Archive for 2023

The ($)401k Plan

Sunday, June 4th, 2023

Not selling a retirement plan.

This one is for the cap space junkies (not to be confused with the “Space Ghost” roadies). (more…)

Best In Class Dives Into The Bucs’ Undrafted Free Agents, With A Special Dedication

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

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Dave Canales: QB Competition Is About Respect

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

Bucs OC Dave Canales.

When asked last week why it’s important for the Buccaneers to have a true quarterback competition, new offensive coordinator Dave Canales didn’t give the response fans might have expected. (more…)

Tom Brady Points Toward A Baker Mayfield Advantage

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

“Kyle, you can do this. I did in 2001. Look at Brock Purdy last year. Be ready.”

The Buccaneers’ quarterback battle pits the 28-year-old “natural born leader” veteran of 71 starts and three teams versus the 25-year-old QB who can count his career pass attempts on two hands. (more…)

Believing In Baker Mayfield

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

BY IRA KAUFMAN
@IKaufman76

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It’s official. This is open season on Baker Mayfield.

It seems like every national pundit feels compelled to take a potshot at a veteran quarterback trying to resurrect a once-promising career. Perhaps part of the reason is Mayfield’s refusal to play nice with the media on occasion. (more…)

Learning From The Greatest

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

Bucs QB Kyle Trask.

The last two years, Bucs quarterback Kyle Trask was the No. 3 (No. 4?) quarterback on the roster. In just three months (maybe two), he could be the starter. (more…)

Working Salary Cap Magic

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe recently shared a story from good ol’ follicly-challenged Billy Barnwell of BSPN. He mostly loved the magic that Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht used to keep so many key defensive pieces together this season. (more…)

Todd Bowles: It’s Not About The Big Play, It’s About The Right Play

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

What does Todd Bowles look for in the QB competition?

Despite what Pacman Jones may realize, analyzing quarterbacks and determining who will start takes a bit more research than watching one bad pass of an underwear football practice facing no defense — in May! (more…)

Absent Bucs Among Top Cornerback Duos

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

Jamel Dean

Many Bucs fans remember the anger and fire that fueled The Gravediggers, the self-glossed nickname of the 2020 Buccaneers secondary. It was born from the NFL Network preseason ranking that said the Bucs had the worst cornerbacks unit in the league. (more…)

“Do They Have Any Quarterback Down There That Can Hit A Blind Duck, Bro?”

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

Baker Mayfield

The lunacy continues. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Takes A Different Angle On The Offensive Line, Talks Hospital Visit, Tom Brady Statements, Shaq Barrett Chatter, Red Zone Changes, Saints GM’s Comments & Much More

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

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Cheers To 250

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

In the 250th episode of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd takes time to appreciate some of the good people he’s come to know by doing radio for so many years. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group & Westchase Golf Club. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Stitcher here, Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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Todd Bowles Refers To Baker Mayfield As “The Perfect Fit”

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

Quarterback chatter.

So an old interview with Bucs coach Todd Bowles has resurfaced and Joe noticed a sentence from Bowles sort of sheds light on not just why the Bucs may have signed Baker Mayfield, but why the Bucs had such a disjointed offense last season. (more…)

So, What’s Going On With Ryan Jensen?

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

Still a mystery.

Last year Bucs coach Todd Bowles drove fans bananas. (more…)

Dave Canales, Geno Smith And Bucs Quarterbacks

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

Connecting dots.

Joe ran across a mind-blowing stat yesterday. And Joe is trying to figure out what this means for the Bucs. (more…)

Ezekiel Elliott Still Linked To Bucs

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

More Bucs chatter.

Joe has a strong feeling there will be one of two reactions by Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht when the 2023 season comes to a close. (more…)

The Mike Evans-Chris Godwin Tandem Ranking

Thursday, June 1st, 2023

Fantasy football players know Mike Evans and Chris Godwin were not the tandem you wanted on your team last season.

They combined for only nine touchdowns. Seven NFL receivers had that many or more on their own. (more…)

Antoine Winfield’s Final Hurdle

Thursday, June 1st, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN
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Antoine Winfield Jr. is returning to the land of immortals.

It’s exalted territory, otherwise known as center field. It’s the place Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Trout called home. It’s where Ed Reed and Brian Dawkins launched their Pro Football Hall of Fame careers.

You should have seen the grin on Winfield’s face this week when he talked about returning to the land of giants after a brief experiment engineered by Todd Bowles. (more…)