A promising update on Vita Vea came in November, but today’s news report on SiriusXM NFL Radio had Joe fumbling a Hooters plate of Buffalo Shrimp. [read more]

“You hear that, Glazer?”

Joe made a case weeks ago for Jason Licht being the 2020 NFL Executive of the Year.

No, haters, 2020 has nothing to do with Doug Martin and Noah Spence and Matt Gay. So shutup on those fronts. [read more]

It’s a knee injury for Antonio Brown (not related to hurling a Casper bed), and today the Bucs are getting a deeper look with an MRI, per head coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

Brown had one catch for 10 yards yesterday on just two targets.

Of course, rookie Tyler Johnson and Scotty Miller had huge second-half catches in Brown’s absence, so Joe’s really not concerned about a potential loss of Brown. The Bucs are loaded with pass catchers, and Brown was not being used on punt returns.

In yesterday’s historic win, the Bucs offense looked an old-school, smashmouth unit more than it has all season. [read more]

Stoked by win

Joe thinks it is so cool when former Bucs players take to social media to celebrate the team’s success. [read more]

Dressed for Lambeau Field, Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks is here this morning to talk about yesterday’s physical and aggressive masterpiece. It’s more TAMPA TWO with Ira Kaufman from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Great stuff this morning from Brooks.

Joe just enjoyed an ice cold Bromosa from Big Storm (a quality breakfast beer) and re-watched our beloved Buccaneers lockdown of the Saints yesterday for the second time. [read more]

Smile says it all.

You think Bucs inside linebacker Devin White had a huge game last night? You would be right. One of the best this century. [read more]

Bucs RB Leonard Fournette tries to break through a hole in the Bucs’ win over New Orleans Sunday.

Nate Burleson is hot for the Bucs running backs. [read more]

The unofficial quote of the year for the Bucs was delivered by offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich back in April. [read more]

Joe loved witnessing savior Bucs linebacker Devin White deliver a Hall of Fame-caliber performance against the Saints last night.

He defined the term beasting. [read more]

Sean Murphy-Bunting makes Michel Thomas eat leather after SMB’s second-quarter pick.

Before Bucco Bruce Arians ever coached a game for Tampa Bay, he referred to “Bucs beating Bucs” and ran with the phrase for a long time. [read more]

Reason to smile.

When a man deserves scorn, Joe is there to point a finger.

And when a man deserves props for a job well done, Joe is there to stand and applaud. [read more]

The Bucs bench erupts after safety Mike Edwards’ picked off Drew Brees to seal the win.

The last time Joe can remember a win that was sweeter than Sunday was when Chucky hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft after the Super Bowl. Victory Monday? This is one of the greatest in Bucs’ fandom history. Let’s get rolling and for suits and managers and human resources officials, Joe wants to apologize for what will likely be an unproductive workweek. Deal with it. [read more]

Steve Smith of NFL Network.

Anyone seen Steve Smith of NFL Network lately?

Joe’s just wondering if he’s gone into hibernation recently.

Joe will continue to ask about Smith’s whereabouts daily so long as the Bucs’ are still alive in the postseason.

Is Smith doing OK?

Steve Smith on NFL Network, following the #Bucs 47-7 win: “When the playoffs comes the Tampa Bay Bucs are gonna get ran. It’s going to be a good old fashion ass-whopping. I don’t believe the Bucs are going to show up.”

Says Cowboys and Lions are on same category, “Not very good” pic.twitter.com/61fmRg7uQQ

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 26, 2020

Thirsty for second year with Bucs.

So one of the coolest things to happen to the Bucs was among some of the best offseason moves in franchise history — trading for then-retired future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski. [read more]

Bill Currie Ford is a Tampa tradition since 1959. They’re awesome Bucs fans and so charitable in the community. Shop now at BillCurrieFord.com. New year, new deals! And remember their nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Ira loves his 2020 Ford Escape, cherry red.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Youth wasn’t just served Sunday evening — youth ruled. [read more]

What a night (and a week ahead) of ecstasy for Joe and all the Bucs fans across the globe.

So much joy for so many reasons.

General manager Jason Licht talked last night about one reason he is so full of appreciation and confidence. [read more]

Shutdown corner at New Orleans

Did anyone see Michael Thomas tonight? [read more]

If you’re wondering if you’ve ever seen this kind of Buccaneers football, well, you’ve only seen it once before if you’re full-fledged grownup. [read more]

Look at that headline.

Read it again. [read more]

Oh-vah?

Regular readers of Joe likely noticed Joe had the following line in two separate stories last week. [read more]