Bucs GM Jason Licht.

There are two sides to every story and apparently Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht let his side, and the Bucs’ side of the Antonio Brown nonsense, be known. [read more]

Life without Antonio Brown.

Furniture-tossing, bicycle-winging, tantrum-throwing quitter Antonio Brown took to social media this morning to air his grievances. The Buccaneers have responded in kind. Joe will just leave this here for all to enjoy and respond to.

“The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have terminated the contract of Antonio Brown, effective immediately. While Antonio did receive treatment on his ankle and was listed on the injury report the week leading up to last Sunday’s game, he was cleared to play by our medical team prior to the start of the game and at no point during the game did he indicate to our medical personnel that he could not play. We have attempted, multiple times throughout this week, to schedule an evaluation by an outside orthopedic specialist, yet Antonio has not complied. Maintaining the health and wellness of our players is of the utmost importance to our organization.”

Tom Brady speaks

Who doesn’t love a great Tom Brady story? [read more]

Suspicious of Antonio Brown.

Interesting perspective from a former NFL player who nearly sacrificed his life — and lost his spleen — for the Bucs. [read more]

Carolina no pushover.

Yesterday, Joe admits to cringing from the chatter. [read more]

Antonio Brown

Joe has heard plenty about the Antonio Brown saga from three distinct and reliable sources. And one nugget Joe got last night was especially comical and telling. [read more]

The time is now.

So the Bucs are down two Pro Bowl receivers for the rest of the season. The other, Mike Evans, is coming off a hamstring injury. [read more]

Killer instinct inside-20.

Let’s just say when the Bucs get in the red zone, no NFL team can feel more comfortable. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 6:09 a.m. Poll closed at 7:42 a.m.

Bucs channeled Al Davis.

Yes, yes, yes. We know how Cyril Grayson came to the Bucs because he was signed off the Cowboys’ practice squad. [read more]

It seems Bucs fans may soon see text messages on social media from Bucco Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

“Don’t worry, TB, I’ll keep my shirt and pads on.”

UPDATED 10:03 p.m. – The Buccaneers’ head coach tipped his hand tonight, and he shared some great news, too. [read more]

The TAMPA TWO team is jumping into the wild Bucs-Jets game and the aftermath. Enjoy!

Bucs legend Derrick Brooks joins JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman, as always. More fun from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Rob Gronkowski gave the right answer to a question about the NFL MVP today, but it was not a tongue-in-cheek response.

And Gronk is known for playing the wiseass card. [read more]

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Lot of banged up players.

Joe doesn’t remember seeing an injury report with so many players on it. [read more]

“Don’t worry Kyle, you will get to play someday.”

Unless the unthinkable happens, Kyle Trask will finish his rookie season not taking one snap of football in the regular season. [read more]

Ronald Jones

The headline is today’s official forecast for running back Ronald Jones, courtesy of Bucco Bruce Arians after today’s practice.

It doesn’t sound good for RoJo’s injured ankle. “He’s in a boot,” Arians added.

Joe’s experience says the presence of the dreaded boot means missing at least two games.

Bucs are done with him.

Yes, last Sunday, Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians announced to the free world that furniture-tossing, bicycle-winging, tantrum-throwing quitter Antonio Brown was no longer a member of the Bucs.

Still, some wondered if that was final. [read more]