Bucs coach Todd Bowles likes to talk about getting the ball to the “hot hand” on offense, whomever it may be in a particular game. [read more]

Joe is confused.

Twelve days ago Todd Bowles went on a real and very raw rant to media about his team. [read more]

Why are the Bucs be confident they can snap out of their losing streak? Joe’s not sure why fans would be confident.

Joe asked Baker Mayfield the same question today. [read more]

Per the votes of players, coaches and fans, there is greatness on the Buccaneers roster. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Interesting intel from the Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Yikes.

Joe hasn’t seen a passing chart this nauseating since Joe saw Reggie Ball play quarterback at Georgia Tech. [read more]

Here’s one for the Todd Bowles defenders who scream about the impact of injuries and demand proper justice for the head coach.

And it comes from a guy heard on the Buccaneers Radio Network.

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The Bucs have found a spark!

At least one Bucs player thinks this week will be extra intense. [read more]

What consequences?

Is backup linebacker John Bullock on the roster still? If so, why? [read more]

Why, Josh?

Joe was losing it Sunday watching the Bucs game. When the Bucs did decide to pass, it was like there was some Charlotte city ordinance that banned throws past the sticks. [read more]

Wanted to ground-and-pound.

Boy, this sure feels like Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard has had his wings clipped. [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]

No use looking over your shoulder.

So Joe just finished watching San Francisco take down Indianapolis on Monday Night Football. Fun game. And damn, the 49ers have some tight ends. [read more]

The state of the union is strong at One Buc Palace.

The key cards still work, too. [read more]

Yes, the Bucs likely will play for the NFC South crown in the season finale against Carolina. That game will be played in two weeks at The Licht House, though the date and time have yet to be scheduled. [read more]

Arguably the premier NFL insider went on record this morning, planting a flag representing an official heads-up for Buccaneers fans and everyone across the NFL. [read more]

Joe was rooting for Jason Pierre-Paul in a big way yesterday.

It’s so rare for a player to get a comeback shot after being out of the game for two years, especially a pass rusher in the trenches. [read more]

Yes, Baker Mayfield’s interception to end Sunday’s game was ugly, especially since it came on second down with the Bucs arguably in field goal range to tie the game. [read more]

Losing trust.

It’s all over. Time to start prepping for the draft. Look at possible free agent targets. Study the roster on who should be launched. [read more]

Too close to call?

Dan Graziano of ESPN isn’t quite ready to start shoveling dirt in Bucs coach Todd Bowles’ face. [read more]