“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]

Non-answer On Michael Bennett

March 4th, 2018

Seattle GM spins.

Joe’s old man once said of a windbag at a microphone, “He talks a lot but he doesn’t say much.”

This crossed Joe’s mind when Seattle general manager John Schneider was asked last week at the NFL combine in Indianapolis about Michael Bennett’s future with the team. [read more]

Thrifty Approach

March 4th, 2018

Fiscally responsible approach.

Active, but not crazy. [read more]

Report: Bucs Were In Trade Talks For Quinn

March 4th, 2018

Did the Bucs get played?

It seems that Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht got blindsided. [read more]

Gruden Blasts Bucs’ Practice Habits

March 3rd, 2018

Hey, Bisaccia. You wouldn’t believe what they were doing down in Tampa. Jiminy Christmas.”

The stage was set. Two nights before Jon Gruden was inducted to the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, he was the guest of honor for a V.I.P. party at Hooters in Tampa. [read more]

Joe Hawley Calls The Bucs’ Two Biggest Needs

March 3rd, 2018

Does Jason Licht agree?

After three seasons in a Bucs uniform, Joe Hawley is calling it quits on the NFL (details here). But he still wants great things for the Buccaneers. [read more]

A Running Back To Keep An Eye On

March 3rd, 2018

Running to the Bucs?

The Bucs need a defensive end. And a corner. And a defensive tackle. And a guard.

Oh, yeah. They need a running back, too. [read more]

Talib’s Uncertain Future With Broncos

March 3rd, 2018

Please don’t delay. … And John Elway weighs in.

Joe has been vocal urging Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager to go trade a low-rent draft pick for Aqib Talib. [read more]

Such A Puzzling Non-Move

March 3rd, 2018

It’s after midnight here in Joe’s downtown Indianapolis hotel and Joe is still trying to piece together the puzzle of just why Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht waved off a potential trade for Rams defensive end Robert Quinn when it would have only cost the Bucs a fourth-round pick and perhaps swapping virtually worthless sixth-round picks. [read more]

McCoy Is Flummoxed By Robert Quinn Trade

March 2nd, 2018

It appears Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is among the Buccaneers faithful in disbelief that the Dolphins just agreed to trade mid-round draft picks for accomplished edge rusher Robert Quinn. [read more]