Chucky Says Signing Doug Martin Was A Bill Walsh Move

March 27th, 2018

You just can’t make this stuff up, though it is almost expected in the wonderful world of the Buccaneers soap opera. [read more]

Koetter Appears To Tip Bucs’ Draft Hand

March 27th, 2018

Joe’s always looking for quality lines to read between when it comes to the NFL Draft.

And candid Dirk Koetter isn’t one to blow many smokescreens. [read more]

“We Were In On At Least One”

March 27th, 2018

Dirk Koetter talks cash considerations and running back

Pick a name: Carlos Hyde, Dion Lewis, Jerick McKinnon, and more.

The Bucs were hunting a big-game running back in free agency this month, Dirk Koetter explained today. [read more]

“Same Thing”

March 27th, 2018

Carolina coach Ron Rivera identifies ugly Bucs pattern.

If it isn’t clear to the Bucs hierarchy, it is to the hierarchy of the NFC South. [read more]

About That Allegedly Soft Training Camp, Coach

March 27th, 2018

Irritating topic

Fair or unfair — and Joe leans toward unfair considering the Bucs have won their last two opening days — Dirk Koetter has been harshly criticized by some media and fans for running soft training camps. [read more]

Licht Talks Jameis Investigation

March 27th, 2018

Not pleased.

It was last November when we first learned America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, was under an NFL investigation for some hassle with an Uber driver. [read more]

Ira Talks Roger Goodell Chat, Marpet Move, Koetter Breakfast, Chucky On Doug Martin, Draft Tipoffs & More

March 27th, 2018

Live at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando, Ira is fresh off hours of schmoozing league and Bucs officials. Plenty of meat on the bone today, as their will be all week. Dial up the podcast right here, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for nearly FIVE consecutive months (all genres nationwide), the Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun — free and easy, too. Enjoy!

“Are You F’ing Kidding Me?”

March 27th, 2018

Brother of Chucky talks JPP.

Joe can report from the NFL coaches breakfast this morning one thing with an absolute 100 percent degree of accuracy. [read more]

VIDEO: Dirk Koetter Talks About The Biggest Thing Jameis Learned Last Year

March 27th, 2018

Dirk Koetter was talking this morning at the NFL Owners Meetings

Joe is live at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando and just wrapped up breakfast with Dirk Koetter. [read more]

“There’s Not A Team In The League That Wouldn’t Like To Have Vernon Hargreaves As Their Nickel”

March 27th, 2018

Joe got to the heart of the matter with Dirk Koetter today on disappointing third-year cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, the No. 11 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. [read more]

Not Cleared For Duty

March 27th, 2018

It’s fair to say whatever foot/ankle/lower leg injury befell big-money right guard J.R. Sweezy, it’s fair to say it’s serious. [read more]

Ali Marpet Targeted For LG

March 27th, 2018

New position.

If the regular season started today, the Bucs already have their left guard. [read more]

Meaty Day Ahead

March 27th, 2018

Buckle up!

Busy Tuesday of fresh meat ahead. Dirk Koetter will have breakfast with Joe and other media at the NFL Owners Meetings at 7 a.m., followed by on-the-record chatter from general manager Jason Licht about noon, and Team Glazer late in the day.

Maybe, just maybe, Joe will peak at the comments here to see if any reader comments are worth putting into question form for the Bucs’ hierarchy.

“He Earned That Money”

March 27th, 2018

The Bucs sure are high on new center Ryan Jensen, their big bucks free agent signing from the Ravens.

And they’re not the only ones. [read more]

“Doesn’t Play To The Whistle”

March 27th, 2018

Greetings from the NFL Owners meetings in Orlando!

Man, Joe talked to all kinds of NFL movers and shakers Monday evening and night — before, during and after the renowned annual party hosted by the NFL that draws legions of billionaires, general managers, coaches and national media types … all the way down to local runts like Joe. [read more]

“Dream Pocket”

March 26th, 2018

Improvement easy

One of the best film-guru looks at the Buccaneers defensive line was churned out last week. [read more]

Gerald McCoy & The Tale Of The Tape

March 26th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

For the Bucs, this offseason has been all about ramping up the pressure.

In a dizzying span of seven days, Jason Licht created a new world order up front. [read more]

Joe Talks JPP Ripple Effect, Glazer Directive, Giants GM Motives, Rounds 1, 2 & Altered Draft Approach, C. J. Anderson & More

March 26th, 2018

Fresh Bucs hope is in the air and Joe’s got plenty of takes on the revival of optimism with the NFL Draft just one month away and Tampa Bay coming off huge moves. Lots on today’s buffet. The Monday Morning Joe podcast is presented by Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call and more.

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GMs Don’t Coach

March 26th, 2018

During what felt like rock bottom of the Buccaneers’ nose dive last season, JoeBucsFan.com ran a planned confidence poll on the performance of general manager Jason Licht.

The idea was to survey the masses at midseason, as well as after the trade deadline. [read more]