Might Want To Scratch Off List
February 25th, 2018
Smoke signals not good.
The hopes of the Bucs getting a decent edge rush for 2018 grow dimmer by the day. [read more]
Free Agency Countdown: 18 Days — The Rich Will Get Richardson
February 24th, 2018
Are the Bucs serious about the trenches?
As Joe noted this week, no NFC team has more cash under the 2018 salary cap than your Buccaneers. [read more]
The “Hard Knocks” Curse
February 24th, 2018
Total clown.
Yeah, some dinosaur-minded Bucs fans absolutely hated the Bucs on “Hard Knocks” because they are stuck in the 1950s where football training camps should be like Junction Boys and quarterbacks should only practice handing the ball off while training camp is held in a remote rural location where the only non-football things visiting are gators, armadillos, mosquitoes and the cast from “Deliverance.” [read more]
Throwing Rocks At The Throne
February 24th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Brentson Buckner and I have a little history together.
The new defensive line coach of the Buccaneers was a proud member of Carolina’s formidable front four in the summer of 2003, when Tampa Bay was preparing to defend its Super Bowl title.
The late, great Tampa Tribune spent money in those days, so the sports department sent me up to Spartanburg (Panthers) and Flowery Branch (Falcons) during training camp to check on a pair of division rivals. [read more]
Bucs Get An Additional Draft Pick
February 24th, 2018
GM Jason Licht
That celebrating you heard at One Buc Palace yesterday was not Day 4 of the Swaggy’s-gone party. [read more]
Why Not A Schiano Man?
February 24th, 2018
Ohio State DE Sam Hubbard.
Remember back in the Summer of 2017, former Bucs commander Greg Schiano let loose with a howler claiming his defensive line at Ohio State is the most talented he ever coached? [read more]
“I Will Tolerate You Until I Can Replace You”
February 24th, 2018
Not a believer in America.
Pat Kirwan is taking a page from Raheem Morris. [read more]
The Evolution Of O.J. Howard’s Rookie Blocking
February 23rd, 2018
Who better to talk to about O.J. Howard’s blocking than the guy often blocking alongside him.
That’s just what Joe did this week. [read more]
Get Him!
February 23rd, 2018
Full-court press.
Well, given today’s events, it appears that a prominent NFL cornerback will hit the free agent market in 19 days. [read more]
Quick Fix (Again) With Latavius Murray
February 23rd, 2018
Last March, Joe was trumpeting the Buccaneers’ opportunity to sign free agent running back Latavius Murray and to dump Doug Martin.
The Bucs passed. [read more]
Bucs Lead The NFC — In Cash
February 23rd, 2018
GM Jason Licht: powerbroker
Are the Bucs great at salary cap management, bad at picking expensive players who stick, or just frugal? Or some combination of all three? [read more]
Play Golf With Todd Wright At Heritage Isles And Raise Money For Tampa Bay Area Charities
February 23rd, 2018Podcast (todd-wright-fantasy-football-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed
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Todd supports an annual charity golf tournament run by Heritage Isles GM Rich Unger and he wants to play with you. Listen to the podcast to hear more about the opportunity, the charities involved and how Todd guarantees you and your foursome a terrific Saturday afternoon on April 14th. One benefiting charity is Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, which is appropriate for these Dog Days of football conversation. Todd does talk about the future of a few running backs who likely need new homes, and which is more likely to be there on opening night in Philadelphia: Alshon Jeffrey or the Dallas Cowboys?
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‘Show Me What You’ve Done’
February 23rd, 2018
In the words of new Bucs defensive coach Brentson Buckner, players dig what he says because he has street cred. [read more]
Could Licht Pull Off A Heist?
February 23rd, 2018
More wheeling and dealing?
If nothing else, watching Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht work the NFL draft like a roulette wheel at a Vegas casino is fun as hell. [read more]
Jameis’ (Minor) Crash
February 23rd, 2018
Ticketed.
This is why we pay for insurance. [read more]
The Free Stretch: A Doug Thing, Stop Whining About The Rays, And Olympic Shootouts Suck
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Week 25 of The Free Stretch with Bobby Fenton is sizzles on the JoeBucsFan.com Podcast Network, as Bobby transitions away from football season — mostly. The podcast is there for you on iTunes and Google Play. Listen or download above. Always fun and insightful.
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Bobby (@bobbygameday) has hosted The Free Stretch on a variety of platforms and Tampa Bay area radio stations over the years dating back to 2006, and has also done a national show on Sporting News Radio.
Life-On-The-Line Defense
February 22nd, 2018
Change coming for Gerald McCoy & friends
Former Bucs commander Greg Schiano was known for his “toes-on-the-line,” walk-the-walk approach to coaching.
No excuses. [read more]
Impatience Of Fans
February 22nd, 2018
Unfairly targeted.
No truer words were ever spoken. Sometimes, however, those same words can haunt the person who uttered them. [read more]
Free Agency Countdown: 20 Days — Colvin Will Be Free
February 22nd, 2018
Freedom imminent
With all the uncertainty surrounding the Buccaneers’ cornerbacks, the ideal addition would be a highly versatile young veteran who won’t completely break the bank. [read more]
Dirk Koetter, Not A Rookie Running Back Guy
February 22nd, 2018
The fearless leader of the Buccaneers, Dirk Koetter, has been an offensive coordinator in the NFL for 11 seasons.
Take a wild guess how many of those teams featured a rookie RB? [read more]
