Jalen McMillan Has An Influential Fan

April 13th, 2025

Todd Bowles likes.

Two weeks ago at the owners meetings in Palm Beach, Bucs coach Todd Bowles admitted that even though he is a defensive guy, he has learned that in the NFL you have to score points. [read more]

Bucs May Need A Safety More Than You Think

April 12th, 2025

Georgia S Malaki Starks.

The Bucs had a helluva year in 2024, probably one defensive stop away from making a helluva run in the postseason. [read more]

Double The Pleasure

April 12th, 2025

Focusing on corners.

Back at the owners meetings in Palm Beach — boy, that seems like a month ago; it was last week! — Bucs coach Todd Bowles made no secret that he wants a new corner, maybe more than just one. [read more]

Slimy Saints Season Over Before It Starts

April 12th, 2025

Significant injury.

When Joe starts to feel the tiniest bit of sympathy for the slimy Saints and quarterback Derek Carr, Joe thinks of Cam Jordan. [read more]

The Bucs And James Pearce, Jr.

April 11th, 2025

Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce, Jr.

Joe’s going here tonight because a friend of Todd Bowles thinks athletic freak edge rusher James Pearce, Jr. is likely to be on the Bucs’ first-round radar. [read more]

The JoeBucsFan Show Saturday At 2 P.M. On WDAE

April 11th, 2025

Dial up The JoeBucsFan Show this SATURDAY at 2 p.m. on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Listen below or via the iHeart Radio app. All the fun starts after The Rock Riley Show at 1 p.m.

Yeah, that’s right. Joe is back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend with Ira Kaufman. Varying times (for now).

Listen Live to 95.3 WDAE below. 

“New Set Of Eyes”

April 11th, 2025

A comment from a Bucs veteran this week highlights how challenging it is to evaluate players, something on every fan’s mind as the NFL Draft is 13 days away. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Urgency Versus Chill Approach In The Draft, Jason Licht Comments, Weak Draft Class, Trey Palmer’s Future, And Much More

April 11th, 2025

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Episode 2 of this week keeps the draft talk flowing and a whole lot more. Dive in with Ira and Joe. Enjoy!

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Have Your Say!

April 11th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 12:12 p.m. … Poll closed at 2:58 p.m.

Benjamin Morrison Might Be Too Injury-Prone

April 11th, 2025

Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison.

Joe always uses the famous Bill Parcells quote about injuries because it is so true, and it’s why teams will shy away from good players, which often frustrates fans to no end. [read more]

4 Out Of 7 NFL.com Analysts Believe Bucs Draft Jihaad Campbell

April 11th, 2025

Tea leaves reading by NFL.com.

The Bucs formally professed their confidence in SirVocea Dennis as a starting linebacker last week. [read more]

Jason Licht Sort Of Admits Bucco Bruce Arians Is Mostly Retired

April 11th, 2025

Seemingly no longer a dynamic duo.

Even though Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians retired in the spring of 2022, he kept his nose within One Buc Palace, helping out with practices and draft prep. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

April 11th, 2025

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. [read more]

Jason Licht Isn’t Sweating Over John Spytek

April 11th, 2025

Should Bucs be scared?

One reason Bucs fans believe another playoff berth is their destiny come January is Tampa Bay brought everybody back they wanted from a 10-win team and an NFC South champion. [read more]

“Time To Chill”

April 10th, 2025

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The NFL draft used to be a jittery time for Jason Licht. Not anymore.

There were several years when it seemed like Licht had more holes to fill than a pro golfer. The Bucs were a needy team during Licht’s first six seasons as general manager.

Needy franchises tend to approach the draft with a desperate agenda — and that leads to a cluster of mistakes. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks About What Todd Bowles Is Thinking, The Parcells Effect At One Buc, Cornerback In Round 2, Ronde Barber Calling Out The Defense, Fans’ Shifting Opinions & More

April 10th, 2025

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Two weeks from the NFL Draft! Ira is talking plenty of draft and a lot more. Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too.

A family business since 1960, Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

Jason Licht Doesn’t Rule Out Drafting A Receiver At No. 19

April 10th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Everyone and their brother thinks Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will draft defense, defense and more defense in the draft when it begins two weeks from tonight. [read more]

Jason Licht Said Chris Braswell Will Have A “Coming Out Party”

April 10th, 2025

Party in 2025?

Back at the combine in February, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht told the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” that 2024 second-round pick Chris Braswell will “shock” folks with his play this fall. [read more]

“Elite” Three Years Of Drafting In Tampa, Says Jason Licht

April 10th, 2025

Joe loves when Bucs general manager Jason Licht steps out of humble mode and celebrates some of his Ring of Honor credentials. [read more]