QB Hits Do Not Equal Bad OL Play

May 19th, 2017

Bucs OC talks QB hits.

They have become so predictable, the spreadsheeters like the PFF tribe and the rabble who parrot them. [read more]

Playoffs?

May 19th, 2017

Overlooked.

Very interesting words from a couple of ex-NFLers about the Bucs. [read more]

Why Jacquizz Rodgers Thrived

May 18th, 2017

Coach talk today about the team’s No. 1 running back in 2016

Did you know the Buccaneers have an official running game coordinator on staff? [read more]

“Yet To Be Determined”

May 18th, 2017

Latest on Doug Martin.

Perhaps the most direct comment on Doug Martin’s status with the Bucs was spoken this afternoon. [read more]

Todd Monken Learned From Jimbo Fisher

May 18th, 2017

Bucs OC channels his former boss.

When current Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken was a wide receivers coach at LSU, he directly answered to his offensive coordinator there, a guy named Jimbo Fisher, current coach at Florida State. [read more]

“That I’m-Going-To-Beat-The-Dog-Crap-Out-Of-You Edge”

May 18th, 2017

Bad man

So guard J.R. Sweezy hasn’t worn pads and hit anyone since he was signed by Tampa Bay 14 months ago, yet somehow the team knows Sweezy is one of the baddest hombres in the NFL. [read more]

Warhop Lashes Out At Smith Critics

May 18th, 2017

George Warhop stands up for his left tackle.

It’s really too bad there is roughly only one time a year Bucs assistants speak on the record. [read more]

Ira Talks Defining 2017 Draft Success, Changing Geometry, Kendall Beckwith Impact, Fan Surge, Chris Godwin Analaysis, The “Raisin” Story, And More

May 18th, 2017

Sage wisdom flowing all over the place in this episode, as Ira goes deep with Joe on many hot Buccaneers topics, and more. The Ira Kaufman Podcast continues to grow, with a new milestone of 10,000 downloads per episode nearing! Listen by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, new episodes pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

Is Humphries A Lock?

May 18th, 2017

Job security?

Joe was comfortable Adam Humphries would be your starting slot receiver come September.

The drafting of wide receiver Chris Godwin didn’t even change Joe’s mind. [read more]

Buccaneers Tackle Torching At NFL.com

May 18th, 2017

Kicked again

It seems one of the good folks at NFL.com thinks general manager Jason Licht is a moron and Dirk Koetter is right behind him.

No, Joe’s not being harsh or dramatic. [read more]

“He Has That Fire Inside”

May 18th, 2017

Fiery rookie

Three men will fight for the Buccaneers’ Day 1 starting running back gig this year: Jacquizz Rodgers, Peyton Barber & rookie Jeremy McNichols.

No. Charles Sims already proved he can’t run between the tackles, so he won’t win the job. [read more]

Hallway Hollering

May 18th, 2017

Lavonte David said new, big-money defensive tackle Chris Baker is “sparking up the locker room?”

But who is sparking up Baker? [read more]

“Iron Jet”

May 18th, 2017

Jets’ loss. Bucs’ gain.

The more Joe studies what new kicker Nick Folk brings to Tampa Bay’s table, the more Joe is certain Roberto Aguayo will be calling Journey RV Rental for an extended September vacation. [read more]

Jacquies Smith Signs

May 17th, 2017

Signed.

Like  the Christmas Truce of World War I, Bucs fans can breathe easy now. [read more]

Tanking Back In The Limelight

May 17th, 2017

Guilty, foolish or brilliant.

One of the great stains on the Bucs franchise is also one of its greatest accomplishments. [read more]

Double Your Pleasure

May 17th, 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.

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Dirk Koetter is already diving deep into his think tank, dreaming up formations that will help Jameis Winston thrive in his third pro season. [read more]

Rock Talks To Noah Spence, DaVonte Lambert; It’s Lunch With Real Rock Riley!

May 17th, 2017

It’s Wednesday, and that means more Lunch With Real Rock Riley! Catch up on Monday’s episode here.

Today, Rock gets in front of edge rusher Noah Spence and fellow DE DaVonte Lambert. Enjoy!

Noah Spence and Bucs D are pumped! from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

The Courtship Of Koetter’s Lust

May 17th, 2017

Targeted for months.

Yes, the draft is over and so is rookie minicamp. Still, it intrigues Joe to learn just how much the Bucs were in deep love with tight end O.J. Howard. [read more]

Ryan Griffin No. 32

May 17th, 2017

It seems winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter better be lighting plenty of candles this offseason in hopes that America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, stays healthy. [read more]

Aguayo Doomed?

May 17th, 2017

Pressure.

There are lots of angles Joe is looking forward to when “Hard Knocks” sets up shop at One Buc Palace in July. [read more]

Bubblicious?

May 17th, 2017

Pushed aside?

It may be way, way, premature to talk about bubble players in mid-May. But that doesn’t stop folks. [read more]

PODCAST: Don’t Sleep On Bucs’ Defense

May 17th, 2017

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The Public Angst Of O.J. Howard

May 16th, 2017

Reality-show veteran

Well, it’s clear that rookie manbeast tight end O.J. Howard is one guy who won’t be uncomfortable when the Hard Knocks camera crews roll into Tampa. [read more]