FANTASY PODCAST: Jarvis Landry, Carlos Hyde, Carolina Offense & Much More

July 28th, 2017

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.

Todd speculates today about the futures of Jarvis Landry in Miami, Carlos Hyde in San Francisco and the new offensive philosophy in Carolina. Oh, and in news that surprises you about as much as the Tampa Bay Area being hot and muggy this time of year, the Browns may start a new QB sooner rather than later and Redskins TE Jordan Reed is injured.

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Chucky Must Be Bored

July 28th, 2017

Craves attention.

Will Chucky return to coaching? Or will he remain a handsomely-paid NFL talking head who likes to tease reporters every time there is an opening for a football head coach from Shorecrest Prep to Tennessee to the Buffalo Bills? [read more]

Bucs Sign Sackless Defensive End

July 27th, 2017

The next Kyle Moore?

The Kyle Moore experience scarred Joe.

Moore was the two-year Bucs defensive end (2009-2010) who shockingly went sackless through two seasons. [read more]

Mike Evans Grades His Seasons

July 27th, 2017

Evans pulled out his gradebook today

NFL players often get the “grades” question thrown at them, and it’s damn rare for them to give detailed answer. [read more]

Countdown: Dirk Koetter’s 10 Biggest Decisions For 2017 – No. 3

July 27th, 2017

Diva management

The Countdown is sizzling, offering a different look at some of the key calls from winning head coach Dirk Koetter. This is a bit of a tradition at JoeBucsFan.com. Last year, it was the Top 10 X-Factors of 2016. In 2015, it was the 20 worst Buccaneers personnel moves of the past 10 years. Now it’s Dirk Koetter’s 10 Biggest Decisions for 2017. [read more]

Mike Evans Ramps Up The Pressure

July 27th, 2017

It’s Year 4 for Tampa Bay’s stud Pro Bowl receiver, and Mike Evans is echoing his head coach, the guy who has no problem heaping a pile of pressure on himself. [read more]

A New Bucs Tradition?

July 27th, 2017

Buzzed

Cool video here of what it’s like for a young family when daddy goes off to training camp. [read more]

“Cut Out The Mistakes”

July 27th, 2017

Priorities

Responding this morning to the Custodian of Canton, Ira Kaufman, linebacker Kwon Alexander, the soul of the Bucs’ defense, had an interesting response to a question about the Bucs defense. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Talks About Throwing For 5K

July 27th, 2017

Slingin’ it?

Last year, only one NFL team threw for more than 5,000 yards.

In 2015, there were none. [read more]

The Impact Of DeSean Jackson

July 27th, 2017

More than just a deep threat.

Yes, when the Bucs signed speedy wide receiver DeSean Jackson, just about everyone pointed to his ability to stretch the field as the key to unleashing the Bucs offense. [read more]

Cable TV Star?

July 27th, 2017

“How the hell am I supposed to feel with a friggin’ quarterback from Florida making a move on my turf?”

Tony Soprano, Chris Rock, Maj. Dick Winters. [read more]

Bold Prediction From America

July 27th, 2017

Look out, NFL.

It is well known around these parts of the interwebs that Joe refers to Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston as “America’s Quarterback.” And if Jameis’ prediction for the 2017 season comes true, Jameis may be more than that. [read more]

“He Is Everything”

July 27th, 2017

“Everything.”

Today, Bucs veterans report to One Buc Palace to prepare for training camp, which kicks off tomorrow morning. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Talks Winning/Losing Carryover, Throwing For 5,000 Yards, Winning Ways Of Jameis & More; The Head Coach’s Finale On The Ira Kaufman Podcast And A Bonus Cut & More

July 27th, 2017

Your Buccaneers report today and practice tomorrow! Wow! So now it’s time to hear the end of the Dirk Koetter sitdown with the Ira Kaufman Podcast. Great, meaty stuff from the head coach, and plenty of banter from Ira and Joe. Also, you will enjoy the bonus at the end. Enjoy here or at iTunes or Podbean.com. 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!

More “Hard Knocks” Drama

July 27th, 2017

Senses more “Hard Knocks” scriptwriting.

There may be no bigger cynic in the NFL media world than the creator, curator and overall guru of ProFootballTalk.com, the great Mike Florio. [read more]

Interesting Insight From Alterraun Verner

July 27th, 2017

Pass rush and Alterraun Verner.

Are some Bucs players privately as fed up as some fans are publicly that the team cannot seem to develop an edge rush? [read more]

Vinnie Iyer Talks To Joe

July 27th, 2017

NFL scribe talks Bucs.

Yes, Joe is cleaning out his voice recorder as we inch towards training camp. Almost there, folks. [read more]

Countdown: Dirk Koetter’s 10 Biggest Decisions For 2017 — No. 4

July 26th, 2017

Center of attention

So you thought Joe wasn’t doing a Countdown series this summer? Shame on you. Joe always has something like this planned to make you think and throw stuff at your computer. Last year, it was the Top 10 X-Factors of 2016. In 2015, it was the 20 worst Buccaneers personnel moves of the past 10 years. Now it’s Dirk Koetter’s 10 Biggest Decisions for 2017. [read more]

Hard Knocks Is Here; It’s Another Real Rock Riley Video

July 26th, 2017

In case you didn’t know it, Hard Knocks crews already are in Tampa waiting to present the Buccaneers to the world via HBO. Rock Riley is all over it in today’s Real Rock Riley video. (Yes, that Rock Riley) Rock’s reports fire here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Enjoy!

Lights, camera, action. Hard Knocks is here from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Beckwith “Cleared” But Will He Be Hitting?

July 26th, 2017

Rookie third-round pick Kendall Beckwith

The Bucs traded up in the draft and snagged linebacker Kendall Beckwith with the final pick of the third round this year.

Eight months ago, Beckwith blew out his knee, tearing his ACL. [read more]

Jac Smith Begins 2017 On PUP

July 26th, 2017

PUP list.

[UPDATED]

Joe’s fears have been validated. [read more]