High praise from coach.

As Joe pointed out, Bucs cornerback Carlton Davis is in a battle with teammate and fellow rookie Jamel Dean. [read more]

Joe hopes everyone has a wonderful Christmas and hopes you have happier Bucs outcomes on your DVR.

Joe is also hopeful Santa got you both something naughty and nice, and hopefully it was equally as nice as it was naughty.

Enjoy the day! Please know that if for not each and every one of you, daily readers, fans and, yes, haters alike, Joe wouldn’t exist. Not a day goes by Joe isn’t aware of this. Thank you!

Offseason trade bait?

This is sort of like swapping out the unwanted present you can’t use to give to your neighbor for watching your dog. [read more]

Yes, this is a sad Christmas Eve tradition for Joe but it is an otherwise hopeful Christmas as it appears Santa has given the Bucs a solid coaching staff with bright and shiny things to come in the coming year.

The following is an example to demonstrate how the snooping of the federal government upon innocents can get out of hand without proper checks and balances.

On his rounds from the North Pole this evening, Santa Claus was detained by TSA agents — tipped off by the IRS thugs — who have decided to call in the notorious Jack Bauer to interrogate Santa in the bowels of CTU.

(This, boys and girls, is why you cough up the $85 so you too can utilize TSA Pre.)

This should make for good Christmas dinner conversation.

A second report from a credible source has emerged regarding Jameis Winston’s contract demands. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

This is a joyous time of year, or at least it should be, so in that holiday spirit we offer up the following goodies under the tree for members of the Buc organization. [read more]

Yes, Mike Evans keeps a close eye on all Buccaneers players, and yesterday he shared a something that stunned him about Shaq Barrett. [read more]

Teammate weighs in

So what really goes on inside the Buccaneers’ locker room? [read more]

One play from league lead.

With one game to go, a pair of Bucs cornerbacks have a shot to win the NFL crown of most passes defended. [read more]

Improvement expected.

In his weekly sitdown with Dan Lucas of WFLA-TV Channel 8, Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians lamented plays left on the field Saturday that otherwise would have won the game for the Bucs. [read more]

TAMPA TWO is back! Powerful perspective from Derrick Brooks on today’s new episode alongside The Sage, Ira Kaufman. Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, it’s another great production from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Bad Jameis.

Bring him back, but be careful! [read more]

There is a grade of “A,” and then there’s something more impressive. [read more]

One former Buccaneer currently working for the team dropped a wisecrack after the first interception from Jameis Winston on Saturday.

And another former Bucs player shared a similar sentiment. [read more]

Telling stat

Lavonte David’s strong season has been lost in the shuffle a bit. [read more]

Every Monday starting at 9 p.m. is Dollarmania at your local Pin Chasers! Bring $6 for a wristband and enjoy $1 games of bowling, draft beers, Pepsi and hot dogs. What a great way to end your Bucs depression.

Free shoes (as always!). Find your neighborhood Pin Chasers at PinChasers.net.

Tipped off safety.

Joe typed an article earlier today, with postgame quotes from Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians, noting despite his reputation, Arians insists Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, does not stare down receivers. [read more]

The sting of 28 interceptions and 8 losses this season won’t make for the happiest of Christmases for Jameis Winston. [read more]