Rock Riley Dives Very Deep Into The Running Backs Situation (With Practice Video!), And A Look At The Indoor Facility

July 3rd, 2017

Man, Rock Riley is on fire with his exclusive video reports!

Great, great stuff today on the running backs and more. And follow Rock (@RealRockRiley) on Twitter. Miss Rock 1-on-1 with rookie Chris Godwin? Find that here.

Update on RB’s & New Facility video from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Surprise?

July 3rd, 2017

Starter? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

This much is certain: Barring an injury, rookie tight end O.J. Howard will start. [read more]

“Juggernaut In The Making”

July 3rd, 2017

Fan of America.

The moderator of “Meet the Press” has spoken. [read more]

Full Video: Jason Licht On PFT Live

July 2nd, 2017

GM Jason Licht

General manager Jason Licht, a man who will be toasted and cheered at Bucs-friendly July 4th barbecues from Lakeland to Largo, always has plenty to stay when he’s joining a radio show. [read more]

Eye In The Sky Doesn’t Lie

July 2nd, 2017

Can’t beat watching film and practice.

The stat nerds would have you believe that your eyes lie — that all you must know about any sport is found in the numbers. [read more]

Kicking Competition A Bad Idea?

July 2nd, 2017

New Bucs kicker Nick Folk, who converted 27 of 31 field goal attempts last year for the Jets.

Two fun situations are brewing in New York, and they both have to do with new Tampa Bay kicker Nick Folk.

First, Giants fans have been crying in their beers that their team didn’t sign Folk — or any veteran kicker. [read more]

Jameis Smitten With Howard

July 2nd, 2017

His QB is a big fan.

Exciting news, football fans:,, [read more]

Jameis Still “Trying To Change The Culture”

July 1st, 2017

The “C” word returns

Moments after the 2015 season ended, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, spewed an epic rant about how Bucs players radically needed to change. [read more]

“You Can’t Say That That’s Great Depth”

July 1st, 2017

A defensive year off for Josh Robinson

It’s rare to get a clean, in-your-face reality check from the Buccaneers’ official website. [read more]

Better Than Calvin Johnson?

July 1st, 2017

Canton-like start.

Joe never thought of this before, but Kyle Brandt has a point. [read more]

Fiction Can’t Hide Bucs’ Growth

July 1st, 2017

More takes from JoeBucsFan Saturday columnist Gil Arcia. (Yeah, Gil took a week off last Saturday. Chill out!)

The term “elite” gets thrown around too much. It’s ultimately based on opinion, not true factual data in many cases. Of course, you have Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, etc. currently playing at “elite” status, I guess.

But is it really worth it to sit there and justify other players and label them as such? [read more]

NFL.com: GMC > Jameis

July 1st, 2017

Lauded.

This should gets Bucs fans talking. [read more]

“Glazers Had To Do What Was Best For Jameis”

June 30th, 2017

Chris Hovan weighs in

When your Buccaneers had the NFL’s No. 1-ranked defense in 2005, there was defensive tackle Chris Hovan in the center of it for 16 games.

The Bucs’ No. 2-ranked defense in 2007? There was Hovan again for the entire season. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Talks Targets, Happiness & Winning

June 30th, 2017

The sage of Tampa Bay sports, eye-RAH! Kaufman, has been buzzing all spring about how Dirk Koetter might have to focus on spreading the ball around to keep his stockpile of weapons content and maintain good feelings in the huddle. [read more]

“Run-First” Still The Order; It’s A Deep Look At The Offense On Lunch With Real Rock Riley

June 30th, 2017

Practice footage, player interviews and serious insight from offensive coordinator/receivers coach Todd Monken, it’s another riveting report from Rock Riley! (@RealRockRiley)

Enjoy! Catch Rock here every Monday, Wednesday & Friday!

Monken: Run it and play action from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Just Four More Weeks

June 30th, 2017

Ira Kaufman, the most beloved and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town, 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 his columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’ll be here before you know it.

The first workout of training camp is slated for four weeks from today at One Buc Place, with the Hard Knocks crew eager to introduce the rest of NFL Nation to your favorite football team. [read more]

Herm Talks Fitz, Vince Young

June 30th, 2017

Talks VY-Fitz kerfuffle.

Earlier this week, we learned that Vince Young — when he learned Ryan Fitzpatrick was signed to back up America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston — lost it and became unhinged saying all sort of vulgar things about Fitz. [read more]

FANTASY PODCAST: Advice To Commissioners, And More

June 30th, 2017

Since the Jamison Crowder vs Terrelle Pryor discussion isn’t really enough for a whole podcast, Todd is taking this week to give ideas to season-long league commissioners on how to best set up your leagues for a playoff format. Here’s a hint: Do not wait until Week 17 to play your championship game. If you do, you’re a worse commissioner than the current one in the NFL. Much worse.

Every Friday The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is here and at iTunes. …Todd’s next fun, affordable golf tournament is SOLD OUT. Details at JoeBucsFan.com/golf.

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How Important Is Pressure?

June 30th, 2017

Good offenses overcome poor defensive pressure.

It is a Friday and Joe should be happy. Instead, Joe wants to take a baseball bat to his mailbox he’s so hacked off. [read more]

“I Think He Is Just Scratching The Surface.”

June 30th, 2017

Lofty expectations.

Apparently someone doesn’t watch NFL Network. [read more]

Seething Kwon

June 29th, 2017

Look out!

Seems like Kwon is going to bust somebody up. [read more]