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Talks franchise turnarounds.
When someday Hall of Famer and current member of the Bucs Ring of Honor John Lynch first broke into the NFL, the Bucs were horrid. As in Lovie Smith-led like horrid. [read more]
“You like that, Ira?”
If one is to believe beat writer Rick Stroud’s unsourced report claiming the Bucs have offered Mike Glennon more than $7 million per year to be their backup quarterback, then that reality would have serious implications. [read more]
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Tampa Bay media icon Ira Kaufman is hitting the big stories of the day with Joe. Tampa Bay’s feisty — and only — Hall of Fame voter wrestles with all kinds of subjects. Enjoy! Click above to listen and/or subscribe on iTunes or Podbean. This month’s episodes are worth your time and new ones pop every Tuesday and Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com.
Talks QB development.
When the Broncos played the Bucs tin October, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, may have had one of his worst games as a pro. [read more]
One tactic works on GMC, says an acclaimed NFL coach.
Haters: Time to eat your oats. [read more]
“Son, you have a damned fine football coach. Heed his words.”
Andy Reid and winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter are sort of football brothers. [read more]
More reaction from Bucs coach.
Yes, it was high theater yesterday when Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and the mastermind of BalzerFootball.com, long-time NFL guy Howard Balzer, asked coach Dirk Koetter for his response to the hue and cry in the wake of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, getting sidetracked and slipping with the tongue while speaking to an elementary school last week. [read more]
Among many not tagged.
Some good news for Bucs fans as Joe is readying for his second day in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, where winter has returned to the Midwest. [read more]
Wake up the read-between-the-lines crowd.
General manager Jason Licht threw a lot of meat on your grill this morning. [read more]
Koetter worried about Conte.
Bucs coach Dirk Koetter is fretting. [read more]
Receivers talk.
Even today, when winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter was holding his press conference at the NFL combine in unseasonably warm Indianapolis, he mentioned the Bucs need #WeaponsForWinston. [read more]
Visiting the boss
There’s a fresh update in the saga of Doug Martin, who was benched in the Buccaneers’ critical Christmas Eve game and then suspended by the NFL for four games. [read more]
“Jason, I buy my rigs right off the rack. Why is this guy trying to sell me a late-model Camry?“
The mystery of J.R. Sweezy may be coming to an end. [read more]
Unless you’ve been disconnected from ESPN, CNN, local TV news and the internet, you’re likely aware that America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was clobbered by the Tampa Bay Times and national analysts last Wednesday. [read more]
Wanted
There’s still hope for the Mike Glennon Mob. [read more]
Changing role?
One of the biggest questions of the Bucs offseason, perhaps the easiest, is still unanswered for Dirk Koetter, so he explained moments ago in Indianapolis. [read more]
No wonder it’s been so quiet in Vincent Jackson’s camp. [read more]
Halting relocation
Yes, Joe will need medication and/or a few days with ol’ friend Stolichnaya if the Bucs move Ali Marpet to center and plan to start J.R. Sweezy at right guard. [read more]
Joe’s live from the combine!
Hello from the state capital of Indiana (across the street from the Indiana state capital in fact) where Joe is presently at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center (nee: Hoosier Dome) in rainy, warm downtown Indianapolis. Both Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht and winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter are expected to hold press conferences this morning.
First, a couple of news bytes to help you start your day. [read more]
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Things could be a heck of a lot worse.
While diehard Buc fans break down the potential free-agent pool and try to find tape of a safety from Appalachian State, other NFL clubs head into the new NFL calendar looking for the Big Kahuna.
A quarterback.
And good luck to you, Jets, Browns, Bills, Broncos, Rams, 49ers, Texans and Bears.
Yes, the Bucs need help in several areas. They hope to come out of the draft and free agency with a speedy wide receiver, an impact running back, an upgrade at center and another quality defensive lineman. [read more]
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Thieve from your rival.
With the Chiefs inking safety Eric Berry to a new deal yesterday, it all but guarantees defensive tackle Dontari Poe will remain in Kansas City, either via a new contract or a tag. [read more]
