GM Respect, Brewskie Rants & The Glazer Suite

March 22nd, 2017

JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman types his sage wisdom every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award-winning podcasts pop every Tuesday and Thursday. Of note, Ira will be peppering Bucs officials with questions next week at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

All these years later, he remains a polarizing figure for many Buc fans.

Was Rich McKay the architect of Tampa Bay’s glory days — or was he was an overrated executive who turned traitor? [read more]

Chris Baker Work Ethic Blasted

March 22nd, 2017

New Bucs DT/DE Chris Baker

Fighting words out of D.C. for new Bucs free agent defensive tackle Chris Baker. [read more]

Bradley McDougald Signs With…

March 22nd, 2017

Signs.

The drama has ended for the safety. [read more]

The Real Jameis

March 22nd, 2017

Defends America.

Depending on who you read and who you listen to, one could surmise that America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is one of the most vile human beings walking the planet.

Per Britt McHenry of ESPN, only the lazy believe such nonsense. [read more]

The Bucs And Trevor Knight

March 22nd, 2017

A late-round QB for the Bucs?

We’ve learned over the past couple of seasons that this Tampa Bay regime greatly values the position of backup quarterback. [read more]

Smart Move

March 22nd, 2017

Applauds Jason Licht.

From up on high, word has come down.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht has made the wise move. [read more]

PODCAST: Following The Licht

March 22nd, 2017

It’s a deep look at the Bucs plan today in the most listened to Buccaneers podcast in history! Bucs Uncensored pops new episodes every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline), is your unchained host. The former Buccaneers Radio Network voice also includes fan takes. (Email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com). Listen now above or subscribe to Bucs Uncensored on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. *Caution: Includes R-RATED language! Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s cool

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Dishing On Marlon Mack

March 22nd, 2017

NFL Network analyst likes.

When Joe was at the NFL combine in Indianapolis a few weeks ago, Dalvin Cook said it would be his dream to reunite with America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, and South Florida running back Marlon Mack said he had spoken to the Bucs a lot. [read more]

No “Blindly Clinging”

March 22nd, 2017

National topic

It’s rare for kicker chatter to go national — slightly less rare than drafting a kicker in the second round of the NFL Draft. [read more]

Ira Talks Nick Folk Implications, Drafting A Tight End, Chuck Berry Sadness, Kaepernick Bias, Receiver Moves & More

March 21st, 2017

Opinionated Bucs talk from Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter marches on. Ira is popping with all kinds of very strong opinions.  Listen now by clicking or downloading above. And remember, you can also listen (and subscribe) at iTunes and Podbean.com. Enjoy!

Folk Salary More Than Aguayo

March 21st, 2017

Cash talks.

Need more confirmation that Bucs incumbent kicker Roberto Aguayo is on thin ice? [read more]

“I Have A Family To Feed”

March 21st, 2017

Roberto Aguayo’s new competition is all business.

New Bucs kicker Nick Folk wants it known he’s not in town to make Roberto Aguayo the best kicker he can be. [read more]

Carlos Henderson Checks The Boxes

March 21st, 2017

Mid-round magic?

It would be naive to think DeSean Jackson is the only speed injection the Bucs will make to their receiving corps this offseason.

Remember what Dirk Koetter said the day after the season ended. [read more]

“No Weakness”

March 21st, 2017

Flawless, says former NFLer.

If the Bucs are going to draft a running back early, a former NFL lineman and current talking head said the choice is a no-brainer. [read more]

It’s Why You Draft A Quarterback

March 21st, 2017

Top-graded.

The recent free agency land rush and open call for free food was jarring in one respect. [read more]

Hunt’ing For A Running Back

March 21st, 2017

Serious interest.

If the Bucs draft a wide receiver in the first round and wait to secure a much-needed running back, there is a MAC rusher Bucs fans might want to pay attention to. [read more]

Ultimate Challenge For Dirk Koetter

March 20th, 2017

Dan Quinn talks coaching

The guy who coached the NFC representative in last month’s Super Bowl — and then choked away a victory! — has been talking Buccaneers football. [read more]

Would The Raiders Trade For Doug Martin?

March 20th, 2017

Does Joe expect Doug Martin to run the football for the Buccaneers this season? Of course not.

Joe is no fool, and neither is Dirk Koetter or Jason Licht. [read more]

Bucs Prove Fool-Around Days Are Over

March 20th, 2017

BY IRA KAUFMAN

There’s a great scene near the end of “North Dallas Forty” when the John Matuszak character confronts an assistant coach in the locker room.

“Every time I call it a game, you call it a business, and every time I call it a business, you call it a game,” Matuszak screams as teammates look on in shock and admiration. [read more]