Statistical plunge on Baker Mayfield reveals concerning data.

One of a handful of smart people at ESPN, NFL analyst Ben Solak, decided to do a deep dive to figure out what is going on with Baker Mayfield falling off a cliff statistically since the bye. (more…)

Fighting for his coach.

It is inescapable. Even though Bucs coach Todd Bowles said he only listens to music when he steps outside One Buc Palace, he surely wasn’t listening to music when a chorus of boos rained down from the seats at The Light House after the Bucs lost to the Dixie Chicks on national television. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Man, Todd Bowles may be the most hated man in the Tampa Bay area since Vince Naimoli. (more…)

What has happened?

Joe has to believe Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is too hurt to throw. Otherwise, why would a guy go from maybe an MVP candidate to, in a few weeks, where his play has been much closer to Dillon Gabriel than Jared Goff? (more…)

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. (more…)

Joe is confused.

Twelve days ago Todd Bowles went on a real and very raw rant to media about his team. (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. (more…)

Per the votes of players, coaches and fans, there is greatness on the Buccaneers roster. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Interesting intel from the Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Yikes.

Joe hasn’t seen a passing chart this nauseating since Joe saw Reggie Ball play quarterback at Georgia Tech. (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. (more…)

What consequences?

Is backup linebacker John Bullock on the roster still? If so, why? (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. (more…)

Wanted to ground-and-pound.

Boy, this sure feels like Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard has had his wings clipped. (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. (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. (more…)

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

The key cards still work, too. (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. (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. (more…)