Michael Irvin: Tom Brady Will Play And Will Play GM
January 28th, 2022
Tom Brady chatter.
Plenty of folks believe a Tom Brady return is imminent. [read more]
Is It Really The End?
January 28th, 2022
Not over… yet.
The past two seasons have been unlike anything Joe has seen from the Bucs since this here website launched in August 2008. [read more]
Have Your Say!
January 28th, 2022Flash poll posted at 7:39 a.m. Poll closed at 9:06 a.m.
Report: Tom Brady Cares About Fulfilling Bucs Contract
January 28th, 2022
Man, what a drain it is to hear all the negative vibes about Tom Brady retiring.
It feels like some people are trying to will it to happen, or they are just sky-is-falling types. [read more]
Tom Brady Decision Could Spark Major Changes
January 28th, 2022
Yes, Joe knows Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians said he would return for 2022. Joe believes him but Joe also believes things change, and can change in a hurry. [read more]
Tom Brady Throws Shade At Newly Retired Ben Roethlisberger
January 28th, 2022
“I see you Ben!”
You can call Tom Brady the greatest quarterback and you wouldn’t be wrong. But if he hangs it up in the coming days, maybe his next goal is to be the greatest marketer. [read more]
Bucs In Line For Two Additional Third-Round Draft Picks
January 27th, 2022
A windfall could be coming the Buccaneers’ way in a matter of hours, welcome ammunition to reload for the 2022 season. [read more]
A New Big Board At One Buc
January 27th, 2022
Bucs GM Jason Licht
BY IRA KAUFMAN
JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman is The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports. All his work is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new AND used vehicles. Ira is well known for his long list of sources and contacts, his iconic podcast, and the way he mauls a buffet.
Behind closed doors at One Buc Place, they’re talking about Door No. 2.
You can bet Jason Licht, Bruce Arians and, most importantly, the Glazers are fixated on the next Buc under center should Tom Brady call it a day.
This franchise can’t afford to be caught flat-footed at the game’s most important position, so plans are being formulated if No. 12 decides to end a career like no other. [read more]
Report: Byron Leftwich Wants Jags Owner Shad Khan To Can GM Trent Baalke
January 27th, 2022
Demands.
It seems if Bryon Leftwich is going to take a head coaching job, the team he ends up with is going to be run his way and only his way. [read more]
Slimy Saints Want To Talk To Byron Leftwich
January 27th, 2022
Reunion?
If Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is still such a lock for the Jags as so many wanted to believe a couple of days ago, how come the Jags are interviewing other candidates and how come other teams are asking the Bucs for permission to interview Leftwich? [read more]
The Challenges Facing Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
January 27th, 2022
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka with one of his four sacks this season.
Was it an encouraging rookie season for the Buccaneers’ first-round draft pick, outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka?
An Xs and Os guru has weighed in with great perspective. [read more]
What Would Make Tom Brady Stay?
January 27th, 2022
Winner.
Joe doesn’t know Tom Brady beyond asking him a few questions standing feet away. Never shook his hand. Outside of 30 seconds at the White House, Joe never met Brady when there wasn’t a microphone in front of him. So Joe cannot claim to know Brady and, honestly, most reporters cannot say that about any player. [read more]
Warren Moon: My Family Wanted Me To Quit At 44 Years Old
January 27th, 2022
A Hall of Fame quarterback who played at 44 years old told a timely tale this week on CBS Sports Radio. [read more]
“That Cooper Kupp Gets 64 Yards In The Final Drive Of The Game Is A Fireable Offense.”
January 27th, 2022
Bucs DC Todd Bowles
Former coffee fetcher for Bill Walsh, Al Davis and Bill Belicheat, former NFL suit Michael Lombardi, has made no secret how much he respects and likes Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. [read more]
Maybe It Wasn’t Tom Brady
January 27th, 2022
Wrong dude?
Given some new insight, perhaps it wasn’t Tom Brady who was making sure his boys were hitting their bonuses. [read more]
Warren Sapp Not Pleased How Bucs-Rams Game Ended
January 27th, 2022
No laughing matter for Warren Sapp.
He may no longer play for Tampa Bay and he may not make every home game, but rest assured Bucs legend Warren Sapp is fully dialed in when it comes to his Bucs. [read more]
Todd Bowles Has Credible Defender Of His Late Blitz Call
January 27th, 2022
Todd Bowles
Joe did it!
Joe found a smart Xs-and-Os guru who defends Todd Bowles blitzing Matt Stafford with seconds ticking off the clock while leaving the NFL’s best receiver in single coverage during Sunday’s gut-punch loss to the Rams. [read more]
Derrick Brooks “Didn’t Like That Call;” TAMPA TWO Tackles A Wild Weekend
January 26th, 2022The TAMPA TWO duo weigh in on the painful loss that was. Legend Derrick Brooks joins Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman for the dissection and discussion. More must-watch insight from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.
Bruce Arians: Devin White Needs Better Understanding Of The Defense
January 26th, 2022
Buccaneers savior linebacker Devin White is off next to the Pro Bowl after his alternate status was upgraded this morning.
But how good is White? [read more]
The Game-Losing Play
January 26th, 2022
Bucs DC Todd Bowles
Joe was on the phone earlier with a hardcore Bucs fan who just wants to punch someone he’s still so peeved at the loss to the Rams. Like Joe has written several times, it didn’t have to happen. [read more]
Bruce Arians Frustrated & Encouraged By Cornerback Play
January 26th, 2022
Joe has yet to recover from Sunday’s brutal loss — at home … after a phenomenal comeback for the ages. [read more]
