Not Ready For Prime Time

October 2nd, 2016
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Charles Sims has been a non-factor running the football through the last three games

When Doug Martin went down midway through the Bucs’ Week 2 game with a hamstring injury, it was showtime for third-year running back Charles Sims — except Sims hasn’t shown up. [read more]

Sophomore Slump Is Real

October 2nd, 2016
Turrible game.

Turrible game.

Jameis Winston is no Josh Freeman. [read more]

Broncos 27, Buccaneers 7 (weather delay with 6:52 remaining)

October 2nd, 2016
Aqib Talib had plenty to taunt America's Quarterback, Jameis Winston, about during this third-quarter exchange.

Aqib Talib had plenty to taunt America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, about during this third-quarter exchange.

Mistakes, mistakes, mistakes, spearheaded by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, playing giveaway when he was supposed to be playing keepaway.

And don’t get Joe started on Charles Sims. [read more]

Buccaneers-Broncos Open Thread

October 2nd, 2016

bucs cheerleader 0811Fingers crossed, Bucs faithful.

It’s the second home game of the year for your 1-2 Buccaneers under steamy, partly-sunny skies.!

A loss today would be a real downer, but the Bucs certainly should be competitive. Right? Right?

Bang it here with comments all game long. And prepare yourself for savage postgame coverage.

Play nice. Personal fouls at not tolerated.

Gameday Tampa Bay!

October 2nd, 2016

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Game 4

Broncos at Bucs

Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. [read more]

Easy Victory Calls For Denver

October 2nd, 2016
A few experts believe they're staring at a big Broncos win today.

A few experts believe they’re staring at a big Broncos win today.

Please don’t come true. [read more]

Blaming Jameis

October 2nd, 2016
Harsh words from one of the biggest supporters of America's Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Harsh words from one of the biggest supporters of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

The film don’t lie. [read more]

Will The Revival Continue?

October 2nd, 2016

LavontePro1Lost in the groin-kick loss to the Rams last Sunday was Lavonte David emerging strongly from a shocking zero-tackle game in Arizona. [read more]

Smith, Marpet Rising To The Top

October 2nd, 2016
"Thanks for keeping me out of a wheelchair, bro."

“Thanks for keeping me out of a wheelchair, bro.”

Joe has made it clear he is, well, um, suspicious of the stat geeks mainly because there is no evidence of their football acumen when they are watching tape. [read more]

No Run, No Win

October 2nd, 2016
Between a rock and a hard place.

Between a rock and a hard place.

Of the 12 quarterbacks with the most attempts in the NFL, only three play for teams with a winning record: Andy Dalton (the leader after four games), Joe Flacco and Ben Roethlisberger. [read more]

Fantastic Fun

October 2nd, 2016

To enter and get all details visit JoeBucsFan.com/golf.

This is Event No. 6 in the Todd Wright Tournament Series. Great fun, food and prizes — and superior value.

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Soaring Past The Emotional Pain

October 1st, 2016
Seemless transition

Seamless transition

Nobody’s moaning about the inexperienced fifth-round pick starting at left guard for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [read more]

Father Dungy Explains How The Bucs Can Win

October 1st, 2016

DungymugJoe is so damn sick of all this “culture” talk, regarding the Buccaneers’ losing ways.

Dirk Koetter started it last week, but the media — local and national — has taken it to extreme levels. [read more]

Inside The Broncos’ Locker Room

October 1st, 2016

talib3Born from years of consistent losing, a hot topic among Bucs fans is great NFL teams getting significant contributions from ex-Buccaneers.

Just mention the name “LeGarrette Blount” in a crowd of Bucs fans and you’ll be sure to hear raised voices. [read more]

TV Map For Broncos-Bucs

October 1st, 2016

tvIt’s Week 4 in the National Football League and Joe breaks out the map showing where you can watch the Bucs — for those who don’t like bars and those unlucky, unfortunate souls without NFL Sunday Ticket, the greatest invention since the beer bottle opener. [read more]

Jets Called Out For ASJ Signing

October 1st, 2016
Already a New York media target.

Already a New York media target.

Welcome to the Big Apple, Austin! [read more]

Plate May Be Too Full

October 1st, 2016
Talks Mike Smith's defense.

Talks Mike Smith’s defense.

Joe remembers being at radio row at the Super Bowl media center in San Francisco and running into a player within NFL circles (not an NFL player, but a guy respected within front office and coaching circles). [read more]

PODCAST: Bad Matchup, Surprising Victory?

October 1st, 2016

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Click above to listen or to download.

Joe hopes you enjoy the Monday, Wednesday and Saturday fun from “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski. (@CommishOnline) The former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620, Scout.com and 98.7 FM now has a new home to share his unbridled and intelligent brand of Bucs analysis.

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Ayers, Stocker Out For Sunday

September 30th, 2016

red crossThe Bucs released their Friday afternoon injury report and sadly, few surprises. [read more]

Make Jacquizz The Focus

September 30th, 2016

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Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, eye-RAH Kaufman, has firm advice for Dirk Koetter in this pregame column.

The former Tampa Tribune icon offers plenty in this pregame look at Sunday’s Bucs-Broncos game. If you’re new around here, Mr. Kaufman now makes his home at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters.

Enjoy!

BY IRA KAUFMAN [read more]

Drop Watch: Season Total Rises To Six

September 30th, 2016
Team leader

Team leader

The NFL does NOT provide official stats on drops. Unreliable stat-geek outfits do, but Joe doesn’t trust their data.

And after the seemingly countless drops by Mike Evans last year, Joe entered 2016 determined to chronicle drops and avoid confusion.

[read more]