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Defense Couldn’t Get Off The Field

Monday, January 13th, 2025

Not good enough.

The defense wasn’t awful tonight. It wasn’t good but it wasn’t vintage Mike Smith, either. (more…)

“There’s A Lot To Think About”

Monday, January 13th, 2025

No announcement about the 2025 season from legendary linebacker Lavonte David in the shell-shocked Buccaneers locker room tonight. (more…)

Running Blues

Monday, January 13th, 2025

Bottled up.

For Joe, it was this simple: (more…)

Soft Zone Polishes Off Season

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

 Todd Bowles

Why do opposing receivers often frolic through the Bucs defense like deer in corn fields? (more…)

Long Offseason Ahead For Baker Mayfield

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

Baker Mayfield made plays tonight but he’ll be thinking for the next 7 1/2 months about his botched fourth-quarter handoff to Jalen McMillan at the Bucs’ 15 yard line. (more…)

Washington 23, Buccaneers 20

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

This season is over, courtesy of tonight’s groin-stomp loss at home to the Commanders.

And Joe believes these Bucs have a new identity: the first-half snooze. (more…)

Bucs-Washington, Open Thread

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

Playoffs!!!

Comment all game long below. Be nice. It’s not hard.

And stick with Joe and Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman into the wee hours for plenty after this historic game.

Go Bucs!

 

Zyon McCollum: Bucs “Found Enjoyment & Fun” In Late November

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

Mentality hiccup?

With the Bucs’ playoff game against the Commanders just hours away, cornerback Zyon McCollum offered a somewhat bizarre look into the psyche of the team. (more…)

Make The Call!

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 8:40 a.m. Poll closed at 10:21 a.m.

Report: Tony Dungy Said Bucs Should Have Taken A Knee Instead Of Extending Mike Evans’ Streak

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

Shame on Father Dungy. (more…)

Bucky Irving Called A Cross Between Bijan Robinson And Barry Sanders

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

Former All-Pro safety Rodney Harrison may be the biggest Bucky Irving fan outside the Tampa Bay area. (more…)

Bucs Offense Improved Since Week 1, Too

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

Details growth of Bucs offense.

Joe has mentioned this on the Ira Kaufman Podcast” and a couple of times on this here website. (more…)

Playoffs Really Are More Intense

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

Players aren’t joking.

Joe has heard a lot about how playoff games are more intense than regular season games. (more…)

Advantage: Jalen McMillan

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

Overlooked?

Few receivers not named “Ja’Marr Chase” ended the season hotter than Bucs rookie wideout Jalen McMillan. (more…)

Weird Jayden Daniels Stat Bucs May Flaunt

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

“What can I dial up here?”

Load up the end zone. (more…)

GameDay Tampa Bay

Sunday, January 12th, 2025

Wild Card Round

Commandos (12-5) at Bucs (10-7)

Kickoff: 8 p.m.

TV: NBC (WFLA-TV Channel 8, locally) with Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Carrie Underwood.

(more…)

Baker Mayfield Says He’s Thinking Time Of Possession

Saturday, January 11th, 2025

Do quarterbacks care about the opposing quarterback? (more…)

“You Stop One Guy, You Win This Football Game.”

Saturday, January 11th, 2025

The Bucs have little to worry about on Sunday night if you believe the words of one Xs and Os guru who patrols the halls of One Buc Palace. (more…)

The Todd Bowles Nonsense

Saturday, January 11th, 2025

Joe continues to hear chatter on sports radio, YouTube and social media about how Todd Bowles could get fired if the Bucs lose on Sunday.

It’s nonsense. (more…)

Antoine Winfield And Game Readiness

Saturday, January 11th, 2025

Rondé Barber weighs in.

Interesting wording from Bucs icon and Hall of Fame cornerback Rondé Barber. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Washington Matchup, Liam Coen Status, The Bucs’ Pass Defense, Game Predictions, Analyst Errors & More

Saturday, January 11th, 2025

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