“We Are Happy”

April 17th, 2017

Content with offensive line.

The nonsense earlier this morning from Scouts Inc. got Joe so worked up Joe started listening to recordings of Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht at the NFL Combine back in February. [read more]

(Doesn’t) Make Sense

April 17th, 2017

Unfair target of nerds.

Sometimes, Joe just wants to slap people who don’t pay attention. [read more]

“The Guy That’s Just Never Talked About”

April 16th, 2017

More from Dirk Koetter’s recent chatter session at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix.

Fair or unfair, Tampa Bay fans throw lots of darts and daggers at their own.

Donovan Smith (unfair) comes to mind. So does Chris Conte (usually fair). [read more]

Bucs Return To Work TOMORROW!

April 16th, 2017

Go time!

For 3 1/2 months, your Buccaneers have vacationed across the globe, frolicked with fine women, wasted time on social media and relaxed like wealthy men do.

It all ends tomorrow. [read more]

New NFC South Rivalry

April 16th, 2017

Preparing for DeSean Jackson.

Yeah, one could say it’s a rivalry game any time a team faces a division foe. After all, you play teams in your division twice annually. [read more]

Listen To Dirk Koetter Talk Playoff Miss, Lesson

April 15th, 2017

Early 2017 message is ready

No, no, no, the Bucs didn’t miss the playoffs because big-game December pressure in New Orleans and Dallas got to them. [read more]

Jackson = Yards

April 15th, 2017

Even with WR DeSean Jackson, Bucs may need more speed.

There is one thing winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter has groused about this offseason more than Joe kvetches about warm beer. [read more]

Vincent Jackson Says He’d Fit With 2017 Bucs

April 15th, 2017

Vincent Jackson speaks

After covering Vincent Jackson through the past five Buccaneers seasons, Joe can attest that Jackson is highly skilled at the art of smiling and dodging a question. [read more]

Draft Logic

April 15th, 2017

It’s Gil Arcia’s Saturday column! His 10th since joining the team.

By GIL ARCIA

Running back. Tight end. Wide receiver. Safety?

Everyone is up in arms about who the Bucs should take in the first round of the NFL Draft. With 12 days to go, the Bucs – along with the other teams – are piecing together strategies and gathering final intel. [read more]

PODCAST: Booger!

April 15th, 2017

Welcome Booger McFarland to Bucs Uncensored today!

The former Bucs defensive tackle who’s now a big name on SiriusXM NFL Radio, ESPN Radio and the SEC Network, joins the most popular Bucs podcast in history. New Bucs Uncensored episodes post here every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline), includes real fan takes in the unrivaled fun. (Email a 90-second-or-less audio take to BucsUncensored@gmail.com). Listen now 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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O-Line Made For Dalvin Cook

April 15th, 2017

Groomed for Bucs’ OL.

Somewhere, the PFF tribe, after reading this, will be rapping their knuckles together and hollering for their moms. [read more]

Divided We Stand

April 14th, 2017

It’s been a long, long time since Bucs fans — even the hardest of the hardcores — have had such wide-ranging desires and goals for the team in the NFL Draft. [read more]

FANTASY PODCAST: Marshawn Lynch Expectations & More

April 14th, 2017

Todd revisits the Marshawn Lynch expectations for a 2017 Fantasy Draft now that it appears more likely Lynch will play for the Raiders this season.

Yes, the Todd Wright Fantasy Football podcast rolls on year-round! Every Friday on JoeBucsFan.com, and you can find it on iTunes here.

Click above to listen or to download.

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“The NFC South Is Where Defensive Coordinators Go To Perish”

April 14th, 2017

Joe picked up a great quote at the NFL Owners Meetings last month in Phoenix, and it was an ironic and telling one, too. [read more]

Beefing Up The Line

April 14th, 2017

Defensive tackle beef.

More and more Joe gets the sense the Bucs will use a 34-front defense more this year. [read more]

Honoring A Bucs Godfather

April 14th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Among his many accomplishments, Dan Rooney was one of the founding fathers of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

From his office in Pittsburgh, 1,000 miles away from the old Sombrero on Dale Mabry, Rooney played a critical role in the birth of the Bucs. [read more]

Under The Radar

April 14th, 2017

Speed.

Joe has a hunch, just from college receivers the Bucs have brought in for visits, talked to and worked out, Tampa Bay is looking for speed, speed, speed. [read more]

Why Bucs Need A RB

April 14th, 2017

Need an upgrade.

Joe will get a Twitter once in a while mocking Joe for wanting the Bucs to draft running back Dalvin Cook. The Twitterer will wag a finger at Joe (digitally, of course) suggesting the Bucs don’t need a running back. [read more]

Humphries Wants “Hard Knocks”

April 14th, 2017

Eager to be on HBO.

Add Rudy to the growing list of Bucs players that want the team featured on “Hard Knocks.” [read more]

Will Vegas Bet Offer Hint On First-Round RBs?

April 13th, 2017

What do the wiseguys know?

Those disinterested in short-term investments on sports events likely missed the fact the Nevada gaming authority approved gambling on the NFL Draft. [read more]