Sarcasm And Riches Of Linebackers

October 13th, 2017

“What’s another word for ‘thesaurus?'”

Joe is just stoked thinking of the possibilities. [read more]

Jameis Seeking To “Play Cleaner”

October 12th, 2017

Joe’s confident 86.1 percent of Buccaneers fans would have bet against America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, throwing zero interceptions in three of his first four games of 2017. [read more]

Reactionary Fans, Bucs-Cardinals Preview & More

October 12th, 2017

Episode 6 of The Free Stretch is firing here on the JoeBucsFan.com Podcast Network. And it’s there for you on iTunes and Google Play. A quick search there will bring it right up.

Listen or download above.

Fenton (@bobbygameday) and The Free Stretch have been heard on local and national airwaves.

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“Noah’s Going To Have To Get Back To Gettin’ Used To Playing In That Brace Again”

October 12th, 2017

Challenged

One of the mysteries swirling around the Buccaneers is the health of Noah Spence.

Just this month, there have been a few nuggets of contradictory information. [read more]

Ira Talks Locker Room Chats, Koetter Self-Scouting To Victory, Adrian Peterson Effect, Balance Goals, Secondary Shifts & Much More

October 12th, 2017

Thursday gunslinging on display today from Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, who is joined by Joe on the wildly popular Ira Kaufman Podcast. It’s a must-listen as the Bucs prepare for Arizona. 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!

Ward: Getting Close

October 12th, 2017

Talks return timetable.

The Bucs are getting heathier on defense.
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Overblowing Gerald McCoy’s Comments

October 12th, 2017

GMC talks anthem

So Gerald McCoy was talking on Adam Schefter’s podcast Tuesday about the potential new rule requiring NFL players to stand for the national anthem. [read more]

“I Would Like To Be That Guy Someday”

October 12th, 2017

“Monster.” (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Truth hurts the GMC haters. [read more]

Starting Fast

October 12th, 2017

Cards GM blasts team.

Since winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter arrived in Tampa Bay, he has preached fast starts. [read more]

Which Doug Martin?

October 12th, 2017

That Doug Martin. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

As Joe pointed out earlier this morning, the Bucs offense may not be as bad as we think it is. [read more]

Is Offense Really Struggling?

October 12th, 2017

Interesting numbers.

Man, Joe watches the games just like everyone else, and aside from five quarters, it sure seems like this Bucs offense is sputtering. [read more]

Kwon And Lavonte Back On The Practice Field

October 11th, 2017

Go time?

[UPDATED: 5:40 p.m.] Ahh, what a beautiful sight it was. Joe saw it with his own eyes during the 30-minute media time at practice today: Lavonte David (ankle) and Kwon Alexander (hamstring) were back in pads on the field. [read more]

It’s A Tie At Left Guard

October 11th, 2017

Battling

The next time an offensive line coach or an offensive lineman tells Joe how important continuity is, Joe might just start laughing hysterically.

Enough already. [read more]

Gift-Wrapped But Unopened Win, Koetter The Suspect Playcaller, A Look At The Final 12, Joe Joins & Much More

October 11th, 2017

Jeff and Tom look at the many sources of frustration from a gift-wrapped (and unopened) win, discuss their concerns for the upcoming 12 games, hear from Joe on the ground in Tampa and run down W’s and L’s for the season’s second quarter.

Presented by Fan Retreat, The ScuttleBucs is 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 can be found right here at Google Play and iTunes. It rebroadcasts Sundays on ESPN Tallahassee from 11 a.m. to noon.

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

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Fresh Practice Video, Bruce Arians On Koetter, Robert Ayers, Kendell Beckwith & Justin Evans Speak

October 11th, 2017

Another grab-a-beer-and-dive-in video from Rock Riley (@realrockriley) right here, as you get every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Rock patrolled One Buc Palace today and delivered.

Enjoy!

Stop The Cards Passing Attack from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Mike Smith Says Soft Coverage Is On Hargreaves

October 11th, 2017

Defensive coordinator Mike Smith pointed a finger today when talking about an issue in pass coverage.

That doesn’t happen often.  [read more]

“Right Now I’m Here On The Other Side”

October 11th, 2017

Doug Martin talks life and football

Bucs fans are all familiar with Doug Martin’s troubles off and on the field. [read more]

Here Comes The Blitz

October 11th, 2017

The current numbers add up, and so does the mindset of the Arizona Cardinals’ head coach. [read more]

Smelling Another Five-Game Winning Streak

October 11th, 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. You can also see Ira every football Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on FOX-13, Scott Smith’s Tailgate Sunday.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

This was as close to a bye week as the Bucs are going to get during this strange season, so they need to pounce.

I’m smelling another five-game winning streak. [read more]