Special Guest Dirk Koetter (Part I); Coach Talks “Stick Carriers,” Fan Impact & Doug Martin

June 22nd, 2017

Winning Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter sat down with Ira and Joe for a casual yet intense conversation about all things Tampa Bay recently. Coach’s takes will be divided into a handful of podcasts this summer, and today is Part 1. Of course, candid Koetter let it rip like only he would, as Joe and Ira peppered him with a great variety of questions. … ZERO summer down time for the booming Ira Kaufman Podcast, as it grows steadily with episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Dirk Koetter, 22nd Best Head Coach?

June 21st, 2017

No respect

Joe’s seen enough nonsense for one day (and Joe’s not talking about the daily flow of filtered comments on JoeBucsFan.com).

Joe just read the last straw and is now off to Abe’s Place for the coldest beer in town. [read more]

Importance Of Explosive Plays

June 21st, 2017

Stats back him up.

When lazy Lovie Smith coached the Bucs, the dude was hung up on takeaways worse than Joe is hung up on ice cold beers on summer Friday afternoons. [read more]

Jameis Is Tired Of Hearing Other QBs Names

June 21st, 2017

Impatient

Before America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was drafted, he boldly told the world that he wasn’t competing against Marcus Mariota.

No, no. Jameis, he said, was battling Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. [read more]

Simeon Rice & The Right To Feel Jilted

June 21st, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The 2002 Bucs were just ranked the No. 2 defense of the past 30 years, and it’s easy to see why.

Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks already have busts in Canton and John Lynch remains close. Ronde Barber should have his day in the debate room next February.

But what about big No. 97? [read more]

“This Team Is Very Scary”

June 21st, 2017

More can’t-miss video from Rock Riley. Yes, that Rock Riley, the longtime Tampa Bay sports TV mogul. (@RealRockRiley)

In today’s Lunch With Real Rock Riley, Rock talks Bucs with the Super Bowl MVP, and there’s some very cool practice video. Who knew Donovan Smith was a candidate for Dancing With The Stars.

Enjoy!  (Watch to the end!)

Dexter Jackson “Bucs are very scary, Rock.” from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Help Wanted

June 21st, 2017

Brother can you spare a job?

If it is late June and a healthy, young NFL player still hasn’t found a team to add him to its payroll, then that is bad news, very bad. [read more]

Tanking Is Good

June 21st, 2017

It seems tanking is suddenly an issue in the NFL. [read more]

PODCAST: Training Camp Takeover Announcement

June 21st, 2017

Bucs Uncensored is loaded with Bucs passion and knowledge every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. And today features a big announcement!!! Host Justin Pawlowski, “The Commish,” is can’t-miss fun. **CAUTION: R-RATED language!**  Justin is a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, 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 special.

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Football Catching Up With Sapp

June 21st, 2017

Disturbing confession.

This is just sad as hell. [read more]

Overlooked

June 20th, 2017

Praised by teammate.

Of course, Bucs fans are beyond giddy with the chance to watch DeSean Jackson blow past opposing defenses and haul in passes from America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

Bucs Marketing Wakes Up And Boasts

June 20th, 2017

Finally!

Finally!

Finally! [read more]

Training Camp Dates/Times Announced

June 20th, 2017

Open practice dates released.

UPDATED: 11:23 a.m. – Fans who can’t wait to sweat and watch their beloved pewter pirates practice in training camp will have to get up early. [read more]

Jameis: “I Love Playing Against Him Because He’s A Savage”

June 20th, 2017

Opens up

It’s rare to hear America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, heap praise upon a specific defensive player not wearing pewter and red. [read more]

“That Might Determine Their Entire Team”

June 20th, 2017

Punter talks Bucs kicker.

The trolls killed the kicking star. [read more]

Smelling Something Fishy

June 20th, 2017

Overselling?

Are the Bucs going a bit too far over the top? [read more]

Ira Blasts Doug Martin Theories & Anquan Boldin Value, Talks Simeon Rice Hall Flaws, Defensive Blame, Early Training Camp Injuries & More

June 20th, 2017

ZERO summer down time for the booming Ira Kaufman Podcast, as it grows steadily with episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Plenty to feast on in today’s edition, and get ready for a special guest on Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Developing An Edge

June 20th, 2017

Blossoming.

One cool thing underwear football observers saw was Vernon Hargreaves seemingly taking that next step. [read more]

“A Veteran Guy That We Felt Was On The Cusp”

June 19th, 2017

GM Jason Licht and Ron Rivera are on different pages

By the time the Bucs first face the Panthers this season in Week 8, Joe expects all the Russell Shepard hype pulsating through Charlotte to have evaporated.

Yes, Shepard is a spring hero in tobacco country. [read more]

“Genetically, He’s Blessed”

June 19th, 2017

Defensive scientist

Mike Smith has used a calculus analogy when discussing his defensive unit, and now Smith has moved into advanced DNA studies. [read more]

Inside Jameis; It’s Lunch With Real Rock Riley!

June 19th, 2017

It’s all Jameis Winston in today’s edition of the now famous Lunch With Real Rock Riley video report below. Rock is here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (Miss Friday’s episode, click here.)

Jameis great with fans and teammates from Rock Riley on Vimeo.