Why Bucs Won’t Open The Vault For Gholston

December 30th, 2016
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(Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

So what’s a part-time, run-stuffing, young defensive end worth in the NFL?

This is the serious question in front of general manager Jason Licht, who has very interesting data to ponder. [read more]

Jameis Puts His Foot Down On Maturity

December 30th, 2016
Clear-minded

Clear-minded

Leave it to a 22-year-old quarterback to have clarity on that nebulous and overused term “maturity” as it relates to a football team. [read more]

PODCAST: Druggernaut

December 30th, 2016

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Smith Would Struggle At Right Tackle

December 30th, 2016
Donovan Smith hints Bucs fans would not want to see him at right tackle.

Donovan Smith hints Bucs fans would not want to see him at right tackle.

Joe isn’t sure where this notion of Donovan Smith must be a right tackle started, but Joe suspects it was those clowns of the PFF tribe. [read more]

Another Pass Rusher

December 30th, 2016
Crowded house on defensive line in 2017?

Crowded house on defensive line in 2017?

One thing that seemed to confuse if not get under Dirk Koetter’s skin this weekwas when he was asked so many questions with concerns about the offseason if not next season. [read more]

If Bucs Win Sunday, Jameis Not Content

December 30th, 2016
Bigger fish to fry.

Bigger fish to fry.

Once upon a time, legendary Packers coach Vince Lombardi said either you are first or you are last. [read more]

Not Since Brooks

December 29th, 2016
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One game from the record books

There’s being compared to an all-time great and then there’s delivering on the football field. [read more]

“There’s More To Everything Than Meets The Eye”

December 29th, 2016

koetterleftramsDirk Koetter was talking this afternoon at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Next Step For Hargreaves: More Confidence

December 29th, 2016
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Work in progress

One more game and 21-year-old Vernon Hargreaves’ rookie season is in the books. [read more]

McCoy: “I Think This Year Has Been Special”

December 29th, 2016

McCoyYesterday, Jameis Winston talked about how this season has not been a success.

Yesterday, Gerald McCoy talked about how this season has been “special.” [read more]

Jameis Returns To Brate, Humphries Standard

December 29th, 2016

HumphriescampThere was a very telling, read-between-the-lines moment in training camp that reappeared yesterday. [read more]

“There’s Just So Many Things That A Win Can Do For You”

December 29th, 2016
Jameis has clarity on the value of beating the Panthers

Jameis has clarity on the value of beating the Panthers

So what’s at stake Sunday against a six-win Panthers team ready to vacation? [read more]

Ira Talks Martin, Running Backs Future & More

December 29th, 2016

The demise of Doug Martin is on the docket, among other things, but this was recorded seconds prior to the announcement of Martin being  suspended four games.  The Custodian Of Canton’s award-winning podcast will continue every Tuesday & Thursday year-round on JoeBucsFan.com, plus his columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. 

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Powering Through The Puke

December 29th, 2016
Heave-ho.

Gut check.

Though the Bucs didn’t win in New Orleans last week, one cannot say Evan Smith didn’t leave it all on the field. [read more]

Big Cap Space Got Bigger

December 29th, 2016
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Making it rain.

The Bucs may not be atop the NFC South, but they currently lead the league in something rather interesting. [read more]

No Need To Guess About Doug Martin

December 29th, 2016
Bigger issue than football.

Bigger issue than football.

Fans want to know, and Joe can’t blame them. [read more]

Jameis Winston Talks Doug Martin

December 28th, 2016

DougMartin Philly

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was talking about suspended Doug Martin tonight, the fallen former star running back who announced today he is seeking treatment for whatever problems led to his four-game suspension by the NFL. [read more]

Bucs Off The Hook For Martin’s Salary

December 28th, 2016
Jason Licht will hear the free agency dinner bell loud and clear

Jason Licht will hear the free agency dinner bell loud and clear

A great fact has emerged in the wake of Doug Martin’s sad drug-related downfall. [read more]

Drugs Drop Doug Martin

December 28th, 2016
Suspended

Suspended

UPDATED 4:37 p.m. – STATEMENT FROM BUCCANEERS RB DOUG MARTIN: [read more]

Season Over For Charles Sims

December 28th, 2016
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Muscle issue

Running back Charles Sims’ third season is over. [read more]

Waiting On The Doug Martin Statement

December 28th, 2016
Suspense grows.

Suspense grows.

So the drama continues to build under the roof of the building that Team Glazer built, known as One Buc Palace. [read more]

Two Bucs Skip Practice; Two Return

December 28th, 2016
Right tackle Demar Dotson has missed the last three games.

Right tackle Demar Dotson has missed the last three games.

Doug Martin bid a temporary farewell to his team and didn’t attend practice today.

And another Buccaneer was off the practice field, too. [read more]