Bucs CB expects aerial attack.

Last week the Bucs were ravaged so badly by passes from Joe Montana Case Keenum, it made Bucs fans want to wash their eyes with battery acid. [read more]

Talks turnovers.

Yes, fans who watched the awful loss last Sunday know that, outside of a terribly leaky defense, turnovers ultimately doomed the Bucs in Minnesota. [read more]

Teammate points to Chris Godwin

There are things to smile about, Bucs fans. [read more]

T.J. Ward is taking over.
(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Despite the Buccaneers’ beating at the hands of the offensive juggernaut knows as the Vikings, safety Chris Conte might have a satisfied grin on his face this afternoon. [read more]

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A blistering defeat is under the skin of Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter. As always, Ira Kaufman goes deep with Joe on the popular Ira Kaufman Podcast. Listen right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — all year long. Dial in now by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Talks run fail

So what held back the Buccaneers running game Sunday?

Or perhaps the better question is why did Dirk Koetter gave up on it so quickly? [read more]

NFL leader

For this week, at least until Thursday night, Bucs wide receiver Bernard Reedy can stand tall and say he’s leading the National Football League. [read more]

Patience.

When the Bucs got curb-stomped Sunday in Minneapolis — look at all the defenders that got hurt — it made Joe want to hit the panic button. [read more]

All day.

It’s the same old song Joe has heard since launching this here site. It’s been repeated worse than a Bruce Springtsteen song on a classic rock channel. [read more]

Talks Vikings loss.

Sunday was not one of the best times for Bucs corner Vernon Hargreaves. [read more]

Issues a challenge to hateful fans

Once a upon a time a Buccaneers defensive coordinator was dumb enough to complain publicly because fans were “chirping” about the usage of Darrelle Revis.

And he invited them to join him to craft a gameplan. [read more]

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Todd welcomes back all those fantasy performers who showed up over the weekend that many of you drafted to be your top running backs and wide receivers.

In this edition of the podcast, Todd goes team by team and gives you thoughts on each NFL franchise and their fantasy results in Week 3. (Matthew Berry and company may just spin a wheel…but Todd takes the time to do each of them to try and cover as much as possible) Remember, Todd responds to your unique fantasy questions as it relates to your season-long and DFS leagues at toddwrightfantasyfootball@gmail.com.

And since you love football, make sure to sign up for Todd’s next golf tournament at podcast sponsor The Eagles Golf Club. Todd Wright Tour XII combines golf with that Sunday’s NFL games in another unique format full of food, fun and prizes for only $70 per player. Register now at JoeBucsFan.com/golf or email Todd with any questions about the event.

The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast has expanded to twice weekly, Mondays and Fridays! …Enjoy it right here and at iTunes and Google Play.

UPDATED 3:44 p.m. – Yesterday’s bad news from NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport was highlighted today at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Talks offense.

One great success story courtesy of AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is the development of tight end Cam Brate. [read more]

Tampa Bay sports multimedia guru Rock Riley (@realrockriley) wasn’t in Minnesota to see the Bucs get throttled, but he was with Bucs fans giving their instant reaction to the loss. Of course, Rock also shares his view of the game.

Enjoy! Rock is right here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Rock’s take and fan reaction on loss from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

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Win or lose (and man, the Bucs sure did lose),  Joe looks at a bunch of things Bucs fans might not be considering. Joe’s booming podcast network continues to thrive! Monday Morning Joe is presented by Lakeland Automall  & Discount Garage Doors, Inc. Joe will be serving up deeper insight into key topics and deliver fresh takes in the podcast. And as the podcast evolves, Joe also will get a little personal and there will be loads of fun and insider stuff mixed in.

Monday Morning Joe is now available on iTunes and at Google Play. Enjoy!

Bucs RT explains.

In a way, Joe felt sorry for winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]

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. You can also see Ira every football Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on FOX-13, Scott Smith’s Tailgate Sunday.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

In a game that lopsided, there’s plenty of blame to go around.

That includes the coaches, starting with Dirk Koetter and Mike Smith. Neither side of the ball was nearly good enough Sunday and the offensive and defensive game plans aren’t exactly bound for a trophy case in Canton.

It starts on the practice field — and if you’ve been listening closely to the head coach, there’s much work to be done. Since players reported to training camp nearly two months ago, Koetter has rarely been pleased with the crispness of Buc workouts.

And Koetter now has company. [read more]

Woeful rushing attack.

Remember the stat Joe has thrown out that in the past 18 games, when America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, throws 35 passes or less the Bucs are 9-4. And when he throws over 35 passes in a game he is 1-4? May want to get used to that. [read more]

Joe will start this post by saying it’s a given that the Bucs have a poor four-man pass rush. That’s a too-long-established fact. [read more]

Straight cash, homie.

It has begun. [read more]