Ira Talks Headrolling, 3-4 Defense, DE Blues, Locker Room Chatter, Trade Deadline, Juice Loss & Robert Ayers, Attacking The Panthers, Sunday Predictions, Doug Martin Film, Simeon Rice & Much More

October 26th, 2017

Loads of deep analysis in this episode of the Ira Kaufman Podcast as the Bucs sit at a major franchise crossroads — last week was just a season crossroad. eye-RAH! dissects all things Bucs with Joe. 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 See It”

October 26th, 2017

Doesn’t eyeball fracturing.

If there is rancor or unrest in the Bucs’ locker room, you may want to hand America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, a pair of glasses or a microscope. [read more]

Make It Hooters For Lunch And Dinner!

Friday, June 20th, 2025

A delicious plate of Hooters wings and their great salads, sandwiches and shrimp make for a heck of a lunch or dinner! Get it done! Locations are across the Bay area and online ordering is always easy from Joe’s great friends.

McCoy Archrival Trai Turner Spotlights 2014 Draft

October 26th, 2017

GM Jason Licht

If you talk football with Gerald McCoy, when he’s not sharing a hint of frustration about a three-man front, he’ll tell you that one of his toughest match-ups in the NFL is Panthers guard Trai Turner. [read more]

“I Wish We Still Had Him”

October 26th, 2017

Jameis yearns for an old Buccaneers friend

As the Buccaneers appear to be in the midst of an internal leadership crisis and seemingly have forgotten how to close out games in victory, they will be reuniting Sunday with a guy who was at the center of their 2016 revival. [read more]

Don’t Sign Him; Hire Him!

October 26th, 2017

Simeon Rice chatter.

Boy, Simeon Rice sure has Bucs fans stirred up. [read more]

No Fan Of Three-man Front

October 26th, 2017

Prefers 43 defense.

It is pretty obvious that Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy isn’t a huge fan of the Bucs ever running a 34 defense. [read more]

Might Not Get Better

October 26th, 2017

Trying times.

And Joe thought Raheem Morris and Lovie Smith had garish defenses. [read more]

Rice Moved By Bucs Disaster

October 26th, 2017

He’s serious.

Prized JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman will never forget it. [read more]

T.J. Ward: “I Should Know Better”

October 25th, 2017

Regrets going public.

Bucs veteran safety T.J. Ward made waves Sunday felt across the National Football League when, after the dog-choking Bucs defense gagged a touchdown lead late, and then the game at Buffalo, he sounded off with frustration over playing time — and it was clear he was firing at defensive coordinator Mike Smith. [read more]

Time For Team Glazer & Jason Licht To Step Up

October 25th, 2017

Do the right thing

It’s time for Team Glazer and general manager Jason Licht to back up all the talk about love and deep respect for Tampa Bay fans and the rich, glory-days history of the organization.

A true Buccaneers icon deserves one hour of the team’s time — ASAP. [read more]

Making Sense Of The Mess, The Buffalo Finish, Defensive Insight, Joe & More

October 25th, 2017

This week, Jeff and Tom discuss the amazing — in the saddest sense of the word — finish in Buffalo and give you insights the way a certain defense gives its opponent yards. Making sense of it all, with a few speechless sighs, ScuttleBucs unite!

Presented by Fan Retreat, The ScuttleBucs is right here every Wednesday afternoon on JoeBucsFan.com, hosted by Jeff Cameron and Tom Lang, powerhouse personalities and lifelong Bucs fans at ESPN Tallahassee, 97.9 FM.

The ScuttleBucs can be found at Google Play and iTunes. It rebroadcasts Sundays on ESPN Tallahassee from 11 a.m. to noon.

Listen or download above. Read more about The ScuttleBucs below.

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VIDEO! The T.J. Ward Apology, Robert Ayers Speaks Out, Practice Video & More

October 25th, 2017

What would a Wednesday be without Rock Riley (@RealRockRiley) patrolling One Buc Palace for the latest inside and outside the locker room? Thankfully, we don’t have to find out.

Enjoy the video!

Ward apologizes, Ayers says gotta play better from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Bad Film & A Side-Stepping Coordinator

October 25th, 2017

Tough times

Joe went through the torture of watching the Bucs’ game film against the Bills.

One element on Joe’s docket was studying Chris “Swaggy” Baker to see if his Sunday night Twitter moaning about playing time had any merit. [read more]

“There’s A Litany Of Things On The To-do List

October 25th, 2017

Mike Smith speaks

Defensive coordinator Mike Smith only had a few revelations at One Buc Palace this afternoon talking about his defense.

No surprise there. Bad is bad. [read more]

Roberto Aguayo Lands In Carolina

October 25th, 2017

Roberto Aguayo has a job kicking footballs again. [read more]

Season Over For Noah Spence

October 25th, 2017

Replacement signed

UPDATED: 11:24 p.m. Noah Spence’s sophomore season is over.

He’s headed to injured reserve. [read more]

Jobs On The Line

October 25th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Buc fans are running out of patience and this franchise is running out of time.

A 2-1 start has given way to a three-game losing streak heading into the opening of divisional play Sunday. If Tampa Bay doesn’t snap out of its funk within the next two games, this season will be toast at the midway point.

A lot of jobs, including some big ones, are on the line as the Bucs prepare for a home game against the reeling Panthers and a road meeting with the division-leading Saints. [read more]

Soon: Another NFL Record

October 25th, 2017

Record-setter.

In the 97 years the NFL has existed, only one quarterback has thrown for 4,000 yards in each of his first two seasons. [read more]

What’s Up With Simeon Rice?

October 25th, 2017

Tells Bucs he’s ready.

Either Simeon Rice is bored or he would love just one more chance to snap on a chin strap and bury a quarterback. [read more]