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“He’s Not Scared Of The Franchise Tag”
Full disclosure: The Joe typing here for months has been rigid on this subject: Let’s see how Baker Mayfield bounces back from his bipolar, injury-riddled 2025 season before putting a new contract in front of him. Before the bye, Mayfield […] The post “He’s Not Scared Of The Franchise Tag” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Ira Kaufman Talks “Very Consequential” Training Camp, Unnoticed O-Line Key, ESPN Fallout, And More
Full plate of Buccaneers chatter on the final weekend of the Tampa Bay players’ vacation. 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. […] The post Ira Kaufman Talks “Very Consequential” Training Camp, Unnoticed O-Line Key, ESPN Fallout, And More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Yahoo!: No Reason For Bucs Not To Succeed
More than a few folks in the national media not only scoff at the NFC South landfill but don’t take the Bucs seriously. One prominent chronicler of the NFL thinks those folks are naive. That writer would be Frank Schwab […] The post Yahoo!: No Reason For Bucs Not To Succeed appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Benjamin Morrison Is On Jamel Dean Watch
One reason one of the Joe’s is very apprehensive about this coming season for the Bucs is the cornerback position. Unless you are of the mind Jacob Parrish will move to outside corner, which seems logical despite KitKat-eating Bucs coach […] The post Benjamin Morrison Is On Jamel Dean Watch appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Pass Rush Data
Calijah Kancey lived up to his reputation; YaYa Diaby surprised. A former Bucs lineman had quality numbers and you wonder if Father Time has begun tapping on Vita Vea’s shoulder. This and more can be sifted through in some defensive […] The post Pass Rush Data appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
“Live Tackling Matters”
Todd Bowles’ teams have started 2-0 in each of the past four seasons. Last season it was 3-0. It’s been a stunning display of readiness for Week 1. But what about after that? Joe can’t pinpoint why the Bucs have an annual […] The post “Live Tackling Matters” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Mike Tanier: Injuries Are No Excuse (For A Raise)
Joe’s good friend, NFL humorist/columnist Mike Tanier, summed up in one sentence what Football America thinks of the NFC South landfill. Tanier is breaking down the NFL division-by-division in his training camp previews on his website, Too Deep Zone. So […] The post Mike Tanier: Injuries Are No Excuse (For A Raise) appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
JoeBucsFan Show TODAY At 11 A.M. On WDAE
Fire up the JoeBucsFan Show on Saturday at 11 a.m. on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Joe and Ira Kaufman have plenty to dive into. Listen online to Tampa Bay’s all-sports beast or via the iHeart Radio app, […] The post JoeBucsFan Show TODAY At 11 A.M. On WDAE appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
“He’s Going To Get A Lot Less Touches This Year”
During the second half of the 2024 season, Bucky Irving averaged 18.5 touches per game. Last year, Irving averaged 20.3 touches in the 10 games he played. Those numbers are coming down. That was the firm assertion by Bucs legend […] The post “He’s Going To Get A Lot Less Touches This Year” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Can Baker Mayfield Bounce Back?
T-minus four days and counting. Exactly four days from the time this here story publishes, Bucs players and coaches matriculate onto the Bucs practice fields behind One Buc Palace to start warming up for the first training camp practice of […] The post Can Baker Mayfield Bounce Back? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
“Grudge Holder” Rueben Bain
Buccaneers first-round pick Rueben Bain takes his job, his life, very seriously. The Miami Mauler edge rusher is now just three days from his first NFL training camp and Joe is reflecting on how lucky it appears the Bucs are […] The post “Grudge Holder” Rueben Bain appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Were Bucs Players Worn Down Physically And Mentally?
The Bucs last year never did rally after trailing at halftime to pull out a win. The Bucs trailed at halftime in eight games and finished 0-8 in those games. At least one Bucs starter is tired of that. It […] The post Were Bucs Players Worn Down Physically And Mentally? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Bucs Open Additional Training Camp Practice To Unaffiliated Fans
The average Joe can now attend Day 3 of Buccaneers training camp. This evening, the Bucs announced a fourth training camp date open to the every-man fan, one who doesn’t have season tickets or isn’t part of a dedicated special […] The post Bucs Open Additional Training Camp Practice To Unaffiliated Fans appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Yes, Baker Mayfield Is Clutch
Joe has read for months now in the comments here that Baker Mayfield is not a clutch quarterback — that he gags in the fourth quarter. Oh, Joe doesn’t deny that Mayfield has had bad fourth quarters, or that he’s […] The post Yes, Baker Mayfield Is Clutch appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Shop Today At Bill Currie Ford!
Family-owned Bill Currie Ford has been there for the community since 1960, one mile north of the stadium on Dale Mabry Highway. Great incentives in July for buying or leasing, AND general manager Sean Sullivan has the JoeBucsFan discount for […] The post Shop Today At Bill Currie Ford! appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Can Josiah Trotter Help Stop The Slide?
The arrow is not pointing up for KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles’ defense. When Joe thinks of head coaches with defensive backgrounds, defense is never really a worry. That’s not the case with the Bucs. Per Ben Solak of BSPN, […] The post Can Josiah Trotter Help Stop The Slide? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Cade Otton Says Zac Robinson Has Him Studying Atlanta Tight Ends
Last year Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson used mostly two different tight ends when he was calling the shots for the Atlanta offense, Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner. Pitts was the primary target and Woerner was more of a blocking […] The post Cade Otton Says Zac Robinson Has Him Studying Atlanta Tight Ends appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Bucs Land Two Players In Top-Five Of NFC South
A few times a week, Joe sees readers leave comments on this here corner of the interwebs grousing about the talent level of the Bucs roster. Well, a former Giants and Eagles beat guy for NJ.com doesn’t seem to be […] The post Bucs Land Two Players In Top-Five Of NFC South appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Instant Classic 10th Anniversary Ira Kaufman Podcast — Looking Back And Ahead
Celebrating 10 years of Ira Kaufman at JoeBucsFan.com and taking fans a little behind the scenes. Enjoy! The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or […] The post Instant Classic 10th Anniversary Ira Kaufman Podcast — Looking Back And Ahead appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
“I Thought I Was Going To New York”
Smokescreen or reality? The NFL Draft is always a wild ride. Players (and their agents) think they will be selected by team X, Y or Z, and then they go elsewhere. Sometimes intel is good. Sometimes it’s garbage or intended […] The post “I Thought I Was Going To New York” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Chucky Returns! (Well, Sort Of)
Jon Gruden, the man better known as “Chucky,” who guided the Bucs to their first Super Bowl title, will return to the Bucs. No, Todd Bowles haters, Chucky won’t be coaching. But because of a work conflict that Bucs TV […] The post Chucky Returns! (Well, Sort Of) appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
“If This Doesn’t Work [Defensively], Then This Team Has A Problem”
Are the Bucs more likely to have a top-10 offense this season or a top-15 defense? The answer from a familiar voice might surprise you. Rondé Barber chose the defense being top-15. The Bucs legend made the claim on the […] The post “If This Doesn’t Work [Defensively], Then This Team Has A Problem” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Happy 10th JoeBucsFan Anniversary To Ira Kaufman
While legendary Ira Kaufman has his big 50th anniversary in the sports media business coming in September, a lesser but significant anniversary arrived this week. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is celebrating 10 full years at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. […] The post Happy 10th JoeBucsFan Anniversary To Ira Kaufman appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Shady McCoy Tired Of Baker Mayfield Hype
Former Bucs running back Shady McCoy has a bug up his behind about Baker Mayfield. Shady doesn’t often waste an opportunity to take a swipe at Mayfield. That continued on a recent edition of “Speakeasy,” the social media Sunday-through-Thursday show […] The post Shady McCoy Tired Of Baker Mayfield Hype appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Graham Barton Not Yet Proven For Some
Most every analyst Joe reads or hears seems to agree with Joe: The Bucs, when healthy, have a damn fine offensive line. Maybe one of the best in the NFL. Joe maintains, and has for months, that when healthy the […] The post Graham Barton Not Yet Proven For Some appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
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