Creative accounting.

Alright, the Bucs have an overdraft checking account and a car payment and the heating bill is due in almost two weeks. What can they do? (more…)

Respected analyst likes.

So it appears, unless this is a massive smokescreen, that 2023 will be Kyle Trask’s debut at starting quarterback. (more…)

“Mark, not everyone can be a seventh-round rock star like you were in 2010.”

Joe’s a big fan of former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik because — why else? — he’s a Bucs fan.

He’s also a busy NFL Draft guru for SiriusXM NFL Radio. (more…)

Bucs fans everywhere are eager for every morsel of information that could provide clues to how players will be used in the Buccaneers’ new offense. (more…)

Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks returns with Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman for another edition of TAMPA TWO, presented by The Identity Tampa Bay. Yes, TAMPA TWO still rolls in the offseason.

Joe knows the Bucs would love to bring back iconic linebacker Lavonte David in free agency.

Head coach/defensive playcaller Lavonte David adores him, and he’s still a strong player and model Buccaneer at 33 years old. (more…)

Finding mismatches.

When former failed Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich had full reins of the offense, it didn’t seem like he was a big believer in matchups. (more…)

Best Bucs 2022 draft pick?

Look, when a team is on top of the hill, rarely does it have a home run draft. (more…)

New King of the (NFC) South?

Well, this is different. (more…)

Playoff Lenny’s job security not looking good.

NFL Network’s stat queen believes Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht needs to tell Playoff Lenny, “Work with me — or else.” (more…)

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Bruce Arians opens up.

The firing of former offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich remains an aggravating subject for Bucco Bruce Arians. (more…)

Roster love for Jason Licht.

Joe has a visual of Todd Bowles wearing an apron and a tall chef’s hat while talking to his coaching staff. (more…)

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Fix him.

The hiring of former Cowboys defensive coach George Edwards by Bucs coach Todd Bowles to coach outside linebackers recalls for Joe the time when Todd Monken arrived in Tampa. (more…)

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s been eight long years since the Buccaneers ran the football with authority. You think Dave Canales hasn’t noticed?

Tampa Bay’s new offensive coordinator spent 13 seasons on Pete Carroll’s staff in Seattle, where the Seahawks built a reputation as one of the NFL’s most physical teams. (more…)

Smart ideas.

Yesterday, offensive coordinator Dave Canales, making his public debut as the new Bucs offensive shot-caller, was stoked about working with Kyle Trask as the starting quarterback. (more…)

Please, no.

Joe wouldn’t do this. (more…)

“The System.”

Make no mistake, despite Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales being an offensive coach and Seattle coach Pete Carroll being a defensive guy, Canales is a Carroll disciple through and through. (more…)