Falcons 34, Buccaneers 32

December 30th, 2018

The Bucs nailed down one hell of a draft pick today!

Should we celebrate, or should we cry?

That’s an easy answer. Celebrate! The Bucs locked up what could be the No. 5 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft — and they didn’t have to disappoint a percentage of fans by tanking at the Den of Depression. [read more]

Buccaneers-Falcons, Open Thread

December 30th, 2018

Comment all game below with fellow Buccaneers fans and a handful of haters.

Keep it decent and no personal attacks unless they’re directed at loafing Bucs and bad coaching.

Most important, enjoy yourselves and prepare for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage with Ira Kaufman.

Go Bucs!

America Keeps Her Honor

December 30th, 2018

Staying.

Best news of the day came earlier this morning when Adam Schefter of BSPN reported common sense and reason has won the day at One Buc Palace.

America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, will return as your Buccaneers quarterback, baby!

The only way Joe can see this day getting any better is if the Bucs keep their top-10 pick (and maybe a top-five pick) in next spring’s draft and lose to the Dixie Chicks.

What a fine day this second-to-last day of 2018 is!

Have Your Say

December 30th, 2018

It’s a 2-hour flash poll. Have your say!

Passing Alstott

December 30th, 2018

Yes, there’s lots of chatter about how Mike Evans, with five yards receiving today, will break Mark Carrier’s franchise-record mark of 1,422 yards receiving in a season.

But there’s another cool receiving mark in play. [read more]

What Would Have Happened… ?

December 30th, 2018

“Don’t worry Smitty, I will be strong if the Glazers call me into a meeting this week.”

Last week, Jenna Laine of ESPN looked at possible turning points that kept the Bucs from having a winning season and instead prompted a coaching search as they potentially finish the year back in their home crib of Buccaneers Cove (last place in the NFC South). [read more]

Bucs Not Busy With Coaching Search?

December 30th, 2018

“Look Jason, we’re all busy during the holiday season. When we get around to making some moves, we’ll keep you in the loop.”

Is there really a chance embattled Dirk Koetter could survive as Bucs head coach, even with a loss today, which would give him 22 through the past two seasons? [read more]

Derrick Brooks Talks Coaching Change, “Brutal Honesty” From Players & More

December 30th, 2018

It’s a new TAMPA TWO with Bucs legend Derrick Brooks and JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman. They’re not talking playoffs, unfortunately. Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating is the proud presenter of TAMPA TWO, a joint production of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.

Gameday Tampa Bay

December 30th, 2018

Game 16

Dixie Chicks (6-9) at Bucs (5-10)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: WTVT-TV Channel 13, DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket Channel 708.  [read more]

TV Map For Dixie Chicks-Crows

December 29th, 2018

Where the Bucs game will be shown on free TV

It appears a lot of Bucs fans across the nation won’t get the Bucs on free TV as the 2018 season comes to a close.

[read more]

Joe Explores DeSean Jackson Blame, Talks Final Note On Koetter, Team President Debate, Setting A Direction, Monken To Atlanta & More, With A Special Guest

December 29th, 2018

Change is in the Tampa Bay air, as the Bucs are an uncertain mess before the season finale. Lots to dive into, and a little surprise, on the Monday Morning Joe podcast presented by Bill Currie Ford 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!

Barring Injury, Backups Unlikely To Play

December 29th, 2018

No big plans for backups.

For those who want to see Noah Spence (who?) or Ronald Jones get extensive playing time tomorrow in the season finale because there is nothing to play for and key backups should get critical game experience, it is very likely Dirk Koetter will disappoint them. [read more]

Ronde: Another Prove-It Year Coming For Jameis

December 29th, 2018

Back in April, Bucs legend Ronde Barber put his foot down on what Jameis Winston needed to accomplish during the 2018 season. [read more]

Eat A “W;” Lose The Draft Charade

December 29th, 2018

“Mr. Glazer, don’t listen to Joe. We can lose this game without tanking.”

Go ahead, Bucs.

Go ahead and do everything in your power to win Sunday against Atlanta.

But Team Glazer, if that “W” comes, don’t ever again have the audacity to tell fans and/or media how important it is to build the through the draft, how it’s the cornerstone building block of the franchise. [read more]

“The Glazer Family Has Been Fantastic With Me”

December 29th, 2018

Dirk Koetter channels Hyman Roth.

There is speculation out there that Team Glazer has already told Bucs coach Dirk Koetter his fate and the three-year Bucs head man has known he won’t lead Tampa Bay after Sunday for some time now. [read more]

Teams Eyeing Todd Monken

December 29th, 2018

“Hot candidate.”

Who knows if Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken will be working for Team Glazer next week? But the way Albert Breer understands it, if Monken is swept out of One Buc Palace in a housecleaning, he won’t be unemployed for long. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Offers A Farewell To Fans

December 28th, 2018

The final seconds of Dirk Koetter’s weekly Buccaneers Radio Network show were ticking off tonight and the head coach said goodbye to listeners. [read more]

Week 17 & Fantasy Football Do Not Mix!

December 28th, 2018
In this edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, presented by Original Hooters, Todd reminds all of you that any season-long fantasy league should now be over. And, if you need a great example of why, just look at how virtually every game except the Colts-Titans in Week 17 is more like an exhibition game for one or both teams. Todd also discusses his new podcast, The TODDcast, and what to expect in the coming weeks from it.

Click above to listen or download, or at iTunes, Google Play, and via Podbean and more platforms!

Derrick Brooks Reminds Us There’s A Game Sunday

December 28th, 2018

TAMPA TWO is ready for Week 17. Bucs legend Derrick Brooks and Ira Kaufman are not tanking!! Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, TAMPA TWO is a presentation of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.