Gives Bucs quality depth at tackle.

It always interests Joe how two pairs of eyes see things differently. [read more]

Mike Pouncey returned briefly and Jay Cutler showed his colors in the Dolphins’ dress rehearsal last night.

Yeah, two preseason games remain for the Bucs, but it’s all about opening day on Sunday, Sept. 10, against Miami in South Florida. Daily, Joe will bring you a nugget to two on the Dolphins to prime you for the big day (and/or the night before). Of course, Joe watched a good chunk of the Dolphins-Eagles preseason game last night. [read more]

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

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s not crazy.

The notion of the Tampa Bay Bucs trading for LeSean McCoy, either now or at some point this fall, shouldn’t be dismissed out of hand.

Will it happen? Probably not.

Could it happen? Yes it can.

Some Buc fans appear convinced that McCoy is breaking down at the age of 29. I don’t see it. [read more]

Stunning patient

Time to tip the ol’ cap to general manager Jason Licht and his personnel team and medical staff. [read more]

Not just a pass-catcher.

Joe was impressed by who really flashed during the last day of training camp practice. [read more]

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Talks playing time.

When Joe learned Friday that practice-hating, kicker-heckling, tree-grinding Chris Swaggy Baker was nursing a couple of things, Joe wondered how that would affect the defensive line. [read more]

Dirk Koetter explains.

One can tell with the eyes and the ears that a once rotten team is turning the corner. [read more]

By now, most of you have heard about the Stick Carriers, the exploding new fan movement for hardcore Buccaneers fans that put about 2,000 extra fans in the training camp stands on “Takeover” day 2 1/2 weeks ago. It’s real, strong and organized, and Joe has been around it since Day 1, but there are serious misconceptions out there. Here’s a breakdown: [read more]

“Trending up.”

It’s force-feeding time for Bucs cornerback Ryan Smith. [read more]

Jay Cutler

Joe is really sickened by the hype surrounding Jay Cutler brewing not just in Miami, but nationally.

C’mon. Even a former Bucs QB is in on the blubbering. [read more]

What’s it like to practice on a Dirk Koetter team?

Well, Koetter and his staff are going to be hard on you, even if they’re wrong and must apologize later. [read more]

Happy camp finale

How bad was the effort and tempo of practices leading up to today’s training camp finale? [read more]

“Gumby” was an animal today.

Joe has written before that defensive end/outside linebacker Noah Spence has had a rather quiet camp, aside from clocking a camp meat offensive lineman. [read more]

Koetter goes all-in.

Joe has written for years that Dirk Koetter loves him some Charles Sims. Absolutely loves the guy.

No surprise, Sims is an explosive play waiting to happen when he’s healthy. But he’s more than that. [read more]

Bucs linebackers have a group meeting after practice. Kwon Alexander told Joe they were meeting to decide what to tell the rookies to bring to One Buc Palace tomorrow for breakfast. Alexander said to Joe it couldn’t be just donuts. It has to be a real breakfast with hash browns, biscuits (preferably with gravy) as well as sausage and bacon — the works.

Bucs training camp 2017 is now officially over. No more open practices. No more fans sweating in the morning watching their beloved pewter pirates. Joe cobbled together a few notes as the Bucs begin their normal weekly routine — one  Joe hopes extends well into January. [read more]

On point

Dirk Koetter is the 11th NFL head coach Ryan Fitzpatrick has played under (including interim HCs). And after today’s final training camp practice, it was time for Joe to ask Fitzpatrick to explain The Dirk Koetter Difference. [read more]

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Gnarly numbers.

Bucs fans kvetch about America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, being inaccurate. [read more]

Made for TV.

This will make eye-RAH! Kaufman squirm in his seat. [read more]

Once upon a time, Jacquizz Rodgers was a rookie running back relied upon heavily by playcaller Dirk Koetter in Atlanta — for a pass-first offense that marched to the doorstep of the Super Bowl. [read more]