Archive for 2023

Is $23 Million Tristan Wirfs’ Magic Number?

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

Tirstan Wirfs

It’s highly unexpected that Bucs superstar right/left tackle Tristan Wirfs will pull a Devin White next season and pout about having to play out the fifth-year option on his contract. (more…)

Todd Bowles, Bucs Plan On Meeting With Players On NFL Gambling Rules

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So in recent weeks, it seems more and more players are getting popped for violating NFL rules on gambling. (more…)

Russell Gage, Shaq Barrett Expected Ready For Training Camp

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.

Last week Todd Bowles said he doesn’t talk injuries during spring practices. And, as many fans know, the NFL doesn’t mandate injury reports until early September.

But Bowles was talking a little health this afternoon. (more…)

“I Like Tampa. I Like Baker”

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt.

You’ve read all sorts of stories Joe has referenced over the past two months in which so many NFL analysts think the Bucs are in the running for Caleb Williams next spring (#CollaspeForCaleb). (more…)

Would Trey Palmer Be Misused As A Starter?

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

Bucs rookie WR Trey Palmer.

There is little to take away from underwear football practice other than noting what corners can cover and what receivers can get separation and catch. (more…)

BSPN: Devin White’s Best Fit May Not Be With Bucs

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

Trade status.

The Bucs are between a rock and a hard place. (more…)

Uncertainty

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

No confusion.

Sometimes, Joe doesn’t get what people want. (more…)

Inside The Hunger Of Dave Canales

Monday, June 5th, 2023

New Bucs playcaller Dave Canales.

Joe got a bigger whiff of the fire and fight within offensive coordinator Dave Canales last week. (more…)

Passing Calvin, Catching Irvin

Monday, June 5th, 2023

Joe laughs when folks question whether Mike Evans is worthy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (more…)

“Kyle Trask Is Going To Have To Do Something Extraordinary”

Monday, June 5th, 2023

Kyle Trask

Quarterback David Carr knows all about being a No. 1 overall draft pick who got off to a rough start.

Carr walked into an expansion team, the 2002 Houston Texans, and took a beating. (more…)

Re-Upping With Tristan Wirfs, Sooner The Better

Monday, June 5th, 2023

Finances.

Joe promises not to go into the usual full-blown meltdown/foot-stomping here. (more…)

CBS: Two Words Why Bucs Won’t Make Playoffs

Monday, June 5th, 2023

Impact remains.

The shadow of the farm animal casts a long image. (more…)

Former NFL OC: Bucs Already Know Who Will Start Between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask

Monday, June 5th, 2023

Leader in faux competition?

Some guys are really good assistant coaches and lousy head coaches. There’s no shame in that. (more…)

Was Rachaad White’s Rough Rookie Year Just Another Tough Step On His Football Journey?

Monday, June 5th, 2023

Recalls tough times.

Bucs running back Rachaad White didn’t get to be a second-day draft pick the easy way. (more…)

Ali Marpet Names Top “Tightass” Buccaneer And The Most Focused

Sunday, June 4th, 2023

Ali Marpet shares.

Ira Kaufman Podcast listeners got these nuggets several days ago, but hey, of the many tens of thousands of readers here every week, not everyone has time to fire up The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports. (more…)

A Second-Tier Evaluation For Bucs’ Receiving Corps

Sunday, June 4th, 2023

The Bucs used to have an elite receiving corps and Joe thinks they still could in 2023, even with Breshad Perriman about to sign with the Colts, Scotty Miller in Atlanta and Antonio Brown gearing up for his next legal battle. (more…)

Analyst: Bucs Should Start Kyle Trask Because There Is No Upside To Starting Baker Mayfield

Sunday, June 4th, 2023

Why not?

Joe has typed repeatedly that whatever method the Bucs are using to sell the NFL’s broadcast partners and national media that they can win with Kyler Traskfield is not resonating. At all. (more…)

Sign Of Team Playing Poorly Or Quarterback Playing Poorly?

Sunday, June 4th, 2023

“Bryon, just give me a play that scores a touchdown.”

Joe doesn’t understand where people pin the blame of the Bucs’ struggling offense last year on Tom Brady. It just doesn’t add up. (more…)