Jackpot Time For Evan Smith
August 29th, 2017
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Back in the spring of 2014, the Buccaneers stole Aaron Rodgers’ center in free agency, a guy Rodgers heartily recommended, and brought him in to replace rock solid Jeremy Zuttah. [read more]
Cameron Erving A Fit?
August 29th, 2017
Bucs GM Jason Licht
Now it’s time for general manager Jason Licht’s personnel team to make a quick, educated decision. [read more]
Dolphins Watch: 12 Days
August 29th, 2017
A new Suh emerges
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]
Ira (With 2 Special Guests) Predicts The 2017 Season, Assesses The Disinterested Saturday Bucs, Talks RB Moves, And Much More
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Special episode today, as Ira is joined by Justin Pawlowski & Todd Wright, in addition to Joe. Enjoy the high-octane passion and sage wisdom of Ira, Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter. 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!
Encouraging Sign
August 29th, 2017
Stingy
No, Joe is no fan of preseason football. [read more]
“Nothing To Panic About”
August 29th, 2017
Says he will play at Miami.
Bucs fans had their hearts skip a beat last week when it was reported Gerald McCoy had a groin/pelvic injury that held him out of the Cleveland preseason game. [read more]
Happy Jameis
August 29th, 2017
“Matt Stafford signed for how much?”
There is a 23-year old living in the greater Tampa Bay area who probably can’t sleep tonight because he is too excited. [read more]
Jameis Helps
August 28th, 2017
Practicing with/against first team produced results.
Practicing regularly with The Franchise pays off. [read more]
“I’ve Just Seen The Same Guy”
August 28th, 2017
Vernon Hargreaves
A Buccaneers superstar threw a pile of cold water on all this talk about a new and improved Vernon Hargreaves. [read more]
Hey Jude Is Back
August 28th, 2017
Returns.
The Bucs got a cornerback back today, but he won’t take the field until 2018. [read more]
Glennon Rises; Aguayo Falls
August 28th, 2017
“Your time is here, my son.”
Joe loved grabbing takeout from Abe’s Place with a side of kimchi from Poke Cafe to watch the Bears-Titans preseason game over the weekend.
What could beat old fashioned Mike Glennon-Roberto Aguayo drama? [read more]
Anthony Becht Talks O.J. Howard, Defensive Expectations; Practice Video, Too
August 28th, 2017Another cool video from Tampa Bay sports multimedia guru Rock Riley (@realrockriley). Enjoy Rock’s reports here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and join him every Tuesday for a beer at 7 p.m. or later at Pint And Brew in Palm Harbor. … Today, Rock talks Bucs with former Tampa Bay tight end Anthony Becht.
She Was Like, ‘Oh My God. Can You Do Something Good On TV?’
August 28th, 2017
Some Buccaneers are known for their motor.
So far, new Bucs defensive tackle Chris Baker is known for his motor mouth and televised pelvic thrusts on trees. [read more]
Super Bowl Bound?
August 28th, 2017
Bold prediction.
Even after a few glasses of Eagle Rare bourbon on the rocks, Joe would be hard-pressed to imagine this. [read more]
Are Red Zone Stats Overrated?
August 28th, 2017
Strong red zone stats.
Yes, the Bucs stunk in the red zone Saturday and had to settle for field goals, three of them, in fact, for the only points of the night. [read more]
Edelman Fallout, Garbage-Time Targets, Saints RBs, Jarvis Landry & More
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Todd’s got thoughts on who benefits in New England from the loss of Julian Edelman, a rookie WR on a bad team looking at a ton of garbage time targets, how the Saints plan to use their running backs and whether the Dolphins will move Jarvis Landry up your draft board by trading him before opening day.
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Bucs Will Be Fine At Corner
August 28th, 2017
Freakout over CBs unnecessary.
For reasons unknown, it seems Bucs fans have a bug up their rear ends about corners. [read more]
Koetter’s Words On McNichols Not New
August 28th, 2017
Rough training camp.
Yesterday it really raised Joe’s eyebrow hearing winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter all but say Jeremy McNichols better shape up quickly or his days with the Bucs may be very short. [read more]
Pretend Season Is Just That
August 28th, 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
The NFL preseason is essentially behind us and the Buccaneers are one of the league’s big winners.
Yeah, you heard me.
Forget about the 1-2 record heading into Thursday night’s preseason finale. You think the Glazers are pressuring Dirk Koetter to play regulars against the Redskins so Tampa Bay can even its exhibition mark? [read more]
