Bond Market
August 5th, 2017
Second-year linebacker Devante Bond. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
Devante Bond is about to reach his dreams. [read more]
VIDEO: Red Zone Shovel Pass To Jacquizz Rodgers
August 5th, 2017
Jameis: “It Made This Atmosphere Electric And That’s What We Need In RayJay”
August 5th, 2017
Jameis speaks
The wild and historic environment at today’s rather meaningless training camp practice was a hot topic among Buccaneers, including America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, himself. [read more]
Day 8 Training Camp Notes, News & Nuggets
August 5th, 2017
It was the fourth consecutive day for the Buccaneers practicing in pads, aka the brutal grind of training camp, but the team got a pick-me-up from an overflow crowd that required the fire marshals to assess the spacing and safety. It was the cheering Stick Carries you’ve heard so much about here. But there was PLENTY of football happening on the field. And Joe was patrolling the sidelines for all the good nuggets. Enjoy! [read more]
Dirk Koetter Embraces The Stick Carriers
August 5th, 2017
After practice, Dirk Koetter met with the raucous Stick Carrier fans who sparked an overflow training camp crowd today. Koetter led them in cheer and enjoyed the oil paining presented to him.
Following his post-practice news conference today, Dirk Koetter asked, “Where’s Justin Pawlowski?” Pawlowski is the leader of the Stick Carrier movement — and the host of the Bucs Uncensored podcast on JoeBucsFan.com. They met amidst the overflow, Stick Carrier-fueled crowd at camp.
Joe will have more on this historic day later, including video of Koetter leading the group in cheer and player reaction.
Jameis Needs “Microscopic” Improvement
August 5th, 2017
Defends America.
Either winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter is tired of answering questions about the development of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, or Koetter simply has Jameis’ back. [read more]
Humphries Rises To Challenge
August 5th, 2017
Solid.
If the Bucs were trying to send a message to veteran receiver Adam Humphries (Rudy!) by signing DeSean Jackson and drafting Chris Godwin, let’s just say message received. And answered. [read more]
Long On History; Short On Time
August 5th, 2017
More takes from JoeBucsFan Saturday columnist Gil Arcia
When the Bucs brought in competition for kicker Roberto Aguayo in Nick Folk, hope was that Aguayo would get his act straight. [read more]
“He Wanted It As Loud As Possible”
August 5th, 2017Blame Dirk Koetter
If you’ve been to Buccaneers training camp this season, you’ve no doubt noticed a difference.
Obnoxiously loud music is thumping during practice, louder than Joe and many others can ever remember. [read more]
“Dad Told Me You Have A Sweating Problem”
August 5th, 2017
Mic’ed up.
What a tremendous video the Bucs put out. [read more]
Jameis Does “First Take”
August 4th, 2017
Faces America.
Jameis walked into the alligator pit this morning. [read more]
TOMORROW! Training Camp Takeover
August 4th, 2017Going to Buccaneers training camp? Tomorrow the day to attend and to let loose.
Simply stated, legions of Bucs fans will be treating this entire practice like the fourth quarter of a big game. Remember, Dirk Koetter “is fired up about the Stick Carriers.” (Get a roundtrip luxury bus ride and food at TrainingCampExpress.com)
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“That’s What It Takes To Be Great”
August 4th, 2017
No slacker.
Sometimes, one only needs a quick glace to read a full story. [read more]
“We Need Him To Sleep More”
August 4th, 2017
Too busy?
Could burnout affect America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston?
It’s an interesting question, especially in light of winning head coach Dirk Koetter’s comments after practice today. [read more]
A “W” For The Offense
August 4th, 2017
Enough was enough
All the talk of the Buccaneers defense winning repeatedly against the offense was real through six days of training camp. But that changed today, and that’s not just the opinion of a reporter prowling the sidelines. [read more]
Day 7 Practice Notes & Nuggets
August 4th, 2017
Your beloved Buccaneers were in pads for the third consecutive day and the full, traditional Tampa weather broil returned. It was a rare winning day for the offense, as you’ll read more about on the JoeBucsFan.com home page. Here, it’s a buffet of Joe’s nuggets and observations. Enjoy.
Too Much Perfection
August 4th, 2017
Cites perfection for inaccuracy.
Embattled Bucs kicker Roberto Aguayo seems to be slightly pulling away from Nick Folk as the kicker competition rages on in the second week of training camp. [read more]
McCoy: Koetter Ordered Absolute Reality
August 4th, 2017
No-phony rule
Interesting take from big No. 93 after practice today. [read more]
Malcolm Glazer Was A Bucs Badass
August 4th, 2017
Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The facts are in and the conclusion is uncommonly clear.
Malcolm Glazer was a badass.
Don’t be fooled by the red beard, the specs and a belt buckle worn unusually high. The late owner of the Buccaneers would have been very proud of this confident football team and Dirk Koetter’s aggressive approach. [read more]
