Year-round force

Lavonte David painted quite a picture yesterday of a young man leading the Tampa Bay locker room and defense.

And he wasn’t talking about himself. [read more]

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It was high-fives and shots of Panama Rum all around JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters this morning. [read more]

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Live from Bucs headquarters, Ira goes deep on the pressing Bucs subjects of the day with Joe. Ira’s podcast continues to grow. Ten thousand downloads per episode is now in sight! Listen now by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, Ira’s podcasts pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

It’s fun, albeit a bit irresponsible, to go through each and every game and claim what the Bucs’ record will be at the end of the season. [read more]

Common sense approach.

My, what a refreshing difference a season makes. [read more]

Scolded.

Robert Ayers is one dude that doesn’t hold back his feelings. [read more]

Big talk about the biggest Buccaneer

When defensive coordinator Mike Smith arrived in Tampa last year, he talked a lot about disguising defenses and having unpredictability as a major goal for his unit.

Yesterday, Smith, that a giant step further. [read more]

Bullish on Bucs.

Just yesterday Joe advised Bucs fans to tap the brakes on chatter about a Super Bowl this season simply because it appears Tampa Bay won the offseason with key free agent acquisitions and a solid draft. [read more]

Joe asked the big bad bully of the Bucs defense yesterday — and thank the heavens he’s on the roster — for his thoughts on the Buccaneers’ draft and the new offensive toys.

Well, Robert Ayers took that question and drove it right into a Doug Martin celebration. [read more]

Leaving fellow Bucs fishing for words

Defensive end Robert Ayers was a one-man fireworks show in the media room of One Buc Palace today.

The only thing missing for Joe was popcorn and cold beer. [read more]

Mark your calendars.  Huge fun ahead! And check out the menu at Abe’s Place.

Decision ahead

Some say Hard Knocks is no distraction. No sweat. The HBO-reality series that will feature the Bucs through this year’s training camp won’t affect preparation for the season at all.

Well, fresh news today at One Buc Palace doesn’t seem to back that up. [read more]

Bucs fans paying attention know Robert Ayers is the big bad bully of the Tampa Bay defense.

Ayers isn’t a jerk. He just oozes real with supreme confidence, and he has extraordinary high expectations for teammates and let’s them know it. [read more]

Hampered.

There is no other way to put it. America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, got hung out to dry. [read more]

Joe is so pleased fans are enjoying Lunch With Real Rock Riley every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Rock has simple orders from Joe: do whatever the heck you want! In today’s episode, Rock goes 1-on-1 with safety 11Chris Conte, and more.

Conte not concerned with competition, Evans studying from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

In the wings

Veteran receiver Riley Cooper looked smooth, fit and sharp in rookie minicamp battling future grad students, appliance delivery clerks and kayak salesmen.

So why wasn’t he signed? [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

We all know about his relentless work ethic. His leadership … off the charts. He commands respect from every coach and teammate that crosses his path.

Yet Jameis Winston still has much to prove at the NFL level. [read more]

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Bucs GM speaks.

More Doug Martin non-drama for your Wednesday morning. [read more]

More on the newest Buccaneer

Your Buccaneers were one of just seven NFL teams that did not draft a cornerback this year.

That’s why they turned to a Super Bowl corner this week. [read more]

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Joe loves the excitement in the air, but some folks might want to tap the brakes. [read more]

New blood

UPDATED 4:12 p.m. Whew!

Tampa BAY cornerback depth was downright scary until a matter of hours ago. [read more]