How Important Is Doug Martin?
July 8th, 2017
Important?
As Joe noted yesterday, a panel of SI.com writers has a list of top-10 non-quarterbacks for every NFL team. [read more]
Important?
As Joe noted yesterday, a panel of SI.com writers has a list of top-10 non-quarterbacks for every NFL team. [read more]
Bucs GM Jason Licht found a worker in Round 5
Remember when Joe noted that the last man off the field after a June practice was rookie running back Jeremy McNichols?
That was noteworthy because it was scorching hot and McNichols wasn’t allowed to practice. [read more]
A.J. Hawk tackled Doug Martin, and now he’s talking Bucs.
Linebacker A.J. Hawk had a heck of a career and retired after last season.
Now he’s a respected voice talking on SiriusXM NFL Radio, and last night he was talking Bucs. [read more]
Fooled by non-NFL employees known as “analysts.”
It seems these days all it takes to be an NFL analyst is a subscription to “Game Pass” and a Twitter account. [read more]
Scouring Tampa Bay for all things Bucs, Rock Riley is back with his Friday report. Lots of underwear football video in today’s episode, and a chat with cornerback Vernon Hargreaves. Miss Rock’s Monday and Wednesday reports? Well, they’re easy to find on JoeBucsFan.com.
Hargreaves idolizes Grimes from Rock Riley on Vimeo.
Finally, some respect.
Yes, NFL Network filled spring/summer programming with what it called a players’-vote NFL Top 100 Players list. [read more]
Good, not perfect, offseason.
Their offseason is one reason so many national NFL media outlets — in addition to “Meet the Press,” very much a non-NFL media outlet but a giant in the mainstream news realm — are raving about the Bucs. [read more]
Strong season predicted.
The three awful seasons out of five and the banned substance hassle will be things of the past. [read more]
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Ah, the heavenly sounds of silence.
Could the offseason have passed more quietly for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? The only noise was DeSean Jackson signing on the dotted line, O.J. Howard falling into their laps and the Super Bowl once again coming to town.
No mess, no stress. [read more]
Key.
So who is the most important player on the Bucs roster? [read more]
Crucial season.
The biggest question mark on the offense isn’t J.R. Sweezy’s back or Ali Marpet’s new position at center. [read more]
Crazy addition.
So before the draft even started this spring, Mike Garafolo was certain the Bucs had a high-flying offense. [read more]
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It’s all Hall of Fame buzz, chatter and more today on the booming Ira Kaufman Podcast. New episodes pop every Tuesday & Thursday (and there’s more fresh Dirk Koetter on the podcast next week). Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Today, Ira dives into evaluating a general manager & more. Enjoy!
No let up.
As we know by now, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is a workaholic. [read more]
Roberto Aguayo flummoxes a Bucs kicking icon
Roberto Aguayo’s pregame antics almost had former Bucs kicker Martin Gramática pulling out his famous flowing brown locks. [read more]
Jameis reveals his mindset
Great insight served up last night into the mindset of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]
What’s a Wednesday without killer video from Rock Riley (@RealRockRiley) at JoeBucsFan.com? Today it’s tight ends, tight ends and more tight ends. Miss Monday’s fun? That’s right here.
Enjoy!
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Controlled aggression.
If you had to put a label on Mike Smith’s wish list for Vernon Hargreaves this fall, controlled aggression sums it up nicely.
Hargreaves comes off a decent rookie season, but the Bucs are looking for more. [read more]
Yes, Stick Carriers, the clock is ticking. Just one month away!!
Remember, winning Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter endorses and is “fired up about the Stick Carriers.”
This G-rated (possibly PG at times) cheering and chanting and bonding event on Saturday, Aug. 5, will be a landmark event during a Buccaneers training camp practice. It’s time to become one of those fan bases like you see in Seattle or Pittsburgh, etc. And this is a great place to start. If you’re attending training camp this season, you don’t want to miss this day. (Remember, there’s Pure Limousines luxury bus service from Abe’s Place in Clearwater. An amazing $5.00 deal. Buy your seat at TrainingCampExpress.com.)
Be There!!
Winning makes everyone smile. (Courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers.)
It doesn’t appear that America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is concerned with egos. [read more]
Will history repeat?
Interesting piece of Bucs trivia. [read more]
Will be “crucial” again.
It seems Jacquizz Rodgers likes pressure. [read more]
Improving.
Take this with a grain of salt. [read more]