Does Team Glazer Believe The Bucs Are “Very Close?”

March 7th, 2018

Bucs co-chairmen Bryan (left) and Ed Glazer.

The free agency dinner bell is just seven days away, set to clang its sound of hope at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14.

In some ways, what really matters has little to do what general manager Jason Licht thinks. [read more]

A DE Lurking In The Shadows

March 7th, 2018

Reunion with Bucs’ DL coach?

Looking at the potential free agent defensive ends expected to hit the market when the free agency dinner bell rings next week would make many Bucs fans want to ram their heads into a toilet. [read more]

Michael Bennett Brings “Leadership”

March 7th, 2018

Essential qualities.

The report that Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett — who the Bucs let go for no good reason — may be reunited with his old Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn in Atlanta has the NFL Network folks hot and bothered.

And it has Joe wanting to puke all over himself. [read more]

PODCAST: McCoy Rumors; Big Changes Soon?

March 7th, 2018

The sizzling NFL rumor mill and free agency SEVEN days away has The Commish, Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline), starting your Wednesday with his usual passion. Dive in! And don’t forget to make your draft party plans as Joe and Ira Kaufman will be in the house at Buffalo Wild Wings in South Tampa with the Stick Carriers when the draft kicks off. Bucs Uncensored unifies Bucs fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe every Monday and Wednesday right here. Be part of the action! 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. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

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GMC: I’m Staying

March 7th, 2018

Responds to floated rumor.

Yesterday’s article by respected Mike Sando of BSPN, noting he vetted a rumor that the Bucs are shopping stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and someone — or some people — in NFL circles thinks it has a kernel of truth to it, spread through social media last night quicker than a Highlands County brushfire. [read more]

Strong McCoy-To-Raiders Rumor

March 6th, 2018

“That guy’s a baller, man. Gimme 93 and Khalil Mack and I’ll show you offensive coordinators shakin’ every damn week.”

Well, well, well, how bout this for intrigue.

And what a mighty bold move it would be. [read more]

“Turning Passion To A Paycheck”

March 6th, 2018

Cash on the brain

It’s rare to hear NFL players talk about money — and it’s rare for reporters to ask questions about money.

Frankly, it seems the media is scared to go there for some reason. [read more]

Kicker Among The Opening Plays

March 6th, 2018

A glaring issue of the Jason Licht regime has been at kicker — and you can’t blame Lovie Smith for that circus. [read more]

Ira Talks Quinn Miss, Theater Dogs, Defensive Line Restructuring, Happily Overpaying In Free Agency, Grimes Confusion And Much More

March 6th, 2018

March Madness — football style — nears and the Sage of Tampa Bay sports is swinging a big stick. Dive in here with Ira and Joe, or enjoy at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” for 4 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!

DJax Wants Barkley

March 6th, 2018

“Damn Jason, can you imagine our offense if you could get that Penn State kid?”

It’s a total pipe dream, but what the hell. [read more]

Can Trumaine Johnson Escape California?

March 6th, 2018

Wanted.

Lost in all the hubbub of the Bucs missing out on Robert Quinn is the fact the Bucs need a cornerback. Maybe two.

And no, that cornerback should not come from the draft.

[read more]

Why Are Bucs Fans Worried About Salary Cap?

March 6th, 2018

Folks need to worry about wins, not accounting.

Sometimes Joe just doesn’t get it. [read more]

Report: Seattle Trying To Move Bennett

March 6th, 2018

What will Jason Licht do?

Though this really isn’t a surprise, what is a surprise is the sudden urgency. [read more]

Miko Grimes Responds To Maurice Jones-Drew Saying Bucs And Brent Grimes Are Done

March 5th, 2018

Miko adds clarity

It sure doesn’t feel like Jason Licht is backing up bags full of Team Glazer loot to the Brent Grimes household — at least not bags bigger than the ones Grimes dragged in the past two seasons. [read more]

Giants Targeting Andrew Norwell

March 5th, 2018

New Jersey bound?

Bucs fans seem to be clamoring for a guard, a new starting guard, between now and the start of the regular season. [read more]

“With Brent Grimes Leaving”

March 5th, 2018

Gone, says one NFL analyst and Dirk Koetter friend

Disturbing chatter coming from the NFL Scouting Combine out of the mouth of a guy who is a favorite of Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Monken: Jameis Fumbling Woes Toughest To Fix

March 5th, 2018

Fumbled about triple the rate of his rookie season

Logic rolled off the tongue of the Bucs’ offensive coordinator recently when talking about the nastiest habit of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

“Maybe It Would Be Good After Three Years That Jameis Has A Fresh Voice”

March 5th, 2018

Joe is somewhat confused.

Outside of the machine that prints playoff tickets, is something else stale and ignored at One Buc Palace? [read more]

Joe Talks Quinn Fail, Big-Picture Attitude, Why The Bucs Won’t Sign Andrew Norwell, “Close” Nonsense, Combine Musings & Chatter, And More

March 5th, 2018

Bucs fans are at the edge of their seats with rumors of the Bucs coming up short in trade negotiations as free agency looms just nine days away. Plenty of chatter out of the NFL Scouting Combine, too. The Monday Morning Joe podcast is presented by Discount Garage Doors, Inc. The podcast marches on through the offseason (what offseason?) and Joe has plenty to share.

Download or play above. And Monday Morning Joe also is available on iTunes, Podbean and Google Play. Enjoy!