“You can do it, Baker.”

It’s a chicken-and-egg deal with Baker Mayfield. [read more]

Todd Bowles drops draft clues.

So what are the Bucs looking for in the 2026 NFL Draft? [read more]

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Two weeks ago, Joe reported Bucky Irving had offseason shoulder surgery. Interestingly, some media didn’t find that newsworthy and ignored the report.

However, it really happened. [read more]

Baker Mayfield scans the field for an open receiver in Seattle behind a perfect pocket from Bucs offensive line.

Joe said it then and will say it now, without any hesitation or guilt: [read more]

Strange response.

There is hardly a day that goes by that Joe doesn’t think of how the Bucs beat Seattle in the Pacific Northwest last season. [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]

Don’t blame him, says Todd Bowles.

In September and October, it sure seemed the Bucs had dodged a brutal injury when Calijah Kancey tore a pec muscle in a win at Houston in Week 2. [read more]

Joe got a feeling today that new Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson watched film of the Bucs-Rams game in November. [read more]

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So Broncos head coach Sean Payton was the face of the evil Saints empire, one despised by Bucs fans for years.

Today, he might have lost a few haters in Tampa after Joe asked Payton a question about Lavonte David. [read more]

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht was hit with the money question about his franchise quarterback today at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. [read more]

No more bonding at Bucs practices between Josh Grizzard and Baker Mayfield.

Last month, Todd Bowles fired 2025 offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, a guy Bowles handpicked.

Today, in an exclusive sitdown with Joe, Bowles explained why. [read more]

In charge.

The Bucs defense stunk last year. And there’s no need to remind Bucs coach Todd Bowles. [read more]

A possible return of Mike Evans makes Todd Bowles smile.

Interesting dynamics with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht and Bucs coach Todd Bowles this afternoon concerning Mike Evans. [read more]

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht.

The Tampa Bay action at the NFL Scouting Combine began today with Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talking to Joe and assembled local media in Indianapolis. [read more]

So CBS rolled out a couple of receiver stats that don’t require a math degree. [read more]

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It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

Accepting bad with the good.

Look, Joe can live with Baker Mayfield’s German shorthaired pointer puppy approach to football. It’s exciting and fun and it galvanizes the Bucs. [read more]