Entering this season, there was fear at One Buc Palace — fear of Peyton Barber blocking for America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

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It’s time to have season-in-review conversations and the ScuttleBucs are game. As Week 17 is upon us, Jeff and Tom take a dive into Tampa Bay’s coach/quarterback relationship, assess a certain locker room shouting match (and more?), applaud the will to fight when all is lost, discuss who the future culture can be built around and more. Joe offers his insights throughout… ScuttleBucs, the finish line is in sight!

Presented by Fan Retreat, The ScuttleBucs podcast is right here every Wednesday afternoon on JoeBucsFan.com, hosted by Jeff Cameron and Tom Lang, powerhouse personalities and lifelong Bucs fans at ESPN Tallahassee, 97.9 FM.

The ScuttleBucs can be found at Google Play, Podbean and iTunes. It rebroadcasts Sundays on ESPN Tallahassee from 11 a.m. to noon.

Listen or download above. Read more about The ScuttleBucs below. [read more]

Dirk Koetter played fierce defense for his quarterback this afternoon.

Don’t you dare call Jameis Winston “such a polarizing figure.” [read more]

Powerful video from Gerald McCoy in today’s locker room. That and more are all part of Rock Riley’s video report. You enjoy them EVERY Monday, Wednesday and Friday right here — @RealRockRiley always delivers.

That quote in the headline? Tampa Bay icon Ronde Barber barked it out during the Bucs-Panthers broadcast Sunday. [read more]

Families involved.

Yesterday, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter confessed all the hot seat talk about his position has become a distraction. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The walls of One Buc Place are closing in on Dirk Koetter.

The steady drip, drip, drip of reports that Jon Gruden is returning for a second stint in Tampa is taking its toll on a proud second-year head coach.

So how has Koetter responded? With class. With dignity. [read more]

“Speak for Yourself” discussion.

There is one thing for sure, whether you are a supporter or a hater of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, he elicits opinions and touches nerves. [read more]

It’s the weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll. Posted at 8:43 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

Should be no more doubt.

This has to be one of the biggest disconnects between NFL players and coaches and Bucs fans since the PFF tribe was unleashed upon society. [read more]

Has some Bucs fans buzzing.

Joe’s getting a lot of queries on Twitter about Bruce Arians, the current head coach of the Cardinals. [read more]

Damage control.

Apparently, offsides-jumping, belly shirt-wearing, practice-hating, kicker-heckling, tree-grinding , non-contact-football-loving, chicken-wings-grilling, playing-time-squawking, TV-cooking-star, half-sack Swaggy Baker has been on social media last night and has seen his name being dragged through the mud. [read more]

Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht has been quiet for a while, not talking publicly except for his weekly spots on the Buccaneers Radio Network. [read more]

At center of Sunday fracas.

A published report details the genesis of the locker room hassle that broke out Sunday after the Bucs’ loss to the Stinking Panthers. [read more]

Moments ago at One Buc Palace, Tampa Bay head coach Dirk Koetter was asked about rumors surrounding his job security, specifically about whether he talks to Team Glazer about it and whether it distracts him. [read more]

Former colleague chimes in.

The rock star has spoken. [read more]

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You want answers? Ira Kaufman’s got answers. Or at least he thinks he does in today’s new episode. The great Sage of Tampa Bay sports is all fired up. Dial up the Ira Kaufman Podcast right here, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is no offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Battling Glennon

Jameis Winston’s NFL offenses don’t score points. It’s been bad.

Mike Glennon put up as many points per game as a 13-game rookie starter than Jameis Winston has this year. [read more]

Another rough season in the books for Mike Evans — and another one that will look great on paper. [read more]

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Inside Sunday’s locker room and much more on today’s episode! Monday Morning Joe is presented by Lakeland Automall & Discount Garage Doors, Inc. (Yes, it’s Tuesday, a day late after Christmas.)

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

Record-setter.

If the haters haven’t yet crawled under a rock, this will leave them scurrying for a hole. [read more]