“Going To Be Scary”

January 12th, 2017
Teammates have mad respect for rookie.

Teammates have mad respect for rookie.

Yes, Noah Spence had surgery on his dislocated right shoulder and torn labrum. [read more]

Can The Bucs Duplicate The Chiefs’ Score?

January 11th, 2017

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Picture this scenario, which may not be far-fetched.

At approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, after watching the Chiefs take on the Steelers at Arrowhead, Dirk Koetter sends a text to Jason Licht — succinct and to the point.

“We need one of those.” [read more]

Where Are They Now?

January 11th, 2017
The bawling over Lovie Smith's firing looks awfully infantile now.

The bawling over Lovie Smith’s firing looks awfully infantile now.

Remember all the whining and braying and hollering last year from so many Lovie Smith apologists who freaked out like Hollywood elitists over Donald Trump’s election when Smith was run out the door of One Buc Palace by Team Glazer for lousy work? [read more]

More Troubling Data On Doug Martin

January 11th, 2017
Rock bottom

Rock bottom

The unreasonably blinded Doug Martin backers who think he was a good running back during the 2016 season might want to avoid clicking to read more of this post.

It might induce a seizure. [read more]

Secondary Not Too Shabby

January 11th, 2017
Stud.

Stud.

If there was one Bucs element fans couldn’t stop ragging on (besides the offensive line), it was the secondary. [read more]

“Mindset” Is The Next Step

January 11th, 2017
Call out your brothers, says Robert Ayers.

Call out your brothers, says Robert Ayers.

So where do the Bucs stand mentally? [read more]

Looking Out For The Team

January 11th, 2017
Easing locker room tension.

Easing locker room tension.

When America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, talks about the Bucs as family, he’s not the only one with the same mentality. [read more]

PODCAST: Offensive Overview…Weapons For Winston

January 11th, 2017

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The Future Of Jacquizz Rodgers

January 11th, 2017
What is his role with Bucs?

What is his role?

Just about a month ago, aside from possibly depth, there was no issue at running back. [read more]

Defensive Tackle = Need

January 10th, 2017
Finale in 2017?

Finale in 2017?

Bucs fans know what a good run defense looks like.

They had elite ones in 2012 and 2015. [read more]

“Home Run” Threat High On List, Koetter Says

January 10th, 2017
Wants juice badly. DeSean Jackson?

Wants juice badly. DeSean Jackson?

How fitting it is for the man wielding the official Bucs “big mother f%$^’n stick” to talk about scoring a “home run” this offseason. [read more]

Koetter: Offense Can Thrive Without Bellcow RB

January 10th, 2017

jacquizz-rodgers-1023Telling take from winning head coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Martin “Most Likely” Will Be Cut

January 10th, 2017
Doomed future?

Doomed future?

Roughly a month ago running back didn’t seem to be a major, immediate need for the Bucs. But that all changed quickly. [read more]

Ira Talks The War On John Lynch, Will Gholston Overhype, New Jameis Message, Bajakian Skepticism, Lunsford-Aguayo Competition & More

January 10th, 2017

A+ Ira Kaufman Podcast today. Ira goes deep inside the upcoming Pro Football Hall of Fame vote. You won’t find this stuff anywhere else. Of course, Joe and Ira go head first into key Bucs topics of the day, as well. Enjoy. Ira’s podcasts fire every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Warrick Dunn And DeShaun Watson

January 10th, 2017
Special bond with champion quarterback.

Special bond with college champion quarterback.

Joe isn’t sure there is one human being that doesn’t like Warrick Dunn. [read more]

Don’t Fix What’s Not Broken

January 10th, 2017
Foundation built.

Foundation built.

If something is working, why tinker? [read more]

Football Gods Wink At Bucs

January 9th, 2017
Passed over

Passed over

New word from BSPN on Mike Smith’s odds of scoring a head coaching gig should make Bucs fans, players and owners smile this evening. [read more]

Brent Grimes: “You Can’t Have A Bunch Of Independent Contractors Running Around”

January 9th, 2017

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Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter pens columns for JoeBucsFan.com Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, and churns out his popular podcasts Tuesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy as Ira goes deep inside the locker room in today’s offering.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Bucs developed mental toughness in 2016, but as Clint Eastwood said to Hillary Swank in Million Dollar Baby, “girlie, tough ain’t enough.”

This franchise is now a $1.5 billion baby, according to Forbes, and let’s not forget Tampa Bay also made strides on the soft side en route to a 9-7 record.

After their first winning season since 2010, Buc players were quick to credit team camaraderie as a vital ingredient in their success. [read more]

Listen To Joe

January 9th, 2017

joebucsfan-com-logoLast week, Joe did a hit on 97.9 ESPN Tallahassee to do a season wrap-up of the Bucs. [read more]

“Two Weeks” And Full-Go For Jameis

January 9th, 2017

Help these guys!

The face of the Buccaneers, the Kwon Alexander of the offense, sent quite a message to his Buccaneers brethren this morning. [read more]