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]

Why Are Bucs Fans Worried About Salary Cap?

March 6th, 2018

Folks need to worry about wins, not accounting.

Sometimes Joe just doesn’t get it. [read more]

Report: Seattle Trying To Move Bennett

March 6th, 2018

What will Jason Licht do?

Though this really isn’t a surprise, what is a surprise is the sudden urgency. [read more]

Miko Grimes Responds To Maurice Jones-Drew Saying Bucs And Brent Grimes Are Done

March 5th, 2018

Miko adds clarity

It sure doesn’t feel like Jason Licht is backing up bags full of Team Glazer loot to the Brent Grimes household — at least not bags bigger than the ones Grimes dragged in the past two seasons. [read more]

Giants Targeting Andrew Norwell

March 5th, 2018

New Jersey bound?

Bucs fans seem to be clamoring for a guard, a new starting guard, between now and the start of the regular season. [read more]

“With Brent Grimes Leaving”

March 5th, 2018

Gone, says one NFL analyst and Dirk Koetter friend

Disturbing chatter coming from the NFL Scouting Combine out of the mouth of a guy who is a favorite of Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Monken: Jameis Fumbling Woes Toughest To Fix

March 5th, 2018

Fumbled about triple the rate of his rookie season

Logic rolled off the tongue of the Bucs’ offensive coordinator recently when talking about the nastiest habit of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

“Maybe It Would Be Good After Three Years That Jameis Has A Fresh Voice”

March 5th, 2018

Joe is somewhat confused.

Outside of the machine that prints playoff tickets, is something else stale and ignored at One Buc Palace? [read more]

Joe Talks Quinn Fail, Big-Picture Attitude, Why The Bucs Won’t Sign Andrew Norwell, “Close” Nonsense, Combine Musings & Chatter, And More

March 5th, 2018

Bucs fans are at the edge of their seats with rumors of the Bucs coming up short in trade negotiations as free agency looms just nine days away. Plenty of chatter out of the NFL Scouting Combine, too. The Monday Morning Joe podcast is presented by Discount Garage Doors, Inc. The podcast marches on through the offseason (what offseason?) and Joe has plenty to share.

Download or play above. And Monday Morning Joe also is available on iTunes, Podbean and Google Play. Enjoy!

Two Critical Second Chances

March 5th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Investiture.

It’s a difficult word to spell and a bear to pronounce, but keep it in mind when you consider the fortunes of the 2018 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [read more]

Dirk Koetter No. 24

March 5th, 2018

Rotoworld.com frowns.

Boy, wonder what Dirk Koetter did to the Rotoworld crowd? [read more]

Jason Licht Talks Combine

March 5th, 2018

Insider access at combine.

This is an excellent interview. [read more]

Licht Watching Other Teams Improve

March 5th, 2018

The Commish, Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline) is all fired up today as free agency approaches and trades swirl around the NFL. Dive in! And you’ll also get more on this year’s NFL Draft party details. Yes, 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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Quinn’s Ransom Incredibly Low

March 5th, 2018

The Ghost of George Johnson.

This is some crazy stuff right here. [read more]

Report: Bucs Offered Fourth For Quinn

March 5th, 2018

Had sweeter deal declined.

It is starting to smell like there was nothing Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht could do. [read more]

Michael Bennett Trade Chatter — To The Falcons

March 4th, 2018

The intrigue is unavoidable, the thought of versatile stud pass rusher Michael Bennett, who the Bucs let walk out of Tampa five years ago for no good reason, squaring off twice a year against J.R. Sweezy and Demar Dotson with a burning desire to take off Jameis Winston’s head. [read more]

Ironman Poe On The Radar?

March 4th, 2018

Free-agency favorite?

With the free agency dinner bell ringing in 10 short days — TEN!! — it’s time to really consider what kind of free agent general manager Jason Licht wants, and what the team really needs.

And then hope the two thoughts marry up. [read more]

Wakeup Call

March 4th, 2018

Keep an eye on South Florida

One reason the Dolphins acquired 27-year-old stud DE Robert Quinn from the Rams this weekend was because the highly-paid Miami defensive line was part of a defense that only locked down 30 sacks last season.

Heck, the Bucs only had 22! [read more]