Leader?

Oh boy, here comes leader talk! [read more]

Head coach Bucco Bruce Arians was pumping out all kinds of thought-provoking takes on ESPN. [read more]

Joe had mixed feelings seeing this. [read more]

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Recorded at One Buc Palace with all kinds of fresh Buccaneers topics on the table, the sage of Tampa Bay sports, Hall of Fame voter Ira Kaufman, is the main man on the Ira Kaufman Podcast presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Shop online offers while you listen.

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Gerald McCoy had plenty to say during his first news conference as Carolina Panthers defensive tackle/end. [read more]

Interceptions — and near ones — were just a tiny part of Jameis Winston’s full practice day.

In the spirit of Kramerica Industries, JoeBucsFan.com has a college intern for a few months. It’s a true rarity. In addition to soaking up wisdom from The Sage of Tampa Bay sports, Zachary Seifter has a pile of Bucs knowledge himself and you’ll see some of his work here occasionally.  

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JoeBucsFan.com intern

The Bucs were back on the field today for their first day of mandatory minicamp. Jameis was back at it as well.

Here’s how his day went: [read more]

Joe has been impressed by Bucco Bruce Arians consistently saying he’s very happy overall with what he sees in practice.

Bucs coaches don’t always go there. [read more]

Joe warned Ira Kaufman Podcast listeners two weeks ago rumblings on the health of safety Justin Evans were troublesome.

And trouble was confirmed today. [read more]

The kicking battle never stops

Former Bucs Pro Bowl kicker Martín Gramática hung out with Cairo Santos last week and shared some impressions today. [read more]

Bucs have a 2018 Saints starter trying out

Interesting additions to practice today at One Buc Palace. [read more]

“I am going to go out on a limb.”

In the mind of one long-time NFL scribe who works for the league’s house organ, book your flight to Vegas or one of the many states that recently legalized sports wagering (Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Tennessee just jumped on board) and put your cash down on the Bucs and the over on season-win totals. [read more]

As important as ever.

What Bucco Bruce Arians said about Jason Pierre-Paul late Friday wasn’t exactly encouraging. [read more]

theMMQB: Huge loss.

Former Bucs coach Dirk Koetter liked to call them “glue guys.” [read more]

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BY ZACHARY SEIFTER
JoeBucsFan.com intern

There’s a very good reason why the Bucs have finished in last place in the NFC South 6 of the last 7 seasons.

They can’t beat their division opponents. [read more]

Fat money with new team

Former Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy may no longer be a member of the Bucs, but he’s not going away just yet. [read more]

Bucco Bruce Arians was talking today.

Joe was listening and got a distinct visual of Arians talking to Team Glazer in the hours (seconds?) after (before?) Dirk Koetter was launched from his coach’s office. [read more]

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The tears and the laughs flowed in equal measure Sunday at Feather Sound Country Club. [read more]