Maybe his best season.

With Tampa Bay looking square at a 4-8 record in the face, it’s hard to suggest any Buccaneers are having one of the best seasons in the NFL at their position. [read more]

Defends Bucs coach.

The Bucs are having a rough season. [read more]

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On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe. Brilliant host Justin 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!**

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Position addressed.

If regular readers haven’t noticed, Joe isn’t one to continually beat a pot and pan together on the street in the middle of the night to wake up the neighborhood screaming about the offensive line. [read more]

Wagering on Bucs DC.

Yes, Joe noted yesterday, highly respected and well-plugged-in Giants beat guy Tom Crean Bob Glauber has Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith as a strong candidate to fill the new opening in New York for the football Giants. [read more]

Earlier today, Joe brought you powerful quotes from two ex-Buccaneers who were very critical of Jameis Winston, specifically for his on-field performance

Now, Joe has an ex-Bucs quarterback who is waving a giant flag for America’s Quarterback. [read more]

Four-letter sees potential doom.

The late-season losses very well could wreck Dirk Koetter. [read more]

An esteemed Pro Football Hall of Fame voter from New York, Bob Glauber, has put Mike Smith on a list of likely potential candidates for the vacant Giants head coaching job. [read more]

Your beloved Buccaneers are 4-8. It’s officially time to talk NFL Draft. Ugh! [read more]

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Ira fires away on the state Jameis Winston, Bucs coaches and so much more. 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!

Differing opinions.

When Joe was standing a few feet away from America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler James Winston, after at his postgame presser Sunday, Joe twice heard Jameis refer to his offensive line’s play that afternoon as “dominant.” [read more]

On-field play and demeanor scrutinized

Former Bucs receiver Michael Clayton likes the big-picture for America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, but he’s certainly not feeling what he’s seeing from Jamies right now.

And he’s not alone. [read more]

How?

Joe still can’t believe it even after being there to witness it. [read more]

Strong game not yet enough to get off bench.

When Joe witnessed with his own eyes Peyton Barber run for 102 yards on 23 carries at Green Bay, Joe thought perhaps we may finally be seeing a changing of the guard at running back. [read more]

Both sides of Jameis in one game.

The game against the Packers was a pure snapshot of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

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Joe highly recommends you read these detailed Xs-and-Os quotes from a former Buccaneer breaking down what Peyton Barber accomplished yesterday.

And while you read it, think about how this certainly doesn’t sound like Doug Marin. [read more]

New home (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Just a few days before Luke Stocker was cut by the Bucs last week, formerly winning head coach Dirk Koetter ironically called him an important “glue guy.”

Well, the now the glue is on a likely playoff team. [read more]

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The fantasy regular season comes to an end for most of you on Monday night and Antonio Brown’s status is one of the biggest “Questionable” tags of 2017. Todd addresses it early in this podcast, but it is up to you as an Antonio Brown owner to follow this right up until kickoff. Also in this podcast, Todd discusses a handful of impact performances at each key fantasy position from Week 13 Sunday games including Alex Collins, Robby Anderson and what, if anything to make out of the ridiculous Dolphins D/ST stat line. ***Remember, after listening to the podcast, Todd can be reached with additional questions at ToddWrightFantasyFootball@gmail.com.

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Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist 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

George W. Bush was sitting in the Oval Office and Jon David Gruden was stalking the Buc sidelines.

“No Country For Old Men.” was playing on movie screens and the Bucs proved that a year later with a veteran purge that included Derrick Brooks.

Alicia Keys topped the charts with “No One,” while Legally Blonde debuted on Broadway.

Yes, Buc fans, it was the winter of 2007, and yes, it seems like a century ago. [read more]

Talks to Joe about chemistry with America.

Perhaps lost in the fog of yet another vomit-inducing Bucs loss was the reemergence of Bucs tight end Cam Brate. [read more]

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