No issues with America, says Vincent Jackson.

There are no problems between the Bucs’ 12-year veteran Pro Bowl wide receiver and America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winstonn. [read more]

Massive respect for the pride of Division-III Hobart, the Bucs’ second-year right guard.

A guy who knows all about guards across the National Football League has big words for Ali Marpet. [read more]

Gerald McCoy offered fans a look inside the collective minds of the Buccaneers last night. [read more]

In case you haven’t noticed, the Bucs have cleaned up their act through the first two games of 2016.

Joe asked Dirk Koetter about this yesterday. [read more]

Really a bargain?

Some players are not just overrated, but are overpaid. Others come on the cheap. [read more]

Veggie pitchman.

What does Gerald McCoy do on his day off? He preaches the Gospel of vegetables. [read more]

Legendary NFL executive has faith.

Boy, Joe doesn’t even want to think how this fanbase of the Bucs will freak out with a loss to the Rams on Sunday. [read more]

The NFL season is still young, yet there are many surprises for each team. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Bucs set an impressive standard for running the ball in 2015, a standard they must replicate Sunday if they intend to take advantage of a ramped-up opening-day crowd.

This game belongs in the meaty hands of Tampa Bay’s offensive line, which has been stellar in pass protection but subpar in opening up holes. [read more]

Jump aboard the Jameis roller coaster.

During the opening game at Atlanta, the NFL world stood tall and saluted the way America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, carved up the Dixie Chicks. [read more]

Dirk Koetter explained a policy for Jameis Winston — one the QB doesn’t follow.

Dirk Koetter cut off Joe during the final question of the head coach’s news conference this afternoon — and the head coach made himself crystal clear. [read more]

Praised or knocked?

The Rams’ $14 million cornerback had some strong words when asked about America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Bucs OC talks chemistry between WR and QB.

Joe was taken aback when Bucs offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Todd Monken stated in his weekly presser last week that veteran Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson needed to play better. [read more]

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Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, eye-RAH Kaufman, the Custodian of Canton, is firing away with his twice-weekly podcasts.

Ira’s regular Tuesday edition was bumped to today. Enjoy.

Bucs also make a roster move

Joe has a case of sour stomach after seeing the absences on the Buccaneers’ practice field today. [read more]

Center Joe Hawley talks about the new face of the Bucs’ running game.

As the Bucs begin life without Doug Martin, there’s real hope in the locker room air at One Buc Palace. [read more]

First drop of 2016 is recorded

The NFL offers no official stats on drops. Various 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]

Could the rookie DE get his first start Sunday?

Joe believes Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith is in a conundrum this week. [read more]

News of Doug Martin being lost for three weeks isn’t just about change to the Bucs’ offense. [read more]

Tackling machine.

So now we turn our attention to the rotten Rams, which have returned to their natural home in Los Angeles since the Bucs last saw them. [read more]

Depressing career pattern continues.

There is news on the status of Doug Martin and his hamstring.  [read more]