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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The frustration kept building inside Rich McKay during the elevator ride down from the owner’s suite.

By the time McKay reached the Atlanta locker room, his anger boiled over as he slammed the door with his game program. Arthur Blank had a look of disbelief after the Bucs held on for a 21-15 triumph against the gritty Falcons.

With a 21-0 advantage after three periods, the Bucs were on their way to a laugher — before things turned serious. Two touchdown drives and a 2-point conversion pass triggered anxiety for Buc Nation — and there was plenty of time left for another Atlanta possession.

Then came two flags, both controversial and both critical. The first came as Tom Brady’s third-down pass to Chris Godwin fell incomplete. (more…)

Hassled by Bucs pass rush.

The Bucs’ front line came to play today and no one was more stoked than Joe. (more…)

Sean Murphy-Bunting

Former Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter used to say safety Keith Tandy and tight end Luke Stocker would make great coaches. (more…)

Talks breakout.

Just thinking about it makes Joe want to stomp an empty can of Bromosa so hard the pain runs from ankle to hip. (more…)

Rookie running back/returner Rachaad White.

Rookies must earn the trust of coaches in a hurry. That’s the just the NFL. And if you’re a rookie playing offense with Tom Brady, you best earn The Goat’s trust or you’ll be off the field. (more…)

Cameron Brate

It seems Cameron Brate’s mustache isn’t helping him in the run game. (more…)

Pro Bowl linebacker Devin White will hit the road with the Bucs.

Tom Brady gave an early preview of his message to teammates this week during his Let’s Go! show tonight on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio.

Relocating to Miami for the week is no excuse. Man up! (more…)

Playing his way out of work.

Look, Joe is a huge fan of Scotty Miller. But he’s been living off catching a bomb from Tom Brady for a critical touchdown in the 2020 NFC Championship game for too long. (more…)

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

They played hard, they played physical, but in the end, they didn’t play smart.

Despite a suffocating defensive effort in the final 42 minutes, the Bucs dropped a 14-12 decision to Green Bay. They unleashed a storm of miscues just days before the storm that threatens Tampa Bay.

On the surface, six penalties for 40 yards doesn’t look too bad, particularly when the Packers were flagged eight times for 65 yards. But dig a little deeper and you realize the timing of some of those Buc penalties couldn’t have been much worse.

For instance, how about a too many men on the field flag that nullified a Jamel Dean interception?

How about a holding call against Brandon Walton that wiped out Tom Brady’s 18-yard scramble? And worst of all, how about a delay of the game flag just as Tampa Bay was attempting a potential 2-point conversion that could have sent the game into overtime? (more…)

Improvement not an option.

The way things are going, Bucs coach Todd Bowles won’t be looking for a new offensive coordinator next season, unless he personally wants to make a move. (more…)

Wounded star.

Despite the absolutely thrilling Buccaneers win today, a few red flags emerged. (more…)

Chasing perfection?

Wow, Joe absolutely loved hearing this! (more…)

Our beloved Buccaneers head to New Orleans on Sunday and they’ll face a quarterback who still kind of wishes he was Tampa Bay’s go-to guy. (more…)

Still has afterburners.

So, Julio Jones is a washed-up old man of a receiver who needs to go to the old folks’ home, eh? (more…)

Upset with Playoff Lenny.

It seems one of the best pass rushers in the game wants Playoff Lenny taken out. Or at least stopped. (more…)

“Ira, I’m going to tell Vita what you said.”

If you missed this (or forgot half of them), here are 24 calls on the 2022 season from JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman, as heard on the Ira Kaufman Podcast.

This summary makes it easy for Joe to needle Ira as the season marches on. (more…)

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In episode 30, Todd comments on the fantasy significance of every NFL Sunday and Monday game.

“Mike, let’s ruin Jerry Jones’ weekend.”

Yesterday Joe brought word about what soon-to-be Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald thinks of Julio Jones playing in the Bucco Bruce Arians/Byron Leftwich offense. (more…)

More love is in order for Bucco Bruce Arians having just the right touch when it came to handling a tough situation that proved critical to the Bucs winning a Super Bowl. (more…)