Ira Kaufman Talks Training Camp Disappointment, Jason Licht’s Next Move, Revisionist Kiffin History, Tom Brady Reveal & Much More

June 28th, 2021

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Elite Status In 2021 For Chris Godwin?

June 27th, 2021

Will new and secret Chris Godwin-Tom Brady code have an impact?

Very interesting insight from James Palmer of NFL Network. [read more]

Scotty Miller Talks About His Season-Long Injury

June 27th, 2021

Hey, Tom Brady had a season-long knee injury last year that required knee surgery — but never landed on an injury report.

So would it really surprise anyone to learn another Buccaneer was in a similar boat? [read more]

Ali Marpet Receiving Accolades

June 27th, 2021

Ali Marpet

It seems Bucs left guard Ali Marpet is getting deserved props from those in the national media. [read more]

Tom Brady Throws “A Friendly Ball”

June 27th, 2021

Not everything about a quarterback shows  on film and on the stat sheet. [read more]

Tom Brady Was Not Calling Out MVP Mitch Trubisky

June 27th, 2021

Not Tom Brady’s target.

As we count down the days until training camp starts, the chatter in league circles isn’t so much on if the Bucs can repeat as Super Bowl champs. No, the question all NFL folks want to know is, who was Tom Brady calling out? [read more]

“They Are My Favorite Offensive Line”

June 26th, 2021

Praised by former NFL RT.

Year in and year out, the Steelers had what was considered the top offensive line. And a guy who was an anchor there for eight years was talking about the Bucs’ front-five. [read more]

Byron Leftwich Talks “Becoming One” With Tom Brady

June 26th, 2021

Some might look at Byron Leftwich’s job as easy last season. Hell, he was coaching Tom Brady and calling plays for a loaded offense.

Others saw a huge challenge under immense pressure in a unique environment. [read more]

Turn Ronald Jones Loose

June 26th, 2021

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He trampled over defenders and skeptics with equal aplomb, yet Ronald Jones has every right to feel a little disrespected at the moment.

It’s all about looking out for No. 1. [read more]

Tom Brady Said That

June 26th, 2021

HBO appearance.

Yeah, he did. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Talks Rings & Running Backs

June 25th, 2021

TAMPA TWO rolls on through the offseason with legendary Derrick Brooks and Sage Ira Kaufman, the venerable JoeBucsFan.com columnist. The brilliance is presented by Converged Technology Professionals.

More fun from The Identity Tampa Bay & Joe.

Michael Irvin: Cowboys Will Lose To Bucs On Opening Night

June 25th, 2021

Even one of history’s greatest Cowboys, a man who believes Dak Prescott simultaneously could be a Comeback Player of the Year and MVP candidate this year, knows what he’s looking at with our beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [read more]

Dominant Front

June 25th, 2021

Shaq Barrett

For the people who like to parrot the football axiom “You win in the trenches,” the Bucs are for you. [read more]

Adjustments Await The Bucs

June 25th, 2021

A guy with a Super Bowl ring who caught 107 balls from Tom Brady was talking about his former quarterback this week. [read more]

Byron Leftwich: Helicopters Set The Tone

June 25th, 2021

Byron Leftwich

This represents one example why the notion of the Bucs now becoming the hunted team and having to adjust this season is a goofy premise. [read more]

Best All-Around Team?

June 25th, 2021

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians

Look, the Bucs are loaded. [read more]

Tom Brady Puzzle Possibly Solved

June 25th, 2021

Target of Tom Brady’s ire?

Tonight on something called “The Shop” seen on HBO, we may find out who Tom Brady referred to when he angrily lashed out at an unknown team’s coaching staff or front office because they weren’t interested in signing him and instead wanted to retain their starter. [read more]

Return Of Bucco Bruce

June 25th, 2021

Yesterday when Bucs COO Brian Ford had a Zoom conference call to discuss the training camp plans for fans next month, he was asked about alternative uniforms. And not the all-pewter things. [read more]

“Last One To Leave, Definitely.”

June 25th, 2021

Rookie has a story

Barring injury, one guy destined to get a ton of work at Bucs training camp and in preseason games is rookie receiver Jaelon Darden.

Joe suspects he will become a fan favorite in a hurry. [read more]