Eyeing A McCown Return

April 5th, 2017

Calm down. Stay away from bridges, narcotics and sharp objects. The headline is not what you think and fear. [read more]

The “40 Percent” Fail Rate

April 5th, 2017
Licht

Odds against Bucs GM Jason Licht

With the NFL Draft just 22 days away — Twenty-Two! — Joe thoroughly enjoyed listening to Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian dissect draft analytics on SiriusXM NFL Radio late last night. [read more]

Make The Call

April 5th, 2017

Poll published at 9:14 a.m. 


Third Day DE?

April 5th, 2017

Sleeper edge rusher? He talked to the Bucs — and to Joe.

If there is an area of need on defense, it is still a friggin’ edge rush. [read more]

So Dirk Koetter Likes His Pass Rush … Really?

April 5th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Dirk Koetter is apparently content with the Buccaneer pass rush.

I’m not. [read more]

PODCAST: Uncensored Echoes

April 5th, 2017

Bucs Uncensored episodes explode right here every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline), the former Buccaneers Radio Network voice, also includes fan takes in the unrivaled fun. (Email a 90-second-or-less audio take to BucsUncensored@gmail.com). Listen now above, or subscribe on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. *Caution: Includes R-RATED language! Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Enjoy the most popular Bucs podcast in history!

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Biggest Hole

April 5th, 2017

Is there a RB down there?

Joe has written the following over the past few months:

You know the Bucs need a running back; Joe knows the Bucs need a running back; a drunk in the bar knows the Bucs need a running back. [read more]

Jameis No. 9

April 5th, 2017

High marks.

Joe has a hunch if AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was told the night he selected America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, that Jameis would become a top-ten quarterback before his third year in the NFL, Licht would have leaned back in his leather chair, uncorked a contraband bottle of Boulevard Pale Ale, and blasted “Girls Got Rhythm” loud enough to rattle the windows at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Joel Glazer: “Strange Things Can Happen”

April 4th, 2017

Joel Glazer talks to Joe

So has Team Glazer drawn a line in the sand on the 2017 season? [read more]

“Hard Knocks” Musings

April 4th, 2017

Frank discussion.

Yes, some in NFL circles believe the Bucs are a prime candidate to be featured this summer in the annual NFL Films-produced reality show, “Hard Knocks,” broadcast on HBO. [read more]

Dotson Could Be Casualty In O-Line Shakeup

April 4th, 2017

So Dirk Koetter made it clear last week that Ali Marpet will move to center and get every shot to be the Bucs starter there for years to come.

Demar Dotson should be very nervous. [read more]

“Perfect”

April 4th, 2017

Fave move.

BSPN’s “The Professor,” John Clayton, has seen a lot of NFL moves in his days. [read more]

The Cost Of Missing On Cook

April 4th, 2017

Investment.

Joe understands the thought, for some Bucs fans, of trading up in the first round is akin to the horror of coming home from work and finding Rosie O’Donnell lathered up in your shower. [read more]

Ira Tackles Glazer Take On Koetter/Licht Egos, Peterson Fluidity, Drafting A DE, Daryl Smith, And More On Arthur Blank Calling Him “Irv”

April 4th, 2017

Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter is thoroughly pumped following his excursion to the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix, and as the NFL Draft appraoches. As always, the Ira Kaufman Podcast dives deep key Bucs happenings, plus assorted shenanigans. Listen now by clicking or downloading above. And remember, listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and/or Podbean.com. Enjoy!

Workin’ Jameis

April 4th, 2017

No rest.

Lots of NFL players share video of themselves working out just about every day on Instagram.

Shoot, if Kwon Alexander or Hey Jude or Louis Murphy (yes, Joe understands he’s not currently with the Bucs) doesn’t upload a workout video on Instagram, it’s a rare day. [read more]

Dirk Koetter Talks Adoreé Jackson

April 3rd, 2017

Landing at One Buc

At the NFL Owners Meetings last week in Phoenix, Joe asked Dirk Koetter about just one NFL Draft prospect. [read more]

Last Old Bucs Running Back Was Very Effective

April 3rd, 2017

“Look at all the gifts I got Garcia this offseason. That little old guy is money.”

There’s been plenty of moaning amidst the Adrian Peterson chatter that 32 year old running backs — like Peterson is — are historically ineffective. [read more]

Joel Glazer Talks “Egos,” Experience & New Era

April 3rd, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Joel Glazer looked particularly relaxed last week at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix.

The co-owner of the Buccaneers wasn’t smiling about the lush grounds, the deluxe spa treatments or the prompt room service at the Arizona Biltmore. [read more]

Training Camp Joint Practice Details In Place

April 3rd, 2017

Jason Licht will get more private time with Tom Coughlin. [read more]