BY IRA KAUFMAN

Dirk Koetter said last week’s decision was close. This one shouldn’t be.

If Koetter has the audacity to announce Ryan Fitzpatrick as his starter Sunday against the 49ers, it can mean only one thing – the man wants to get fired. (more…)

Bucs and Dirk Koetter are 9-20 since their highest of highs.

It’s hard to lose with proficiency like the Bucs have displayed since their highest of highs in the post-Chucky era.

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It’s the weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll. Poll posted today at 10 a.m. Find last week’s results linked here.

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The sinking pirate ship is on the mind of every Bucs fan, and Justin “The Commish” Pawlowski, leader of the Bucs Mob, aka Stick Carriers, is not holding back. And neither are fans. Be a part the podcast. Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com. Listen or subscribe along with many thousands of Bucs fans on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

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Offseason fix for defense.

Jason Pierre-Paul is the 2018 Bucs MVP. (more…)

The Bucs and motivation.

The way Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking coach Dirk Koetter sees it, the Bucs require a violent act to wake up and realize they are in a game. (more…)

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It’s a mess and Justin “The Commish” Pawlowski, leader of the Stick Carriers, is not holding back. And neither are fans. Be a part the podcast. Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com. Listen or subscribe along with many thousands of Bucs fans on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

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Irked by rumors.

There are people who believe Bucs star receiver DeSean Jackson has purposely divided the Bucs locker room and in the process has Pearl Harbored the career of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Dirk Koetter says the Bucs are mired in a depressing pattern this season.

Make that 11 seasons.

Koetter was referring to Tampa Bay’s habit of falling far behind in the opening half, only to stage a comeback bid that falls short. We’ve seen that play out against the Steelers, Falcons, Bengals and Panthers while the Bucs dropped 5-of-6 after a 2-0 start.

The overarching pattern, however, is far more depressing. The playoff drought is almost certain to reach 11 years and another regime change appears likely.

This team has changed defensive coordinators and quarterbacks, yet the losing continues. (more…)

It’s the weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll. Poll posted at 10:04 a.m. See last week’s results linked here.

Bucs coach speaks on trade rumor.

This morning an NFL Network report claimed Bucs receiver DeSean Jackson had asked for a trade. (more…)

It’s the weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll. Posted Wednesday at 11:13 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

Scolded by national scribe.

People in the NFL who know America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, rave about his football smarts. Even Bucs coach Dirk Koetter beats the drum for Jameis’ IQ. (more…)

“Hurry back, big fella.”

The Eagles and Cowboys? They have records worse than the Bucs’. (more…)

As promised with the Aug. 28 Jason Licht Confidence Poll, here is a new, 24-hour poll at the bye week. See the post-training-camp results here. Poll posted at 9:20 a.m.

The guy responsible for fixing the brutal 2017 Buccaneers defense is the same guy who will be responsible for repairing the awful 2018 Bucs defense.  (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Admit it.

If you would have known that the Bucs were going to split their first four games this season, you would have been thrilled.

Now, you’re pissed.

As they have too many times in recent memory, the Bucs failed to show up for a road game. They deserved every bit of that 48-10 drubbing at Soldier Field, where conditions were perfect and Tampa Bay’s execution was anything but. (more…)

On the cusp of infamy.

Yes, earlier today Joe called for Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith to be relieved of his duties. Joe takes no joy in this. (more…)

Yes, Joe gets this afternoon’s post-blowout outrage, and it’s reasonable to direct it at Mike Smith and join Joe in calling for him to be defrocked like Jim Bates was.

However, there’s no reason to throw in the towel on your 2-2 Bucs. (more…)

It’s the weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter confidence poll, posted at 8:51 a.m. See last week’s results linked here.

Yes, the greatness you’re seeing hasn’t been accomplished before on various levels. (more…)

Former Bucs receiver Michael Clayton (2004-2010 preseason) is a busy man these days working Bucs pre- and post-game shows.

And man, does Clayton have a lot to say about the Buccaneers. (more…)