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Primed to deliver payback
After three disappointing seasons with the Buccaneers, cornerback Alterraun Verner found a new employer yesterday, and he talked about it this morning on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
Of course, Joe put down the breakfast cannoli and took notes. [read more]
BY IRA KAUFMAN
You don’t suddenly transform yourself into a leader by hitting the weight room, kissing babies or watching film.
You either have it or you don’t — and it’s not the kiss of death if you don’t.
Gerald McCoy may not appreciate Ronde Barber’s remarks to the Tampa Bay Times, but the Hall of Fame candidate meant no disrespect. Barber didn’t suggest McCoy isn’t an outstanding player, he simply suggested McCoy is not a natural leader.
Guess who agreed with Barber, only three months ago?
Gerald McCoy. [read more]
Joe is cleaning out his voice recorder as we inch toward the start of training camp. Today, Joe brings the words of FOX Sports broadcaster Joe Buck. [read more]
Depth at corner.
Joe supposes that if one were to name the strongest depth position on the team, one might say running back. [read more]
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The most popular Buccaneers podcast in the land is salivating for the start of training camp 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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Gerald McCoy has a defender
A prominent former Buccaneer is not on board with what Bucs icon Ronde Barber said recently about Gerald McCoy and defensive tackles. [read more]
Joe was channel surfing tonight, landed on NBC Nightly News and saw this shocking video of ex-Bucs defensive tackle Brian Price.
Price has mental issues he believes are from football-related head injuries. [read more]
Wrong route
Joe got a little hot in the pants last month and it had nothing to do with the searing sun and beautiful scenery on Honeymoon Island.
Anquan Boldin, the ninth leading receiver in NFL history, said he wanted his next team to be in Florida. [read more]
A 2012 flashback for Dirk Koetter?
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]
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With training camp on the horizon, Ira dives into what he’ll be studying at practice, and he names a “step up” and a “step back” player for 2017, and much more. Remember Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of Dirk Koetter’s interview can be found easily in the archives 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!
Survivor?
If this analysis proves to be true, it suggests this man has the same number of lives as a cat. [read more]
Impassioned defense.
Strong words last night from a local sports anchor directed at the Gerald McCoy haters. [read more]
Joe is cleaning out his voice recorder of past interviews as we inch towards the start of training camp. This morning, Joe brings you the words of perhaps the most underrated football coach in America. [read more]
Media legend makes a bold Bucs statement
Even with America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, Joe never envisioned the popularity of the Bucs would skyrocket like it has.
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Eye-opening statistic.
What is this nonsense the haters always pull out that America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is so inaccurate on deep balls? [read more]
Calm down. Take a deep breath. The magic of the Ira Kaufman Podcast, today’s edition, will be here at noon. It’s a good one, too.
Take the morning to catch up on the first six parts of the summer Dirk Koetter interview and it’s analysis. Also, Ira is now found on Google Play, in addition to iTunes, Podbean and right here.
Respect.
Now this is interesting. [read more]
Sticks up for fellow pro.
Real recognize real. [read more]
Leave it to mainstream media members to turn a simple piece of dough into a Bavarian pretzel. [read more]
It seems Buccaneers icon Derrick Brooks is not in the Ronde Barber camp. [read more]
Stumps for Simeon Rice.
It seems Peter Schrager is building a case to replace the “Custodian of Canton” if he ever retires. [read more]
