Kwon Says Mike Smith Hasn’t Flinched

November 12th, 2017

Kwon speaks

Yes, those daily early-morning film sessions with Kwon Alexander and defensive coordinator Mike Smith haven’t stopped. It’s been over a year. [read more]

Grimes Knew It Was Coming

November 12th, 2017

Homework paid off.

Joe has no idea where the Bucs would be without the services of ageless Brent Grimes. [read more]

Fitzpatrick Proves He Was A Free Agent Score

November 12th, 2017

Dirk Koetter and Jason Licht set out in search of a backup quarterback in free agency this offseason and today proved they succeeded.

Yes, Joe watched the game and the rather inept Bucs offense. But that’s not the point at all. [read more]

Pass Rush Comes Alive

November 12th, 2017

Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Joe had to perform periodic pulse checks throughout today’s win against the Jets. [read more]

Buccaneers 15, Jets 10

November 12th, 2017

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Joe is sucking his “W” fingers right now. It’s delicious.

How about that Buccaneers defense — stifling, stunning and flying to the football today in suffocating the Jets

They played hard and overcame an abysmal offensive performance. Your Bucs are 3-6. [read more]

Buccaneers-Jets, Open Thread

November 12th, 2017

Comment throughout this afternoon’s Buccaneers-Jets game with intense, wild and usually reasoned Bucs fans. Great fun!

Direct all personal attacks at Josh McCown, Austin Seferian-Jackwagon and Jets players and coaches, not each other (Joe’s filters are tuned up for the haters.)

Enjoy and prepare for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage, including Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways.

Go Bucs!!!!

Third Down Defensive Struggles

November 12th, 2017

Ugly third-down numbers.

Since Joe is on a third-down kick this morning, it’s time to look at the third down defense of the Bucs. [read more]

Pressure Test On The Way

November 12th, 2017

New York weighs in

Jets fans, media and players know very well what Bucs starter Ryan Fitzpatrick is all about.

And that’s why they’re drooling this morning. [read more]

How Running Game Affects Third Downs

November 12th, 2017

Third down struggles.

Joe enjoys how BSPN’s NFL Matchup does a lot of research and floats the results on Twitter for all to consume. [read more]

About To Blow?

November 12th, 2017

Ex-NFL QB waiting for Mount Jackson to explode.

The clock is ticking. [read more]

Gameday Tampa Bay!

November 12th, 2017

jenn sterger

Game 9

Jets (4-5) at Bucs (2-6)

Kickoff: 1 p.m. [read more]

TV Map For Jets-Bucs

November 11th, 2017

Where the Bucs game will be shown on free TV in the United States.

Find out where the Jets-Bucs telecast can be found in the continental United States without the need for NFL Sunday Ticket or a bar. [read more]

Jon Gruden Says Jameis Can Win A Super Bowl; Talks Coaching Desire

November 11th, 2017

New chatter from Chucky

It seems Chucky has no interest in killing any rumors that he’ll return to coach in the NFL. [read more]

Koetter Demise Chatter Disturbing

November 11th, 2017

Sad doom talk.

It really isn’t that bad if one thinks about it. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Reveals The Buccaneers’ Highest Graded Offensive Player

November 11th, 2017

Shining choice

Here’s a nod to one of the biggest 2017 offseason decisions of the Jason Licht/Dirk Koetter regime. [read more]

Down On Jameis

November 11th, 2017

Super Bowl winner speaks out.

It seems the past two weeks, a vocal sect of Bucs fans have turned on America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

No Need To Be A Superhero

November 11th, 2017

Services unnecessary.

The Bucs are so bad off for defensive ends, the team has been rumored to be hiring landscapers and short-order cooks to the practice squad to see if they can breathe on quarterbacks. [read more]

Remembering The Veterans

November 11th, 2017

veterans-day

Joe understands there are a whole lot of guys (girls, too?) who served our country who read this here site daily. [read more]

“Extremely Gifted Athlete For A Man His Size”

November 11th, 2017

Strong words for Donovan Smith

The guy protecting the blind side of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, has had a few rough games this year. Two in a row, in fact. [read more]

Where’s The FU, Koetter?; Restoring Leadership & A Can’t-Miss Interview

November 11th, 2017

The intensity continues on Bucs Uncensored. There’s no coming out flat around here.

Host Justin Pawlowski, The Commish, explores the change that must come now –and later, and Justin drops a can’t-miss interview with loads of passion and knowledge. And there are plenty of rabid fan takes, too. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe. You can 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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Ira Kaufman’s Week 10 Picks Against The Spread

November 11th, 2017

Joe has challenged Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, to pick against the spread this season for a $500 prize. Every Friday, Ira types out his picks for each Sunday and Monday game. If Ira hits at 53 percent or better for the regular season, then he gets $500 in gift cards to Abe’s Place in Clearwater, home of historically amazing food and 44 craft beers on tap. Feel free to send Ira your stone cold locks on Twitter, @ikaufman76. The sage of Tampa Bay sports always appreciates a tip.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Finally, sweet victory. [read more]