PODCAST: Taking Back RayJay

August 9th, 2017

All kinds of fun, knowledge, fan takes, and Training Camp Takeover aftermath are featured in today’s Bucs Uncensored, as the Stick Carriers continue to unite. (Did you see the  7 a.m. video (105 minutes before Saturday’s practice) that rocked the Bucs fan base?)

Three times per week, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans in every corner of the universe. Host Justin Pawlowski is a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, and an ex-college football player and a lifelong Bucs fan. Hear your Bucs take (if it makes the cut). 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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Spotlight Hits “McWeapon” Extreme Highs & Lows

August 9th, 2017

Hard Knocks dialed in to rookie RB Jeremy McNichols, including how Snoop Dog tutors him. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

The exciting new meat in the Buccaneers’ backfield had all kinds of face time — good and bad — on the 2017 debut of Hard Knocks last night.

Bucs fans learned plenty about Jeremy McNichols. [read more]

“I Still Think I Got About Five Years Left”

August 9th, 2017

Great news on Hard Knocks for those who think DeSean Jackson is a diva who just came to Tampa Bay for a final paycheck. [read more]

“Stay Away From The Quarterback!”

August 9th, 2017

Don’t touch “three.”

Not a fun scene that Gerald McCoy thought would haunt him. [read more]

Chucky Loves Kwon

August 9th, 2017

“Jiminy Christmas, I love that dude, man!”

Pretty funny meeting between the past and the present. [read more]

“Stay In The Fu**’n Channel”

August 9th, 2017

Jon Gruden had words for Jameis Winston on Hard Knocks.

What a textbook, Chucky-The-Madman moment seen in Hard Knocks tonight. [read more]

Not Above Helping Rookies

August 9th, 2017

Big on team unity.

For years, Joe has seen Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy carry pads of players off the field, often times, rookies. [read more]

“As Far As Doing Too Much, I Just Want To Have A Good Understanding Of How Much Is Doing Too Much”

August 9th, 2017

Aaron Rodgers got an important role in the Bucs’ premiere on Hard Knocks.

Damn, the debut of Hard Knocks tonight sure offered a few awesome windows into the mind and passion of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Joe particularly loved Jameis’ hunger to deeply understand what coaches want from him this season. [read more]

“[Flock] You!”

August 8th, 2017

Bucs linebacker Riley Bullough highlighted Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Now this is the great thing about “Hard Knocks.” [read more]

“This One Has A Hole In It”

August 8th, 2017

Drinking with Jason Licht.

A lot of general managers, not all, but a lot of NFL honchos sort of think they are above the people. They’d rather tolerate a losing season than to have to deal with the proletariat. [read more]

“Earn It”

August 8th, 2017

Dirk Koetter, via Hard Knocks, opens a window into his season theme.

Listeners of the Ira Kaufman Podcast heard Dirk Koetter talk this summer about how he believes in risky motivational tactics.

Sometimes they work; sometimes they fall on their ass, Koetter explained in great, passionate detail. [read more]

Hard Knocks Open Thread

August 8th, 2017

Watch the HBO show at 10 p.m. and chat about all the Hard Knocks fun and intrigue right here in the JoeBucsFan.com comments section with friends, enemies and anonymous Bucs fans.

What could be better? A lot of things. But still dive in and keep it clean. Go Bucs!

No Hard Knocks Glow From Dirk Koetter

August 8th, 2017

Winning head coach Dirk Koetter was asked today if he already watched the Buccaneers’ debut episode on Hard Knocks, which rolls out tonight at 10 p.m. on HBO. [read more]

Tuesday Practice Notes, Nuggets & Observations

August 8th, 2017

Yes, Joe continues to patrol the training camp practice fields when not talking to important officials and fans, or inviting cheerleaders to Friday’s watch party, or analyzing practice video. Here are Joe’s nearly world famous practice notes from this morning’s sweat fest. [read more]

Working On Second Level

August 8th, 2017

Martin found a flaw.

Last year one reason Joe was so frustrated with Doug Martin was it appeared he lost any and all vision. [read more]

“About 19 Seconds” Of Nonsense

August 8th, 2017

Blame Dirk Koetter

There’s a reason Joe didn’t sprint to his laptop yesterday afternoon to type up the official Tampa Bay depth chart for the Bucs-Bengals preseason opener on Friday. [read more]

Chemistry

August 8th, 2017

Passing game hookups.

It may have been the second day of training camp when Joe typed that it was clear America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, and new weapon DeSean Jackson already had a chemistry developed. [read more]

“Draggin’ It”

August 8th, 2017

Long, hot day at One Buc Palace

Rather ugly practice at One Buc Palace today.

Something was missing, and winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter offered a bit of a theory.  [read more]

VIDEO: SACK! Clinton McDonald; Bigger Is Better

August 8th, 2017

Bigger impact

Great musical irony in this video from this morning’s practice that features Clinton McDonald shining yet again in training camp. [read more]