Simply stated, we all know the head of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was all screwed up last year. (more…)

D-Jack says he wants to play for the Rams

And now we understand more about Bucs malcontent wide receiver DeSean Jackson. (more…)

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It’s a big week in Atlanta for “The Sage,” Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter. And there’s plenty of current Bucs happenings he’s weighing in on, too. Enjoy the twice-weekly Ira Kaufman Podcast conversation on all things Bucs and more presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

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New head coach Bucco Bruce Arians isn’t speaking softly and he’s definitely carrying a very big stick. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s time to focus on the man behind THE MAN. (more…)

Don’t count on Bucco Bruce Arians wearing a leash while on his new job leading the Tampa Bay franchise. (more…)

Power broker Todd Bowles

Yes, Bucco Bruce Arians is in charge and everyone at One Buc Palace knows it or will know it.

But the new head coach also is incredibly big on delegating. (more…)

The head coach speaks again. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

It’s shaping up as a strong offseason if you need a No. 2 wide receiver or slot receiver in free agency. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

In less than a year, Bruce Arians and the Glazers will go behind closed doors for an open dialogue.

The subject of the meeting will be one Jameis L. Winston, who won’t be in the room but never strays far from the thoughts of ownership. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht explains.

It seems this comes more from highlights-watching-only national voices other than the local pen and mic club, but it still bothers Joe. (more…)

Bucs kicking coach Chris Boniol.

It seems like Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is finally fed up with seeing kicker after kicker throw away untold pairs of cleats after vomiting all over them on the field of play. (more…)

Joe’s pronouncing chatter on two Bucs topics officially dead right now, courtesy of the candid words of new head coach Bucco Bruce Arians. (more…)

Much has been made of the long connection and relationship between Jameis Winston and his new head coach/quarterback whisperer.

But perhaps that’s way overblown. (more…)

Go inside the Todd Bowles way, the approach of our new defensive coordinator.

Joe talked to general manager Jason Licht about this today following the meet Bucco Bruce Arians news conference at One Buc Palace. (more…)

What does Bruce Arians think about quarterback competition, team expectations, Todd Bowles, drafting an O-lineman early, and more? The Sage of Tampa Bay sports has answers.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

More good news for Buc fans.

You don’t have to wait for an introductory press conference at team headquarters to get a jump-start on the football philosophy of Bruce Charles Arians. (more…)

In a hiring season dominated by a get-the-hot-young-guy mentality, the Buccaneers went with the grandpa of candidates with a long list of health-related baggage.

It’s a beautiful thing.

(more…)

Yes, if Bruce Arians signs a contract and is calling the shots for the Bucs in a matter of hours, he might need the old MRSA hazmat team from Team Glazer to disinfect the Tampa Bay locker room. (more…)

Team Glazer will name the Buccaneers’ 12th head coach

It won’t be long now, Bucs fans.

JoeBucsFan.com has learned on good authority that the Buccaneers plan to announce their new head coach no later than Tuesday of next week.

Joe expects it will be two-time NFL Coach of the Year Bruce Arians.

Derrick Brooks and Ira Kaufman talk playoffs today on this new TAMPA TWO episode presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating. TAMPA TWO is a production of The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan.com.

Enjoy! (Another episode still to come this weekend!)