“Riddle me this… “

Joe isn’t sure if he has solved the puzzle or not. [read more]

Blaming Jameis.

Joe read the following Monday night and initially was just going to let it go.

But sometimes, even if Joe is numb to a subject, it can be outrageous enough to get him worked up. [read more]

Out of work (again).

You want to know why the Bucs stunk out loud last year? It was all over the news for those paying attention. [read more]

Trust is back.

If anyone can glean something from the preseason, the Bucs offense will be back on track in 2018. [read more]

Inside job

Many fans and media want to know if Dirk Koetter ran a tougher training camp this season.

Players have chimed with takes that shed little light, but Caleb Benenoch is an exception. [read more]

“Hey football gods, I thought I sold my soul when Mark Ingram got suspended. You guys outdid yourself.”

Great Bucs news this evening.

It’s no big surprise, but it feels awfully good to see it looking so official. [read more]

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The Sage of Tampa Bay sports fires away on all things Bucs today via his seasoned analytical skills and his remarkable Brooklyn/Tampa accent. This episode surely will have you drooling for opening day. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always fun and informative, and it’s presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Find the Ira ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past 10 months!! Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!

Projected survivor.

This is one reason why the NFL is so popular. As the drudgery and cruel teasing of the preseason drags on, a light at the end of the tunnel can be seen. [read more]

It was a heck of a moment during the second quarter of the Bucs-Lions game on Friday night, one that might one day get on the ballot at the Trash Talk Hall of Fame. [read more]

Joe’s friends at Bucs Nation have a great idea to share the pulse of hardcore Bucs fans. It’s the SB Nation FanPulse!

Bucs Nation launched a new polling project that will pull together the insights of the most *plugged-in* Buccaneers fans. If that describes you, then SIGN UP HERE to join Joe and other *knowledgeable* fans (including Bucs Nation contributors).

Sign up and you’ll be among a hand-selected group from Bucs Nation who answers quick polls each week developed by SB Nation. It will be the definitive poll of *informed* Bucs fans and that includes you. Your votes will be anonymous — though if you join, you’re welcome to tell anyone you like. Results of each poll will be published by Bucs Nation, and may end up on SBNation.com along with the results from other team sites.

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Last year at this time, Dirk Koetter had said for about the 19th time that he didn’t know what to expect when Doug Martin returned from his three-game suspension to start the season.

Why? Because the head coach had no experience with a player getting disconnected from his team like that in September. [read more]

Confession.

Joe thinks all Bucs fans can relate. [read more]

Punt returner?

This is making Joe drool. [read more]

24-hour poll posted at 5:01 a.m. (Next Jason Licht poll will follow the Week 4 game at Chicago).

New left tackle?

A quick glance at Mike Liedtke’s locker demonstrates how far down the totem pole he is with the Bucs. [read more]

Should preseason stats matter?

Call this carrying the piano on your back for the last 10 yards. [read more]