Warrick Dunn And DeShaun Watson

January 10th, 2017
Special bond with champion quarterback.

Special bond with college champion quarterback.

Joe isn’t sure there is one human being that doesn’t like Warrick Dunn. [read more]

Don’t Fix What’s Not Broken

January 10th, 2017
Foundation built.

Foundation built.

If something is working, why tinker? [read more]

Football Gods Wink At Bucs

January 9th, 2017
Passed over

Passed over

New word from BSPN on Mike Smith’s odds of scoring a head coaching gig should make Bucs fans, players and owners smile this evening. [read more]

Brent Grimes: “You Can’t Have A Bunch Of Independent Contractors Running Around”

January 9th, 2017

iradecember

Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter pens columns for JoeBucsFan.com Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, and churns out his popular podcasts Tuesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy as Ira goes deep inside the locker room in today’s offering.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Bucs developed mental toughness in 2016, but as Clint Eastwood said to Hillary Swank in Million Dollar Baby, “girlie, tough ain’t enough.”

This franchise is now a $1.5 billion baby, according to Forbes, and let’s not forget Tampa Bay also made strides on the soft side en route to a 9-7 record.

After their first winning season since 2010, Buc players were quick to credit team camaraderie as a vital ingredient in their success. [read more]

Listen To Joe

January 9th, 2017

joebucsfan-com-logoLast week, Joe did a hit on 97.9 ESPN Tallahassee to do a season wrap-up of the Bucs. [read more]

“Two Weeks” And Full-Go For Jameis

January 9th, 2017

Help these guys!

The face of the Buccaneers, the Kwon Alexander of the offense, sent quite a message to his Buccaneers brethren this morning. [read more]

Weapons For Winston

January 9th, 2017
Help them! (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Help them! (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

So just what do the Bucs do to get a receiver? [read more]

Jameis Winston: “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Don’t Mean Nothing”

January 9th, 2017
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Addressing the nation

Rough morning today for America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, on the set of ESPN2, specifically the Mike and Mike college football national title special. [read more]

“I Applaud The Move”

January 9th, 2017

derrick brooksPerhaps the most significant Buccaneers move of 2017 has the full approval of franchise icon and Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks. [read more]

Kirwan: Bucs Need A RB

January 9th, 2017
Says Bucs need a rushing attack.

Says Bucs need a rushing attack.

Bucs fans can see just like anyone else can see: The Bucs need a wide receiver terribly to help America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, and take heat off All-Pro wide receiver Mike Evans. [read more]

PODCAST: Let’s Talk Defense

January 9th, 2017

*Welcome to the most listened to Buccaneers podcast in the nation! Bucs Uncensored tantalizes every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday with “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline). Pawlowski covers everything Bucs and shares real fan takes via voice memos. (Email yours to BucsUncensored@gmail.com). A host on the USF Bulls Football Radio Network, and once a host on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620 & 98.7 THE FAN, Justin shares his addictive brand of Bucs talk only here at JoeBucsFan.com! Click to listen above or subscribe to Bucs Uncensored on iTunes right here. *Beware, podcast is not for small or medium-sized children.*

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Reminded Of Lovie Horror

January 9th, 2017
Misfires in personnel brought to light (again).

Misfires in personnel brought to light (again).

It is going to take a Bucs playoff win for Joe to purge the two-year Lovie Smith siege of terror from his hard drive. [read more]

Jags Zeroed In?

January 9th, 2017
Has inside knowledge.

Has inside knowledge.

The coaching rumors concerning Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith continue to smolder. [read more]

“That’s Really Not How They Want To Operate”

January 8th, 2017
Bold take on the Bucs' offseason mindset.

Bold take on the Bucs’ offseason mindset.

Joe is rather baffled by those who think the Bucs did not dive big-time into free agency last offseason.

What are these folks thinking? [read more]

The War On John Lynch

January 8th, 2017

LynchSomething rotten is in the air, and it’s being spread by Peter King of Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports Fame. [read more]

Competition

January 8th, 2017
How much rope?

How much rope?

Hey, Roberto Aguayo, there is a reason your rear end is burned. You are officially on the hot seat. [read more]

Smith Has “Good Shot”

January 8th, 2017
In the running on west coast.

In the running on the west coast

Yes, Joe was and is very concerned Mike Smith winds up as the head honcho for a certain NFL team on Florida’s east coast.

But Joe might have the wrong coast. [read more]

“It’s Going To Be Hard To Watch”

January 7th, 2017
Pain will be a theme today, a Buccaneer explains.

Pain will be a theme today, a Buccaneer explains.

Keep loose hand-held objects away from many Buccaneers today. [read more]

“In Tears Right Now”

January 7th, 2017
"Hug me, Mike."

“Hug me, Mike.”

Bucs fans and were attached to something historic for 10 consecutive seasons — and that all came crashing down yesterday. [read more]

Better Sign Rodgers

January 7th, 2017
Valuable.

Valuable.

It would be smart for Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to have a safety net at running back. [read more]

PODCAST: Origin Of Hot Takes

January 7th, 2017

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Listen above or download.

*Bucs knowledge and passion flows all through the most listened to Buccaneers podcast in the nation. Bucs Uncensored pops every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday with “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline). Pawlowski covers all all things Bucs and shares real fan takes via voice memos. (Email yours to BucsUncensored@gmail.com). A host on the USF Bulls Football Radio Network, and once a host on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620 & 98.7 THE FAN, Justin shares his addictive brand of Bucs talk only here at JoeBucsFan.com! Click to listen above or subscribe to Bucs Uncensored on iTunes right here. *Beware, podcast is not for small or medium-sized children.*

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Don’t Do It, Dirk.

January 7th, 2017
Don't think too hard.

Trent Dilfer checks in

Winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter mentioned he is considering giving up playcalling duties during his Monday State of the Bucs Address. [read more]