Not Ready For Prime Time

October 8th, 2020

All offseason, Bucs fans were told that Tom Brady would raise the games of those playing around him. He would fix what ailed the Bucs. He’d make coaches better, even people working in the office. [read more]

Where Was The Offense?

October 8th, 2020

“I was rolling, Coach.”

Don’t give Joe injuries. [read more]

Bears 20, Buccaneers 19

October 8th, 2020

What a hot mess that was.

Our beloved Bucs aren’t the team we want them to be after 11 penalties for 109 yards helped doom them in Chicago tonight while the offense went limp in the second half. [read more]

Bucs-Bears, Open Thread

October 8th, 2020

Right here is where you comment all game long with fellow Bucs fans! Keep it respectful and kind, unless it involves referees.

And stick with Joe after the game and into the wee hours for plenty on this big game. Go Bucs!

Ira Kaufman Talks Bears-Bucs Expectations & Predictions, Arians Psychology, Leftwich-Brady Adjustments & Much More

October 8th, 2020

It’s always extra fun when there’s a game-day Ira Kaufman Podcast presented by Bill Currie Ford. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is all fired up for tonight’s Thursday Night Football affair and tackles various Bucs subjects with Joe.

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Gameday Tampa Bay

October 8th, 2020

Game 5

Bucs (3-1) at Bears (3-1)

Kickoff: 8:20 p.m.

TV: NFL Network, WTVT-TV Channel 13.

[read more]

Thursday Night Fun!

October 8th, 2020

Gameday On The ScuttleBucs! A Look Back, A Look Ahead & Much More

October 8th, 2020

Presented by Bill Currie Ford – Tampa’s first family of Ford! — it’s a GameDay edition of The ScuttleBucs!

Jeff Cameron and Tom Lang recap the highs and lows of Sunday’s riveting result in the (former?) Den of Depression and preview a patchwork kind of Thursday night. Joe stops by to give the latest – plus Jeff and Tom break down the Brady offense and rookie play that makes every Buc fan smile.

(During a typical week, The ScuttleBucs is also heard Thursday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. on ESPN Radio Tallahassee.) Listen or download above. Or subscribe at Google Play, Apple Podcasts and more.

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“Not Good Enough”

October 8th, 2020

Defense needs to step up.

Ian Beckles has high standards. [read more]

Tom Brady Moving

October 8th, 2020

New home.

Is park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-avoiding Bucs quarterback Tom Brady getting evicted? [read more]

Concern For JPP

October 8th, 2020

Bad news

The play that finished off the Chargers on Sunday was an interception served up by QB Justin Herbert.

On his right was Shaq Barrett beating a double team and applying pressure. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Talks Bucs-Bears

October 8th, 2020

Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks grabs a cigar and hangs out with some guy in a red shirt to talk Bucs-Bears on TAMPA TWO. All the fun is presented by The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Bucs At Bears Fantasy Exclusive Preview

October 8th, 2020

Todd has full season and daily fantasy thoughts on Ronald Jones, David Montgomery, Scotty Miller, Allen Robinson and more. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast: Bucs Bulletin is presented by Brandon Legal Group.

Click above to listen or to download, or at Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and via Podbean and more platforms!

“Optimism”

October 8th, 2020

“Please let me play.”

Of course with all the Bucs’ banged up receivers, all fans’ eyes turn to star Mike Evans. [read more]

Picture Perfect

October 8th, 2020

Video breakdown.

Former CBS newsman Dan Rather once wrote a book “The Camera Never Blinks.” That came to mind for Joe watching some Bucs tape. [read more]

Kicker Watch

October 8th, 2020

Lost in Sunday’s thrilling comeback victory was something that set up the need for a massive comeback.

And Joe will be keeping an eye on it tonight in Chicago. [read more]

Brady Drops

October 8th, 2020

Ranking.

Joe generally doesn’t post power rankings or team rankings. They sort of bore Joe.

However, Joe’s breaking from tradition here because this is so hysterical. [read more]

12 Games & Counting

October 8th, 2020

When is the last time the Bucs allowed a 100-yard rusher in a game?

Some fans might say 2018, but it wasn’t quite that long ago. [read more]

Leftwich Getting Some Love

October 8th, 2020

Gaining interest?

Though only those who work at One Buc Palace know for sure how involved Bucco Bruce Arians is in the day-to-day mechanics of building offensive gameplans, calling plays, etc., Arians maintains he oversees things and offensive coordinator Bryon Leftwich is the one calling plays and crafting the weekly plan. [read more]

Stat Head: Bucs “Pretenders”

October 8th, 2020

Projections don’t look good.

Joe has nothing at all against NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund, a math head and stat geek (poor girl). [read more]

The Bucs Vs. Nick Foles

October 8th, 2020

Bears QB Nick Foles.

Nick Foles is a nice relief pitcher. [read more]

Godwin, McCoy, Watson Out For Thursday

October 7th, 2020

No surprises here.

Pro Bowl receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring), Justin Watson (chest) and LeSean McCoy (ankle) will not play tomorrow in Chicago, per the Bucs’ official injury report.

Leonard Fournette (ankle) is listed as doubtful.

Mike Evans (ankle) and Scotty Miller (hip/groin) officially are “questionable,” but Joe is not about to play Tyler Johnson in daily fantasy. Joe expects Evans and Miller, who is on pace for 1,000 yards receiving, to be ready to go.