Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Think of all the wonderful plays made by opposing offenses against the Bucs. Close your eyes and you can just see them. [read more]

More problems than edge rush?

It isn’t the same as it always was because not too long ago the Bucs actually had edge rushers. And a weird thing, too: When those edge rushers still had gas in the tank, the Bucs were one of the best teams in the league and also won a Super Bowl. [read more]

Another plea to use Rachaad White as a slot receiver.

Since Mike Evans blew out his shoulder against Detroit when Lions corner Rock Ya-Sin sinned by riding Evans like a rodeo bronco and rocked the Bucs’ world by sending Evans to the injured reserve list with a broken clavicle, the Bucs’ offense has really, really struggled. [read more]

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Limited in practice.

For an injury report issued on Thanksgiving Day, Joe guesses this could be worse. Included was good news about some key Bucs. [read more]

Adjusting like a pro.

When a rookie gets off to a fast start, it’s just a matter of time before the opposition adjusts. [read more]

Bucs RB Bucky Irving.

Bucky Irving hasn’t played in over two months. He suffered foot and shoulder injuries against the Eagles on Sept. 28. It seems his shoulder was the biggest problem. [read more]

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“Baker, we need ya’ big guy.”

Joe hates to type the following but is always real with readers. [read more]

Gloves controversy.

Watching from the upper reaches in the corner of the hermetically sealed press box at SoFi Stadium last Sunday, Joe would have bet quite a bit of cash that when Cade Otton was stripped of the ball by Rams corner Cobie Durant, who returned it 50 yards for a Rams touchdown, the ballgame was over. [read more]

Joe sincerely wishes all readers (and the haters who are addicted to this here site) all the best today on one of Joe’s favorite holidays. [read more]

Timeline.

Sounds like this may be a game-time decision. [read more]

Bucs playcaller Josh Grizzard.

It smells to Joe like Todd Bowles wants to see his offense coached and called differently. [read more]

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]