Archive for 2023

Another Mike Evans Snub

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Mike Evans

This is becoming a disturbing pattern. (more…)

Are Bucs Engaging In A Risky Experiment With Tristan Wirfs?

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Transition.

So we are a week from Bucs training camp and this still keeps Joe tossing at night. (more…)

Fresh Start For Ke’Shawn Vaughn

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Bucs RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn.

“We really like Ke’Shawn [Vaughn]. We’ve always liked Ke’Shawn. I know he’s been with us for three years, but he really hasn’t gotten opportunities. When he has, he’s done some good things.”

— Bucs GM Jason Licht.

When Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht spoke the highlighted words above at the combine before the TV klieglights of NFL Network, BSPN, FOX Sports, CBS, NFL Network, Peacock and SiriusXM NFL Radio, NFL broadcast partners all, it really got the attention of Bucs fourth-year running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn back in Florida. (more…)

Just A Really Weird Offense

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

These stats are just infuriating to Joe. But, do they tell a deeper story? (more…)

Betting The Under

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So let’s take a brief look at the Bucs. (more…)

“That Style Of Offense That He Wants”

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Todd Bowles

One of Todd Bowles’ loyal soldiers made it crystal clear that the Bowles way on offense is about running the football effectively. (more…)

Dave Canales Acknowledges His Huge Learning Curve

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Great candor from the Bucs’ new playcaller.

Joe’s a big fan of new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales. Great vision, great energy, great communicator, great approach.

But can he succeed as a playcaller in eight weeks? (more…)

Asking Kyle Trask And Baker Mayfield, “Where Are We Going?”

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Buccaneers QB competitor Kyle Trask.

Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales is quick to admit he’s spreading the secret sauce from Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll all over the Tampa Bay offense. (more…)

Alarming Run Game Stats

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Bucs RB Rachaad White.

Well, it can only get better from here, Joe guesses. (more…)

Logan Hall Figured Out His 2023 Goal In January

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Bulked up.

Second-year defensive lineman Logan Hall was a cautionary tale of how rookies at his position often struggle. (more…)

Can The Defense Keep Todd Bowles Safe?

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe is on record saying if the Bucs finish with a losing season, Bucs coach Todd Bowles likely will be on very thin ice. (more…)

Grading The Offseason

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Life without Tom Brady.

The Bucs had three glorious years with Tom Brady. (more…)

“It Might Be The Hottest Of Seats”

Monday, July 17th, 2023

A team colleague of Todd Bowles 20 years ago thinks the Bucs’ head man is on the verge of getting fired without fast production during the 2023 season. (more…)

Lavonte David Talks Tom Brady Lesson

Monday, July 17th, 2023

Quarterback Baker Mayfield should be a player very aware that every snap could be his last. (more…)

Have Your Say!

Monday, July 17th, 2023

Flash poll posted at 10:45 a.m. Poll closed at 12:13 p.m.

How Much Did The Bucs Upgrade?

Monday, July 17th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

The Bucs, in the mind of an NFL columnist/gambler, can be looked at as two half-glasses of water. (more…)

You Gotta Have Sacks

Monday, July 17th, 2023

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

Long-time readers of JoeBucsFan.com know that Joe often jokes (?) of having an erection for sacks. (more…)

Calijah Kancey Wants To Be Calijah Kancey

Monday, July 17th, 2023

Not Aaron Donald.

As a defensive tackle that played at Pitt, Bucs rookie Calijah Kancey looked up to Aaron Donald. (more…)