Finally Clicking For Ryan Smith?

October 5th, 2018

Shocking statistic.

Joe admits to doing a double-take to check and see if his Coke Zero was not-so accidentally spiked with Crown Royal. [read more]

Burials, Byes & Buccaneers

October 5th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s the pause that refreshes. At least it should. [read more]

Are The Bucs Too Aggressive?

October 5th, 2018

“I thought I had my agent’s number written down.”

The Bucs were downright horrible Sunday. In particular, the defense. [read more]

Barber: “They Don’t Have An Answer On Him Yet”

October 5th, 2018

The Barber twins have been talking. [read more]

Faith In The Running Game

October 5th, 2018

Before the Bucs offense took the field this season, Joe had one simple mindset: Screw balance and just score points however you must.

Dirk Koetter didn’t seem to agree, but that’s another story. [read more]

“These Guys, They Are Crazy”

October 5th, 2018

Former NFL GM cautions Dirk Koetter that the clock is ticking.

When looking at the Bucs and their current situation, former NFL general manager Michael Lombardi doesn’t see a 2-2 team. [read more]

Can’t #BlameJameis

October 5th, 2018

Numbers back him up.

So, we can now throw in the trash a common complaint the haters like to use. [read more]

“An Open Letter To Dirk Koetter”

October 5th, 2018

A plea to the Bucs head coach.

Joe has published some 34,000 posts in over 10 years in his 24/7/365 obsession with the Bucs, easily more than any other outfit. But Joe has never before done the following. [read more]

Derrick Brooks & Ira Kaufman Answer Bucs Questions — Video Style! — It’s A New TAMPA TWO!

October 4th, 2018

Fans fire questions at Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks. Click play below and soak in Brooks talking Bears-Bucs and more with Ira Kaufman on TAMPA TWO! It’s the hot new show by The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating.

Enjoy!

“I Don’t Think They’ll Win Any More Games Than They Will With Fitzpatrick”

October 4th, 2018

Likely the busiest national NFL analyst in the game is a very astute Ivy League grad who played seven years in the NFL. [read more]

Things Are Never As Good As They Seem — Or As Bad; That & A Rant On Terrible Names For Children On This Week’s Free Stretch

October 4th, 2018

Bobby Fenton is dishing out all kinds perspective on the state of the Bucs today — on the field and off. And there’s always plenty more on The Free Stretch, presented by Bill Currie Ford. Find Bobby on Twitter @bobbygameday and definitely give the podcast a try. A Bucs fan from his days in the womb, Bobby never let’s it get boring; it’s always entertaining on The Free Stretch! Dive in now above, or listen and/or subscribe free at PodbeaniTunes and Google PlayListen or download above. 

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Bobby has hosted The Free Stretch on several platforms and Tampa Bay area radio stations over the years dating back to 2006, and he’s also done a national show on Sporting News Radio. For 15 months, he’s been parked here at JoeBucsFan.com.

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“Go Get A Case Of Gatorade And Trade The [SOB]”

October 4th, 2018

Unloads on Bucs defense.

Ian Beckles is as outraged as many Bucs fans are. [read more]

More Dubious Defensive Records

October 4th, 2018

“You believe this, Kwon?”

Joe has hammered home how the Bucs are on pace to allow the most points in a season in NFL history. Generally, teams that give up wads of points at the end of the year either have a very rough record or have coaching housecleanings. [read more]

37 On Track For 1000-Yard Seasons

October 4th, 2018

It almost feels like a new NFL, with balls flying through the air like never before as the league tries to keep quarterbacks in layers of bubble wrap. [read more]

Ira Talks Bears Fallout & Locker Room Scene, Assessing 2-2, Defensive Breakdowns, Fitzpatrick Future, Heated Jameis Debate, The Fire Mike Smith Chatter & More

October 4th, 2018

Oh, boy. The Sage of Tampa Bay sports is firing on cylinders today and there are no missed assignments or communication breakdowns. It’s always a fast-moving, fun and informative time on the Ira Kaufman Podcast presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. And you can find it on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts,” ALL genres. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.

Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Rotten Defense Not New

October 4th, 2018

Bucs need him to produce.

Only once this decade have the Bucs had a defense that ranked in the top 10 in points allowed. That was 2010 under Raheem Morris, the last time the Bucs won 10 games (or more). [read more]

Table Set For Jameis

October 4th, 2018

Man, Joe is so excited and happy for Jameis Winston. What a great time to be a Bucs fan!

Healthy franchise quarterback. Flat out loaded and hot at receiver and tight end. Healthy offensive line.  [read more]

Vita Vea Impressed In Debut

October 4th, 2018

Not a bad first game.

You know, it is sad that some Bucs fans hate on young players only because their favorite player with the Seminoles in college wasn’t drafted by the Bucs. [read more]

Mike Smith Better Buckle Up

October 4th, 2018

Brutal fallout of bad defenses.

Joe was doing a bit of research last night, and if Mike Smith can’t very quickly find a way to slow opposing offenses, it’s likely going to get very ugly for a lot of folks at One Buc Palace later this year. [read more]

As Bad As 1986

October 4th, 2018

Unnerving.

How bad is the Bucs defense? [read more]