Bucs Training Camp 2026 Day 8 Practice Notes

August 7th, 2026

Bucs coach Todd Bowles thought the offense and the defense battled to a draw today.

Though Bucs coach Todd Bowles thought it was an evenly matched practice, from Joe’s viewpoint the defense had a strong day, though the Bucs’ offensive line dominated in the run game. The Bucs’ offensive line in the passing game? [read more]

Back To School For Keionte Scott

August 7th, 2026

Rookie DB Keionte Scott.

Rookie Bucs cornerback Keionte Scott played six years of college football and he turns 25 next week. [read more]

Why Not Give David Walker More Snaps?

August 7th, 2026

Future dynamic duo?

David Walker might be living up to the hype. [read more]

DeMonte Capehart Talks Violence, Vita Vea Support

August 7th, 2026

Bucs rookie DT DeMonte Capehart.

Rookie defensive tackles have a way of disappearing until preseason games kick off. [read more]

Last Man Off The Practice Field Changes

August 7th, 2026

So who puts in extra work after the practice-ending whistle blows at Bucs training camp?

Lots of guys, and lots of guys sign autographs for fans.

But the steady winner of last man working is Miami Mauler rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain. It just seems to be in his DNA. Bain usually works with a group, and then those edge rushers slowly scatter and he works alone

Today, however, the last man working on the field was the longest-tenured Buccaneer. You can watch Chris Godwin in the video below.

Todd Bowles Does Not Rule Out Tristan Wirfs For Scrimmages With Jets

August 7th, 2026

“Luke, even with a bum hamstring, I can block those stiffs with the Jets.”

We have wrapped up eight practices of Bucs training camp 2026 and without Tristan Wirfs snapping on a chin strap. [read more]

Josiah Trotter Changing The Mentality Of The Defense By Himself

August 7th, 2026

Transforming defense?

For Joe, this is the football equivalent of watching a puppy begin to learn to walk. [read more]

Happy 18th Birthday JoeBucsFan.com

August 7th, 2026

Eighteen years ago today, Joe published the first page of this website and never turned back. More than 65,000 Bucs-related posts have followed, the results of obsessing 24/7 about all things Buccaneers. [read more]

Jason Licht’s View Of Bucs Seems To Differ From Pat McAfee’s

August 7th, 2026

Bucs GM defends team culture.

Right about the time Pat McAfee went on the air with his popular weekday show seen on BSPN, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was addressing the local pen and mic club. [read more]

Zyon McCollum Still A Starter

August 7th, 2026

Job appears safe.

Bucs starting corner Zyon McCollum hasn’t been benched. And his status as a starting corner, despite an awful season last year, is not in jeopardy. [read more]

Will Jon Gruden Try To Emulate His Hero, Frank Gifford?

August 7th, 2026

New member of Bucs broadcast team — for one game.

So Chucky is going back to the broadcast booth, at least for a night. [read more]

David Walker Excitement = Rueben Bain Excitement

August 6th, 2026

Bucs GM Jason Licht was at it again.

It’s hard for Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht to contain himself when he talks about second-year edge rusher David Walker, the 26-year-old who has yet to take a snap in a professional game. [read more]

Like Morgan Wallen, Is AJ Brown Still ‘The Problem’

August 6th, 2026

Todd spontaneously reacts to the top wide receivers in early fantasy mock drafts. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Jason Licht Talks “Strong Offer” To Baker Mayfield

August 6th, 2026

At a news conference late this morning, Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said he wasn’t talking about the Bucs’ contract-extension offer to Baker Mayfield.

Licht loosened up on that later in the afternoon. [read more]

Shaq To The Future: The Free Throw Failure Revisited

August 6th, 2026

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Injury Updates On Jalen McMillan, Tristan Wirfs

August 6th, 2026

Joe hoped head coach Todd Bowles would drop the “day-to-day” description today when talking about injuries to receiver Jalen McMillan and All-World left tackle Tristan Wirfs. [read more]

Defensive Front Has “Attitude” And “A Lot Of Fire” Without Vita Vea

August 6th, 2026

“Greeny, we know how prepared we are.”

Interesting window into the psyche of the Bucs’ front office.

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Jason Licht Does Not Plan To Trade Vita Vea

August 6th, 2026

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The folks at One Buc Palace must be feeling the heat swirling around the team as the Bucs are embroiled in two contract disputes with two of their best players, Baker Mayfield and defensive tackle Vita Vea. [read more]

Bucs Training Camp 2026 Day 7 Practice Notes

August 6th, 2026

“Chucky” makes sure to don his Bucs visor for his press conference at One Buc Palace this morning.

Another fun practice this morning as the Bucs continue to work their way to their first worthless preseason game in New Jersey a week from tomorrow. [read more]