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Head-scratching and damning commentary
At Abe’s Place on Sunday, you might find Joe struggling to lay off the bourbon (not the amazing wings) before the Bucs-Saints game.
Why? Joe absolutely cannot believe what America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was saying at One Buc Palace today. [read more]
Difficult to imagine.
When the Bucs finished 9-7 last year, narrowly missing the playoffs, Bucs fans if not national pundits thought Tampa Bay was just a hair away from the postseason. [read more]
Talks shoulder
America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and his bum shoulder woke up this morning after a Wednesday of throwing the football. That hadn’t happened in a few weeks. [read more]
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Lots of big picture chatter from Ira Kaufman today and plenty from Ira’s locker room time, and much more with Joe. Tune in right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is no offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
The data is in from Joe’s weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll, and the head coach took a beating this week. [read more]
Stopping Alvin Kamara and the Saints running game is key
One would think teams facing Drew Brees and the Saints would prioritize slowing down Brees. [read more]
Danger.
It is starting to sound ugly. [read more]
Disrespected. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
Man, talk about a slap in the face. [read more]
Misleading stat.
Long-time readers of Joe know how dubious Joe is of many stats. [read more]
JOE will be pleased to buy you one beer BEFORE the game. Look for Joe in the bar area.
Please join Joe on Sunday for a watch party event at Abe’s Place in Clearwater. Great place to watch the Bucs.
Amazing food, WiFi, giant craft beer selection on tap, indoor and outdoor seating, and more. Joe will have giveaways, too. Kickoff at 1 p.m. Come on out at noon.
Humphries down. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
Good news and bad news and other news on the Buccaneers’ injury report today. [read more]
Mike Smith was pointing at his players today, while also pointing at himself. [read more]
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This week, Jeff and Tom recap the result — another loss — but it’s time for a focus change. Give the Bucs one more week before it’s big picture time says Tom. Jeff says that time is already at hand and Joe stops in to recount the latest from One Buc Palace. The guys talk Jameis and his injury (hint: Jeff has intel) and more. ScuttleBucs imbibe!
Presented by Fan Retreat, The ScuttleBucs is right here every Wednesday afternoon on JoeBucsFan.com, hosted by Jeff Cameron and Tom Lang, powerhouse personalities and lifelong Bucs fans at ESPN Tallahassee, 97.9 FM.
The ScuttleBucs can be found at Google Play and iTunes. It rebroadcasts Sundays on ESPN Tallahassee from 11 a.m. to noon.
Listen or download above. Read more about The ScuttleBucs below.
Of course, many of you know Cameron is the namesake of “The Jeff Cameron Show.” Joe has been a guest with Cameron for years and Cameron is a personal friend of Jameis Winston. [read more]
Sports multimedia guru Rock Riley (@RealRockRiley) was back in the locker room today talking to various Buccaneers about bouncing back from their 2-5 record.
Enjoy Rock’s reports here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Bucs say, they’ve gotta play better from Rock Riley on Vimeo.
Decisions.
Despite the Bucs having a losing record and their offense shatting all over itself Sunday like an infant after eating a jar of peach mush, Joe brings a glimmer of joy into the world. [read more]
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. You can also see Ira every football Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on FOX-13, Scott Smith’s Tailgate Sunday.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The best way to view the 2017 NFL season is through the prism of a funhouse mirror, heavy on the distortion.
Who could have expected the Rams to showcase a dynamic attack? Who knew the Jaguars would lead the league in sacks, on pace to set an NFL single-season record? Who predicted the Bills would have two more wins than the Giants and Bucs combined heading into November? [read more]
Bucs are talking
It seems the communication bug found its way back into the Bucs defense. [read more]
Bucs standpat
The Buccaneers’ defensive line is the team’s oldest and most ineffective unit. [read more]
