Astute scouting.

Wonderful tidbit buried inside a cool feature on Bucs cornerback Brent Grimes and his colorful wife, Miko. [read more]

Too hyped? (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Yes, Joe is on an explosive play-kick today. [read more]

“Who are you?”

Did a legend big-league another yesterday? [read more]

Offensive play analysis.

Very interesting nugget buried under a stat by winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]

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The Training Camp Takeover, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 5, has every one talking about the Stick Carriers. Even Dirk Koetter is “fired up about the Stick Carriers.” Host Justin Pawlowski, “The Commish,” gets a little deeper into this event and much more today. … Every single Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, the Bucs Uncensored podcast infects Tampa Bay fans in every corner of the universe. **CAUTION: R-RATED language!**  Justin is a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, 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.

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Ira Kaufman, the most beloved and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town, 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 his columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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It’s a bad look for “Swaggy.” [read more]

Different focus (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

It’s awfully rare for the 17th running back selected in an NFL Draft to be granted an in-studio sitdown with NFL Network before he takes a game snap. [read more]

Dirk Koetter explains

Winning Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter is always willing to put a high-powered microscope on himself.

It’s one reason his players love him, and media and fans love that he shares his finding. [read more]

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It’s Part IV of winning head coach Dirk Koetter sitting down with Ira Kaufman and Joe for a casual yet intense conversation about all things Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Parts 1, 2 & 3 can be found easily at iTunes or Podbean.com. Of course, candid Koetter lets it fly like only he would. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday. Listen to Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes or Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!

Local sports multimedia icon Rock Riley fits right in at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. He will not snooze on Bucs fans! Missed Friday’s report? (It’s linked right here.)

Don’t sleep on Humphries, Smith and Tandy from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

A little risk.

Whenever a team drops a check with a bunch of zeros into the lap of a player, risk comes with it.  [read more]

Unfair criticism.

It seems folks have one set of standards for NFL quarterbacks, and another for America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

Fun prediction.

If Bucs fans can’t wait for football, take a number. Neither can Mike Evans. [read more]

Hints at labor unrest.

It seems the guy who allegedly doesn’t like to practice is lobbying for more off-time. [read more]

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First it was Dirk Koetter sharing that he is “fired up about the Stick Carriers,” and now it was general manager Jason Licht’s turn this weekend to share a big stick, that also was a very symbolic big stick.  Host Justin Pawlowski, “The Commish,” explains in today’s episode of Bucs Uncensored. … Every single Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, the Bucs Uncensored podcast infects Tampa Bay fans in every corner of the universe. **CAUTION: R-RATED language!**  Justin is a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, 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.

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.

You’ve heard that trite saying uttered by every football coach from Pop Warner to the National Football League. And it’s not always true.

Sometimes, bad starts prove insurmountable. In Jameis Winston’s case, slow starts have been a troubling three-year issue, dating back to his sophomore season at Florida State. [read more]

The 2016 weapons-for-Winston effort consisted of Tampa Bay signing receiver Cecil Shorts and Jacquizz Rodgers in September.

Thankfully, things changed in 2017. [read more]

Working on more YAC.

Thus far, Bucs offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Todd Monken is just about worth his weight in gold. [read more]

Pointed words for Bucs QB.

It’s all on Jameis. [read more]