Fast Starts Now Take Back Seat

October 20th, 2017

Bigger problems.

Since the day winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter first arrived in Tampa Bay as offensive coordinator, he has spoken about fast starts. [read more]

The Bills’ Crying Rookie Cornerback

October 19th, 2017

More tears?

Buffalo starting rookie corner Tre’Davious White wept after his last game — no, he wasn’t watching Vernon Hargreaves film — so there’s good reason to think he might need a big box of tissues with DeSean Jackson and Mike Evans on the field Sunday. [read more]

Explore The Bucs & More On The Free Stretch

October 19th, 2017

Episode 7 of The Free Stretch is firing here on the JoeBucsFan.com Podcast Network. And it’s there for you on iTunes and Google Play. A quick search there will bring it right up.

Listen or download above.

Bobby (@bobbygameday) has hosted The Free Stretch on a variety of platforms and Tampa Bay area radio stations over the years dating back to 2006, and has also done a national show on Sporting News Radio. Born and raised in Tampa, Bobby is a graduate of Jesuit High School (’98) and the University of Florida (’02) and has been a Bucs fan since attending the 1979 NFC Championship Game at Tampa Stadium in his mother’s womb. [read more]

“I Fully Expect That Jameis Takes All The Snaps”

October 19th, 2017

Joe has been completely flummoxed and almost shocked at the buffoonery that has been peddled on sports radio and Twitter today by the local media. [read more]

Local TV Ratings Up For Bucs; Down For NFL

October 19th, 2017

See what happens when you have a local Bucs blog that inspires and cultivates rabid, 24-7 passion for the home team and doesn’t just churn out boring mainstream media coverage?

Man, it’s almost shameful that Team Glazer isn’t cutting Joe a weekly check. [read more]

Plan Is For Jameis To Throw Today

October 19th, 2017

UPDATED: 1:32 p.m. – Great news from One Buc Palace. [read more]

Ira Talks Lingering Shock, Mike Smith Realities, Koetter Ship-Tightening, Locker Room Chats, David Usage, Jameis Variables, Clashing Bills-Bucs Predictions & Much More

October 19th, 2017

Pure passion and plenty of analysis from The Sage in this edition 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!

Meet One Of The Worst Blocking Teams In The National Football League

October 19th, 2017

The football gods have presented a gift to the Bucs defense

Ahh, the Bills are smelling like a sweet tonic for the suddenly beleaguered Buccaneers defense. [read more]

Koetter Blowout Bounceback History Is Strong

October 19th, 2017

With Dirk Koetter around, the Bucs have a stunning record after a crushing defeat.

History, Dirk Koetter’s Bucs history, suggests Tampa Bay will beat Buffalo on Sunday. [read more]

“Hot Seat?”

October 19th, 2017

Former NFL exec explains why Dirk Koetter could get fired

People are going way freaking overboard now! [read more]

The Return Of Kwon?

October 19th, 2017

Bucs DC talks Bucs MLB.

So it seems all systems are “Go” for the return attempt of Bucs middle linebacker Kwon Alexander after he missed four games with a bad hamstring. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Doubles Down

October 19th, 2017

It was bad.

Joe normally turns the page on a previous game when the clock strikes midnight on a Tuesday night. [read more]

Smith: Hargreaves Needs Help

October 18th, 2017

Is the leash short?

If one is to swallow whole the stuff pumped out by the PFF tribe, then Vernon Hargreaves is in the mother of all ruts. [read more]

Today’s Jameis Winston Shoulder Update

October 18th, 2017

Shoulder update

Joe will keep this to the nuts and bolts of what’s happening with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, on the heels of him busting up his shoulder Sunday. [read more]

Angering Defeat, Faulty Evaluation, Joe Joins, Looking Ahead & More

October 18th, 2017

Jeff and Tom pull no punches this week after an angering, embarrassing defeat yet again in Arizona. No player or coach is safe… ScuttleBucs assemble!

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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Locker Room VIDEO! Vernon Hargreaves, Ryan Fitzpatrick & More

October 18th, 2017

Multimedia sports guru Rock Riley (@realrockriley) was in the Buccaneers locker room today and caught quite a bit. It is all right here. Good stuff

Enjoy!

Hargreaves talks, Fitzpatrick prepares like always from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

“I’m Not Making Any Plays And I’m Not Producing”

October 18th, 2017

Vernon Hargreaves Speaks

Vernon Hargreaves stood tall and confident in the Bucs’ locker room and addressed his struggles. [read more]

McCoy Talks Meaning Of Loss

October 18th, 2017

Gerald McCoy speaks

The good news after the Bucs’ debacle in Arizona is that it’s just one loss, one game.

But was it really just another loss? Joe asked Gerald McCoy about that today. [read more]

The Sloth In The Room

October 18th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The time is now.

Somebody has to step up in the Buc locker room behind closed doors and tell 52 other guys that this nonsense won’t be tolerated.

Somebody has to put his reputation on the line and assume a leadership position. That’s not a natural role for a lot of Tampa Bay players, and that’s alright. [read more]

“Tampa Was Paper Tigers”

October 18th, 2017

Mocks the Bucs.

You can start shoveling dirt in the face of the 2017 season for the Bucs. [read more]

Make The Call

October 18th, 2017

24-hour poll posted at 7:01 a.m. (This specific poll, run weekly through the second-half of last year, will be back here every Wednesday).