No Fan Of Three-man Front
October 26th, 2017
Prefers 43 defense.
It is pretty obvious that Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy isn’t a huge fan of the Bucs ever running a 34 defense. [read more]
Might Not Get Better
October 26th, 2017
Trying times.
And Joe thought Raheem Morris and Lovie Smith had garish defenses. [read more]
Rice Moved By Bucs Disaster
October 26th, 2017
He’s serious.
Prized JoeBucsFan.com columnist eye-RAH! Kaufman will never forget it. [read more]
T.J. Ward: “I Should Know Better”
October 25th, 2017
Regrets going public.
Bucs veteran safety T.J. Ward made waves Sunday felt across the National Football League when, after the dog-choking Bucs defense gagged a touchdown lead late, and then the game at Buffalo, he sounded off with frustration over playing time — and it was clear he was firing at defensive coordinator Mike Smith. [read more]
Time For Team Glazer & Jason Licht To Step Up
October 25th, 2017
Do the right thing
It’s time for Team Glazer and general manager Jason Licht to back up all the talk about love and deep respect for Tampa Bay fans and the rich, glory-days history of the organization.
A true Buccaneers icon deserves one hour of the team’s time — ASAP. [read more]
Making Sense Of The Mess, The Buffalo Finish, Defensive Insight, Joe & More
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This week, Jeff and Tom discuss the amazing — in the saddest sense of the word — finish in Buffalo and give you insights the way a certain defense gives its opponent yards. Making sense of it all, with a few speechless sighs, ScuttleBucs unite!
Presented by Fan Retreat, The ScuttleBucs is right here every Wednesday afternoon on JoeBucsFan.com, hosted by Jeff Cameron and Tom Lang, powerhouse personalities and lifelong Bucs fans at ESPN Tallahassee, 97.9 FM.
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VIDEO! The T.J. Ward Apology, Robert Ayers Speaks Out, Practice Video & More
October 25th, 2017What would a Wednesday be without Rock Riley (@RealRockRiley) patrolling One Buc Palace for the latest inside and outside the locker room? Thankfully, we don’t have to find out.
Enjoy the video!
Ward apologizes, Ayers says gotta play better from Rock Riley on Vimeo.
Bad Film & A Side-Stepping Coordinator
October 25th, 2017
Tough times
Joe went through the torture of watching the Bucs’ game film against the Bills.
One element on Joe’s docket was studying Chris “Swaggy” Baker to see if his Sunday night Twitter moaning about playing time had any merit. [read more]
“There’s A Litany Of Things On The To-do List
October 25th, 2017
Mike Smith speaks
Defensive coordinator Mike Smith only had a few revelations at One Buc Palace this afternoon talking about his defense.
No surprise there. Bad is bad. [read more]
Roberto Aguayo Lands In Carolina
October 25th, 2017
Roberto Aguayo has a job kicking footballs again. [read more]
Season Over For Noah Spence
October 25th, 2017
Replacement signed
UPDATED: 11:24 p.m. Noah Spence’s sophomore season is over.
He’s headed to injured reserve. [read more]
Jobs On The Line
October 25th, 2017
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Buc fans are running out of patience and this franchise is running out of time.
A 2-1 start has given way to a three-game losing streak heading into the opening of divisional play Sunday. If Tampa Bay doesn’t snap out of its funk within the next two games, this season will be toast at the midway point.
A lot of jobs, including some big ones, are on the line as the Bucs prepare for a home game against the reeling Panthers and a road meeting with the division-leading Saints. [read more]
Soon: Another NFL Record
October 25th, 2017
Record-setter.
In the 97 years the NFL has existed, only one quarterback has thrown for 4,000 yards in each of his first two seasons. [read more]
What’s Up With Simeon Rice?
October 25th, 2017Tells Bucs he’s ready.
Either Simeon Rice is bored or he would love just one more chance to snap on a chin strap and bury a quarterback. [read more]
Let Your Voice Be Heard
October 25th, 201724-four flash poll posted at 6:58 a.m. (Results of last week’s Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll are linked here.)
Koetter Discusses Public Bickering
October 25th, 2017
Explains dealing with unrest.
As Joe has written several times since the Bucs lost to the Bills, there is an insurrection smoldering in the Tampa Bay locker room fueled by the public blasts (directly or indirectly) by players at defensive coordinator Mike Smith. [read more]
Same Story Different Year For Bucs Defense
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The Bucs defense has fans banging their heads against a wall, and it’s no different in the world of Bucs Uncensored. Host Justin Pawlowski, a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, an ex-college football player and a lifelong Bucs fan, dives into that today and has fan takes, too.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe. You can be a part of the show. Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com. Listen above or subscribe on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!*
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2016 Defense An Optical Illusion
October 25th, 2017
Bucs fans are puzzled and so is Joe. How could one of the better defenses in the NFL go from dominant to a full and complete jailbreak in a matter of months? [read more]
“You Have To Give Jameis A Reason To Throw You The Ball”
October 24th, 2017
Sunday’s star talks development
Sunday was quite a look-at-me-NFL party for O.J. Howard, the rookie tight end the Bucs coveted more than Joe yearns for an RV rental excursion with a crew of Buccaneers cheerleaders. [read more]
