24-four flash poll posted at 6:58 a.m. (Results of last week’s Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll are linked here.)

Explains dealing with unrest.

As Joe has written several times since the Bucs lost to the Bills, there is an insurrection smoldering in the Tampa Bay locker room fueled by the public blasts (directly or indirectly) by players at defensive coordinator Mike Smith. [read more]

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.

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The Bucs defense has fans banging their heads against a wall, and it’s no different in the world of Bucs Uncensored. Host Justin Pawlowski, a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, an ex-college football player and a lifelong Bucs fan, dives into that today and has fan takes, too.

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe. You can be a part of the show. Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com. Listen above or subscribe on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!* 

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Bucs fans are puzzled and so is Joe. How could one of the better defenses in the NFL go from dominant to a full and complete jailbreak in a matter of months? [read more]

Sunday’s star talks development

Sunday was quite a look-at-me-NFL party for O.J. Howard, the rookie tight end the Bucs coveted more than Joe yearns for an RV rental excursion with a crew of Buccaneers cheerleaders. [read more]

Charles Hamrick and family

Charles Hamrick is a local Korean War Veteran who was a member of the Marines’ Elite Special Ops force. His wife Joann has been suffering for the past five years from a severe progressive neurological condition that leaves her requiring constant care. Mr. & Mrs Hamrick have been married 56 years and survive on a small pension and Social Security.

Charles and his son provide Joann’s care — at home — with extremely little outside assistance.

Sadly, their roof fell apart and they can’t afford to fix it. A neighbor paid to remove raccoons from the home recently, and to clean up water damage and provide a very temporary fix.

The good news is the Hamricks are a finalist for a donated roof courtesy of Roofing By Curry in Sarasota, as part of a program to help the needy. But to get the free roof, they need the most votes.

Click here to vote and to learn more about their story.*ONCE YOU VOTE YOU WILL GET AN EMAIL TO CONFIRM; YOU MUST CONFIRM YOUR VOTE BY CLICKING ON THE EMAIL CONFIRMATION.*

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“I’m not a magician.”

Joe just one-arm shoveled his desk in rage after reading this. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

For those not paying attention, your Buccaneers are in the midst of a crisis at cornerback, one that has long-lasting and deep-reaching ramifications.  [read more]

Will Jason Licht be involved in high stakes poker in the coming days?

The NFL isn’t even remotely close to the NHL or, to a lesser degree, MLB, where teams make dozens of moves at the trade deadline to either hoard nuts for the future or find a player that might take them over the top in a stretch run. [read more]

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The Buffalo collapse has The Sage of Tampa Bay sports going in many directions during this episode of the Ira Kaufman Podcast, where 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!

O.J. Howard

This should have some Bucs fans barking at their dogs this morning. [read more]

Bucs head coach has different story.
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Seems like two parties have a different idea of what is going on. [read more]

Simpler days.

One only wonders what would have happened. [read more]

When opposing teams face Mike Smith’s defense of late, they get to double their fun. [read more]

“Whoever wants to try out for edge rusher, see me Oct. 25 at 6 a.m.”

Formerly winning head coach Dirk Koetter, do you feel a greater need to be more hands on with your defense now?

Your Buccaneers head coach was asked that question today. [read more]

Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also see Ira every football Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on FOX-13, Scott Smith’s Tailgate Sunday.

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Buc fans went to bed Sunday night with an incomprehensible thought racing through their heads.

Are the Chicago Bears better than we are?

The NFL standings suggest as much, only five weeks after the Bears trudged out of Raymond James Stadium looking like a 3-13 team playing for a lame-duck coach. [read more]

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Todd’s a little tired after hosting his 12th golf tournament in 25 months. Todd Wright Tour XII was played yesterday at The Eagles Golf Club and well over 100 players enjoyed the afternoon and took home prizes from the event. However, Todd has got your podcast looking back at everything from Thursday and Sunday in fantasy football with a brief thought on the Monday night plays.

Names like Ezekiel, Luck, Yeldon, Ginn, Hundley and somebody named Deonte Thompson (SOMEBODY has to catch the ball in Buffalo, right?) are all featured in this podcast. Remember, if Todd doesn’t cover everything you need, just ask him via email at toddwrightfantasyfootball@gmail.com. Or invite him to your Tampa Bay Area Hooters for a personal fantasy consultation. He just might say yes as Hooters is presenting sponsor of the podcast and is simply not a bad place to be this time of year.

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Yes, cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, the No. 11 overall pick last year, was dropped yesterday from starting outside cornerback to nickel corner, an important but part-time position. [read more]

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A little and a little therapy is all wrapped into today’s chatter following the painful collapse in Buffalo. Joe’s booming podcast network continues to thrive! Monday Morning Joe is presented by Lakeland Automall  & Discount Garage Doors, Inc. Joe will be serving up deeper insight into key topics and deliver fresh takes in the podcast. And Joe also will get a little personal and there will be loads of fun and insider stuff mixed in.

Monday Morning Joe is now available on iTunes and at Google Play. Enjoy!