(Friday Edition) Bobby Fenton Thinks We Are In The Midst Of One Of The Weirdest Seasons In Buccaneers History, And It Could Get Weirder; That & An SNF Preview On This Week’s Free Stretch

November 6th, 2026

Always a fun, Bucs heavy conversation from Bobby Fenton. Enjoy! Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. His podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for 10+ years. A worthwhile listen from a true Tampa native.

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“They’ll Fight Early And The Bears Will Run Away With It Late”

November 6th, 2026

One reasoned and seasoned analyst sees the Bucs having no chance to win on Sunday night because they’re not a good team. [read more]

Report Of Baker Mayfield “Throwing Dimes,” Todd Bowles Thinking Of Winning A Field Goal Battle

November 6th, 2026

Are the Bucs concerned Baker Mayfield has thrown so little in games the past two weeks? [read more]

Derrick Brooks… Lavonte David… Josiah Trotter?

November 6th, 2026

Making a statement early in his rookie season.

Joe already wrote the following, but it is relevant to revisit for this here story. [read more]

YaYa Diaby Ruled Out For Bears Game

November 6th, 2026

Out.

Only one Bucs player, as of Friday afternoon, will not make the team flight to Chicago to play the Bears on Sunday night. [read more]

Jason Licht Talks Bucky Irving “Load Management”

November 6th, 2026

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Imagine what was going through Bucs running back Kenny Gainwell’s mind when, three games ago, he got only two carries against his 2025 Steelers team in an overtime loss — a game in which Bucky Irving struggled to 2.4 yards per carry. [read more]

“We’ve Got To Go Make Plays”

November 6th, 2026

Playing strong football.

Very interesting peek into the mindset of KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles and how he sees the Bucs squad. [read more]

ESPN: Trade Chris Godwin

November 6th, 2026

“Ira, who should I trade?”

Joe gets the logic here, but Joe will also wonder if the Bucs should take it a step further. [read more]

“They Are Going To Be A Problem Come Playoff Time”

November 6th, 2026

“Pete, ssshhh. We’re trying to fly under the radar.”

Start saving up for tickets. Book your hotel rooms. It’s coming. [read more]

Bauer Sharp Expected To See Increase In Offensive Snaps

November 6th, 2026

Earned more snaps.

One of the many fun things about watching the Bucs alley-beat the Dixie Chicks on Sunday was that the Bucs may have discovered a new secret weapon. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

November 6th, 2026

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. [read more]

Zac Robinson: Unlikely Bucs Will Ever Finish A Game Without A Completion Again

November 6th, 2026

“Who the hell put pass plays on this play sheet?”

From just a pure entertainment value, it will be hard to top how the Bucs delighted fans last week. [read more]

Bucky Irving: “I Was In A Dark Space, Dark Headspace”

November 5th, 2026

Bucky Irving’s first half of this season following offseason shoulder surgery and mental health issues last year has been downright stunning. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs Pops Up On Injury Report

November 5th, 2026

New to injury report.

Joe was out at One Buc Palace on Wednesday and saw Tristan Wirfs. [read more]

Emergence Of Kenny Gainwell Mirrors Bucs’ Run Game Resurgence

November 5th, 2026

Bucs RB Kenny Gainwell.

Did KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles accidentally reveal yesterday a secret sauce to his newfound running game? [read more]

Baker Mayfield Is Still On The Bucs’ Injury Report

November 5th, 2026

It’s important to note that Baker Mayfield is still dealing with his healing dislocated throwing thumb. [read more]

“Chew With Your Mouth Closed”

November 5th, 2026

Mike Tomlin talks Bucs.

The way great football minds are talking about the Bucs, you’d never know they are a 3-5 team playing in the NFL’s worst division. [read more]

General Manager Ranking Puts Jason Licht As Potential All-Time Great

November 5th, 2026

Bucs GM Jason Licht

How good has general manager Jason Licht been at his job? [read more]

“We Sort Of Just Found A Recipe”

November 5th, 2026

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Run, Bucky, run. [read more]