The Anatomy Of A Touchdown Catch
December 18th, 2017
First touchdown since eighth grade.
So much for calling Dirk Koetter’s offense predictable. [read more]
Joe Talks Mandatory Offensive Points, Appreciating Gruden, Marvin Lewis, The Latest Chucky Temperature, Falcons & More
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Big day in Bucs history and Monday Morning Joe is here for you with all kinds of angles, as Jon Gruden is unveiled tonight in the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. Monday Morning Joe is presented by Lakeland Automall & Discount Garage Doors, Inc.
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VIDEO! Practice Footage, Locker Room Chatter, Hot Seat Night & More.
December 18th, 2017It’s lunchtime on Monday, and that means Rock Riley (@realrockriley) is doing his thing right here on video from One Buc Palace. Plenty to chew on in advance of tonight’s game.
Grab a sandwich and enjoy!
Hot seat for Koetter & Smith and stopping Julio from Rock Riley on Vimeo.
Could Marvin Lewis Be A Koetter Lifeline?
December 18th, 2017
Marvin Lewis
Remember as this lost Bucs season comes to a close that what you think means nothing and what Joe thinks is trivial.
What only matters is what the cooperative known as Team Glazer thinks. [read more]
Inside Gruden Saturday Bash; Glazers Assessment
December 18th, 2017Ira 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 see Ira every football Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on FOX-13, Scott Smith’s Tailgate Sunday.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Jon Gruden’s homecoming affair is a joyous occasion, a chance for the Tampa Bay community to express its appreciation for a Super Bowl-winning head coach as he enters the Ring of Honor.
It’s also a sad reminder of where this franchise has dwelled since that fateful evening of Jan. 16, 2009.
It was a Friday night and I was at a local dining establishment with my wife when the phone rang. Just as I was polishing off my second margarita, the office called with the news that Gruden and GM Bruce Allen had been fired. [read more]
Sunday Draft Dominoes Fell The Bucs’ Way
December 18th, 2017
“Jason, if I call you in the fourth quarter tonight, please pick up the phone.”
The draft freaks and the tank-now crowd among the Bucs faithful were popping champagne last night. [read more]
Historic NFL Blunders Aid Jameis
December 18th, 2017
Fool of a coach looms large.
Yes, a lot of Bucs fans are fed up with America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]
Have Your Say
December 18th, 2017Poll posted at 7:02 a.m.
FANTASY PODCAST: Everything Bucs-Falcons
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How Ugly Could It Get?
December 18th, 2017
“Jiminy Christmas, I can’t control that people love me!”
This is something Joe feared and detailed way back in May, when the Bucs announced that the greatest coach in franchise history, Chucky, would be inducted into the Ring of Honor. [read more]
It’s Gruden’s Night
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Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl head coach enters the Buccaneers Ring Of Honor tonight, and Bucs Uncensored host Justin Pawlowski is jacked up. He wants to see more of Jon Gruden soon after tonight. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe. Pawlowski, The Commish (@CommishOnline), even lets you be a part of the show. 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!**
Long Ball Bewilderment
December 18th, 2017
Work with his strengths.
Joe knows Bucs fans grind their gears because America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, cannot connect with DeSean Jackson on bombs. [read more]
Franchise Record In Sight
December 17th, 2017
Duo on a record-setting pace.
Yes, the Bucs very easily can set a franchise record in the next three weeks. No, smart alecks, it’s not for the least amount of sacks. [read more]
“Poor Ryan Smith”
December 17th, 2017A popular Bucs punching bag this season got a strong defense from a popular ex-Buccaneer. [read more]
Bucs Personnel Moves Have Worn Down McCoy
December 17th, 2017
A former Buccaneer delivers a powerful take
As Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy nurses a significant biceps injury, it’s timely to consider the long list of his small and big injuries since he was drafted in 2010.
A prominent former Buccaneer was thinking about that, too. [read more]
Communication, Not Friction
December 17th, 2017
Talks coach-player relationship.
After Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken opened up the can of worms Friday by torching, indirectly, Ian Rapoport’s report on NFL Network exactly a week ago, Jameis Winston, of course, took the lectern minutes after Monken dropped his mic and was asked again about this friction issue between America’s Quarterback and Dirk Koetter. [read more]
Frustration For Coaches Mounting
December 17th, 2017
Unhappy with defenders playing out of position by necessity.
Either the losing is getting to the coaches or simply the long season is beginning to fray nerves.
Or it could be the simple fact a vocal segment of Bucs fans, that roughly five short months ago hollered themselves hoarse at practice supporting Bucs coach Dirk Koetter, are now equally energized for a regime change. [read more]
Chucky: It’s Up To Jameis
December 17th, 2017
“G@# dammit Jameis, if you fumble once on my night, I’m having my kid Deuce put you in a headlock. Have you seen his f%$#ing arms? Jiminy Christmas!”
The greatest coach in Bucs history believes the Bucs need America’s Quarterback to come through Monday night. [read more]
Saturday Bonus Fantasy Football Podcast
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GMC, David, Hargreaves Out
December 16th, 2017
Ugly news.
Last night Bucs coach Dirk Koetter offered on SiriusXM NFL Radio the best weapon to stop All World Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones is a pass rush.
Koetter better have a backup plan. [read more]
“Our Issue Has Not Been Lack Of Playing Hard”
December 16th, 2017Even though former Bucs guard Ian Beckles says starting defensive tackle Chris Baker is “stealing” money from Team Glazer, head coach Dirk Koetter has a much different take. [read more]