Mike Smith A “Joy”

January 5th, 2017
Lauded.

Lauded.

As Joe types this here post in the wee hours of a Thursday morning, we do not know if Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith will be a head coach elsewhere. [read more]

Don’t Do It, Dirk!

January 5th, 2017
Team Glazer might have to have a private chat with Dirk Koetter

Team Glazer might need to have a private chat with Dirk Koetter

On the off chance Dirk Koetter is mowing down a breakfast burrito and reading this, Joe has a loud message to deliver:

Don’t do it, Dirk! [read more]

The Newest Fan Favorite

January 5th, 2017
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New kicker in Tampa

Yes, your Buccaneers have a shiny new kicker on the roster.

Joe easily could make a few grand selling John Lunsford jerseys this morning. [read more]

Ira Talks Hall Finalists, Lynch Chances, Koetter Playcalling Nonsense, Glazer Intervention, Kwon Star, Mike Smith Replacement & More

January 5th, 2017

Ira is on fire in this episode and sets the tone for what will be a huge offseason. Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter and Joe pump out the Ira Kaufman Podcast every Tuesday & Thursday year-round on JoeBucsFan.com, plus Ira’s columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. Enjoy!

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Geeks Don’t Like Hargreaves

January 5th, 2017
He can ball.

He can ball.

There are two types of football people. [read more]

Hangin’ With Tom Brady

January 5th, 2017
Tied with Patriots QB in key stat.

Tied with Patriots QB in key stat.

Yes, America’s Quarterback grew before our eyes. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Shares His 2016 All-Pro Ballot

January 4th, 2017

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Making the Pro Bowl is a nice honor. Making the All-Pro team is more challenging — and ultimately more rewarding.

It’s the difference between a People’s Choice Award and an Oscar.

As one of 50 media members on the Associated Press panel, I submitted my All-Pro ballot earlier this week. The AP will reveal the winners on Friday, but our loyal readers shouldn’t have to wait that long to see who your humble servant selected as the best of the best for the 2016 regular season. [read more]

It Has Begun

January 4th, 2017
Popular draft target with Bucs fans.

Popular draft target with Bucs fans.

Joe is not really into draft mode yet. Hell, we don’t even know who is coming out or not. The combine is still two months away. [read more]

“We’re Building This The Right Way”

January 4th, 2017
Jason Licht speaks

Jason Licht speaks

Yes, general manager Jason Licht felt good after Sunday’s season-ending, finally-rip-the-Bucs-from-loserville victory Sunday against the Panthers. [read more]

Koetter Wants Little Change To Defense … Even If Mike Smith Leaves

January 4th, 2017
Dirk Koetter sheds Licht on a potential new DC

Dirk Koetter sheds light on a potential new DC

Yes, Joe can say what Dirk Koetter is thinking when it comes to hiring a new defensive coordinator in the likely event Mike Smith leaves for a head coaching gig. [read more]

The Sweezy Mystery

January 4th, 2017
"Jason, who is this guy to my left?"

“Jason, who is this guy to my left?”

A great unknown for the Bucs heading into the offseason is the status of guard J.R. Sweezy.

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Practice Makes Brent Grimes

January 4th, 2017
Interesting after-Christmas work

Interesting after-Christmas work

Great, great stuff going on behind the scenes at One Buc Palace last week when the Bucs were preparing for what was a very meaningful but ultimately meaningless victory against the Panthers. [read more]

Bucs A Favorite For Hard Knocks

January 4th, 2017

jameis 0630Did you know Dirk Koetter is a former star of the HBO series Hard Knocks? [read more]

PODCAST: Five Bucs To Dump

January 4th, 2017

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Lovie Mafia Hiding In Shame

January 4th, 2017
He and his apologists exposed.

He and his apologists exposed.

Ah, all the national pundits and those indirect salesmen fronting for former Bucs coach Lovie Smith are harder to find these days than a public payphone. [read more]

Receiver Needed Badly In Draft

January 4th, 2017
Help these guys!

Help these guys!

Yes, the Bucs under winning coach Dirk Koetter got to nine wins. Sadly, one win shy of a playoff berth. [read more]

More Mike Smith Buzz In San Diego

January 3rd, 2017

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UPDATED 7:34 p.m. When Joe saw Mike Smith standing at the One Buc Palace podium last week sporting a fresh haircut, Joe could only think one thing: [read more]

Could Vincent Jackson Return?

January 3rd, 2017
Door still open?

Door still open?

Joe is pretty sure veteran wide receiver Vincent Jackson is done with the Bucs. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Opens Up On Mike Glennon’s Potential Return In 2017

January 3rd, 2017

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So what’s a valuable backup quarterback actually worth to the Bucs while they wait to spend a giant pile of available salary cap cash for the 2017 season? [read more]

Koetter: “I Like Our O-Line”

January 3rd, 2017
On the move?

On the move?

Legions of Bucs fans seal-clubbed the offensive line throughout this season thinking it was the root cause of Doug Martin’s repeated failures in the running game. [read more]