“That’s Not Acceptable”
October 2nd, 2026
Says Todd Bowles should be under pressure.
It isn’t just local sports radio demanding scrutiny for the Bucs. [read more]

Says Todd Bowles should be under pressure.
It isn’t just local sports radio demanding scrutiny for the Bucs. [read more]

Update.
This doesn’t surprise Joe one bit. [read more]
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Has proven to defend passes.
Yes, the Joe typing here is the same one that constantly gripes about the lack of an edge rush. But Joe always tries to keep an open mind. [read more]

More threats to play Sean Tucker.
It’s getting old and it is frankly a slap in the face to a guy who has done nothing but bust his arse for the Bucs and has provided a needed spark in the run game. [read more]

Defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson tries to house his pick off a Vita Vea tip against the Vikings.
When national NFL reporters began twittering intel on NFL teams before Sunday’s 1 p.m. kickoffs, one tidbit Joe read was about the Bucs. [read more]
Even happy-go-lucky retired Bucs Super Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski is down on the Bucs and Todd Bowles. [read more]
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Shows up on injury report.
Awfully long injury report for the first day of October. [read more]

Bucs OC Zac Robinson.
You know Joe’s stance on worthless preseason games. Those atrocities are only good for one thing: building revenue for orthopedic surgeons. [read more]

Playcaller Zac Robinson & Todd Bowles.
Joe cannot wait to see what undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels looks like Sunday in his first NFL start.
It will be a reflection of Buccaners Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht, head coach Todd Bowles and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. [read more]
Former Buccaneers running back Rachaad White, Tampa Bay’s 2022 third-round draft pick, was a versatile and quality player for the Bucs the past two seasons.
He also was unhappy with his usage and treatment last season. [read more]
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Bucs postseason hopes are very much on the line Sunday, as are jobs at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Playcaller talk.
Joe thinks Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson’s job or role could be jeopardy if the Tampa Bay offense can’t stop looking like a Josh McCown-led unit. [read more]
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It’s an annual ritual at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Bucs QB Jalon Daniels.
One thing Joe noticed yesterday at One Buc Palace about Bucs quarterback Jalon Daniels is that the guy just couldn’t hide a smile. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.
Could KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles be seeing the light (finally)?
Or does Bowles see the handwriting on the wall because if his team doesn’t start stacking wins on Sunday, he might be stacking boxes in three months filled with personal possessions at One Buc Palace to be hauled home? [read more]
The Bucs made the sign of the cross, held their breath, and rolled the dice.
And it came up snake eyes. [read more]

Needs a reboot?
Whatever chances the Bucs had this week of somehow getting back in the playoff race — yes, you either play for the playoffs or you play for the draft — seemed to vanish earlier this week when it was learned Baker Mayfield would be out three weeks with a dislocated thumb. [read more]

Victim?
If this number was just two or three passes lower, would the Bucs be 2-1? [read more]