“If He Don’t Bring It On Sundays, We Got Issues.”

August 11th, 2016

Ayers

There’s a beauty in the “naturally pissed off” madness of new Bucs defensive end Robert Ayers, who has driven teammates to the brink of fighting through training camp. [read more]

Ira Kaufman’s Keys To Tonight’s Game

August 11th, 2016

If you haven’t been to JoeBucsFan.com in a while, you might not realize Joe hired esteemed scribe and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Ira Kaufman during free agency this spring.

What a score! Just like the Patriots, Joe knows when to scoop up Darrelle Revis a Hall of Famer in his prime off the street.

In today’s podcast, eye-RAH! dives deep into his view of tonight’s preseason opener in Philadelphia. Enjoy via download or by clicking the arrow below.

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“Let’s Not Jump To Conclusions”

August 11th, 2016
News of injury still cloaked in secrecy.

Details of rehab still cloaked in secrecy.

A lot of Bucs fans are wringing their hands raw, worried about the status of left guard J.R. Sweezy. [read more]

Real Football Returns!

August 11th, 2016
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Finally!

There is a clash at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters! Some here celebrate the start of the preseason as if the entire crew of Bucs cheerleaders has arrived demanding an intimate group hug — but others sour and think watching preseason is chore and a job. [read more]

Tier 2

August 11th, 2016
On the cusp.

On the cusp, per a poll of NFL executives and coaches.

If anyone can lead the Bucs out of the NFL abyss the team has been mired in for five years, it is America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

“A Coaching Correction”

August 11th, 2016
You f@#$*^% right Dirk Koetter is a correction. About time someone over at One Buc hired a G45 damned offensive coach to run things. Jiminy Christmas!"

“You f@#$*^% right Dirk Koetter is a correction. About time someone over at One Buc hired a G$% damned offensive coach to run things. Jiminy Christmas!”

The Lovie Smith mafia is alive and well. Need an example? [read more]

Is Jeff Fisher A Phony Tough Guy?

August 10th, 2016

Remember to visit the new BalzerFootball.com. It’s a little brother site of JoeBucsFan.com manned by esteemed Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and voter Howard Balzer, a veteran of all forms of media and a regular voice heard on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

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Balzer is a true expert on all things NFL, one of the very best in the business. Today, Balzer gets tough with Jeff Fisher and the Rams’ appearance on Hard Knocks.

Joe Talks Philly Showcasing, O-Line, Spence Expectations & More

August 10th, 2016
The Big Dog, Steve Duemig

The Big Dog, Steve Duemig

Real football is in the air, and it was time for Joe to step into the steel cage with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, The Big Dog, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

All kinds of training camp subjects were on the table during the popular JoeBucsFan.com Hour. [read more]

Dominik Talks Another 6-Win Bucs Season In 2016

August 10th, 2016
Jason Licht's predecessor sees another losing season

Jason Licht’s predecessor sees another rough Bucs season

Former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik isn’t predicting a return to the glory days of Raheem Morris and his 10-6 record in 2010, the last winning season for Tampa Bay. [read more]

Team-First Perspective Delivered To NFL From Tampa

August 10th, 2016

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The Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, talked to a familiar Tampa name who is bringing a different perspective to the NFL. Enjoy Ira’s latest column below, and check in tomorrow morning for his keys to Thursday night’s Bucs-Eagles preseason opener. [read more]

“This Is Our A-Rod”

August 10th, 2016
The new Alex Rodriguez?

The new Alex Rodriguez?

Is tweety Austin Seferian-Jenkins a drama queen? That seems to be what Roy Cummings suggests. [read more]

Mike James Is Salivating

August 10th, 2016

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The fourth-year running back flashed big time in his 2013 rookie campaign before a badly broken ankle took him down midseason. [read more]

Cast Your Vote

August 10th, 2016


Dotson Knows Time Is Short

August 10th, 2016
Closer to end than beginning.

Closer to end than beginning.

Listening to Bucs coach Dirk Koetter in the early weeks of training camp, he has singled out right tackle Demar Dotson for being a beast and tossing around defensive linemen. [read more]

Dominik Pegs Two Key Concerns For Bucs

August 10th, 2016
Dominik isn't sold on a cornerstone Buccaneer

Dominik isn’t sold on a cornerstone Buccaneer

Former Bucs rockstar general manager Mark Dominik is a radio and TV star these days, and this week he weighed in on a subject near to his heart, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [read more]

Red Zone Efficiency

August 10th, 2016
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Need points.

If you get Dirk Koetter off to the side as he walks off the practice fields of One Buc Palace, or if you get a rare chance to talk to America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, or members of the Bucs offense, and ask them to identify their season goal, the first thing out of their mouths will be “score points.” [read more]

No Orders (Yet) From Atop

August 10th, 2016
Hands off thus far, says Bucs coach. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Hands off thus far, says Bucs coach. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

The stale air of Lovie Smith’s press conferences are long gone. [read more]

Ira Talks New Evidence In The Case For John Lynch, Team Glazer’s Direct Orders, Lingering Dungy Resentment, & More

August 9th, 2016

The latest from The Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, is here. He’s chock full of fresh Hall of Fame goodies, diving into new evidence in the case for John Lynch, direct orders from Team Glazer, lingering Dungy resentment and much more.

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Sweezy’s Back “Positive”

August 9th, 2016
Some info surfaces.

Info surfaces.

It seems there may be some clarity into what’s going on with Bucs left guard J.R. Sweezy. [read more]

ASJ: “I Think That’s Kind Of Held Me Back”

August 9th, 2016

seferian-jenkins2Tweety tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins had a lot to say after practice today.

He was pumped up. He was smiling. And he was shedding light on his troubles. [read more]