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Both Bucs main ball carriers have the same number of carries, and yards per carry.
Doug Martin’s triumphant return three games ago hasn’t been the savior happening so, so many Bucs fans thought it would be.
Martin is part of a much bigger problem known as the Bucs’ rushing attack. (more…)
Outmuscled
The read-between-the-lines crowd is going to attack Joe after reading this and, as usual, they’ll be dead wrong screaming “agenda” and “hater.” (more…)
Challenged
One of the mysteries swirling around the Buccaneers is the health of Noah Spence.
Just this month, there have been a few nuggets of contradictory information. (more…)
Ira fires off his sage wisdom and takes you inside the postgame locker room
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The dejected look on the faces of Tampa Bay players said it all after Thursday night’s heartbreaker.
You win and lose as a team, but on this evening, the Buc defense deserved a better fate. And while Nick Folk was clearly the chief culprit, there was plenty of blame to go around as the Bucs came close to knocking off a historic NFL franchise for the second time in five days. (more…)
Hall of Fame GM breaks down Bucs offense.
When Bill Polian discusses the Bucs, Joe listens. (more…)
Get him.
Joe is waving the white flag. And so too should the Bucs. (more…)
It’s rare to get any kind of detail from Dirk Koetter about a Buccaneer injury.
Koetter likes to refer media to the official injury report, which is about as descriptive as a Walmart milk jug.
Standout
The Bucs’ biggest dice roll this season came up sevens on Sunday. (For those who don’t play craps, that’s good.)
The corporate world is embracing America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, more and more. (more…)
Former Bucs assistant coach Herm Edwards has a plan for the Bears
Could the Buccaneers really lose to the Bears on Sunday?
Have you seen Chicago’s receivers? Have you seen their quarterback? (more…)
Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
This is one they simply must have.
In the long wake of Hurricane Irma, the Buccaneers don’t have much to time to refocus. Players are scrambling to return to the Bay area and Dirk Koetter’s cherished practice time has taken a direct hit.
Still, this team is healthy and the Bears are lousy. Those are the factors that count as the Bucs prepare for a season opener like no other in the franchise’s 42-year history. (more…)
Spurns Bucs
Classic behind-the-scenes intelligence delivered on Hard Knocks tonight. (more…)
Once upon a time, Jacquizz Rodgers was a rookie running back relied upon heavily by playcaller Dirk Koetter in Atlanta — for a pass-first offense that marched to the doorstep of the Super Bowl. (more…)
Once upon a time this summer, winning head coach Dirk Koetter said on the Ira Kaufman Podcast that a key to this season would be how free agent signings DeSean Jackson, Chris Baker and J.J. Wilcox would mesh in the locker room. (more…)
Gumby
Yes, defensive coordinator Mike Smith calls Noah Spence “Gumby.”
And when he first did, of course, Spence had no idea what he was talking about.
Relentless again today. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)
Joe’s not sure whether it’s time to wrap Brent Grimes in bubble wrap for the rest of the month, or offer him a new contract so he doesn’t hit free agency in March.
Or both! (more…)
After practice, Dirk Koetter met with the raucous Stick Carrier fans who sparked an overflow training camp crowd today. Koetter led them in cheer and enjoyed the oil paining presented to him.
Following his post-practice news conference today, Dirk Koetter asked, “Where’s Justin Pawlowski?” Pawlowski is the leader of the Stick Carrier movement — and the host of the Bucs Uncensored podcast on JoeBucsFan.com. They met amidst the overflow, Stick Carrier-fueled crowd at camp.
Joe will have more on this historic day later, including video of Koetter leading the group in cheer and player reaction.
Ira Kaufman is the most beloved, revered and esteemed Buccaneers columnist in town. He has hung his hat at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters since July 2016. Tampa Bay’s only Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Ira busts out columns here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and his award winning podcasts fire Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The facts are in and the conclusion is uncommonly clear.
Malcolm Glazer was a badass.
Don’t be fooled by the red beard, the specs and a belt buckle worn unusually high. The late owner of the Buccaneers would have been very proud of this confident football team and Dirk Koetter’s aggressive approach. (more…)
Getting the job done.
Defense has been the topic of training camp. (more…)
Driven
Can Mike Evans’ body hold up through January? (more…)
