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Seven-year grind
Before last season, running back Jacquizz Rodgers only had more than 11 carries in a game twice in his career, which began as a Falcons fifth-round pick in 2011. [read more]
Stunning appreciation from the Windy City
Chicago Bears experts seem to be higher on the Bucs than those covering the team in Tampa. [read more]
More takes from JoeBucsFan.com Saturday columnist Gil Arcia (@PewterNerdGil).
By GIL ARCIA
The Buccaneers would have played Sunday to open the season and I’d be posting my preview for you all to enjoy, or hate.
Instead, I am writing this real life column from the cave. [read more]
High praise. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)
As Joe informed prized JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman this summer when discussing “Hard Knocks,” Bucs middle linebacker Kwon Alexander is a laid back, chill dude off the field. [read more]
Maturing?
It’s not a huge secret that America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, hasn’t met a play he didn’t like or didn’t think he could make. [read more]
Three dozen games in 1985.
Wonder what shy, practice-hating, kicker-heckling, tree-grinding Chris “Swaggy” Baker would say about this? [read more]
Tampa takedown
The vast majority of Bucs fans are demanding at least a 10-win season. [read more]
Welcome to a new feature on JoeBucsFan.com. Joe has challenged Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, to pick against the spread this season for a $500 prize. Every Friday, Ira will type out his picks for each Friday-through-Monday game. If he hits at 53 percent or better for the regular season, then Ira gets $500 in gift cards to Abe’s Place in Clearwater, home of historically amazing food and 44 craft beers on tap. Feel free to send Ira your stone cold locks on Twitter, @ikaufman76. The sage of Tampa Bay sports could always use some help.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
As a loyal employee of this fast-growing website, I find myself excited to try my acumen at picking NFL games against the spread.
That doesn’t mean I’m expecting a windfall. Heck, I just want to break even and go on my way.
I was all set to jump on the Bucs at Hard Rock Stadium, but that pick will have to wait until Nov. 19. In the meantime, here we go with this weekend’s selections: [read more]
11024 Causeway Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511
Live entertainment, authentic Italian food, including homemade pizza, gourmet cheeses, antipasto platters, gelato and Italian ice are just a few of the things everyone can enjoy at the Alfa Romeo Italian Street Festival on Saturday. The fun and excitement runs from noon to 3 p.m. And it’s all FREE.
A caricature artist will be on site and kids will enjoy custom face painting. Joe will be in the house talking Bucs!
Alfa Romeo’s first SUV model, The Stelvio, will be the star of the day. “We really wanted to get the community excited about the brand new launch of the Stelvio SUV. That’s why we decided to bring a bit of Italy right here to our dealership. It’s the perfect way to support our local area and celebrate the newest addition to our Alfa Romeo family,” says Terald Hopkins, General Manager of Brandon Auto Mall Alfa Romeo By Ed Morse.
Three models will be available to check out first hand at the dealership; the AWD, Ti and Quadrifoglio. Guests who test drive the new 2018 Stelvio model will get complimentary Alfa Romeo branded gifts along with additional savings vouchers towards their next purchase, lease or service appointment.
It sure seems like Hurricane Irma is driving down ticket prices on the secondary market for the Buccaneers’ season-opener next weekend. [read more]
Did you really think a hurricane was going to kill today’s Rock Riley video report? Please.
Rock has locker room and practice video, and more. It’s all here, like it is every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Follow Rock on Twitter, too, @RealRockRiley.
Bucs plans for the Hurricane from Rock Riley on Vimeo.
Stretching advice from Dirk Koetter’s mentor.
Once upon a time, winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter worked for Jack Del Rio in Jacksonville as the Jags offensive coordinator. [read more]
The pride of Toledo, drafted two picks after Chris Godwin, set an NFL record last night.
Only one NFL game is in the books this season and already Bucs general manager Jason Licht has gotten a ton of head shakes sent in his direction over the last 10 hours. [read more]
Enough passing weapons to overcome poor rush game?
Last year we learned America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is more effective leading the Bucs offense when the load isn’t put on his shoulders. [read more]
Will success continue?
Yeah, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht did a nice job getting DeSean Jackson in free agency in the offseason. But his most important move may have been to keep Mike Smith from running out the door. [read more]
Poll posted 2 a.m. Friday.
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Todd’s got a full fantasy review of Thursday’s huge night for Kareem Hunt and the lack of Patriots making an impact in your starting lineups. Todd also provides some simply advice for setting your Week One starting lineups and does his best to offer an opinion on a few games that could be high-scoring and a few that don’t offer much fantasy appeal outside of obvious high-volume running backs. Todd will also take all your personal fantasy lineup questions at toddwrightfantasyfootball@gmail.com.
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Hardware coming?
Yes, Bucs fans are giddy for the season to start. Joe can sense it.
Most have been chomping at the bit since Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht selected tight end O.J. Howard in the draft. [read more]
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Bobby Fenton is back!!!
Joe is proud to announce The Free Stretch as the latest edition to the JoeBucsFan.com Podcast Network. You might have heard Fenton and The Free Stretch on local and national airwaves, but it’s been years. Now, the too-long wait is over!
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Today’s introductory episode goes deep on Buccaneers fandom and so much more. (Who knew almost-old dudes could still play real football in the Bay area and not be a member of the Bucs? Joe learned something today.) [read more]
