“We Can’t Have An Excuse”

October 28th, 2016
Lays down the law.

Lays down the law.

Joe apologizes for being a bit late on this, but nonetheless, it is cool stuff. [read more]

Robert Ayers Says He Expects To Play

October 28th, 2016

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If there’s an element of the Bucs that needs a boost more than the dreadful kicking game, it’s the edge pass rush. [read more]

Demanding Respect

October 28th, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

No one who was there that day will ever forget.

A gentle 5-mph breeze and 77-degree temperatures greeted the Bucs and Raiders on the afternoon of Dec. 28, 2008, the last time Oakland ventured into Raymond James Stadium.

Tampa Bay was listed as a 10-point favorite to end a three-game losing streak, finish the regular season 10-6 and edge Philadelphia for the final NFC wild-card playoff spot. [read more]

McDougald Chosen For Center Stage By Koetter

October 28th, 2016
Safety Bradley McDougald

Safety Bradley McDougald

Interesting dynamic going on inside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ locker room. [read more]

Properly Prepped

October 28th, 2016

kwon alexander 1001Remember how the quick brain of Kwon Alexander was credited for that huge blitz-sack-fumble against Colin Kaepernick last week?

Joe talked to Kwon about it this week. [read more]

Week 8 Analysis Of Every Game

October 28th, 2016

The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is heard by thousands every Friday right here on JoeBucsFan.com. It’s chock full of knowledge and insight for daily and season-league players.

You probably know Todd from local sports radio or from his many years on ESPN Radio. You can also hear Todd talk fantasy football with Steve Duemig every Thursday at 5 p.m. on WDAE-AM 620. Enjoy! And check out Todd’s great golf events on his golf page.

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The Rise Of Will Gholston

October 28th, 2016
Trending up.

Trending up.

In the offseason, Joe remarked that if Will Gholston could somehow get six sacks in his contract year this season, he was looking at a massive pay raise in 2017, if not by the Bucs, then surely by someone. [read more]

The Raiders “Can Be Had”

October 28th, 2016
Raiders doubter.

Raiders doubter.

Joe doesn’t often post predictions from the BSPN crowd because, frankly, they are boring if not predictable. [read more]

CBS Sports Suggests A Trade

October 28th, 2016
Would Bears part ways?

Would Bears part ways?

You know the Bucs need a wide receiver; Joe knows the Bucs need a wide receiver. [read more]

Calm The Russell Shepard Hype

October 27th, 2016

Believed in game-winner.

Joe saw a media crowd around wide receiver Russell Shepard’s locker yesterday and Joe walked in the other direction with Tampa Bay’s Hall of Fame voter, JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman.

Russell Shepard?  [read more]

Dirk Koetter Vs. The PFF Tribe

October 27th, 2016
Bucs coach lashes out at the spreadsheeters.

Bucs coach lashes out at the spreadsheeters.

Joe is a fan of folks and entrepreneurs who are able to get over on folks. [read more]

Important Game

October 27th, 2016
Important test Sunday.

Key test Sunday.

No, Joe is not about to call the Raiders game “must-win.” That’s silly. [read more]

Gerald McCoy “Demands Resources”

October 27th, 2016

gmc-0926So guess who was handed the defensive game ball Sunday from Bucs defensive coaches?

It was that popular, four-time Pro Bowler/fan punching bag Gerald McCoy. [read more]

Koetter Forcing Defenses To Get “Exotic”

October 27th, 2016

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It’s one part chess game, and two parts getting the most out of your big-league weapon. [read more]

Cameron Wake, Booger, Brooks & The Bucs

October 27th, 2016

derrick brooksWhen Bucs legend Derrick Brooks is talking, Joe is listening.

You can take that to the bank. [read more]

Jameis Says O-Line Coach Is “Mean”

October 27th, 2016
Offensive line coach George Warhop has the full attention of Jameis Winston

Offensive line coach George Warhop has the full attention of Jameis Winston

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, knows all the politically correct things to say (unless he’s talking to game officials), but sometimes he puts raw meat on the bone for fans and media. [read more]

Home Test

October 27th, 2016
The Den of Depression.

The Den of Depression.

There is simply no way to sugarcoat this. [read more]

Locker Room Take On Grimes, Raiders Prediction, Home Pressure & More

October 27th, 2016

Tampa Bay’s only voter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Custodian of Canton, JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman, hits on a variety of Bucs subjects in his latest podcast. Enjoy it here every Tuesday and Thursday. Ira’s written columns appear Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Speak Out On Dirk Koetter

October 27th, 2016

It’s Joe’s weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll, always a 24-hour event. Today’s poll is firing until 7:30 a.m. Friday. Vote now and check out last week’s results.


Del Rio: Bucs May Have “All-Star Staff”

October 27th, 2016
Sort of a family reunion this weekend when Dirk Koetter hosts his former boss Jack Del Rio.

Sort of a family reunion Sunday when Dirk Koetter hosts his former boss Jack Del Rio.

The jury is still out on whether the Bucs coaching staff can turn around this sad franchise — yes, when a team can only win 17 home games in seven years, that’s a sad franchise. [read more]

Haircuttin’ Jameis

October 27th, 2016
Styling and profiling.

Stylin’ and profilin’.

Every man needs a good haircut. [read more]

Trade Report Thin

October 27th, 2016
Report of possible trade not really news.

Report of possible trade not really news.

Let Joe be clear before getting rolling. [read more]

Joe Talks Persistence, Jacquizz Fever, Aguayo, Trade Possibilities, Identity, Raiders & More

October 26th, 2016
The JoeBucsFan.com Hour with Steve Duemig

The JoeBucsFan.com Hour with Steve Duemig

It was time again for the JoeBucsFan.com Hour, when Joe squares off with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig, the Big Dog of WDAE-AM 620. [read more]