Springs into action.

It didn’t take long for America’s Quarterback to pitch in. [read more]

Talks Bucs.

Joe is going through his past recordings and interviews before deleting them all to save memory space for the new season, and Joe found an interview this offseason with the one and only Chris “Mad Dog” Russo of SiriusXM Radio and MLB Network fame. Joe asked Russo a few questions about the Bucs and as one can expect, Russo had an opinion. [read more]

Update on status.

Seems there has been a report on the status of Bucs middle linebacker Kwon Alexander. [read more]

Should start today.

Unless something weird has happened or is going to happen, it’s a pretty safe bet that rookie linebacker Kendell Beckwith will start today at strongside linebacker for your Buccaneers, baby. [read more]

Phil Simms explains.

There couldn’t be a worse foe for the Bears to face than the Bucs. [read more]

Bucs want him passing.

Though no Bucs coach has come out and said it, you don’t have to be a math major to add together small statements this week and determine their gameplan for Sunday. [read more]

Most improved

Suspended Doug Martin was Tampa Bay’s opening day running back for the past five seasons.

So Bucs fans have been waiting patiently to see what the rushing attack would look like without him in September. [read more]

Challenging times remain

Everything is normal and on point inside the wall of One Buc Palace when it comes to football, Dirk Koetter said last night. But the real world for some Buccaneers remains a hardship. [read more]

Where to watch Bears-Bucs game on free TV.

Here is where the Bears-Bucs game can be found without the need for NFL Sunday Ticket. [read more]

Suspicious of Bucs.

From a short-term investment point of view, stay away from the Bucs Sunday. [read more]

More takes from JoeBucsFan.com Saturday columnist Gil Arcia (@PewterNerdGil).

By GIL ARCIA

Well, it’s opening week and excitement is in the air. The Bucs finally kick off the season and kick it off at the soon-to-be Den of Happiness. [read more]

Coaches were talking

Though no coaches are saying anything specific, Joe has a hunch new safety T.J. Ward will get more than a couple of snaps Sunday. [read more]

Welcome to a new feature on JoeBucsFan.com. Joe has challenged Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, to pick against the spread this season for a $500 prize. Every Friday, Ira will type out his picks for each Friday-through-Monday game. If he hits at 53 percent or better for the regular season, then Ira gets $500 in gift cards to Abe’s Place in Clearwater, home of historically amazing food and 44 craft beers on tap. Feel free to send Ira your stone cold locks on Twitter, @ikaufman76. The sage of Tampa Bay sports could always use some help.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Not exactly an auspicious opening week for your supposed NFL guru.

I picked 14 games against the spread last week and managed to get only four of ’em correct. A 4-10 record makes me the 49ers of prognosticators, but hey, it’s only Week 1.

There were a few squeakers like Denver and Buffalo winning but not covering, but close doesn’t count on this rapidly growing web site.

It’s a long season and I remain confident things will balance out in the long run. Of course, I also thought Hurricane Irma was going straight up I-95, so there’s that.

Nevertheless, here we go in Week 2 as the Bucs and Dolphins make their 2017 debuts: [read more]

Belly shirt en vogue.

Joe has been partial to the “Howard Stern Show” for some 20 years. [read more]

Who is out?

As winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter all but promised, the final injury report before the season kicks off Sunday is virtually clean. [read more]

“Bobby Mac” wins a starting gig.

It was a battle — and it’s over. [read more]

Curveball thrown

Winning head coach Dirk Koetter is known behind the scenes at One Buc Palace as an intense detail guy, a meticulous planner. [read more]

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Todd gives an Aaron Rodgers inspired approach to Week Two off an opening weekend in which many offenses struggled to produce.

However, Todd says there’s only one way to replace David Johnson and there’s probably no way any season long owner can pull it off. Todd also sticks to his “Play your Picks” approach this week with the exception of a couple Chiefs and one big name running back who clearly is not worth starting until further notice. Todd also has an interesting way for owners of Odell Beckham to approach the Monday Night game and keep Beckham as an option, and it involves one of the best waiver claims you can make this week. Also, if Todd doesn’t answer your specific fantasy questions via the podcast information, email him your lineup, waiver and trade questions to toddwrightfantasyfootball@gmail.com.

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Catch Ira on FOX

The great sage of Tampa Bay sports, JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman, has a new TV gig!

In addition to the crazy popular Ira Kaufman Podcast, and Ira’s weekly national spot on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio (5 p.m. Wednesdays), he will now be seen during Scott Smith’s Tailgate Sunday on FOX-13, every NFL Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Joe applauds this absolutely brilliant move by FOX-13 sports director Scott Smith. Ira will debut Sunday live on the field at Raymond James Stadium.