking for a defensive line coach. It seems, as Bucs coach Dirk Koetter is wont to do, he could turn to a trusted friend. [read more]

Bidding On Bashaud Breeland

February 12th, 2018

The thought of the Buccaneers bidding on a Redskins free agent again is enough to induce palpitations, nausea and/or the desire to molest a palm tree. [read more]

Free Agency Countdown: 30 Days

February 12th, 2018

What a glorious time of year this is. The season of hope is in full swing with the free agency dinner bell just a mere 30 days away. [read more]

Something Doesn’t Add Up On The O-Line

February 12th, 2018

Ira Kaufman is the most revered sports personality and writer in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also hear Ira on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio Wednesdays during football season, and see him now on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 p.m. on Spectrum Sports 360. Ira also is part of the FOX-13 Tailgate Sunday.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Buc fans are waiting for the other cleat to drop. [read more]

Joe Talks Jay Hayes Theory, Opening FA Target, Jameis-Jackson Steps, And Much More

February 12th, 2018

Free agency is just 30 days away! The Monday Morning Joe podcast is presented by Lakeland Automall Discount Garage Doors, Inc. The podcast powers on through the offseason (what offseason?) and Joe has plenty to share.

Monday Morning Joe is now available on iTunes, Podbean and Google Play. Enjoy!

Replacing Jay Hayes

February 12th, 2018

NFL defensive line coach Brentson Buckner.

Who knows who the Bucs had in mind when they informed defensive line coach Jay Hayes he was being relieved of his duties last week? [read more]

Another Shoe To Drop?

February 12th, 2018

Who made the call?

Joe has always had a suspicious mind if not a curious mind. And unless something is written in stone (or a team news release), Joe won’t fully believe it. [read more]

Attitude Starts On The D-Line

February 12th, 2018

The 2017 season is completely in the rearview mirror (almost) and Bucs Uncensored host The Commish, Justin Pawlowski, (@CommishOnline) is totally dialed in to positive change and vibes. The Commish unifies Bucs fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe every Monday and Wednesday right here. You can be a part of the action. Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com. 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, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

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Dion Lewis And The Bucs

February 12th, 2018

Joe understands a lot of Bucs fans have Patriots running back Dion Lewis on their radar.

The Bucs very much need to upgrade at running back and Lewis could be that guy. [read more]

Caleb Sturgis And The Bucs

February 11th, 2018

General manager Jason Licht should be chasing a kicker

One of the very dumbest things the Buccaneers could do this year is to gift the kicking job to incumbent Patrick Murray. [read more]

D-Jax & Jameis Already Started On 2018

February 11th, 2018

Working behind the scenes

Speedstar wide receiver DeSean Jackson may not show up for voluntary Bucs spring practices, but he already is putting in serious volunteer work with Jameis Winston. [read more]

Ideal Trade?

February 11th, 2018

Target on the Bills roster?

Joe is of the mind that for the Bucs to obtain a defensive end that actually is a difference maker for 2018, AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is going to have to pull off a trade. [read more]

Report: Jay Hayes Fired

February 11th, 2018

Reportedly terminated.

UPDATED 2:18 a.m. – It seems the Bucs have accountability. [read more]

Bold Prediction

February 11th, 2018

Immediate future forecast.

There are bold predictions and there are obvious predictions. And frankly, Joe isn’t sure where this one belongs. [read more]

The Buccaneers And Aaron Colvin

February 10th, 2018

One approach in free agency (2018 dinner bell rings in 32 days) says scrutinize the winning teams with good, deep units on one side of the football. [read more]

Jason Licht Earns A “B+”

February 10th, 2018

“Mr. Glazer, did you read NFL.com?”

It’s the Jason Licht time of year, when he, like all his general manager brothers, step into the spotlight. [read more]

Worth Evaluating

February 10th, 2018

Smells like toast.

Once upon a time, Kansas City defensive end Tamba Hali was a complete and total beast. [read more]

Minkah Fitzpatrick = Jalen Ramsey

February 10th, 2018

Corner or safety?

In the eyes of a popular NFL draft analyst, Alabama’s Minkah Fitzpatrick is the next great NFL defensive back. [read more]

“That’s The Type Of Dumb Stuff I Hear All The Time”

February 10th, 2018

Talks fan criticism.

It seems Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is growing weary of Bucs fans constantly throwing rocks at him and at his team. [read more]