“A Couple Of Things That Stand Out”

April 4th, 2019

Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer talks to JoeBucsFan.com

Team Glazer has had weeks to observe and evaluate its high-profile offseason hire, head coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

Joe asked Team Glazer what they’re seeing and feeling from Arians last week during the annual fat-cat-to-fat-sportswriter chat at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix. [read more]

Ice Cold

April 4th, 2019

No worries — for now.

The draft has yet to come and already people are talking about coaching hot seats. [read more]

Lovie Smith, Mike Smith And Gerald McCoy

April 4th, 2019

“Gerald, you will always be a Pro Bowl player in my eyes.”

In the wake of the claim from former NFL general manager Michael Lombardi that the Bucs are shopping Gerald McCoy “hard” — also picked up by WTVT-TV Channel 13 and NJ.com, the internet wing of the Newark Star-Ledger, Joe fielded a very good question from a loyal reader (@FanOfFairplay). [read more]

Getting Physical

April 4th, 2019
Bruce Arians

Safety talk.

There has been scuttlebutt within NFL circles and NFL draft media that the Bucs may just draft a safety high, as early as the second-round. [read more]

Chris Simms Calls Jameis Winston A Knucklehead With Upside, Says Bet On Bucs Winning More Than 6

April 3rd, 2019

Former Bucs QB Chris Simms is a very smart and fun guy.

Joe enjoyed chatting with Simms at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix last week about how far too many NFL media types are out of touch with fans and have forgotten that it’s all supposed to be fun. [read more]

Brotherhood Lessons From The New Guy

April 3rd, 2019

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Denver defensive players knew where they were going on Tuesday nights.

They were going to Von Miller’s crib.

By the time the laughs died down and the empty beer cans and pizza boxes were tossed in the trash, another element had been added to a delicate chemistry set. [read more]

Todd Wright Lightning Playoff Podcast Has A New Name For 2019

April 3rd, 2019

For the second straight postseason, Todd Wright will offer regular insights, coverage and analysis of the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, with the blessing and support of Todd’s friends at Drew Garabo Live, this podcast has a new name that you might have already heard on 102.5 The Bone or on social media.

*The podcast is getting approved by the various podcast channels and we’ll update you on those links next week. For now, click or download to enjoy the audio above.*

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TAMPA TWO – Part 2 With Cameron Lynch & Derrick Brooks; Lynch Takes You Inside The 2018 Season

April 3rd, 2019

He’s back! Departed Bucs linebacker Cameron Lynch joins Bucs legend Derrick Brooks for this Part II edition of TAMPA TWO presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, a presentation of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.

“Soft Rebooting”

April 3rd, 2019

Per one informative and very entertaining NFL observer, the lack of player movement with the Bucs this offseason suggests the Bucs are not undergoing a full-blown housecleaning, which is what often happens with a coaching change. [read more]

D-Linemen Marching To One Buc

April 3rd, 2019

Sack monster.

There is a parade of defensive linemen on their way for private sitdowns with Bucs brass at One Buc Palace. [read more]

NFL Network: Bucs Hosting Ed Oliver & Dexter Lawrence Today

April 3rd, 2019

Ed Oliver

Two of the defensive tackle beasts in next month’s NFL Draft, Ed Oliver and Dexter Lawrence are at One Buc Palace today, per the Twittering of Ian Rapoport.

Lawrence isn’t the prospect Oliver is, but Lawrence is a heck of a raw specimen at 6-4, 342 pounds with a ton of athleticism and special feet for a man his size.

Have Your Say

April 3rd, 2019

24-hour flash poll posted at 10:11 a.m.


Telling Talk On Jameis From Ryan Jensen

April 3rd, 2019

“I talk to him all the time about that,” says Ryan Jensen.

A lot of Jameis Winston fans and lovers out there are eagerly awaiting for Bruce Arians’ magic quarterback touch to fix the flaws of America’s Quarterback.

It’s somewhat intriguing to hear that one of those guys is the dude snapping him the ball. [read more]

“Retooling Their Brains”

April 3rd, 2019

Talking kickers.

The Bucs’ kicking game for the better part of the last decade has been a freaking nightmare. Take away a few good years by Connor Barth, and the Bucs’ kicking situation has been a total trainwreck. [read more]

Bucs Shopping GMC “Hard”

April 3rd, 2019

Trade bait?

More and more it appears Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has played his last snap for the Bucs. [read more]

Ryan Jensen Day 1 Impression: Toughness From The Top

April 3rd, 2019

This should have a lot of Buccaneers fans driving to work with smiles on their faces. [read more]

Targeting Williams And Oliver

April 3rd, 2019

Which defensive tackle on the board will get Bucco Bruce Arians’ excited beyond his wildest dreams? And why exactly will/should the Bucs go defensive tackle in 22 days? Year 3 of the greatest Bucs draft party in history is here, and so is Year 4 of Bucs Uncensored. Host Justin Pawlowski has another can’t-miss episode right here. Listen above to the podcast or subscribe along with many thousands of Bucs fans on iTunes right here or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

The Rashan Gary Mystery

April 3rd, 2019

Danger signs.

There is something about this Rashan Gary that spooks the hell out of Joe. [read more]

Wild Card Rodney Anderson

April 2nd, 2019

The Bucs probably will be down a famous Oklahoma Sooner on opening day.

Will they add another? A couple of draft gurus would be all for it. [read more]