Ira Talks Camaraderie, Marpet Chat, Beckwith Rise, Doug Martin Saga, Hard Knocks Impact, Jon Gruden’s Secret Buzzer, Baker Absence, Training Camp Takeover Day & More

August 1st, 2017

Sports sage Ira Kaufman continues to dazzle talking all things Bucs on his rollicking podcast available here and at iTunes, Google Play and Podbean.com. It’s four days into training camp and eye-RAH! has plenty to say. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

The Case For John Lynch

August 1st, 2017

Defending John Lynch.

Yes, there seems to be a stigma against John Lynch “in the room” among factions of Pro Football Hall of Fame voters. [read more]

“Explosive”

August 1st, 2017

The culprit for the lack of offense, winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter has said for about 10 months, was a lack of explosive plays. [read more]

Still Time For An Amazing RV Rental This Summer

August 1st, 2017

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Koetter: Rain Did Not Impede Practice

August 1st, 2017

Rain did not dictate practice.

Joe has noticed in various comments on this here website that winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter had the players go soft, and work mostly on short passes, because he was scared players were going to get hurt due to the rain yesterday. [read more]

Koetter Vows Jacquies Smith’s Return

August 1st, 2017

Health update.

It all began when, just before training camp started, Bucs defensive end Jacquies Smith was placed on the PUP list. [read more]

VIDEO: A Jameis Hand Injury, A McCoy Batdown & The Annoyance Of Underwear Football

July 31st, 2017

Telling and exclusive training camp video here. [read more]

Day 4: Buccaneers Training Camp Notes, Nuggets & Observations

July 31st, 2017

Day 4 of training camp rumbled on this morning under the rain at One Buc Palace. Closed to the public, practice was filled by fans as part of a military appreciation event. Joe was taking notes. Here you go: [read more]

FANTASY PODCAST: Looks Inside The Jaguars, Broncos, Lions & More, Plus The Top Rookie

July 31st, 2017

Todd laughs his way through the latest bad news in Jacksonville, reaffirms who the top fantasy rookie has been since he was selected No. 5 in the NFL Draft, cautions that the big two WR’s in Denver still do not have anyone to consistently get them the ball Todd analyzes the report that Ameer Abdullah could get 200 carries in Detroit this season.

The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast has expanded to twice weekly, Mondays and Fridays! …Enjoy it right here and at iTunes, and at Google Play. And thanks to Original Hooters for joining as the presenting sponsor. Find your local Hooters right here.

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“He Was Just Beasting Everybody”

July 31st, 2017

Love from a teammate.

So far in training camp, rookie tight end O.J. Howard has been flashing almost as much as DeSean Jackson. [read more]

Baker Act

July 31st, 2017

New Bucs defensive tackle Chris Baker

Well, new Bucs free agent defensive end Chris “Iverson” Baker was wearing sweat pants today and wasn’t practicing as his teammates donned pads for the first time this summer. [read more]

Kwon Drills Jeremy McNichols! Practice Video In Another Real Rock Riley Report!

July 31st, 2017

Monday morning action at training camp served up (video-style!) by Rock Riley. (Yes, that Rock Riley, @realrockriley). Catch Rock’s reports every Monday, Wednesday and Friday right here. Football season is in the air, literally.

Pads, no fights and rain from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Lavonte David: “It Is A Weird Day”

July 31st, 2017

The drama of the first day of your Buccaneers in pads didn’t materialize into a rousing morning of glorious football on the training camp fields of One Buc Palace. [read more]

Carrots Are For Losers

July 31st, 2017

Head-shake-inducing comment from general manager Jason Licht

A truly great quote in recent Bucs history came in 2010, when young, brash and then-winning head coach Raheem Morris barked at a numbers question from St. Petersburg Times columnist Gary Shelton. [read more]

“I Feel Like The Crocodile Hunter With Roaches”

July 31st, 2017

Closet biologist?

Jameis and cockroaches. It doesn’t feel right. [read more]

New Monday Morning Joe Podcast! Pads Realities, Doug Martin Carrot Issues, Jameis Habits, A 3-2 Start, Culture Players, Trenches Action & More

July 31st, 2017

Joe’s booming podcast network takes a new step today. Joe’s introducing Monday Morning Joe, presented by Lakeland Automall  & Discount Garage Doors, Inc. 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.

By next week, look for the podcast to be available on iTunes and at Google Play. (There’s a brief approval process.) Enjoy!

Iron Sharpens Iron

July 31st, 2017

Ballin.’

Yes, it is very, very early. The pads are scheduled to come out this morning. [read more]

Catches? Targets? Humphries Wants Wins

July 31st, 2017

Prefers wins, not stats.

Sort of lost in the hoopla of all the new toys America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, received this offseason is the new targets pushing another receiver down the depth chart. [read more]

PODCAST: The Hype Is Real; Special Appearance By Joe

July 31st, 2017

The most popular Buccaneers podcast is talking football and the Training Camp Takeover, on Saturday, Aug. 5, at One Buc Palace. Football is back! Three times per week, Bucs Uncensored infects Tampa Bay fans in every corner of the universe. **CAUTION: R-RATED language!**  Host Justin Pawlowski is a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, and an ex-college football player and a lifelong Bucs fan. Hear your Bucs take (if it makes the cut). 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, very special.

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New Monday Morning Joe Podcast! Pads Realities, Doug Martin Carrot Issues, Jameis Habits, A 3-2 Start, Culture Players, Trenches Action & More

July 31st, 2017

Joe’s booming podcast network takes a new step today. Joe’s introducing Monday Morning Joe, presented by Lakeland Automall  & Discount Garage Doors, Inc. 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.

By next week, look for the podcast to be available on iTunes and at Google Play. (There’s a brief approval process.) Enjoy!

Jacquizz Will Set The Bar

July 30th, 2017

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

He’s easy to overlook — and that would be a big mistake.

It’s fashionable to underestimate Jacquizz Rodgers and his potential role on the 2017 Buccaneers. But if you get past his 5-foot-6 frame, Rodgers will have an opportunity to play a huge role in shaping Dirk Koetter’s ground game this fall.

And as Koetter likes to remind his campers, it’s all about opportunity. [read more]