Richard Sherman weighs in.

Amazon Prime NFL analyst and former Bucs, 49ers and Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is never one to shy away from a strong opinion. [read more]

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Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

“When I first started coaching, one of the worst things that I think I heard was, ‘It will be OK.’ I would wonder, ‘How the hell is it going to be OK?’ The worst word in the English language is ‘hope.’

— Bob Knight [read more]

It’s a work day at One Buc Palace today. The players have returned for the march to Cincinnati on Sunday.

Opening day! [read more]

Is his seat really hot?

So, if the Bucs have a repeat of last year and do a faceplant in the second half of the season, who takes the fall? [read more]

Could the Bucs have a strong defense this year? There’s a chance. But recent history suggests that happening would be something of an outlier. [read more]

Bucs’ Unc.

Joe will never forget the night. [read more]

How unique is Bucs inside linebacker Josiah Trotter, Tampa Bay’s Round 2 draft pick back in April? [read more]

Couldn’t overcome injuries.

Last season was like a two-headed monster for the Bucs. [read more]

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To blitz or not to blitz, that is the question.

For Todd Bowles, the answer typically is a resounding “heck yes.” That’s why he is known in NFL circles as “Dr. Blitz,” although some disgruntled Buc fans surely have other nicknames in mind. [read more]

What a time to be alive!

The Buccaneers kick off the 2026 NFL season in seven short days — after the NFL gets rolling in just three days. [read more]

New big dog.

The past couple of years it was clear that the Bucs locker room was prowled by two legendary veterans: Mike Evans and Lavonte David. [read more]

The creamsicles are fresh in Chris Godwin’s mind.

Joe can sort of understand the pushback. [read more]

How bout hype leader Todd Bowles! [read more]

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So Baker Mayfield was talking again and he recycled a Todd Bowles theme from 15 months ago. [read more]

No need for Ayden Garnes to hang his head.

This past summer wasn’t so bad. In past summers, it was terrible. [read more]

Staying healthy the first priority.

Joe still has PTSD over the Bucs defense last year. It was that bad. [read more]