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Ira Kaufman Talks Defensive Changes, More Blame Thrown At Todd Bowles, Fitness Speculation, Gameday Radio Change, The Greg Gaines Files, And More
Ira’s midweek summer Bucs buffet is warm and tasty. Enjoy! The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too, including iHeartRadio. […] The post Ira Kaufman Talks Defensive Changes, More Blame Thrown At Todd Bowles, Fitness Speculation, Gameday Radio Change, The Greg Gaines Files, And More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Josiah Trotter Talks New Leaders, Commitment
Some Bucs fans care a lot about what players are stepping up as leaders behind the scenes. Joe is not a big leadership guy, but it matters to varying degrees in any group dynamic, sports teams or otherwise. Bucs rookie […] The post Josiah Trotter Talks New Leaders, Commitment appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Power Failure Predicted For Vita Vea
Would a Hall of Fame general manager extend Vita Vea’s contract and pay the Bucs’ manbeast defensive tackle for the 2027 season? For Bill Polian, it sounds like the answer now is, “No.” Polian predicts a power loss coming for […] The post Power Failure Predicted For Vita Vea appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Is Tez Johnson A Surprise?
For Joe, there is no question who the Bucs’ top-three receivers are. There’s “Unc” Chris Godwin, who looks to be the same ol’ Chris Godwin. And, of course, Emeka Egbuka and surely Jalen McMillen should get a ton of snaps. […] The post Is Tez Johnson A Surprise? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
“He Should Have A Spot In The $50 Million Club”
Joe wonders what Team Glazer and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht think when they hear all the national-analyst calls to pay Baker Mayfield a market value contract. Mayfield seems like a very reasonable guy, so for him […] The post “He Should Have A Spot In The $50 Million Club” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Have The Bucs Really Become A Physical Defense?
Ever since the 2025 season ended with a loud thud, Joe has heard many Bucs types (many times) say the Bucs wanted to get more physical and ornery on defense. And boy, they sure needed to. So the Bucs went […] The post Have The Bucs Really Become A Physical Defense? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
New Bucs Play-By-Play Man Tony Castricone Said He Cannot Replace Gene Deckerhoff
So the new radio voice of the Bucs hopped on WDAE-AM 620/WDAE-FM 95.7 yesterday to introduce himself to Bucs fans throughout the region. The Bucs this week announced that University of Washington play-by-play man Tony Castricone has succeeded the great […] The post New Bucs Play-By-Play Man Tony Castricone Said He Cannot Replace Gene Deckerhoff appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Morning Cup Of Joe
Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. Distraction of the Day Klint Kubiak: Underwear Football Coach of the […] The post Morning Cup Of Joe appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Baker Mayfield, Bucs “Still In The Same Spot”
The update is, there is no update. It’s a refrain Joe often uses when someone twitters Joe looking for an update on a story: Joe is not in business to hold news. If there’s an update, you’ll read it on […] The post Baker Mayfield, Bucs “Still In The Same Spot” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Two Calls For The Bucs To Have A Top-10 Defense
Should NFL media be drug tested? Joe thinks that might be appropriate after these takes, and after the New York Times revealed they were paying Dianna Russini a whopping $800,000 a year. Today, ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes joined forces […] The post Two Calls For The Bucs To Have A Top-10 Defense appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
“That’s A Coaching Thing”
Two Steelers greats took serious shots at Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles. Remember when Joe shared how Bowles referenced last week that Bucs players took plays off when the team had a lead? Yeah, Joe is still dry heaving. And […] The post “That’s A Coaching Thing” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
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Call Florida’s Elite Restoration 24/7. You will get a FREE expert in-home evaluation from a highly-trained disaster restoration team and licensed mold remediation specialists, plus caring guidance from a family-owned operation with experience and integrity. BEFORE you call your insurance […] The post Florida’s Elite Restoration Is Your First Call If You See Mold, Water Or Storm Damage, Or Have Any In-Home Disaster appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Warren Sharp: Revolving Door At Offensive Coordinator Puts Pressure On Todd Bowles
Yesterday was Christmas in June for Joe. Normally, there is a Christmas in July: No, not sales at Walmart. But July is when Warren Sharp’s Football Preview annual comes out. It’s loaded with strong analysis and really, really deep-diving stats. […] The post Warren Sharp: Revolving Door At Offensive Coordinator Puts Pressure On Todd Bowles appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The Race To 6
BY IRA KAUFMAN He’s made a small fortune, with a good chance to make a lot more. For Baker Mayfield, the time is approaching to make history. There is no shortage of historic angles to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How […] The post The Race To 6 appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
More Gray Area To Mike Evans’ Departure
Joe has known for months that Mike Evans leaving Tampa for a lot less money — for a team that won six games in 2024 and a quarterback who doesn’t represent an upgrade — is a story whose whole truth […] The post More Gray Area To Mike Evans’ Departure appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Baker Mayfield Had More Clutch Moments In 2025 Than You May Think
The Joe typing here is still shook by how the Bucs collapsed down the stretch, losing seven of their final nine games. What really rattled Joe was how Baker Mayfield fell off a cliff after the bye. Excellent quarterbacks don’t […] The post Baker Mayfield Had More Clutch Moments In 2025 Than You May Think appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
When Bucs Held Opponents To 22 Points Or Less
Offense wasn’t the problem last year. Even with all the injuries to the offense, the line, receivers, running backs, hell, even Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield, though he didn’t miss a start, the offense didn’t doom the Bucs. Offense not being […] The post When Bucs Held Opponents To 22 Points Or Less appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Baker Mayfield’s Turnovers
If this were America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, people would be rioting in the streets. But it’s not. It’s Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield. People still holler and bellyache over Jameis’s turnovers. OK, but at least he produced. And that’s what Joe […] The post Baker Mayfield’s Turnovers appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Rueben Bain Short Arms Didn’t Show Up At Bucs Practices
The excitement level for Miami Mauler rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain at One Buc Palace is sky high. The evidence is mounting. Todd Bowles talked about how “grateful” he is to have Bain, describing him as a one-man pass rush […] The post Rueben Bain Short Arms Didn’t Show Up At Bucs Practices appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Least Questions = Division Title
Landfill talk! Joe’s referring to the NFC South. In classic NFC South fashion, the Panthers won the division with a losing record last season after losing to the Bucs in the season finale. That left most Bucs fans cheering for […] The post Least Questions = Division Title appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
“Think Of Him As Like A Faster Cam Brate”
Joe remembers when the Buccaneers cut Cam Brate, their former tight end who ranks sixth in franchise history in touchdowns scored with 36. Brate was an undrafted free agent in 2014 and didn’t make the 2015 roster out of training […] The post “Think Of Him As Like A Faster Cam Brate” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
New Voice Of Bucs Selected
Gene Deckerhoff’s replacement is now on board. The Bucs selected University of Washington football and basketball play-by-play man Tony Castricone to replace the retired Deckerhoff. Castricone also was previously the voice of Clemson Tigers. It appears, per the Bucs release, […] The post New Voice Of Bucs Selected appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Bucs Running Backs Did Better Than Expected (No, Really)
No, Joe isn’t talking about dumb EPA. Joe learned in high school that numbers can be twisted any which way to prove a point. So whenever Joe hears the statgeeks rattle off a stat named “expected” or “adjusted,” Joe’s brain […] The post Bucs Running Backs Did Better Than Expected (No, Really) appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Just Wyndham, Baby
Seven years to the day when Todd first honored Steve Duemig at one of his golf tournaments, Todd discusses what The Big Dog may (or may not) say about the negative reaction to Wyndham Clark winning the 2026 US Open. […] The post Just Wyndham, Baby appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Baker Mayfield Under Duress
There is only one conclusion Joe can reach armed with these stats and knowing how poorly Baker Mayfield played after the bye last year. He was hurt. As we all know, Mayfield was a legit candidate for Offensive Player of […] The post Baker Mayfield Under Duress appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
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