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August 31st, 2017

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5 Things To Watch In Tonight’s Preseason Finale

August 31st, 2017

Don’t think tonight’s game matters? Don’t tell that to Russell Shepard and Adam Humphries, guys like them found an NFL career after strong success in the meaningless Game 4 of the preseason. 

Here are five reasons to watch tonight — or head to the game and drink overpriced beer and scream like a maniac for your beloved Bucs. [read more]

“Real Tight End”

August 31st, 2017

Chains-mover.

In so many words this summer, winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter has cautioned fans that rookie tight end O.J. Howard’s biggest contribution to the team may not be in the pass game, but the run game. [read more]

“F Your Circumstances”

August 31st, 2017

So how great of a leader is America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston? [read more]

Beware!

August 31st, 2017

Season riding on shoulders?

There’s an NFL suit down on the Bucs offense. [read more]

It Is Rodgers’ Time

August 31st, 2017

Bellcow (for now).

If anyone is guessing who will tote the rock while embattled running back Doug Martin serves the three-game balance of his four-game suspension to start the season, winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter let the cat out of the bag this week. [read more]

Be There!

August 31st, 2017

Arrive early (giveaways before 12:30 p.m.) and stay all day long. Joe & The Commish will be in the house.

Ira Talks Committee Quashing, Roster Calls, Ex-Lax Demographics, D-Jax Usage, Dissects Hard Knocks & Much More

August 31st, 2017

Enjoy the high-octane passion and sage wisdom of Ira, Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, talking all things Bucs with Joe. Listen right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com.  The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — all year long. Dial in now to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

One Last Chance

August 31st, 2017

Last shot or resume builder?

Many Tampa Bay players, when they leave Den of Depression field tonight, will never step foot in the Bucs’ locker room again. [read more]

Still Den Of Depression

August 31st, 2017

Home record of Bucs is horrid.

The cries have resumed. So Joe has to answer. [read more]

Dolphins Watch: 11 Days

August 30th, 2017

The Miami D-line leads the league already in 2017

One preseason game remains for the Bucs, but now it’s all about opening day on Sunday, Sept. 10, against Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. Joe regularly will bring you a nugget to two on the Dolphins to prime you for the big day (and the night before) in Miramar. [read more]

The ScuttleBucs: Vanilla August, Embracing Doug Martin’s Return, Weapons Realities, Who Jameis Is, Joe Joins, And More

August 30th, 2017

It’s here! The first full episode of The ScuttleBucs Podcast is on. Enjoy it right here every Wednesday afternoon on JoeBucsFan,com, hosted by Jeff Cameron and Tom Lang, powerhouse personalities and lifelong Bucs fans at ESPN Tallahassee, 97.9 FM.

The ScuttleBucs are also on Google Play and will be firing on iTunes in a matter of hours. It also will rebroadcast Sundays on ESPN Tallahassee from 11 a.m. to noon.

Listen or download above. Read more about The ScuttleBucs below.

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Bucs Won’t Toss Ryan Griffin Investment

August 30th, 2017

Ryan Griffin didn’t have to show much to earn a new deal

The word is “investiture,” as sage JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman likes to say on his podcast. [read more]

Do Or Die Time!

August 30th, 2017

What’s a Wednesday without an insider video from Rock Riley? (Yes, that Rock Riley @realrockriley.)

Rock is on patrol at One Buc Palace talking about the roster cut down. Catch him here every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at JoeBucsFan.com.

Do or die for some Bucs from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

“As Good As He Wants To Be”

August 30th, 2017

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

Myles Garrett is going to make a lot of left tackles look bad this season. Donovan Smith ranks as Exhibit A.

The first overall pick in the 2017 draft was very impressive in Cleveland’s preseason victory, pressuring Jameis Winston repeatedly off the right edge.

And while the Browns have much to look forward to enjoying Garrett’s ascension, Buc fans are left wondering which Smith will show up in the season opener at Miami. [read more]

PODCAST: Bucs Primed To Pounce On Surprise Cuts

August 30th, 2017

Enter Bucs Uncensored, birthplace of the Stick Carriers and home of hardcore Bucs talk and fans. Three times per week here, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans in every corner of the universe. Host Justin Pawlowski is a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, and an ex-college football player and a lifelong Bucs fan. Hear your Bucs take (if it makes the cut). 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, just like on Hard Knocks!* 

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Connecting With The Fans

August 30th, 2017

Dancing with a fan.

You know, Joe doesn’t think the Bucs organization has really connected with the fans like this current team has. And it showed on “Hard Knocks.” [read more]

Calling Out Swaggy

August 30th, 2017

Practice habits mocked.

A week or so ago, Bucs receiver DeSean Jackson put out on Instagram an outline of a skit Bucs rookies were going to perform. [read more]

“Let’s See Some Explosion Out Of You”

August 30th, 2017

Under orders

The training camp roller coaster of rookie running back Jeremy McNichols was on full display last night on Hard Knocks. [read more]