Questionable Timing; Jon Gruden Staging Rare Media Session At MacDill Air Force Base

December 8th, 2017

Disrespecting Dirk Koetter

Later this morning, JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman and a few other select media members will be chatting with Jon Gruden, aka Chucky, on the grounds of MacDill Air Force Base. [read more]

Calm Jameis

December 8th, 2017

Settled down.

The Bucs are just rotten at fast starts. In fact, the Bucs are better known on offense for no-starts. [read more]

Thursday Night’s Blessing

December 8th, 2017

Bucs fans will get an honest finish

Joe was ecstatic when the Falcons (8-5) beat the Saints (9-4) last night on a terrible fourth-quarter interception by Drew Brees.

It was good for the Bucs on one important level. [read more]

The Road Puzzle

December 8th, 2017

“Please make sure everyone knows we are playing in Tampa this week.”

It is a mystery that, if solved, could secure many a good man his job. [read more]

Impressive “Retread”

December 8th, 2017

“Rex, have you seen my pass-rush talent?”

The buzz for Mike Smith possibly becoming the next New York Giants head coach won’t subside. [read more]

About Julio Jones

December 8th, 2017

Yeah, the memory of sitting high up in the Mercedes Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta watching Julio Jones run uncontested through the Bucs secondary as if he had just been sprung from a POW camp is fresh in Joe’s mind. [read more]

“My Full Expectation Is That He Will Be Back With Us”

December 8th, 2017

“G@# dammit McDonough, you’re blowing my leverage! What kind of f#$%^*& contract you think I’m going to get with you shooting off your friggin’ mouth?”

Chucky may not talk publicly of his immediate plans for coaching or broadcasting, but that hasn’t stopped his BSPN broadcast partner. [read more]

“He Can’t Really Be Physical And Use The Things That Make Him Great”

December 7th, 2017

Very tough talk about Bucs O-line decisions and personnel

Former Bucs, Jets, Cardinals and Rams tight end Anthony Becht, a 12-year NFL veteran of the trenches, now breaks down film for Buccaneers.com, in addition to his media gigs. [read more]

QB Pinball, Twitter Freakout, Myriad Issues, Grand Plans & More

December 7th, 2017

Episode 14 of The Free Stretch with Bobby Fenton is lit on the JoeBucsFan.com Podcast Network. And it’s there for you on iTunes and Google PlayListen or download above. Always fun and insightful.

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Bobby (@bobbygameday) has hosted The Free Stretch on a variety of platforms and Tampa Bay area radio stations over the years dating back to 2006, and has also done a national show on Sporting News Radio.

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“It’s On Everybody.”

December 7th, 2017

Not naming names.

Dirk Koetter isn’t going to point fingers. [read more]

Buccaneers’ Crunch-Time Crumble Data

December 7th, 2017

ESPN NFL Matchup continues to pump out intriguing data from their very well paid and highly-respected stats nerds. [read more]

“We Don’t Know Ultimately What It Is”

December 7th, 2017

Lacking clarity

The Bucs have issues and people across the country are pondering coaching changes in Tampa.

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, addressed that today at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Ira Talks Mike Smith Future, Fall Guys, Jameis The Player, Head Coach Decision, Gerald McCoy Attitude, Matthew Stafford, Predictions & More

December 7th, 2017

The Sage of Tampa Bay sports is swinging a big stick today on many Buccaneers fronts. Tune in right here, or 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!

“Hot Seat”

December 7th, 2017

In ESPN’s crosshairs.

When it’s December, it’s time for national outlets to find out which NFL head coaches could be calling U-Haul. [read more]

Fumbling

December 7th, 2017

“You are looking at the wrong QB.”

Sunday night and into Monday morning, many Bucs fans were screaming like Sam Kinison when he thought of getting married.

America’s Quarteback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, and his fumble that led to a Packers scoop-and-score, drove them nuts. [read more]

Dodging The Giant(s) Question

December 7th, 2017

Dances.

It surprised a lot of Bucs fans when Tom Crean Bob Glauber, the well-connected Giants beat guy of Newsday reported earlier this week that Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith was a strong candidate to take over the New York Giants. [read more]

Lions Beat Writer Calls BS On Dirk Koetter

December 7th, 2017

Tampa Bay squares off against a familiar face Sunday, a guy who’s nearly always smiling ear to ear but for some reason is carrying bitterness in his heart for some Buccaneers. [read more]

Running Back Of The Future?

December 7th, 2017

More to come?

Joe had been urging Bucs coach Dirk Koetter — through this here website — to get backup running back Peyton Barber more touches, more work, in hopes he could spark an otherwise stagnant running attack. [read more]

Packers Reaction & Assessing The Big Guns At The 1/4 Pole

December 6th, 2017

This week, The ScuttleBucs react to the loss over Green Bay (how the heck did we blow that one?), talk Jameis, Dirk, Licht and more. Real questions and answers may be hard to come by, but we’re talking big picture at the 3/4 pole! Joe stops in for a lengthy talk too. ScuttleBucs, huddle together!

Presented by Fan Retreat, The ScuttleBucs 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 and iTunes. It rebroadcasts Sundays on ESPN Tallahassee from 11 a.m. to noon.

Listen or download above. Read more about The ScuttleBucs below.

Of course, many of you know Cameron is the namesake of “The Jeff Cameron Show.” Joe has been a guest with Cameron for years and Cameron is a personal friend of Jameis Winston. [read more]

Doug Martin, Robert Ayers Could Get Concussion Clearance Tomorrow

December 6th, 2017

Time for accountability

UPDATED: 4:46 p.m. No more gifts. [read more]

“He’s Was Limping A Little Bit On That Ankle Today”

December 6th, 2017

Injuries are hitting every NFL team, and now America’s Quarterback, Jamies Winston, has a new official injury. [read more]