What Does “Very, Very Close” Mean?

February 28th, 2018

Management mindset uncovered

There was a theme pulsing through your top Buccaneers officials at the NFL Scouting Combine today in Indianapolis.

And it gave Joe sour stomach. [read more]

The Brent Grimes Conundrum

February 28th, 2018

Return unclear, says Bucs GM.

Jason Licht finds himself in a pinch. [read more]

“We Didn’t Do A Great Job Of Getting Him The Ball”

February 28th, 2018

“Don’t worry DeSean, we’ll get this figured out.”

One of the biggest gripes of the 2017 season for Bucs fans, and it was very much a justified complaint, was the Bucs simply didn’t do a good job of putting the football into the hands of DeSean Jackson. [read more]

Jameis And His Shoulder

February 28th, 2018

Low-hanging fruit.

Man, wouldn’t it be nice if all of us would be able to hit the pause button and rewind our lives. [read more]

Rotation = Holes

February 28th, 2018

Slipped big time.

So last year the Bucs rotated Kevin Pamphile and Evan Smith at left guard. Dirk Koetter has always said since he took over as the Bucs head coach that he wanted the best five offensive linemen, regardless of position, to be on the field. [read more]

Mike Glennon, Backups And The Bucs

February 28th, 2018

Reportedly unemployed soon.

Joe can see this coming right down Central Avenue. [read more]

“We Can’t Have 22 Sacks”

February 28th, 2018

The Bucs were just horrid rushing the passer last year.

For Bucs fans, this has largely been Groundhog Day every season since Simeon Rice left. A brutal slap in the face to fans annually. [read more]

Jameis Did Not Address Teammates On NFL Investigation

February 28th, 2018

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, may be the leader of your Buccaneers, and he may be fond of saying the team is “one heartbeat” and “family,” but he did not talk to his brotherhood about the elephant that landed in the locker room more than three months ago. [read more]

Licht: J.R. Sweezy Is Still Hurt

February 28th, 2018

Right guard J.R. Sweezy

Two years ago, big-money right guard J.R. Sweezy was signed to the Buccaneers roster and didn’t play or practice in 2016. [read more]

Licht Says He Won’t Talk About The NFL Investigation Into Jameis Winston

February 28th, 2018

GM Jason Licht was talking today

UPDATED 10:38 a.m. – We’re now in Month 4 of the NFL investigation into Jameis Winston for allegedly crotch-grabbing a female Uber driver without permission, and nobody important seems to think Buccaneers fans are worthy of a speedy resolution or an update. [read more]

Chucky Says He Never Negotiated With Bucs To Return And Never Considered Them An Option

February 28th, 2018

“Look, Glazer, you can shove me in any ring you want. Oakland is my only true love. That and veteran quarterbacks.”

UPDATED 9:50 a.m. – Joe put Chucky’s feet to the Tampa fire today in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine. [read more]

David Irving Available?

February 28th, 2018

Anyone remember when America’s Quarterback faced America’s Team? [read more]

The Draft Party Announcement, And More

February 28th, 2018

IT’S HERE!! Dial up The Commish, Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline) for this year’s draft party details. Yes, Joe and Ira Kaufman will be in the house with the Stick Carriers. And there’s plenty more in the podcast. The Commish is feeling all the excitement of the 2018 NFL Draft and free agency right around the corner and is completely focused (almost) on positive change and vibes and a Bucs revival after a kick-in-the-groin 2017. 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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Earl Thomas “Dangled”

February 28th, 2018

Bucs in the mix?

Here may be a Bucs connection for you? [read more]

The Combine Is Upon Us

February 28th, 2018

A mural touting the NFL combine greets visitors at the Indianapolis International Airport Tuesday.

Yes, Joe landed in not-so-cold Indianapolis yesterday for this winter’s NFL combine. It was sunny and 61. In February! [read more]

Jason Licht, Find Your Greg White!

February 27th, 2018

General manager Jason Licht

There will be a no-name free agent pass rusher this season who shines in a big way.

It’s inevitable. Therefore, Joe doesn’t want to hear nonsense that Jason Licht can’t find one. [read more]

Ira Reveals Chilling Gruden Analysis Of 2017 Bucs, Talks Uber-Jameis Updates, Licht-Koetter Messages To Fans, Internal O-Line Scrutiny, Free Agency Calls & Much More

February 27th, 2018

Plenty of fresh Bucs subjects are stimulating the mind of the Sage of Tampa Bay sports today. There’s a lot on the table in advance of Dirk Koetter and Jason Licht holding their first news conferences of the new season. 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!

Classy Hawley “Finished” With Bucs

February 27th, 2018

Types Instagram goodbye.

Center Joe Hawley is one of the good dudes in the NFL. Problem is, like for all NFL players, Father Time is undefeated. [read more]

Getting Physical

February 27th, 2018

No, not that kind of “physical.”

A popular theory among a sect of Bucs fans is that the offensive line is the most wretched thing imaginable since stumbling upon an episode of “Mama’s Family.” [read more]