Richard Sherman Spooks Joe

March 8th, 2018

Breaking down?

Look, Joe isn’t going to gripe if the Bucs decide to sign veteran Pro Bowl corner Richard Sherman. But the thought scares Joe. [read more]

Bucs Vets Get Extensions

March 8th, 2018

Will return..

Lost in the freakout that no less than the reigning Super Bowl champions value the production of defensive end Michael Bennett more than the current cellar dwellers of the NFC South, and the rumors cornerback Richard Sherman and the Bucs may be dancing a dance, was three key veterans got a contract extension yesterday. [read more]

Bucs May Have To Play Keep-away

March 8th, 2018

Limited options.

A week ago, it was grim surveying potential answers via free agency or trade for the greatest need of the Bucs, a defensive end. [read more]

Michael Bennett Traded To The Eagles

March 7th, 2018

Where was GM Jason Licht?

UPDATED: 2:49 p.m. — Pass the vodka.

Man, it’s going to be a long night at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. [read more]

The Bucs & Richard Sherman

March 7th, 2018

Please, no.

Seven days from the free agency dinner bell and the buffet keeps filling up with new menu items. [read more]

Le’Veon Bell… For 2019?

March 7th, 2018

Beware of dreams.

Now if Joe dared to dream, the ultimate scenario — outside of wrestling with Rachel Watson — would be that the Bucs could get free agent Le’Veon Bell of the Steelers. [read more]

What Else You Got?

March 7th, 2018

Sage Ira addresses the Gerald McCoy rumors in detail

BY IRA KAUFMAN

When Buc fans want to vent, they often turn to their 300-pound piñata. [read more]

Swaggy To The Bengals; Why Did The Bucs Do Him A Favor?

March 7th, 2018

Chris “Swaggy” Baker and Doug Martin were two ugly stains on the Bucs’ roster last season — and on the resume of general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Ronde Barber Has Bucs Draft Advice

March 7th, 2018

All-in

Fans learned two years ago, from Bucs icon Ronde Barber himself, that he was very much on the inside of Tampa Bay’s college scouting efforts. [read more]

Does Team Glazer Believe The Bucs Are “Very Close?”

March 7th, 2018

Bucs co-chairmen Bryan (left) and Ed Glazer.

The free agency dinner bell is just seven days away, set to clang its sound of hope at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14.

In some ways, what really matters has little to do what general manager Jason Licht thinks. [read more]

A DE Lurking In The Shadows

March 7th, 2018

Reunion with Bucs’ DL coach?

Looking at the potential free agent defensive ends expected to hit the market when the free agency dinner bell rings next week would make many Bucs fans want to ram their heads into a toilet. [read more]

Michael Bennett Brings “Leadership”

March 7th, 2018

Essential qualities.

The report that Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett — who the Bucs let go for no good reason — may be reunited with his old Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn in Atlanta has the NFL Network folks hot and bothered.

And it has Joe wanting to puke all over himself. [read more]

PODCAST: McCoy Rumors; Big Changes Soon?

March 7th, 2018

The sizzling NFL rumor mill and free agency SEVEN days away has The Commish, Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline), starting your Wednesday with his usual passion. Dive in! And don’t forget to make your draft party plans as Joe and Ira Kaufman will be in the house at Buffalo Wild Wings in South Tampa with the Stick Carriers when the draft kicks off. Bucs Uncensored unifies Bucs fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe every Monday and Wednesday right here. Be part of the action! 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 special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

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GMC: I’m Staying

March 7th, 2018

Responds to floated rumor.

Yesterday’s article by respected Mike Sando of BSPN, noting he vetted a rumor that the Bucs are shopping stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and someone — or some people — in NFL circles thinks it has a kernel of truth to it, spread through social media last night quicker than a Highlands County brushfire. [read more]

Strong McCoy-To-Raiders Rumor

March 6th, 2018

“That guy’s a baller, man. Gimme 93 and Khalil Mack and I’ll show you offensive coordinators shakin’ every damn week.”

Well, well, well, how bout this for intrigue.

And what a mighty bold move it would be. [read more]

“Turning Passion To A Paycheck”

March 6th, 2018

Cash on the brain

It’s rare to hear NFL players talk about money — and it’s rare for reporters to ask questions about money.

Frankly, it seems the media is scared to go there for some reason. [read more]

Kicker Among The Opening Plays

March 6th, 2018

A glaring issue of the Jason Licht regime has been at kicker — and you can’t blame Lovie Smith for that circus. [read more]

Ira Talks Quinn Miss, Theater Dogs, Defensive Line Restructuring, Happily Overpaying In Free Agency, Grimes Confusion And Much More

March 6th, 2018

March Madness — football style — nears and the Sage of Tampa Bay sports is swinging a big stick. Dive in here with Ira and Joe, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for 4 consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

DJax Wants Barkley

March 6th, 2018

“Damn Jason, can you imagine our offense if you could get that Penn State kid?”

It’s a total pipe dream, but what the hell. [read more]

Can Trumaine Johnson Escape California?

March 6th, 2018

Wanted.

Lost in all the hubbub of the Bucs missing out on Robert Quinn is the fact the Bucs need a cornerback. Maybe two.

And no, that cornerback should not come from the draft.

[read more]