Ira Kaufman Makes 20-Plus Predictions For The 2024 Bucs

September 5th, 2024

(This is a February photo from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Don’t worry. Ira’s not wearing sweaters in the Florida summer.)

So JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman is in his 40th year covering the Buccaneers. That’s why he’s got the nickname, “The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports.”

On a recent Ira Kaufman Podcast, he made 20-plus predictions for the Bucs’ 2024 season.

Here they are: [read more]

“At Some Point In Your Life You’re Tired Of Being Last”

September 4th, 2024

Rachaad White gets philosophical.

For seven consecutive seasons (2013-2019), Team Glazer and Bucs fans suffered through their beloved team opening every year with a 3-5 record or worse. [read more]

Ian Beckles Thinks 11-6 Finish For Bucs

September 4th, 2024

After a hiatus of many months, former Bucs guard Ian Beckles (1990-1996) has revived his In The Trenches podcast.

Joe loved the reason Beckles gave for his break. [read more]

Get Your 2025 Hooters Calendar Signed

Monday, November 25th, 2024

It’s a fantastic annual tradition! Click the image for dates and times.

Trey Palmer Has A Concussion Issue

September 4th, 2024

The Bucs haven’t played a preseason game in 12 days. [read more]

Injury News Concerning

September 4th, 2024

Injury report.

So the very first injury report of the season came out this afternoon and Joe’s pulse rate spiked while seeing this name. [read more]

Todd Bowles Lays Out Expectations For Baker Mayfield

September 4th, 2024

Baker Mayfield has a simple world at One Buc Palace and it won’t get fantasy football fans excited. [read more]

Ammonia-Sniffing Baker Mayfield

September 4th, 2024

Talks Week 1.

Hardcore Bucs fans have heard the mic’d up segments with right tackle Luke Goedeke screaming for “smellies.”

They’re classics. [read more]

Dan Quinn Vs. Todd Bowles On Opening Days

September 4th, 2024

Some coaches know how to prepare a team for the unknown of opening day. Some don’t. [read more]

Logan Hall Is Questionable For Sunday

September 4th, 2024

So the Bucs appear to have their first injury of the season that will threaten opening day on Sunday. [read more]

Report: Eagles Considered Trading Devin White In Late August

September 4th, 2024

This is entertaining. [read more]

Chris Simms, Adam Schein Say Bucs Will Miss The Playoffs

September 4th, 2024

“Hey Simms, you can intern for my new YouTube channel.”

Joe is sort of an unofficial receipt keeper this year for Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 1)

September 4th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 9:39 a.m. Poll closed at 10:40 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

Adam Rank Reverses Course On Bucs’ Fortunes

September 4th, 2024

Bucky Irving has a fan at NFL Network.

A man who works for the NFL’s house organ and this summer firmly predicted the Bucs would implode with double-digit losses has second thoughts. [read more]

Jalen McMillan: Bucs Receivers Should Be Tops In The League

September 4th, 2024

Baker’s kinda guy.

Bold talk from a Bucs’ rookie receiver. But he’s not running smack. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Picks Season Records For All 32 Teams

September 4th, 2024

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

We’re all set for a new NFL season as the Buccaneers try to extend their postseason streak to five years.

That’s an eternity for a league that prides itself on shifting fortunes and new division winners each fall. An exciting crop of rookies intends to shake up the balance of power, so here’s what to expect once the starters play and the scoreboards count: [read more]

Looking For Excuses To Ding The Bucs

September 4th, 2024

Will people just stop?

Recently, SI.com NFL columnist Albert Breer predicted the Bucs to win the NFC South this fall and said those who think the Bucs are a garbage team “aren’t paying attention.” [read more]

More Depth Chart Observations

September 4th, 2024

Roster construction.

Joe found interesting nuggets while looking over the Bucs’ first depth chart released for the 2024 season. [read more]

Gerald McCoy Lectures On Bucs’ Team Chemistry

September 3rd, 2024

What a powerful moment it was tonight on NFL Network. [read more]

Survivors, Ready For Season Two? Go!!!

September 3rd, 2024

Todd searches for that one clear winner while discussing every NFL matchup in week one. The Todd Wright Survivor Football Podcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group.

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