Somebody Make A Play

December 22nd, 2016
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Bucs cannot be only a two-man show.

The Bucs are two wins from a possible playoff berth. Maybe one win. But a whole lot of hope and prayer is involved with just one win and that makes Joe too uncomfortable. [read more]

PODCAST: Giants-Eagles Thursday Night Football Preview For Championship/Last Place Game Week

December 22nd, 2016

It’s fantasy championship/last place week, which means The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast rolls every day through Monday, Dec. 26. (Tuesday’s waiver wire episode is right here.)

Take on Week 16 with confidence! Todd has done the homework for you — for league & daily players.

Click to listen above, or subscribe or listen on iTunes. Also, tune in Friday from 9 a.m. to noon when Todd will host on WDAE-AM 620. And don’t forget Todd’s great golf events on JoeBucsFan.com/golf.

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Back To Beasting

December 22nd, 2016
Ready?

Ready?

Joe barely slept last night after learning defensive end Robert Ayers, the soul of the Bucs’ defense, was ill and couldn’t practice yesterday. [read more]

“The Saints’ Turf Is Not Very Good”

December 22nd, 2016
Outspoken yesterday

Outspoken yesterday

Mike Evans is a Pro Bowler and he had a lot to say about it yesterday. [read more]

“Added Fuel”

December 22nd, 2016
Angry

Angry

Remember those impotent Saints? The ones the Bucs defense choked out two weeks ago, nullifying gifts from Josh Huff and a weak safety-inducing run by Doug Martin? [read more]

“Crazy To Even Think That”

December 22nd, 2016

dirk-koetter-1223Teams laying down for the Bucs? Preposterous, said Bucs coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Ira Talks Beating The Saints, Brees Realities, Running Back Change, Gerald McCoy Scolding Ira, Pro Bowl Results & More

December 22nd, 2016

Ira calls VICTORY over the Saints on Saturday, along with Joe. Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter is all over the game in this podcast and shares a Gerald McCoy story and more. Enjoy Ira’s podcast every Tuesday & Thursday on JoeBucsFan.com, plus his columns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. His work is produced year-round.

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Grotesque Doug Martin Stat

December 22nd, 2016

grotesqueDoug Martin is having a rough year. How rough you ask? [read more]

Cool Story On Demar Dotson Status

December 22nd, 2016
Status still uncertain.

Status still uncertain.

So, yeah, the way Gosder Cherilus (didn’t) pass block the past two weeks, it gave fans an all new appreciation for Demar Dotson. [read more]

Three Linemen Miss Practice

December 21st, 2016

ayerscarolinaThe Bucs’ injury report has some important names on it. [read more]

“My Focus Is On One Thing”

December 21st, 2016
Won't discuss job offers.

Won’t discuss potential job offers.

Rumors are already flying that Bucs defensive coach Mike Smith is in the running for a head coaching gig next season, specifically Jacksonville. [read more]

Running Into A Wall

December 21st, 2016

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

They’re trying, Lord, they’re trying.

You can’t say Dirk Koetter and Todd Monken have abandoned a flat-lined running game that is killing the Bucs right now. [read more]

“Looked Like A Different Offense”

December 21st, 2016
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Radical change

Defensive coordinator Mike Smith has been watching film and doing double-takes. [read more]

A Jameis Double Standard

December 21st, 2016

jameisfalcons3Remember when Mike Evans lost his cool lots of times last season and, subsequently, lost focus on the field?

Joe doesn’t recall one person or coach saying. “That’s just Mike being Mike, and that’s all good.” [read more]

FANTASY PODCAST: Why The Top 10 Targeted WRs Are Green-Lighted This Week

December 21st, 2016

It’s fantasy championship/last place week, which means The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast rolls every day through Monday, Dec. 26. (Yesterday’s waiver wire episode is right here.)

Take on Week 16 with confidence! Todd has done the homework for you — for league & daily players.

New to the podcast? Todd is entertaining and informative, and you can subscribe on iTunes. Also, tune in Friday from 9 a.m. to noon when Todd will host on WDAE-AM 620. And don’t forget Todd’s great golf events on JoeBucsFan.com/golf.

Click above to listen or to download. ToddWrightPodcast2

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Bizarre O-Line Blame, Exaggeration

December 21st, 2016
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Torched

Joe really doesn’t understand why all this sweeping blame of the Bucs’ offensive line keeps flowing.

And it reached a new level last night. [read more]

Playoff Scenarios “A Waste”

December 21st, 2016
Just win baby.

Just win baby.

Even though Bucs fans are a bit sullen over the loss to Dallas, playoff chatter is all the rage in Tampa Bay. [read more]

PODCAST: Petulant Children Must Mature

December 21st, 2016

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*Listen to the raw passion and extreme knowledge of Bucs Uncensored on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline) is a forever Bucs fan and a one-time college offensive lineman. Pawlowski goes deep on the Bucs and shares real live fan takes via voice memos. (Send yours to BucsUncensored@gmail.com). A voice on the USF Bulls Football radio network, and once a host on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620 and 98.7 THE FAN, Justin shares his addictive brand of talk only here at JoeBucsFan.com! Click to listen above. Or subscribe to Bucs Uncensored on iTunes right here. *Beware, frowned upon by offices and elementary schools.*

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Walking A Fine Line

December 21st, 2016
What he is is what makes him special.

What he is is what makes him special.

It sure seems that whenever America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, plays in a big Bucs game, especially if it is nationally televised in primetime, Jameis gets so worked up he’s too amped and it shows in his play. [read more]

SI.com: Shame On Bucs!

December 21st, 2016
Can't do it alone.

Can’t do it alone.

Since the end of last year, Joe begged, pleaded, prayed that Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht would go out and get America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, weapons. [read more]