Baker Gets The Boot

February 20th, 2018

Officially fired!

It’s just under 11 months since JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman reported here that then-new Bucs defensive tackle Chris “Swaggy” Baker didn’t like to practice during his final days with the Redskins.

It was one giant red flag that never went away. [read more]

Doug Martin Bids Farewell

February 20th, 2018

Letter to Bucs fans.

Because this apparently irritates some of Joe’s readers, if you don’t want to be irritated, click elsewhere. [read more]

Bucs Now With Fifth-Most Cap Room In The NFL

February 20th, 2018

“Jason, we have the cash to improve drastically.”

Yeah, yeah, we all heard Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter say last year that the Bucs didn’t have $17 million lying around.

Before that fake news gets out again. Let Joe set the record straight. [read more]

Instant Improvement

February 20th, 2018

The Bucs enjoyed major addition by subtraction today.

Your Buccaneers have an analytics team, paid in-house folks charged with crunching the numbers and objectively sharing what works and what doesn’t on an NFL field.

For far too long, one man, Dirk Koetter, refused to believe the most obvious of data they served up. [read more]

Doug Martin Gone

February 20th, 2018

Released.

The Muscle Hamster is no more. [read more]

Free Agency Countdown: 22 Days — Subpar Destination

February 20th, 2018

The Bucs have a giant wad of cash to spend under the salary cap, a player-friendly head coach, a QB respected for his competitive fire, gorgeous indoor practice and training facilities, and a strong leadership core on defense.

It’s not enough. [read more]

The Brentson Buckner Resume

February 20th, 2018

Gets production.

The more Joe digs into this, the more Joe is impressed. [read more]

State Of The Bucs

February 20th, 2018

All you need to know about the current State of the Bucs can be wrapped up in one sentence. [read more]

Cardinals Applaud Buckner Hire

February 20th, 2018

Cardinals players offer props.

The Cardinals seem impressed. [read more]

Can Brentson Bucker Recruit?

February 20th, 2018

Former teammate of new Bucs DL coach.

Joe is curious to learn just how much street cred new Bucs defensive line coach Brentson Bucker has with his former teammates. [read more]

It’s Buckner! Bucs Hire New D-Line Coach

February 19th, 2018

Welcome, Coach!

Updated: 6:57 p.m. – Hooray! The Bucs have hired a new defensive line coach, a seasoned pro and a guy Joe hung out with a bit in Vegas last year. [read more]

Ownership Call

February 19th, 2018

Quick fix in 23 days

It’s time for Team Glazer to put on its big-boy pads. [read more]

Shining Light Ryan Russell

February 19th, 2018

Yes, this really happened.

It’s a little challenging to figure out where the growth was on the Buccaneers’ defensive line last season, not counting the waistline and bank account of Chris “Swaggy” Baker.  [read more]

Joe Dives Into D-Line Approach, Jameis Ranking, NFL Foot-Dragging, Brate Decision, Team Glazer Budget & Edicts, And More

February 19th, 2018

23 days from free agency means excitement is building for Bucs fans and the Monday Morning Joe podcast, presented by Lakeland Automall Discount Garage Doors, Inc. The podcast marches 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!

Last Call — For The Offense

February 19th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Dirk Koetter needs some help, and he’s not too proud to admit it.

Entering his third year as head coach of the Bucs, Koetter realizes a 14-18 overall record doesn’t cut it for the Stick Carriers. After the excitement of 2016, Tampa Bay supporters expected a playoff contender last fall. [read more]

Top Offensive Task

February 19th, 2018
DeSean Jackson

Get him the ball.

Joe has a hunch about the biggest project for Bucs coach Dirk Koetter this offseason. [read more]

Curious Timing With NFL

February 19th, 2018

What’s going on?

This is starting to get very suspicious. [read more]

Gil Brandt: Bell A Fit For Bucs

February 19th, 2018

Bucs should have checkbook ready.

It’s difficult to imagine this happening, but it’s fun to dream. [read more]

An Offseason Of Unpredictability

February 19th, 2018

Where do the Bucs turn to rebuild their roster when the free agency dinner bell rings in 23 short days? Bucs Uncensored host The Commish, Justin Pawlowski, (@CommishOnline) is exploring what could be the Bucs’ plan from now through the draft. The Commish has turned the page on 2017 and 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. Be 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 special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

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Underrated?

February 19th, 2018

Perspective.

This caught Joe’s attention. [read more]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins About To Cash In

February 18th, 2018

Cash time

Joe wonders what Cameron Brate is thinking this afternoon. [read more]