If Lovie Smith wanted to leave a curse on the Bucs franchise, then one affliction would top his priority list. [read more]

Former Bucs guard Ian Beckles has a finger-wagging for local media

What’s a Monday morning without former Bucs guard Ian Beckles (1990-1996) on the airwaves and passionately talking Buccaneers football? [read more]

Rotten game. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

The Bucs simply got taken to the woodshed yesterday. It was reminiscent of 2010. [read more]

Not even a blitz by Chris Conte could slow down Carson Palmer. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

The Bucs got beat like the proverbial rented mule yesterday. [read more]

If your head isn’t pounding this morning, then you are not doing it right… or you ate a handful of Aleve two hours ago. [read more]

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Joe is pumped to host pregame tailgates with AJ’s Press, right across from Raymond James Stadium next to the entrance to Steinbrenner Field.

The food is A+, and you’ll have your very own reserved parking spot, and shelter, seats and restrooms if you want them. Hurry! Only 12 vehicles get in, but you can buy a buffet ticket without parking. Click below to purchase and get more info.

Preliminary information positive.

When Doug Martin left yesterday’s game dragging his right leg with a bum hamstring, in all honesty, it was the end of the rope for the Bucs. [read more]

Postgame criticism of Dirk Koetter has a familiar ring

Oh, that media. They’re coming after Dirk Koetter today.

And it reminds Joe of the early assault on former Bucs commander Greg Schiano. [read more]

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The Commish does not hold back tonight!

Joe hopes you’re enjoying the Monday, Wednesday and Saturday podcasts 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.

It’s right here on JoeBucsFan.com!

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Two down

Raise your hand if you think Vincent Jackson looks like a shell of himself through two games.

Joe’s hand is up. [read more]

Bucs killer Case Keenum is up next

The biggest upset on the NFL board today was the Rams out-muscling the Seahawks en route to an old school 9-3 victory in Los Angeles.

And those Rams head to Tampa next week for the Buccaneers’ home opener. [read more]

Veteran NFL scribe eye-RAH! Kaufman is Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, and he works right here for JoeBucsFan.com, five or six days per week. Enjoy Ira’s’ “10 Takeaways” feature after every Bucs game.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The ineptitude of the Buccaneers on the field Sunday was matched by the incompetence of analyst Charles Davis in the broadcast booth.

In his summation, Davis had the audacity to suggest the Bucs would somehow benefit from the trouncing in the desert. I doubt he mentioned that bit of insight to Dirk Koetter after the game.

Here’s 10 takeaways to chew on when you’re done retching: [read more]

With his shoulder wrapped in ice at his locker, Lavonte David was feeling the pain of more than just a horrific Bucs loss this afternoon. [read more]

Demar Dotson and others talk about poor preparation.

Interesting takes coming from the Buccaneers’ locker room. [read more]

Mike Evans explains.

The NFL game is a wild place. Little things can make a massive difference.

Take the Buccaneers’ first turnover. [read more]

Wearing a boot.

If the game today wasn’t enough of a horror show, then the sight Joe saw in the locker room really turned his stomach. [read more]

Turrible game.

It was an ugly game for America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

Ali Marpet and the offensive line only real bright spot today.

Way too many Bucs players showed up in Arizona it seems to play golf and chase scantily-clad babes in the desert heat. [read more]

Old Man Time catching up?

Yeah, the Bucs have tall receivers. Whoop-tee-do. If you can’t get separation, it doesn’t matter. [read more]

Depressing career pattern continues

There is a reason why AC/DC-loving Bucs general manager Jason Licht only guaranteed Doug Martin two years on his still fresh five-year pact. [read more]

Before Robert Ayers let the game with an injured left ankle, he was ineffective along with his defensive line mates.

Joe benefited from a live press box view of today’s game, followed by quickly watching each play on a nearby TV monitor, and next came the end-zone-view replay on the University of Phoenix Stadium giant video boards.

It was a 15-second education over and over again. [read more]