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Here’s an update that’s not really an update.
There will be no hurricane-related delay to Sunday’s Bucs-Bears game at 1 p.m. in Tampa, the Buccaneers announced this morning.
The game is not sold out, but available tickets are limited. Try FanRetreat.com on the secondary market. Discount code “JoeBucsFan.”
Russell Shepard took a short reception to the house yesterday for Carolina against the 49ers.
We learned a few things in the NFC South yesterday, despite the Bucs spending opening day on the sidelines. [read more]
Bucs GM Jason Licht
Yes, the Buccaneers entered the 2017 NFL Draft with a pressing need: running back.
After 16 running backs were drafted, in what was considered an extraordinarily deep draft class, Tampa Bay selected Jeremy McNichols. [read more]
Chicago-ready.
One player who just can’t wait to smack someone is Bucs fan favorite Chris Conte. [read more]
Lazy target.
Sometimes Joe thinks this is too easy. [read more]
Generous donation as team hopes to resume normal practices Wednesday.
As we all learned the past couple of days, while we kneel and worship at the altar of the almighty football gods, being in one piece and having a roof over our heads — not to mention, air conditioning — does have a slightly higher place on the food chain of life. [read more]
Big decisions ahead for the Bucs’ braintrust
Bucs players are scattered around the country and winning head coach Dirk Koetter is in Tampa. For now, there’s a game Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway.
But what about practice? [read more]
Joe is power challenged and has home damage. Podcast pushed to tomorrow.
Waiting.
So the Bucs initially hoped to resume practice Tuesday. We’ll see. [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.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
This is one they simply must have.
In the long wake of Hurricane Irma, the Buccaneers don’t have much to time to refocus. Players are scrambling to return to the Bay area and Dirk Koetter’s cherished practice time has taken a direct hit.
Still, this team is healthy and the Bears are lousy. Those are the factors that count as the Bucs prepare for a season opener like no other in the franchise’s 42-year history. [read more]
Bar set
Bucs fans paying attention this offseason knew Tampa Bay was in need of a serious boost on its defensive line.
The prime target for Joe and other fans was manbeast former Cardinals Pro Bowler Calais Campbell. [read more]
So what should every fan know about Dirk Koetter, not the sometimes F-bombing hurling coach seen on Hard Knocks, the guy working inside the walls of One Buc Palace? [read more]
Another confusing Lovie move.
Man, oh man. And folks wonder why the Bucs are still digging out of the dungeon. [read more]
Target of GM’s barbs responds.
Last week Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht may have had one of the funniest quips in the history of “Hard Knocks.” [read more]
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Today’s podcast was recorded in advance of Hurricane Irma, so it’s strictly a Monday night preview of both games, Saints-Vikings and Chargers-Broncos. Remember, Todd will also take all your personal fantasy lineup questions at toddwrightfantasyfootball@gmail.com.
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Not good enough — again.
Mike Glennon’s Bears came to play against the Falcons this afternoon with a very physical presence and an electric rookie running back not named Jeremy McNichols. But they just couldn’t escape their quarterback’s limitations. [read more]
The Glennon era begins
The Mike Glennon Mob is jacked up! Their favorite son makes his Bears debut today.
Legions of Bucs fans with television/Internet access will be glued to the 1 o’clock Bears-Falcons game in Chicago. Joe will be. (Yes, Joe is in the Bay are riding out the hurricane — hopefully.)
Various cable systems have digital tiers that will air the game while most Florida over-the-air networks are on storm coverage nonstop. And there are other various ways to watch the game online or on a smartphone.
Comment here with Bucs fans throughout the game. It’s football season. No natural disaster can change that glorious fact.
Weighs in on kickers.
The ghost of Roberto Aguayo still haunts Bucs fans. [read more]
