Derrick Brooks Talks Mike Smith Xs & Os

November 17th, 2017

Iconic Hall of Famer and Bucs icon Derrick Brooks seemed to be staunchly defending defensive coordinator Mike Smith yesterday, a man Brooks has said many times was the Bucs’ top offseason acquisition. [read more]

He’s Still A Pitcher

November 17th, 2017

Baseball qualities remain.

Interesting words this week from Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans. [read more]

“I Think It Was A Ploy By The Glazers”

November 17th, 2017

“Ed, which one of your brothers hatched this idea, anyway?”

You better break out the boots because this is heading into some really deep Twilight Zone-type ish. [read more]

Listen To Ira

November 17th, 2017

Discusses why Chucky might coach again.

If you are not listening to the famed “Ira Kaufman Podcast,” what’s the matter with you? [read more]

Empty Backfield Good For Bucs

November 17th, 2017

Solid numbers.

You know this, Joe knows this: The Bucs run game stinks. [read more]

Big Picture Bucs Talk, Full Football Gear At The Great American Teach-In, & Much More

November 16th, 2017

Bobby muses about the big picture future of the Bucs and dresses out in full football gear for the Great American Teach-In, and much more in this week’s edition of The Free Stretch.

Episode 11 of The Free Stretch with Bobby Fenton is queued up here on the JoeBucsFan.com Podcast Network. And it’s there for you on iTunes and Google PlayListen or download above. Always a fun and thoughtful time.

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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. Born and raised in Tampa, Bobby is a graduate of Jesuit High School (’98) and the University of Florida (’02) and has been a Bucs fan since attending the 1979 NFC Championship Game at Tampa Stadium in his mother’s womb. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Drops A Walk-Off

November 16th, 2017

Focused

The leader of the Buccaneers exercised some A-plus time management skills this afternoon. [read more]

“Three Is Working To Get Back As Soon As He Can”

November 16th, 2017

Gerald McCoy was talking Jameis Winston yesterday. [read more]

Monken Won’t Out Offensive Line

November 16th, 2017

Not just offensive line.

Joe hates to be repetitive, but Bucs fans just love to crucify the offensive line on gamedays, as if the line should be blamed for everything, including the Tampa Bay area not having light rail and for the Rays playing in a mausoleum of a stadium. [read more]

Ira Goes VERY Deep On Gruden Realities & Rumors, And Plenty From The Bucs’ Locker Room, Predictions & More

November 16th, 2017

Regular listeners know that Jon Gruden himself, Chucky, offered to introduce this podcast with his appreciation of Ira. And with that nugget in mind, listen today to Ira give you the very latest on the chatter about Gruden returning to coaching. There’s plenty more with Joe and chatter on many things Bucs, as usual. Tune in right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is no offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

“I Don’t Think There Is A Desire For Change”

November 16th, 2017

Weighs in on Bucs.

In the mind of a former long-time Team Glazer employee, those who are more excited about Chucky’s return to the Bucs’ sidelines than by staring at the quality features of a Hooters waitress may want to put down their beer. [read more]

The Out Of Body Experience

November 16th, 2017

Surreal watching Bucs on TV.

Maybe Joe is just a media geek, or this is interesting stuff. [read more]

It’s Not The Road

November 16th, 2017

Consistency, not location.

The Bucs have yet to win a road game this year. In fact, in road games, they have been seal-clubbed more often than not. [read more]

“He Is Not A Scumbag”

November 16th, 2017

A former Jon Gruden Buccaneer fires back on the words of another ex-Chucky Buc.

All the people pounding drums for Chucky to return as Buccaneers head coach might have forgotten how much things unraveled when Chucky was here, even with 9-7 records in his final two seasons. [read more]

Not Enough Explosives

November 16th, 2017

The Bucs need to be more explosive. [read more]

Pressure

November 16th, 2017

“Think you can come at me?”

Joe understands it is popular to hammer away on the Bucs’ offensive line. [read more]

NFL Fixes Record On McCoy, Who Talks Pro Bowl Vote

November 15th, 2017

Gerald McCoy speaks

Right after Sunday’s game, Joe shared that the official NFL scorekeeper screwed up and gave Robert Ayers a sack that Gerald McCoy deserved.

Today the NFL corrected the record — an hour or so after Joe asked McCoy about the lost sack. [read more]

Cameron Brate: “That’s Total B.S.”

November 15th, 2017

The Sage of Tampa Bay sports, Hall of Fame voter and JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman, knows the elephant in the room is all the national chatter about Jon Gruden taking over as head coach of the Bucs in seven short weeks. So Ira is doing his old-school reporter diligence to dig out what this reality means at One Buc Palace. 

If you’re interested, you do NOT want to miss Ira’s podcast tomorrow — or today’s column.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Cameron Brate says there’s enough time, and he’s right. [read more]

Vernon Hargreaves Did Not Practice

November 15th, 2017

The Bucs’ Wednesday injury report is out.

It looks like Vernon Hargreaves’ quest for his second career interception will have to wait at least a week. [read more]