Ira Explains Why Dalvin Cook Won’t Be A Buccaneer, Talks Trade Down Shot With Chiefs & Others, Derek Barnett Watch, Adrian Peterson In New Orleans, Marpet Draft Musings & More

April 27th, 2017

Now only minutes from the NFL Draft!!! Enjoy Ira going very deep with Joe on the draft and other topics. Listen now by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, Ira’s podcasts pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

The Legend of Joel Buchsbaum

April 27th, 2017

(This is a repost of a previously published article Joe runs as an annual tradition for the morning of the first day of the NFL draft.)

Joe’s going to go slightly personal here, a rare, albeit tiny window into Joe’s background on this holiest of high football holidays. [read more]

Two Players To Monitor

April 27th, 2017

Joe was asked last night on Twitter if he was going to do a mock draft. [read more]

Did Mike Smith Get A Draft Wink & Nod?

April 26th, 2017

On the eve of the NFL Draft, you should remember that bold, rarely-happens move by Team Glazer this offseason, the one that dumped an overflowing barrel of gold bars in Mike Smith’s lap so he would halt his search for a head coaching gig until 2019. [read more]

Koetter’s “No-Fakin’ Rule” Takes Center Stage On Lunch With Real Rock Riley

April 26th, 2017

It’s Epsiode 2 of Lunch With Real Rock Riley, seen Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at noon on right here.

Rock is a Tampa Bay TV sports icon, and one heck of a guy. This great feature is just getting rolling.

Enjoy!! (And Episode 1 is linked here.)

Hard Knocks Coming To Tampa from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Ali Marpet Plays Drafting Bucs GM

April 26th, 2017

Man’s up on camera

Hats off to NFL Network personality and former 11-year NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson for a meaningful interview with Bucs stud guard/experimental center Ali Marpet. [read more]

Is Dirk Koetter “In Love?”

April 26th, 2017

Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira Kaufman, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2015. His columns pop here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire every Tuesday and Thursday. 

BY IRA KAUFMAN

For the second time in three years, Buc fans have their eyes fixed firmly on a polarizing Florida State prospect heading into the draft. [read more]

Cook Grades Very, Very High

April 26th, 2017

Significant high grade.

Joe isn’t much of a stats guy, but if Joe must wade into the abyss, it is with Football Outsiders. [read more]

ESPN: Buccaneers In Multiple Discussions About Trading Down

April 26th, 2017

Bold

UPDATED: 8:34 a.m. – It appears general manager Jason Licht does not have his heart set on selecting a running back in the first round tomorrow night. [read more]

PODCAST: It’s Here!!

April 26th, 2017

NFL Draft and Bucs Uncensored is on fire!!!! New podcasts post every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline), includes real fan takes in the unrivaled fun. (Email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com). Listen above or subscribe on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. *Caution: R-RATED language!* Justin’s work is NOT influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s great fun and knowledge.

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Chucky’s Stain

April 26th, 2017

“If I knew mother!@#$%^g Aaron Rodgers was going to turn into a f%^&*#g Hall of Famer, I would have drafted the Son of a B$%^h!”

Oh, the mistakes we all make in life. Some are hilariously minor and forgettable. Others, well, they can Pearl Harbor your career. [read more]

Dickie V Has His Wish For Bucs

April 26th, 2017

Uber Bucs fan Dick Vitale knows his pick.

Hey, hey, Jason Licht, are you listening, baby? It’s a no brainer who you should draft tomorrow night. He’s a PTP’er! [read more]

The Jason Licht Patterns

April 25th, 2017

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Some say general manager Jason Licht really likes to play bridge, as in sign a “bridge” free agent (aka an old dude) and draft a guy at the same position.

Licht did that twice in 2016, but one draft does not make a pattern. [read more]

Tossing Crap On The Wall

April 25th, 2017

Throwing darts blindfolded

Thank God there are only two more days left until the draft.

Two! [read more]

V-Jax Says He’s Ready

April 25th, 2017

Circling

Guess who happened to be back at One Buc Palace last week, the same week the Buccaneers reported back for the 2017 season? [read more]

Amara Darboh, Dominik & The Bucs

April 25th, 2017

Fine fit

Former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik drafted receivers Arrelious Benn in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft and Mike Williams in the fourth round. [read more]

Ira Goes Deep On Draft Perceptions, Marpet Makeover, Sweezy Wagers, Potential Offensive Re-Shaping, And Ira Defends Outlandish Attacks On His Hall Presentation Record

April 25th, 2017

Man, Ira is amped up, just hours from the NFL Draft. Recorded late Monday at One Buc Palace, Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter is going deep with Joe on a variety of topics. Listen now by clicking or downloading above, or listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. It’s free and easy. Enjoy! Remember, Ira’s podcasts pop every Tuesday & Thursday.

The Jameis Of The Defense

April 25th, 2017
Kwon

Talks leadership and teamwork.

Various Bucs officials, suits and coaches often refer to middle linebacker Kwon Alexander as “the Jameis of the Defense.” [read more]

Jameis Begins Negotiations (Sort Of)

April 25th, 2017

Leverage.

In case you were not aware, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is one smart young man. [read more]