The 53-Man Roster Cuts/Signings Tracker

September 3rd, 2016

Click here for updates on who AC/DC-loving Bucs general manager Jason Licht has deemed unworthy of playing for the Bucs, or signings he may make from the pool of newly unemployed NFL players cut by other teams.

News will be leaking via social media and other sources.

UPDATED 5:13 p.m. Saturday.

The cut down to the 53-man roster to meet the NFL deadline has happened.
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“We’re A 4-12 Football Team”

September 3rd, 2016
Dirk Koetter is no Lovie Smith

Dirk Koetter is no Lovie Smith

Leave it to the Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, to make one hell of a point during his Thursday podcast on JoeBucsFan.com. [read more]

“That’s Pushin’ It, If You Ask Me”

September 3rd, 2016
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Offers a 2016 season prediction

Bucs icon Ronde Barber has watched many Tampa Bay practices this year, has consulted for the Bucs’ scouting department before the draft, and has intimate knowledge of the NFC as a game analyst for FOX. [read more]

Kwon: I Will Be Better

September 3rd, 2016
Says he will be better.

Says he will be better.

Interesting words from Bucs middle linebacker Kwon Alexander earlier this week. [read more]

Digging For A Receiver

September 3rd, 2016
Why not Justin Hunter?

Why not Justin Hunter?

Maybe you haven’t read this before, but Joe believes the Bucs need depth at wide receiver. [read more]

Rookie Of The Year?

September 3rd, 2016
Bold talk from Super Bowl-winning coach.

Bold prediction from Super Bowl-winning coach.

Last year the Bucs should have had an offensive Rookie of the Year. [read more]

Calling Dexter McCluster

September 2nd, 2016

McCLusterWhaddya know. There’s a talented former Pro Bowler on the street who can run the ball, catch the ball out of the backfield or as a wideout, and return the ball. [read more]

Report: The Bell Has Tolled

September 2nd, 2016
Bell has clanged.

Bell has clanged.

It seems the final Bell has rung. [read more]

Johnthan Banks Is Back

September 2nd, 2016
He's back.

He’s back.

The man who led the Bucs in interceptions two years ago is back. [read more]

PODCAST: Todd Talks Scoring, Running Backs Trends & Attrition, Suspension Fears, Value Combinations & Much More

September 2nd, 2016

Joe is pumped to present the Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, delivered by Papa John’s.

Click below to listen or to download.

Exclusively for JoeBucsFan.com, Todd’s podcast is growing in popularity and is chock full knowledge and insight. You might know Todd from his years on local sports radio, as well as ESPN Radio for many years. Enjoy!
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Safe — For Now

September 2nd, 2016
Being safe a day before the 53-man roster is official isn't exactly safe.

Being safe a day before — or after — the 53-man roster is official isn’t exactly safe.

There’s a reason teams wait until the last minute to make their 53-man roster official.

One reason is wiggle room to make an 11th-hour deal. [read more]

Sixth-Round Pick Dan Vitale Is Cut

September 2nd, 2016

Vitale2The guy couldn’t block. Simple as that. [read more]

Birthday Present Coming For Brandon Myers

September 2nd, 2016

MyersTrying to make a roster as a veteran tight end is a good situation when Tweety and erratic Austin Seferian-Jenkins is in the mix. [read more]

Can Koetter Build On His Lead?

September 2nd, 2016

IraKaufman

The big Tampa Bay voice on the NFL and the Bucs is eye-RAH! Kaufman, who spent 25 years at The Tampa Tribune. Now, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter is working hard every day for JoeBucsFan.com, in addition to his local television and radio appearances, and his weekly national segment on SiriusXM.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

This column is dedicated to the 10,000 hardy souls who braved the rain and the lousy football. [read more]

Weigh In

September 2nd, 2016


The Bridgewater Bonus

September 2nd, 2016
Did Teddy Bridgewater's injury open the doors for the Bucs?

Did Teddy Bridgewater’s injury open the playoff doors for the Bucs?

Did a path to the playoffs open for the Bucs when Teddy Bridgewater went down with a season-ending knee injury? [read more]

The Regular Season Is Upon Us

September 2nd, 2016

thank you godWatching that slop — both the game conditions and the play — Wednesday night made Joe want to throw a remote at his HDTV screen. [read more]

A Taste Of Things To Come?

September 2nd, 2016
Bucs DE Jacquies Smith records one of Tampa Bay's 16 preseason sacks. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Bucs DE Jacquies Smith records one of Tampa Bay’s 16 preseason sacks. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Yes, the preseason for the NFL is officially over.

Hell no, Joe didn’t watch one play of one game last night. Joe did, however, watch real football. The App State-Tennessee game was compelling if not fun. [read more]

Ira Talks Glennon, Preseason Reality, Seferian-Jenkins’ Freefall, Team Glazer Appearances, Koetter Challenges & More

September 1st, 2016

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The weather can’t scare the Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman. He’s firing away in today’s podcast with various fantastic points following last night’s preseason finale.

Dive in! Click below to download or to listen now.

Licht: Smith “Improved Dramatically”

September 1st, 2016

Evan Diedrich SmithGeneral manager Jason Licht’s greatest resurrection project keeps reaching new heights — or depths. [read more]

“More Consistent, More Disciplined”

September 1st, 2016
Firm Bucs opinions by ex-Ravens head coach Brian Billick

Firm Bucs opinions by ex-Ravens head coach Brian Billick

A prominent member of Mike Smith’s family spoke out about the Bucs and their chances in the NFC South. [read more]