Emeka Egbuka Returns To Practice
October 28th, 2026
Injury bug.
Emeka Egbuka leads Bucs receivers in catches (28), targets (49) and touchdowns (2).
He didn’t play Sunday during the blowout win at Carolina. [read more]
Is Quenton Nelson Deal A Window Into Vita Vea Trade Value?
October 28th, 2026
Eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson is an interesting figure in Tampa Bay history.
Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht probably would have drafted him in 2018 if Chris Godwin hadn’t caught a game-ending and game-winning touchdown pass to beat the Saints at the close of the 2017 season. [read more]
Gronk “Intrigued” By A Niners Trade For Chris Godwin
October 28th, 2026
Joe has seen and heard various reports about how much salary cap room the 49ers have available for the remainder of the 2026 season. It’s safe to say the Niners have about $35 million to spend. [read more]
Challenging Baker Mayfield
October 28th, 2026
The Falcons are 3-2 with their starting quarterback this season. The Bucs are 1-3 with theirs. [read more]
Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 8 Edition)
October 28th, 2026Poll posted at 10:53 a.m. Poll closed at 12:30 p.m. Last week’s results linked here.
ESPN: A 35 Percent Chance YaYa Diaby Is Traded
October 28th, 2026
“Not poised” to pay YaYa?
Very interesting throwaway line in an otherwise juicy tidbit about a Bucs edge rusher’s value to the Bucs. [read more]
Danny Smith Wants To Be Head Coach
October 28th, 2026
Bucs special teams coordinator Danny Smith.
Over the past month, Joe has heard lots of fans and analysts bark about how the Bucs don’t have a legitimate interim head coach candidate on staff, a guy that could keep the pirate ship afloat if Team Glazer were to launch Todd Bowles. [read more]
Josiah Trotter Quietly Growing Into A Monster
October 28th, 2026
Making a statement early in his rookie season.
Remember when folks wrung their hands and whined for months that Josiah Trotter couldn’t defend the pass? [read more]
Hope Is Alive
October 28th, 2026
History says…
It ain’t over yet. [read more]
Bucs Getting A Little More Explosive
October 28th, 2026
Passing game needs work.
The Bucs are getting better. But will true improvement come soon enough? [read more]
Baker Mayfield Passing Chart Against Carolina
October 28th, 2026
Every pass charted.
Really, the only difference between Baker Mayfield’s passing chart from his first three starts and his passing chart at Carolina on Sunday is just one element. [read more]
Morning Cup Of Joe
October 28th, 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]
Bucs Get An A+ Grade
October 28th, 2026
For Joe, an A+ grade is when everything is on point. [read more]
“If You Score Five Times On Drives…”
October 27th, 2026
Irony was flowing on Sunday early against the Panthers.
It’s the kind of irony Joe suspects fans will be remembering if/when the 2-5 Bucs miss the playoffs. [read more]
Ira Kaufman Explores The Bizarre State Of The 2-5 Buccaneers, More Trade Deadline Chatter, Panthers Beatdown, And More
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“We Kind Of Slid Off A Little Bit Last Week”
October 27th, 2026
Embattled Bucs head coach Todd Bowles.
There is no home field advantage for Tampa Bay at The Licht House. Tampa Bay is 4-8 there in its last 12 home games and winless this season.
Why? [read more]
A Waste Of Time Then, A Waste Of Time Now
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Todd discusses how he tuned out angry conversation about visiting fans at Tampa Bay sporting events 30 years ago and laughs at how nothing has changed or will change going forward. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Plantation Palms Golf Club and Brandon Legal Group. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and other platforms.
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Todd Bowles: Bucs’ Sacks Have Spiked Thanks To Secondary
October 27th, 2026
Causing sacks.
Interesting take by KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles. [read more]
Bucky Irving’s Load Management
October 27th, 2026
Can Bucky Irving absorb the punishment?
If Sunday wasn’t a fluke, that means Bucs running back Bucky Irving is likely to get a Pro Bowl honor. [read more]
Kay Adams: Bucs Deserve “An Apology”
October 27th, 2026
She’s sorry.
They’re ba’ack. [read more]
