60-40 Split For “Slippery” Joey Bosa

December 3rd, 2016

BosaIn this post, Joe combines information delivered inside the Bucs locker room and a scouting report this morning by Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Listen To Joe

December 3rd, 2016

joebucsfanOnce again the good people of Florida’s Panhandle got solid information about the Bucs when Joe made his regular appearance on “The Jeff Cameron Show,” hosted by Jeff Cameron on the 500-pound gorilla of sports radio in the Panhandle: ESPN Tallahassee. [read more]

Quick Note From San Diego

December 3rd, 2016
A view outside Joe's suburban San Diego hotel last night as the sun bounces off the mountains at dusk before sinking into the Pacific Ocean.

A view outside Joe’s suburban San Diego hotel last night as the sun bounces off the mountains at dusk before sinking into the Pacific Ocean.

Yes, Joe is typing a quick post from his hotel in suburban San Diego. It’s mid-morning in sunny San Diego (yeah, that’s a redundant phrase). [read more]

John Lynch Calls Bucs “Lifeless;” Blasts Pro Football Focus, Talks Hall Of Fame Perceptions

December 3rd, 2016

LynchRingJoe highly recommends the following from Bucs icon John Lynch. [read more]

“Bully The Bully”

December 3rd, 2016
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Vowed to “bully”

Hey, Donovan Smith haters. Where was 10-sack man and perennial stud Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril last week? [read more]

Koetter Wants Bucs To Manage “Extra Publicity”

December 3rd, 2016
Coach Koetter talks spotlight management

Coach Koetter talks spotlight management

Your Buccaneers have had issues this season dealing with the spotlight.

It’s like they’ve been deer in the headlights of national relevance. [read more]

TV Map For Bucs-Chargers

December 3rd, 2016
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Full broadcast map breakdown

It’s that time of the week to find out if you must get a designated driver tomorrow. [read more]

Respect Is Earned

December 3rd, 2016
Heads will turn with win Sunday.

Minds will change with win Sunday.

Joe is in San Diego typing this here post and is both shocked and overwhelmed by the Twitter response from Bucs fans in California/Mexico/Arizona attending tomorrow’s game against the Chargers. [read more]

PODCAST: No Electricity Puns Here

December 3rd, 2016

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Click above to listen or to download.

*Enjoy the emotional, fun and informative Bucs Uncensored podcast Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline). The former college football player and lifelong Bucs fan even shares real live fan takes — via emailed voice memos. (BucsUncensored@gmail.com). Formerly a voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620 & 98.7 FM, Justin now shares his brand of Bucs talk on JoeBucsFan.com! Download Justin’s podcast on iTunes right here. **Caution, not approved by most workplaces**

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Interactive Defense

December 3rd, 2016
Gerald McCoy offers details how the defense has changed.

Gerald McCoy offers details

Want to know why the Bucs defense has turned a 180 since the debacle against the Dixie Chicks on Thursday Night Football? [read more]

Blocking Equals Wins

December 3rd, 2016
How blocking for Jameis has sparked turnaround.

How blocking for Jameis has sparked turnaround.

Last year, the Bucs got on a roll to 6-6 when they shat the bed and Lovie Smith got the boot. [read more]

Two Bucs Ruled Out; Three Questionable

December 2nd, 2016

chris-conte-1021The Bucs’ official injury report is in leading up to Sunday’s game at sunny San Diego.

First, it’ll be the Keith Tandy show at safety. [read more]

Beware Of The Flex-Game Block

December 2nd, 2016

jerry jonesIt’s been widely reported across the nation that the Bucs-Cowboys 1 o’clock game in Dallas on Sunday, Dec. 18, is sure to be flexed to an 8:15 p.m. start on NBC.

But there is a looming wrench in the plan. [read more]

“Grimacing” Gerald

December 2nd, 2016
Practice pain today?

Practice pain today?

The beast in the belly of the Bucs’ defense, Gerald McCoy, returned to practice today after hurting his foot against the Seahawks, and ESPN’s eagle eye reporter spotted something troubling. [read more]

Hawley Complains Of Seahawk Spit In His Face

December 2nd, 2016
Center Joe Hawley needed to wash foreign saliva from his beard

Center Joe Hawley needed to wash foreign saliva from his beard

Richard Sherman was crying and hunting Kleenex at the back of the Seahawks defense Sunday, and it seems a guy in front of the Seattle defense also was acting like a toddler. [read more]

“Undisputed Focal Point”

December 2nd, 2016
High praise for Bucs receiver. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

High praise. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

It’s pretty clear by now if one had to rank the best receivers in the NFL as of the second day of December 2016, at worst, Bucs receiver Mike Evans would be No. 3. [read more]

Ali Marpet: “It’s About How We Practice”

December 2nd, 2016

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Joe can already see the smile on the face of Derrick Brooks, the iconic Hall of Fame Buccaneer who always preaches that winning is achieved daily, not just on gameday. [read more]

Kwon Savors Gas-Station Love

December 2nd, 2016
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Talks life on the streets

Folks across Tampa Bay aren’t partying like it’s 1997 (or 2007), but there’s a vibe thumping through Bucs fans that might soon emerge on a grand scale. [read more]

Sounds Like A Plan

December 2nd, 2016

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Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, Ira Kaufman, esteemed JoeBucsFan.com columnist, finds himself San Diego dreaming today. Kaufman’s columns publish Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. His award-winning podcasts rolls Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Good old Qualcomm. [read more]