“Hard Runner”

May 30th, 2017

Doug Martin changed direction on Thursday

Amidst the barrage of drug use and rehab questions hurled at Doug Martin on Thursday, Joe decided to interject with an important subject change. [read more]

Breakout?

May 30th, 2017

Look out!

Beware, NFC South quarterbacks. He’s coming. [read more]

The Bradley McDougald Saga

May 30th, 2017

“Bradley McDougald, Greg Olsen and the Seattle Seahawks.”

So over the weekend Joe watched the full NFL Network episode of “The Top 100 Players Of 2017″ that featured America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, and stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. [read more]

How To Stop The Bucs

May 30th, 2017

Now a nightmare for defenses, says a former NFL GM.

Man, the way Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Light upgraded the passing game, this should be fun as hell to watch. [read more]

Can You Beat Ryan Fitzpatrick?

May 29th, 2017

Master of complex riddle.

Joe hopes Memorial Day Weekend has you awash in your favorite alcoholic beverage and on the beach with bikini-clad babes hanging all over you while drenched in the fruity scent of sunscreen.

Ah, the Florida life! [read more]

Anthony Becht Calls Top Bucs Keys … It’s Lunch With Real Rock Riley!

May 29th, 2017

Great, great stuff today from former Bucs tight end Anthony Becht, the current Buccaneers Radio Network and college football analyst. Always insightful!

Lunch With Real Rock Riley is in full swing. Rock is pounding the streets delivering you all kinds of Bucs goodies. Enjoy!

Anthony Becht breaks down The Bucs from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Fuel For The Paranoid

May 29th, 2017

Rising

One thing that strongly unites many Bucs fans from Lakeland to Largo is a profound fear of the departed talented player. [read more]

Calm Down!

May 29th, 2017

Columnist has words for Dirk Koetter.

Winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter needs to take a chill pill. [read more]

Bottom-Line Call

May 29th, 2017

Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira Kaufman, the most beloved and esteemed columnist in town, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. His columns pop here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

On the same day the NFL threw Tampa a bone, owners offered us some kibble. [read more]

Andrew Luck Vs. Jameis

May 29th, 2017

“You better pick me, Joe.”

If you are an NFL head coach and you needed a quarterback, who would you pick? Andrew Luck of the Colts or America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston? [read more]

Method To His Madness

May 29th, 2017

Calculated

It’s been nearly two weeks since offensive coordinator Todd Monken shared a conversation he had with DeSean Jackson, in which Monken told Jackson the Bucs are paying him for production now, not for what he did in Washington or Philadelphia. [read more]

Remember Memorial Day

May 29th, 2017

memorial day

Joe read something over the weekend that we should never say or offer the following: “Happy Memorial Day.”

Why? It’s not meant to be a happy day.

[read more]

McCoy A Slam Dunk For Buccaneers Ring Of Honor?

May 28th, 2017

Before you haters get all worked up, the seasoned Buccaneers observer making the assertion in the headline is not Joe.

Slow your roll. [read more]

Talent Challenged?

May 28th, 2017

GM Jason Licht might be shaking his head right now

Forget about the Buccaneers’ difficult early schedule or the stud, non-Jameis quarterbacks in their division. [read more]

More DJax Cryptic Messages

May 28th, 2017

More curious Instagram missives.

This is getting to be fun. [read more]

“This Poor Kid Is Two Months Away From Hurling Whiskey Bottles Against The Wall”

May 28th, 2017

Doomed, says former Philly sports columnist.

Liquor bottles may not be safe in the Roberto Aguayo household late this summer. [read more]

“Voluntary” For Players Isn’t Voluntary For Fans

May 27th, 2017

Telling words

The Bucs can’t discipline or call players out for skipping OTA/spring practices, but Joe and fans sure can. [read more]

Midnight Madness From Chris Godwin

May 27th, 2017

Third-round pick, first-round work ethic.

Leaning on Mike Evans and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, during business hours at One Buc Palace isn’t enough for rookie receiver Chris Godwin. [read more]

“I Think He Is Going To Be A Dominant Center”

May 27th, 2017

Bold prediction.

Who better to know than a guy locking horns with Ali Marpet often? [read more]

FANTASY PODCAST: Gronk’s Value, Ravens WR To Watch & A Team To Avoid

May 27th, 2017
Todd discusses Gronk’s value in season-long leagues as opposed to daily play, plus a Ravens WR worth keeping an eye on, and another team to perhaps avoid entirely when making your draft board for 2017.

Yes, the Todd Wright Fantasy Football podcast rolls on year-round! Every Friday on JoeBucsFan.com, (special Saturday edition today) and you can find it on iTunes here. … Todd’s next fun , affordable golf tournament is also available for entry. Details at JoeBucsFan.com/golf.

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Another Vernon Hargreaves Overreaction

May 27th, 2017

It’s another entry from JoeBucsFan Saturday columnist Gil Arcia

Too many people are too quick to throw players under the bus. Bucs’ cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, III is the latest victim. [read more]

PODCAST: Bucs Memories, And More

May 27th, 2017

Are you a Stick Carrier? Well, you should be if you love the Buccaneers. Perhaps your best start is listening to Bucs Uncensored and host Justin Pawlowski, “The Commish.” He’s the former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, an ex-college football player and a lifelong Bucs fan. Justin’s new podcasts post here Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays. Hear your Bucs take (if it makes the cut). 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. **CAUTION: R-RATED language!** Justin’s work is NOT influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s great, great fun and very special.

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“I Don’t Know If You Trust Doug”

May 27th, 2017

Topic on sports radio.

Will the Bucs keep Doug Martin or will they let him walk? [read more]