Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Vita Vea asked to be traded and it’s becoming increasingly clear why. [read more]

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Bucs QB has his back.

Watching new Bucs running back Kenny Gainwell reminds Joe of dudes in the NFL from way back who were trick-shot artists. [read more]

Makes Todd Bowles “feel good.”

You can tell KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles and SiriusXM NFL Radio superstar Pat Kirwan are tight. [read 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. [read more]

Big Baker Mayfield fan.

In honor of Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Chucky returning to the broadcast booth to call the Chiefs-Bucs worthless preseason game on Saturday, Joe will have a daily story about Chucky in the lead-up to the game.

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Making Todd Bowles nervous?

It sounds like KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles is mentally bracing himself in case Vita Vea gets shipped out of town in the coming weeks. [read more]

So long after practice ended today, as usual, Buccaneers rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain was still working. The Miami Mauler typically is the last player off the field.

Today, however, Bain put in the work just to be able to put in the work, which Joe found far more interesting as the heat index climbed above 100 degrees. Bain dragged two offensive lineman dummies 50-plus yards. He waved off help. Then he set both up to his liking, strapped on his helmet and went to work.

Joe’s never witnessed this kind of commitment from a rookie. Stunning video below.

Remember in Feburary when Todd Bowles hurled 2025 Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard under the bus?

Joe sure does. [read more]

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Some Bucs fans love blaming various muscle issues and “soft tissue” problems players deal with on everything connected to One Buc Palace. [read more]

Rookie receiver Ted Hurst (left).

Joe has not hidden being almost-crazy excited about Ted Hurst.

The rookie receiver is dripping with talent and has been consistently looking dangerous in training camp. [read more]

Deshawn McKnight (Arizona) sheds the blocking sled and looks to level a tackling dummy in Tuesday’s Bucs practice.

Fun day at One Buc Palace. Fun in who showed up. [read more]

Baker Mayfield does not like the noise hovering over his team.

It’s a safe bet the Bucs “vibes are ass” comment from Pat McAfee on ESPN found its way to the Tampa Bay quarterback room. [read more]

“Todd, you sure know how to pick offensive coordinators. I tell ya, Zac Robinson? Love that guy!

In honor of Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Chucky returning to the broadcast booth to call the Chiefs-Bucs worthless preseason game on Saturday, Joe will have a daily story about Chucky in the lead-up to the game. [read more]

C’mon! [read more]

Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer.

Has there been movement on the Vita Vea contract front? [read more]

Bucs OLB Chris Braswell.

A guy who may be on Bubble Watch more than some believe was perhaps given a backhanded compliment yesterday. [read more]

Not ruled out.

A guy who has been in the witness protection program was spotted yesterday on the practice fields of One Buc Palace. [read more]