Ira Kaufman Defends Jason Licht, Defines Chances Of Tom Brady Returning, Gives Saints Game Calls, Reflects On One Buc Chatter & More

December 5th, 2022

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Gameday Tampa Bay

December 5th, 2022

Game 12

Slimy Saints (4-8) at Bucs (5-6) 

Kickoff: 8:15 p.m.

TV: BSPN.

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Enjoy The Valspar With Hooters

Friday, February 13th, 2026

It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

Nick Leverett Explains What Losing Tristan Wirfs Means

December 5th, 2022

Bucs LG Nick Leverett.

No one can tell Joe that a team losing its best offensive lineman, an All-Pro at that, won’t suffer a setback of some sort. [read more]

Will Tonight Mark The Return Of Logan Ryan?

December 5th, 2022

Bucs DB Logan Ryan explains.

UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. – So will the return of defensive back Logan Ryan be tonight? [read more]

Ko Kieft Preparing For “Physical” New Orleans Defense

December 5th, 2022

Rookie tight end Ko Kieft.

So last week Bucs rookie tight end Ko Kieft caught his first NFL touchdown when he hauled in a Tom Brady offering — perfectly targeted — in the right flat just inside the goal line. [read more]

Cameron Jordan Explains Why Bucs Haven’t Reverted Back To Their Lost Decade Ways

December 5th, 2022

Hated Saints DE Cameron Jordan.

Hated Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has witnessed many miserable Bucs teams since he was drafted by New Orleans in 2011 — after Tampa Bay picked DE Adrian Clayborn in the same draft. [read more]

Make The Pick!

December 5th, 2022

Flash poll posted at 10:32 a.m. Poll closed at 11:52 p.m.

A Fearless Night For Todd Bowles?

December 5th, 2022

Todd Bowles

Bucs fans learned a week ago that head coach Todd Bowles has fear issues. [read more]

Buccaneers’ Playoff Road Got Easier

December 5th, 2022

The Bucs have had their share of pain this season in the form of injuries and odd distractions, but it’s hard to argue that Tampa Bay hasn’t gotten its share of good breaks. [read more]

Big Game Coming For Chris Godwin?

December 5th, 2022

Feed him.

Joe thinks it damn fortunate that Bucs receiver Chris Godwin seems just about back from the horrible knee injury he suffered last December when the slimy Saints came to town. [read more]

Big Scoring Plays Have Just About Vanished

December 5th, 2022

Bucs OC Bryon Leftwich.

Want more proof the Bucs offense is more Mike Glennon than Jameis Winston? Sharp Football Analysis has ugly facts. [read more]

Marcus Mariota Being Marcus Mariota Explains How Bucs Offense Has Been Stifled

December 5th, 2022

“My name isn’t ‘Marcus.'”

It’s very, very difficult for Joe to believe that one of the best offenses in the NFL led by a quarterback who should have been the MVP last year, throwing for over 5,000 yards, can overnight turn this miserable. [read more]

Clock Management Seminar

December 5th, 2022

Highlighted in comedy skit.

You know things are going bad when you become a national punching bag. [read more]

Falcons Fall To 5-8, Door Opens For Bucs To Seize Big Division Lead

December 4th, 2022

Another Sunday it was in the NFC South, and that meant more losing.

The division teams, including Tampa Bay, are now a combined 18-30. [read more]

Which Player Brings The Best Value?

December 4th, 2022

Most bang for the buck.

One of several reasons why Joe slams his head against the wall like a mental patient after watching failing Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is how much he loves to run the ball to the left. [read more]

Is Jim Harbaugh On The Bucs’ Radar?

December 4th, 2022

“Blaine, I already put in a great word for you.”

Everyone tied to the Buccaneers wants a happily-ever-after finish to the Todd Bowles era, as in Bowles hoisting a Lombardi Trophy. But Team Glazer also is running a football business. [read more]

Locker Room Is Trying To Fix Team Energy

December 4th, 2022

Candid talk from the rookie.

NFL teams, especially good teams, have firm identities this time of year.

The Bucs seems to identify as weak-hearted. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Talks Bucs-Saints, Makes Picks

December 4th, 2022

TAMPA TWO is back with the dynamic duo talking Bucs and NFL. Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks is at the command along with some guy named Kaufman. More fun and insight from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.


The Metrics Don’t Lie

December 4th, 2022

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

If you want to play, you’ve got to make hay.

In the NFL’s new world order, prolific offenses will be rewarded.

Punts are considered a last resort. Points are expected because everyone around you is lighting up the scoreboard.

And so we come to the sad case of the 2022 Bucs, who have registered 18 offensive touchdowns through 11 games, one more than Lovie Smith’s Houston Texans.

That’s the football definition of insanity. [read more]