DJax Breakout

October 13th, 2017

Time to pounce.

A number of Bucs fans are moaning like they have a perpetual toothache. [read more]

VIDEO! Kwon & Lavonte On The Practice Field, Mike Evans And Patrick Murray In The Locker Room & More

October 13th, 2017

More fresh video from One Buc Palace, delivered right here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday by Rock Riley (yes, that Rock Riley, @RealRockRiley). … Talk Bucs with Rock in person every Tuesday at 7 p.m. or later at Pint And Brew in Palm Harbor.

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Special Opportunity

October 13th, 2017

Seams await

So how and where might the Bucs capitalize on an edge against the Cardinals?

Arizona’s lone Hall of Fame voter served up his takes. [read more]

“It Is The Creativity Of Plays That Makes An Impression”

October 13th, 2017

“Diabolical,” explains a four-time Pro Bowler.

Earlier this week, local Bucs media heard Arizona head coach Bruce Arians glow about the pure brilliance of Dirk Koetter’s playcalling.

Koetter’s friend Arians isn’t the only guy not named Jameis saying this. [read more]

Koetter Has Message For Jameis

October 13th, 2017

“OK Jameis, pretend there are three minutes left and we need a score.”

The opening drive of the game is just as important as the final drive of the game. [read more]

Red Zone Struggles

October 13th, 2017

“We need a first down or seven, Jameis.”

Consistency in many ways is a good thing, unless you consistently struggle at something. [read more]

Sarcasm And Riches Of Linebackers

October 13th, 2017

“What’s another word for ‘thesaurus?'”

Joe is just stoked thinking of the possibilities. [read more]

Jameis Seeking To “Play Cleaner”

October 12th, 2017

Joe’s confident 86.1 percent of Buccaneers fans would have bet against America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, throwing zero interceptions in three of his first four games of 2017. [read more]

Reactionary Fans, Bucs-Cardinals Preview & More

October 12th, 2017

Episode 6 of The Free Stretch is firing here on the JoeBucsFan.com Podcast Network. And it’s there for you on iTunes and Google Play. A quick search there will bring it right up.

Listen or download above.

Fenton (@bobbygameday) and The Free Stretch have been heard on local and national airwaves.

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“Noah’s Going To Have To Get Back To Gettin’ Used To Playing In That Brace Again”

October 12th, 2017

Challenged

One of the mysteries swirling around the Buccaneers is the health of Noah Spence.

Just this month, there have been a few nuggets of contradictory information. [read more]

Ira Talks Locker Room Chats, Koetter Self-Scouting To Victory, Adrian Peterson Effect, Balance Goals, Secondary Shifts & Much More

October 12th, 2017

Thursday gunslinging on display today from Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, who is joined by Joe on the wildly popular Ira Kaufman Podcast. It’s a must-listen as the Bucs prepare for Arizona. 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!

Ward: Getting Close

October 12th, 2017

Talks return timetable.

The Bucs are getting heathier on defense.
[read more]

Overblowing Gerald McCoy’s Comments

October 12th, 2017

GMC talks anthem

So Gerald McCoy was talking on Adam Schefter’s podcast Tuesday about the potential new rule requiring NFL players to stand for the national anthem. [read more]

“I Would Like To Be That Guy Someday”

October 12th, 2017

“Monster.” (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Truth hurts the GMC haters. [read more]

Starting Fast

October 12th, 2017

Cards GM blasts team.

Since winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter arrived in Tampa Bay, he has preached fast starts. [read more]

Which Doug Martin?

October 12th, 2017

That Doug Martin. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

As Joe pointed out earlier this morning, the Bucs offense may not be as bad as we think it is. [read more]

Is Offense Really Struggling?

October 12th, 2017

Interesting numbers.

Man, Joe watches the games just like everyone else, and aside from five quarters, it sure seems like this Bucs offense is sputtering. [read more]

Kwon And Lavonte Back On The Practice Field

October 11th, 2017

Go time?

[UPDATED: 5:40 p.m.] Ahh, what a beautiful sight it was. Joe saw it with his own eyes during the 30-minute media time at practice today: Lavonte David (ankle) and Kwon Alexander (hamstring) were back in pads on the field. [read more]

It’s A Tie At Left Guard

October 11th, 2017

Battling

The next time an offensive line coach or an offensive lineman tells Joe how important continuity is, Joe might just start laughing hysterically.

Enough already. [read more]