“We’re Building This The Right Way”

January 4th, 2017
Jason Licht speaks

Jason Licht speaks

Yes, general manager Jason Licht felt good after Sunday’s season-ending, finally-rip-the-Bucs-from-loserville victory Sunday against the Panthers. [read more]

Koetter Wants Little Change To Defense … Even If Mike Smith Leaves

January 4th, 2017
Dirk Koetter sheds Licht on a potential new DC

Dirk Koetter sheds light on a potential new DC

Yes, Joe can say what Dirk Koetter is thinking when it comes to hiring a new defensive coordinator in the likely event Mike Smith leaves for a head coaching gig. [read more]

The Sweezy Mystery

January 4th, 2017
"Jason, who is this guy to my left?"

“Jason, who is this guy to my left?”

A great unknown for the Bucs heading into the offseason is the status of guard J.R. Sweezy.

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Practice Makes Brent Grimes

January 4th, 2017
Interesting after-Christmas work

Interesting after-Christmas work

Great, great stuff going on behind the scenes at One Buc Palace last week when the Bucs were preparing for what was a very meaningful but ultimately meaningless victory against the Panthers. [read more]

Bucs A Favorite For Hard Knocks

January 4th, 2017

jameis 0630Did you know Dirk Koetter is a former star of the HBO series Hard Knocks? [read more]

PODCAST: Five Bucs To Dump

January 4th, 2017

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Lovie Mafia Hiding In Shame

January 4th, 2017
He and his apologists exposed.

He and his apologists exposed.

Ah, all the national pundits and those indirect salesmen fronting for former Bucs coach Lovie Smith are harder to find these days than a public payphone. [read more]

Receiver Needed Badly In Draft

January 4th, 2017
Help these guys!

Help these guys!

Yes, the Bucs under winning coach Dirk Koetter got to nine wins. Sadly, one win shy of a playoff berth. [read more]

More Mike Smith Buzz In San Diego

January 3rd, 2017

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UPDATED 7:34 p.m. When Joe saw Mike Smith standing at the One Buc Palace podium last week sporting a fresh haircut, Joe could only think one thing: [read more]

Could Vincent Jackson Return?

January 3rd, 2017
Door still open?

Door still open?

Joe is pretty sure veteran wide receiver Vincent Jackson is done with the Bucs. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Opens Up On Mike Glennon’s Potential Return In 2017

January 3rd, 2017

Glennonwide

So what’s a valuable backup quarterback actually worth to the Bucs while they wait to spend a giant pile of available salary cap cash for the 2017 season? [read more]

Koetter: “I Like Our O-Line”

January 3rd, 2017
On the move?

On the move?

Legions of Bucs fans seal-clubbed the offensive line throughout this season thinking it was the root cause of Doug Martin’s repeated failures in the running game. [read more]

Joe Grades General Manager Jason Licht For 2016

January 3rd, 2017

jason licht 0224bYes, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht had an eventful 2016.

The official NFL league year began in March, but Licht’s campaign began with a massive decision in January. [read more]

Beasting Beyond 7 Million Visits

January 3rd, 2017

joebucsfan-com-logoBefore Joe publishes a comprehensive grade of general manager Jason Licht for the 2016 season, Joe must share some frustration and a thank you. [read more]

Ira Talks Season Finale, Koetter’s State Of The Bucs Address, Offensive Realities, Aguayo Mess & More

January 3rd, 2017

Yes, the Custodian Of Canton’s award-winning podcast will run every Tuesday & Thursday year-round on JoeBucsFan.com, plus his columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. Today, Ira and the Joe’s kickoff what will be a very exciting offseason.

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“Change Is Going To Happen”

January 3rd, 2017

dirk-koetter-0103bBrace yourselves, Bucs fans. Changes are a comin’. [read more]

Chris Conte Gone?

January 3rd, 2017
Strange action may shed light.

Strange action may shed light.

For reasons unclear to Joe, safety Chris Conte gets under the skin of Bucs fans.

Maybe because he used to spar with the haters on social media? Who knows? [read more]

More Duties For Monken Or Bajakian?

January 3rd, 2017
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Talks playcalling.

If he hasn’t started already, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter will very soon perform an exhaustive review of the season from a coaching standpoint. [read more]

“We Gotta Have Competition At Every Position”

January 2nd, 2017
Rising.

Thinning ice

Roberto Aguayo might want to look over his shoulder. [read more]

Koetter: “We Need More Speed”

January 2nd, 2017

jeff demps 2When’s the last time a Buccaneers player really had take-it-to-the-house speed? [read more]

Rare NFL Air For Brent Grimes

January 2nd, 2017
Four in a row

Four in a row

Ageless Brent Grimes had a hell of a year for the Buccaneers, but he also vaulted himself into an NFL spotlight that will carry over to next season. [read more]

Mike Evans: Bucs GOAT?

January 2nd, 2017
Stunning numbers.

Stunning numbers.

No, do not misinterpret what Joe writes here. Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans has nothing to do with Sabby the Goat. [read more]