Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

It’s a running joke for Joe because it is comical. [read more]

Baker Mayfield on Sunday night.

Good news, bad news and no news at One Buc Palace today.

First, the good news, Joe would wager Baker Mayfield will play Sunday against the Cardinals. [read more]

Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick.

He’s back! Sort of. [read more]

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Suddenly weak.

Last year Joe thought the Bucs’ offensive line was maybe the strongest unit on the team. [read more]

In February, Joe stood in frigid Indianapolis listening to head coach Todd Bowles explain how cornerback Zyon McCollum gets bored in games and it affects his play.

Odd. [read more]

The Bucs are on a 2-8 run when playing at night under Todd Bowles.

That includes last season’s home playoff loss. [read more]

Sad play.

Joe read something last night seemingly terribly unfair about Baker Mayfield, albeit accurate. [read more]

Here comes another hot QB.

When Bucs fans hear the hollering shows or reach national media outlets mock the NFC South, well, they should. You may agree after reading the following. [read more]

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.

Baker Mayfield only played one half of football against the Rams last Sunday in that atrocious game from the City of Angels. But in that first half, Liam Coen’s name was all over Mayfield’s passing chart. [read more]

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. [read more]

Bucs WR Jalen McMillan glances up at the SoFi Stadium scoreboard as the Bucs warmed up prior to Sunday night’s game.

Outside of YaYa Diaby’s sack against the Rams during that Sunday night disgrace seen by the nation, Joe can only think of one good thing seen at SoFi Stadium. [read more]

Former Bucs QB Chris Simms says he thought by now Todd Bowles “would have figured out how to save the secondary.” [read more]

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Baker Mayfield

One can always count on former Bucs, Patriots, Broncos and Rams cornerback Aqib Talib to call it straight. [read more]

A data scientist who works for a failed sportsbook has data showing the Bucs were involved in the Blowout of the Week. [read more]

Who’s buying playoff tickets for a home game at The Licht House?

Packers fans? [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Interesting commentary from Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford yesterday. [read more]

Repeating failed plays.

Joe has held off wagging a finger at rookie playcaller Josh Grizzard. He’s pretty much in a no-win situation. [read more]