“He Straight Up Lied To Us”

October 28th, 2020

Tiki Barber

Remember on March 26, when Bucco Bruce Arians joined Tiki Barber’s CBS Sports Radio show and said Antonio Brown was not a fit for his Tampa Bay locker room?

Barber reacted Monday to the Bucs signing Brown. [read more]

Examining The Raiders Beating, Arians’ Words, Super Bowl Contenders, Meadowlands Test, Antonio Brown Reaction & More; It’s The ScuttleBucs Podcast!

October 28th, 2020

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“For Tom Brady, There’s Simply No Other Way”

October 28th, 2020

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Back in 1979, a young reporter from Brooklyn became a New York Giants beat writer. The NFL hasn’t been the same since — and neither has the Tampa area. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports arrived in 1985 to cover the Buccaneers, and Ira has since earned Ph.D. status in mauling buffets, schmoozing front office types, never revealing sources, and podcasting. 

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Through seven weeks, it’s all going according to schedule for a franchise that often didn’t seem to have a plan.

The 5-2 Bucs are rising up the power rankings and some prominent league pundits are starting to praise Tampa Bay as the most complete team in the NFC. That’s quite a leap of faith after a bitter Week 5 loss at Soldier Field, where Tom Brady lost track of downs and a prideful defense forgot to make key stops. [read more]

“He’s Just Spectacular”

October 28th, 2020

Getting the rock to Mike Evans.

Most diva receivers would be having a complete meltdown by now. [read more]

Antonio Brown Perspective & More From Derrick Brooks

October 28th, 2020

TAMPA TWO rolls on with Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and JoeBucsFan.com Sage columnist Ira Kaufman. It’s clear what they’re talking about on this latest production from The Identity Tampa Bay.

Defense Lured Brady

October 28th, 2020

Former GM Mike Tannenbaum.

The common belief — and you can count Joe in with this group — that park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting quarterback Tom Brady chose the Bucs is because he had so many potential toys to play with. [read more]

Gronk Says He’s Not Sure About Playing In 2021

October 28th, 2020

Future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski has been ballin’ this month like it’s the old days. [read more]

Playoff Percentages Jump

October 28th, 2020

Postseason percentages.

If you are like Rays manager Kevin Cash and numbers on a computer screen dictate your every move, common sense be damned, then you should be a very, very happy Bucs fan this morning. [read more]

Antonio Brown Gets An Endorsement

October 28th, 2020

Todd Haley spent six years as Antonio Brown’s offensive coordinator with the Steelers. [read more]

The Ultimate Lineup: Kyler, Kamara, Henry, Ridley, Lockett and Thielen

October 28th, 2020

In this edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, Todd gives midseason thoughts on the top ranked players at the three key positions. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters.

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When Did Antonio Brown Get The Playbook And Throw This Year With Tom Brady?

October 28th, 2020

Yes, Bucco Bruce Arians said, “Tom didn’t have anything to do with it” regarding the Antonio Brown signing.

But an ex-Buccaneer and an NFL super insider, a couple of guys who consider Arians a friend, don’t believe him. [read more]

Your NFC Defensive Player Of The Week

October 28th, 2020

Let’s hope this becomes a habit for the second-year pro. [read more]

“I Was Wrong”

October 28th, 2020

Confession.

“Forgive me Father Dungy for I have sinned… “ [read more]

Heroes

October 28th, 2020

Getting national love

When national outlets mention the Bucs, of course park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting Bucs quarterback Tom Brady is included. [read more]

Scotty Miller Talks Antonio Brown

October 28th, 2020

The leading receiver of our beloved 2020 Buccaneers has spoken. [read more]

Still Elite

October 28th, 2020

Yes, Leonard Fournette got more touches than Ronald Jones on Sunday against the Raiders in Las Vegas. [read more]

Key To Bucs Success

October 28th, 2020

Enjoys watching Bucs tape.

Yes, it is nearing giddy times for Bucs fans. [read more]

Ira Weighs In On All Things Antonio Brown & Bucs-Raiders, Talks Carlton Davis, Twitter Nonsense & Much More

October 27th, 2020

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Devin White Is A Grizzly

October 27th, 2020

Derek Carr was so helpless Sunday against Devin White and the Bucs, he looked like a salmon about to be eaten by a grizzly. [read more]

Always Learning, Nitpicking

October 27th, 2020

Joe’s a big Jamel Dean fan.

The second-year cornerback keeps growing and growing. He’ll have his hiccups, like he did Sunday in Vegas, but Dean attacks his mistakes and is fiercely determined to fix them. [read more]

Godwin Out Vs. Giants

October 27th, 2020

Out Monday night.

It’s the Giants. [read more]

Offense Coming Together

October 27th, 2020

Odd couple, but it works.

Remember this summer when those who covered or monitored the Belicheats would wring their hands wondering how park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting Bucs quarterback Tom Brady would work with Bucco Bruce Arians? [read more]

“This Is Going To Be A Very Difficult Out For Any NFC Team”

October 27th, 2020

“You know Carr, I think your brother is onto something. Maybe that old coot Arians will buy me a drink at Hooters at the Super Bowl? The Hooters Girls dig my m@#$%^*ing ring, you know?”

Yes, the Super Bowl will be played at the Den of Depression in 2021. With social distancing, of course. [read more]