“What do you think ‘Bake?’ Could I fix Tua?”

At the very least, Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard is getting serious on-the-job training. [read more]

More props for Bucs’ star rookie.

Turn on various hollering shows on BSPN and FS1 this past week and a big subject is Baker Mayfield and his quest for the NFL MVP honor. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 6:22 p.m. The poll is closed. Last week’s results linked here.

Vita Vea

It’s official, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who has carved up the Bucs multiple times, will not play Sunday against Tampa Bay. [read more]

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Todd reviews the data to find which fantasy quarterbacks are worth being in your lineups. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Return unknown. (Photo taken immediately after Bucs-Steelers worthless preseason game in which McMillan injured his neck.)

This is Exhibit-37,945 why worthless preseason games must be abolished. [read more]

Chris Godwin update.

Earlier today, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, among others, Twittered that Chris Godwin is out for Sunday’s game with the 49ers. [read more]

Out.

One step forward, one step back. [read more]

Shelved?

If you wonder why Joe hasn’t written much about Chris Godwin the past couple of days, it’s because Joe is hoping beyond hope the optics are way wrong. [read more]

Bucs OC Josh Grizzard.

Ever since the Bucs hired Josh Grizzard as offensive coordinator, it’s been said he wanted to take his predecessor Liam Coen’s offense, use it as a base offense and expand it. [read more]

Can he extend 49ers’ streak?

Either you are a big believer in trends, or this will freak you out, convinced that the streak ends Sunday. [read more]

Bad hecklers make Tristan Wirfs wince.

We’ve all seen the video of Baker Mayfield getting into it with a Seattle heckler before Sunday’s game and then afterward, Mayfield came right back at the same guy to rub his nose in dirt. [read more]

Leader of a dangerous offense.

If last week in Seattle is any taste of what is to come, the Bucs absolutely have the offense to make a serious run at the Super Bowl. [read more]

Ex-Bucs QB big on Bucs.

If former Bucs backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky was voting for the 2025 Most Valuable Player today, he’d have two Bucs in his top five. [read more]

Jamel Dean is healthy! [read more]

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Haason Reddick is gearing up for hunting season.

The Bucs signed Reddick to a $14 million free-agent contract in an effort to spruce up an inconsistent pass rush. Despite Tampa Bay’s torrid start, opposing passers have yet to feel the heat, prompting Todd Bowles to blitz on 34 percent of his defensive snaps, the fourth-highest rate in the league. [read more]

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Week 6 on The Free Stretch is all over all things Bucs with Tampa native Bobby Fenton. He’s always a strong listen. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for nine years.

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It takes time.

A reader of JoeBucsFan.com pointed this out to Joe in the wake of the Bucs’ tremendous win over the Seahawks last week. [read more]

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How good is Bucs rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka?

Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback and Super Bowl-winner Aqib Talib is happy to answer that question. [read more]