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]
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]
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!*
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 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 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.
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]
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!
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.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
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]
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.
When opposing teams face Mike Smith’s defense of late, they get to double their fun. 
