“Seriously?”

Many Bucs fans are wincing at the headline here.

But take a deep breath and keep reading. [read more]

Not shaving.

We have breaking news at the JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters news desk. [read more]

Shelved for OTAs.

No need to fret, Bucs fans. No need to go running for a paper bag to quell hyperventilating. [read more]

Dirk Koetter opens up on Ryan Fitzpatrick

The head coach was talking quarterbacks today, and there was plenty offered on his newest gunslinger, veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick. [read more]

New Bucs defensive tackle Chris Baker

Practice at One Buc Palace today, the first spring “OTA,” is voluntary according to the NFL labor agreement, and the Buccaneers had their share of absences. [read more]

Roster chatter.

Most football coaches, regardless of level, don’t like to talk up their team too much and set unfair or unreasonable expectations. Dirk Koetter broke ranks Tuesday. [read more]

Rough Tuesday at One Buc

Oh, boy.

Not a good start to spring kicking — in front of media — for Roberto Aguayo. [read more]

Valuable backup.

Just about everyone in the NFL fraternity believes the Bucs will be a good team this year and, perhaps, a playoff team. [read more]

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Painted into corner?

You know it is underwear football season when backup quarterbacks are getting a lot of run on national TV shows. [read more]

Dissects Todd Monken’s words.

Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken opened eyes when he shared a recent conversation he had with new Bucs receiver DeSean Jackson.

Essentially, Monken told Jackson his play better match his $35 million contract. [read more]

Wrongly called out.

For the house organ of the NFL, this is embarrassing. [read more]

Greatness, per NFL players.

There’s no division title or playoff game on Gerald McCoy’s resumé, but it is loaded with accolades.

McCoy racked up another one today. [read more]

Recognized by peers

America is taking notice. [read more]

Bucs LB coach talks defense.

In the past couple of months, Joe started sniffing the Bucs would try a little more 34 defense than what Mike Smith’s crew did last year. [read more]

Renowned former St. Pete Times sports columnist Gary Shelton walked up to Joe at One Buc Palace last week and delivered a quality one-liner after talking to offensive line coach George Warhop. [read more]

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Lunch With Rock Riley is right here with his diverse video reports on the Buccaneers. Fun stuff!

Today, Rock catches up with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, Team Glazer, assistant coaches, and more. Enjoy!

Winston getting better on and off the field from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Running backs coach Tim Spencer speaks

Joe is sensing a trend at One Buc Palace, and Joe’s not sure whether it’s encouraging, alarming, exciting or all three. [read more]

Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira Kaufman, the most beloved and esteemed columnist in town, has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. His columns pop here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

While other teams try to address major holes, the Bucs continue to tie up loose ends.

That’s the best news of all for Buc fans parched after a nine-year playoff drought. And if the front office takes a breather this week while players gather for OTA sessions, who can blame a busy brain trust that ignores Vegas oddsmakers but hears the pleas of their stick carriers. [read more]