Brent Grimes: El Gato

August 15th, 2017

GM talks Bucs star CB.

Call him “The Cat.” [read more]

“I Want To Get Punched… “

August 15th, 2017

Goal is to get blasted.

You have to be hardcore to want to get drilled by Superman. [read more]

“Thank You For That Flag” (Video & Report)

August 15th, 2017

Fiery day

Perhaps it was the “Jaboo” taunting, trash talk coming at America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, from Jaguars players today at a joint Bucs-Jags practice in sweltering Jacksonville. [read more]

“Gumby” Thriving But Deep In Learning Curve (With Video)

August 15th, 2017

Gumby

Yes, defensive coordinator Mike Smith calls Noah Spence “Gumby.”

And when he first did, of course, Spence had no idea what he was talking about.

[read more]

VIDEO! Mike Evans’ Double Move In Jacksonville

August 15th, 2017

Here’s Pro Bowl receiver Mike Evans coming right into your living room.

Great work by the JoeBucsFan.com video team. [read more]

Brutal Growing Pains For Ryan Smith

August 15th, 2017

Cornerback Ryan Smith trails a Jaguars rookie receiver. Rough moment in a rough Tuesday for Smith.

UPDATED 3:15 p.m. – As cornerback Ryan Smith’s Tuesday morning got progressively worse battling a variety of Jaguars receivers, defensive coordinator Mike Smith’s patience wore thin.

Another beating of the second-year corner drew a fiery tirade from his coach. [read more]

Fights!

August 15th, 2017

Chris Conte and Jags tight end Caleb Bluiett got into a heated fight at Bucs-Jaguars joint practice today. Joe’s got the details.

UPDATED 1:11 p.m.: Fights, fights, fights.

The Bucs joint practice today with the Jags morphed into a giant MMA bout. [read more]

Fitz Had Little Help

August 15th, 2017

Hung out to dry.

Joe is rewatching the Bucs-Bengals game from Friday night. [read more]

The Luxury Of Roster Depth

August 15th, 2017

Patience. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

How refreshing and, frankly, intelligent it is for the Bucs to build schemes around the players they have at hand. [read more]

Fortune Smiles On Beckwith

August 15th, 2017

Right place, right time.

In some respects, the NFL is about luck. [read more]

So Who Pulled The Trigger On Aguayo?

August 15th, 2017

Backroom intrigue.

The rumor floated by prickly Pete Prisco yesterday really got Joe’s mind working overtime. [read more]

How Bucs Moved Into 21st Century

August 15th, 2017

Talks importance of joint practices.

There is a pretty simple NFL rule to live by: If it’s good enough for Bill Belicheat, it’s good enough for everyone. [read more]

Ira Goes Deep On Bengals Performance, Aguayo Dump, Ryan Smith Challenges, Jameis On The Move, Ira Fulton Confusion & Much More

August 15th, 2017

Wow! Ira is in rare, fiery form today after the Bucs’ preseason opener. Listen right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com.  The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — all year long. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Significant Ali Marpet Return

August 14th, 2017

Ali Marpet’s right ankle might still be taped up and be an area of concern, but he was back in pads working against the Jaguars on the Jacksonville practice fields today. [read more]

Jameis Shares His Preseason Grade

August 14th, 2017

Every Buccaneers player was graded for his preseason performance against the Bengals. [read more]

Aguayo Aftemath & More; It’s Another Real Rock Riley Report!

August 14th, 2017

Multimedia guru Rock Riley. (Yes, that Rock Riley, @realrockriley) has cooked up another timely video right here, as he does every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Enjoy!

Bucs move on to Jacksonville without Aguayo from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

CBS Report: “Ownership” Pushed Aguayo Pick

August 14th, 2017

“Jason, I don’t want to be a noodge, but I can’t handle another year of Kyle Brindza and Connor Barth.”

Now here’s a juicy one from a reputable source.  [read more]

“He Most Obviously Dominated”

August 14th, 2017

You beloved Bucs practiced against the Jaguars in Jacksonville today. [read more]

Licht/Aguayo Bottom Line, Inside Preseason Game 1, Jacksonville Happenings, Hard Knocks & More

August 14th, 2017

Welcome to the Episode 3 of Monday Morning Joe, presented by Lakeland Automall  & Discount Garage Doors, Inc. Joe’s booming podcast network continues to thrive! New to the show? Joe will be serving up deeper insight into key topics and deliver fresh takes. As the podcast evolves, Joe also will get a little personal and there will be loads of fun and insider stuff mixed in.

Monday Morning Joe is now available on iTunes and at Google Play. Enjoy!

Derrick Brooks Talks “D” Turnaround

August 14th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Derrick Brooks wrestled with mixed feelings when Mike Smith went job hunting last January.

Brooks knows an outstanding coach when he sees one, and he admired Smith from afar until 2016, when he saw the Bucs make dramatic strides on defense under their new coordinator. [read more]

9 Things You Might Have Missed Friday Night

August 14th, 2017

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Of course Joe has rewatched Friday night’s preseason opener. How cool is it to have real 2017 film on the Bucs? Joe is in heaven! The game opened with long, sustained drives by both teams. Joe has notes on happenings many likely overlooked. [read more]