Murphy-Bunting Talks Bruce Arians’ “Legends Dinner” Plan

May 23rd, 2019

Bucs rookie CB Sean Murphy-Bunting

There’s a new plan being executed at One Buc Palace, one of many innovations by Bucco Bruce Arians. [read more]

“Suh Perhaps Shouldn’t Have Been On The Bucs’ Short List”

May 23rd, 2019

Bad influence?

Buckle up.

One respected journalist covering the Bucs believes blending new Bucs defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh and his notorious on-field reputation into the locker room may just be the football equivalent of dumping ice cold water into a pan of simmering olive oil. [read more]

Polian On Suh: Buyer Beware

May 23rd, 2019

Straight talk.

A man in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for building winning teams doesn’t sound like a guy who would sign new Bucs defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh if he was still an NFL general manager. [read more]

McCoy “Lining Up Visits”

May 23rd, 2019

Drew Brees wants Gerald McCoy

Demand appears strong for the services of fired Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. [read more]

The Locker Room Factor

May 23rd, 2019

“Spout off.”

Joe is so fried from all the “leaders” chatter. [read more]

The Good & Bad Of Suh

May 23rd, 2019

Greg Cosell of NFL Films.

A lot of folks have been weighing in on the Bucs tossing former stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy out the door of One Buc Palace and bringing in Ndamukong Suh. [read more]

“When He Wants To Be A Dominant Player… “

May 22nd, 2019

Too much loafing?

Gee, here’s something you never heard about former Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. [read more]

“Devin White’s Already Taken Over”

May 22nd, 2019

Joe has written many times that Bucco Bruce Arians is counting on rookie savior linebacker Devin White to be a superhero on and off the field — and everywhere in between.

Heck, three weeks ago Arians told that to a national audience. [read more]

“I Will Retire As A Buc”

May 22nd, 2019

Grateful.

Former Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has a message for all of Tampa Bay.

Two days after it was learned GMC would not be back with the Bucs in 2019, GMC took to Instagram to leave a heartfelt message to the Tampa Bay region. He also made a pledge.

“I will be back,” GMC said. “I will retire as a Buc.”

You can view his video message below.

 

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THANK YOU!! 🙏🏾🦇

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Just The Beginning

May 22nd, 2019

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Bucs have taken a wrecking ball to a dismal defense, and that’s a good thing. [read more]

No Longer Invisible

May 22nd, 2019

Last year Bucs running back Ronald Jones was like the Invisible Man. You knew he was on the team (the roster told you so) but you almost never saw him make any sort of a positive play, practice or in a game. [read more]

“JPP Called Out McCoy’s Manhood In The Middle Of The Game”

May 22nd, 2019

Happier days for JPP and Gerald McCoy

For unknown reasons, former Buccaneer Gerald McCoy’s devoted teammates didn’t vote him captain last season after he held that position for several years. [read more]

“Around $9 Million” And “Up To $10 Million”

May 22nd, 2019

Your newest Buccaneer

The NFL Network reporter who broke the story on the Bucs signing manbeast defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh served up more details this morning. [read more]

Just About Everything Jameis Winston Did At Practice Yesterday

May 22nd, 2019

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. Yesterday, Seifter followed every move of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

BY ZACHARY SEIFTER
JoeBucsFan.com intern

It was hot and humid as the Bucs got set to start their fourth OTA practice of the spring season. Practice was fast-paced with a with a lot of urgency shown from the players.

Here’s how Jameis Winston fared: [read more]

Mental Makeover

May 22nd, 2019

Big change in a week.

If Bucs cornerback Vernon Hargreaves was trying to hide in shame, he had a funny way of trying. [read more]

Bargain Rate On Suh?

May 22nd, 2019

Tipoff on new contract.

As of the publishing of this here story, we do not know the value of new Bucs defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh’s one-year contract. [read more]

Brate, Dotson And Allen Talk Gerald McCoy

May 21st, 2019

The wise men at FOX-13 TV smartly cut a check to JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman each Sunday for his work on the Tailgate Sunday pregame show. [read more]

Booger: Don’t Expect A Better Pass Rusher In Suh

May 21st, 2019

Booted and lauded

Bucs fans, including Joe, love today’s signing of manbeast defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh in the afterath of cutting Gerald McCoy last night.

But what did the Bucs really gain? [read more]