Making Sense Of The Mess, The Buffalo Finish, Defensive Insight, Joe & More

October 25th, 2017

This week, Jeff and Tom discuss the amazing — in the saddest sense of the word — finish in Buffalo and give you insights the way a certain defense gives its opponent yards. Making sense of it all, with a few speechless sighs, ScuttleBucs unite!

Presented by Fan Retreat, The ScuttleBucs is right here every Wednesday afternoon on JoeBucsFan.com, hosted by Jeff Cameron and Tom Lang, powerhouse personalities and lifelong Bucs fans at ESPN Tallahassee, 97.9 FM.

The ScuttleBucs can be found at Google Play and iTunes. It rebroadcasts Sundays on ESPN Tallahassee from 11 a.m. to noon.

Listen or download above. Read more about The ScuttleBucs below.

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VIDEO! The T.J. Ward Apology, Robert Ayers Speaks Out, Practice Video & More

October 25th, 2017

What would a Wednesday be without Rock Riley (@RealRockRiley) patrolling One Buc Palace for the latest inside and outside the locker room? Thankfully, we don’t have to find out.

Enjoy the video!

Ward apologizes, Ayers says gotta play better from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Bad Film & A Side-Stepping Coordinator

October 25th, 2017

Tough times

Joe went through the torture of watching the Bucs’ game film against the Bills.

One element on Joe’s docket was studying Chris “Swaggy” Baker to see if his Sunday night Twitter moaning about playing time had any merit. [read more]

“There’s A Litany Of Things On The To-do List

October 25th, 2017

Mike Smith speaks

Defensive coordinator Mike Smith only had a few revelations at One Buc Palace this afternoon talking about his defense.

No surprise there. Bad is bad. [read more]

Roberto Aguayo Lands In Carolina

October 25th, 2017

Roberto Aguayo has a job kicking footballs again. [read more]

Season Over For Noah Spence

October 25th, 2017

Replacement signed

UPDATED: 11:24 p.m. Noah Spence’s sophomore season is over.

He’s headed to injured reserve. [read more]

Jobs On The Line

October 25th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Buc fans are running out of patience and this franchise is running out of time.

A 2-1 start has given way to a three-game losing streak heading into the opening of divisional play Sunday. If Tampa Bay doesn’t snap out of its funk within the next two games, this season will be toast at the midway point.

A lot of jobs, including some big ones, are on the line as the Bucs prepare for a home game against the reeling Panthers and a road meeting with the division-leading Saints. [read more]

Soon: Another NFL Record

October 25th, 2017

Record-setter.

In the 97 years the NFL has existed, only one quarterback has thrown for 4,000 yards in each of his first two seasons. [read more]

What’s Up With Simeon Rice?

October 25th, 2017

Tells Bucs he’s ready.

Either Simeon Rice is bored or he would love just one more chance to snap on a chin strap and bury a quarterback. [read more]

Let Your Voice Be Heard

October 25th, 2017

24-four flash poll posted at 6:58 a.m. (Results of last week’s Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll are linked here.)


Koetter Discusses Public Bickering

October 25th, 2017

Explains dealing with unrest.

As Joe has written several times since the Bucs lost to the Bills, there is an insurrection smoldering in the Tampa Bay locker room fueled by the public blasts (directly or indirectly) by players at defensive coordinator Mike Smith. [read more]

Same Story Different Year For Bucs Defense

October 25th, 2017

The Bucs defense has fans banging their heads against a wall, and it’s no different in the world of Bucs Uncensored. Host Justin Pawlowski, a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, an ex-college football player and a lifelong Bucs fan, dives into that today and has 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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2016 Defense An Optical Illusion

October 25th, 2017

Bucs fans are puzzled and so is Joe. How could one of the better defenses in the NFL go from dominant to a full and complete jailbreak in a matter of months? [read more]

“You Have To Give Jameis A Reason To Throw You The Ball”

October 24th, 2017

Sunday’s star talks development

Sunday was quite a look-at-me-NFL party for O.J. Howard, the rookie tight end the Bucs coveted more than Joe yearns for an RV rental excursion with a crew of Buccaneers cheerleaders. [read more]

Really Need Your Vote Here

October 24th, 2017

Charles Hamrick and family

Charles Hamrick is a local Korean War Veteran who was a member of the Marines’ Elite Special Ops force. His wife Joann has been suffering for the past five years from a severe progressive neurological condition that leaves her requiring constant care. Mr. & Mrs Hamrick have been married 56 years and survive on a small pension and Social Security.

Charles and his son provide Joann’s care — at home — with extremely little outside assistance.

Sadly, their roof fell apart and they can’t afford to fix it. A neighbor paid to remove raccoons from the home recently, and to clean up water damage and provide a very temporary fix.

The good news is the Hamricks are a finalist for a donated roof courtesy of Roofing By Curry in Sarasota, as part of a program to help the needy. But to get the free roof, they need the most votes.

Click here to vote and to learn more about their story.*ONCE YOU VOTE YOU WILL GET AN EMAIL TO CONFIRM; YOU MUST CONFIRM YOUR VOTE BY CLICKING ON THE EMAIL CONFIRMATION.*

Please help by voting! Thank you! 

Galling QB Pressure Data

October 24th, 2017

“I’m not a magician.”

Joe just one-arm shoveled his desk in rage after reading this. [read more]

The Bucs & Malcolm Butler

October 24th, 2017

Bucs GM Jason Licht

For those not paying attention, your Buccaneers are in the midst of a crisis at cornerback, one that has long-lasting and deep-reaching ramifications.  [read more]

Trade Deadline Looming

October 24th, 2017

Will Jason Licht be involved in high stakes poker in the coming days?

The NFL isn’t even remotely close to the NHL or, to a lesser degree, MLB, where teams make dozens of moves at the trade deadline to either hoard nuts for the future or find a player that might take them over the top in a stretch run. [read more]

Ira Talks Malcontents, Defensive Changes, Run Game, Smith-Koetter-Licht Futures, Jameis Surge, Weapons Usage, Hope & Much More

October 24th, 2017

The Buffalo collapse has The Sage of Tampa Bay sports going in many directions during this episode of the Ira Kaufman Podcast, where eye-RAH! dissects all things Bucs with Joe. Tune in right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is no offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

O.J. Howard Was Inspired By Calais Campbell

October 24th, 2017

O.J. Howard

This should have some Bucs fans barking at their dogs this morning. [read more]

Growing Rift Between Ward, Bucs?

October 24th, 2017

Bucs head coach has different story.
(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Seems like two parties have a different idea of what is going on. [read more]