Archive for 2023

Are The Bucs Battling New England For Bill O’Brien?

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

“Lotta stuff happening, Kyle.”

So two weeks ago a report surfaced that the Bucs were prepared to hire former Houston head coach/playcaller Bill O’Brien a year ago if current Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich bolted for a head coaching gig. (more…)

No Reported Head Coach Interview Requests For Byron Leftwich

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Joe is wondering how much pull Bucco Bruce Arians has in NFL circles. (more…)

Todd Bowles: Just Don’t Blame The Running Backs

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Missed in running game?

The Bucs were downright pitiful running the ball this season. (more…)

Stop The Cap

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

“Mr. Glazer, let me show you what’s behind Doors No. 1, 2, 3 and 4.”

Lots of chatter out there about how the Buccaneers have the second-worst salary cap situation entering the 2023 season.

Some of it is legitimate. Most of it is silliness. (more…)

Todd Wright’s NFL Divisional Playoff Preview

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Todd updates head coaching vacancies and looks ahead to Jaguars-Chiefs, Bengals-Bills, Giants-Eagles and Cowboys-49ers. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Bill Currie Ford. 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 Appears Safe

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

There are two reasons why Joe is typing this story. (more…)

Julian Edelman Believes Tom Brady Won’t Play For Bucs In 2023

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Close friend speaks.

Former Belicheats receiver Julian Edelman is tight with Tom Brady. They are bros (along with foot-rubbing Rob Gronkowski). (more…)

Micah Parsons Shows Vita Vea Some Love

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Real recognizes real.

Micah Parsons was doing Micah Parsons things against the Bucs on Monday night. (more…)

“Guys Right Now, They Are Up In Arms”

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Relays Bucs players’ moods.

Bucs fans aren’t the only ones outraged at how the season ended. It seems so too are Bucs players. (more…)

Rondé Barber Isn’t 100 Percent Sure Todd Bowles Returns, Says Bucs Might Be Better Off Moving On From Tom Brady

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

“Hey, Rondé, would you mind keeping your mouth shut until April?”

Joe pays close attention when Rondé Barber talks Bucs because he’s a man with ownership access at One Buc Palace and is tight with general manager Jason Licht, and he works for the club calling preseason games and is part of its in-house media team year-round. (more…)

Was Byron Leftwich Not Listening To Todd Bowles?

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Disconnect?

Now that the season is over, Joe can offer a fair assessment of the Bucs offense based on 17 games and a playoff game: (more…)

Bucs’ Big Blitzing Dropoff Is Explained

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Tampa Bay had 47 sacks last season and 45 this season. Those are strong season totals by NFL standards.

However, the pass rush looked a lot different. Even novice fans without a data-nerd subscription could see a change. (more…)

If Tom Brady Returns, Bucs Must Beef Up Backup Tackles Or Pray For Health

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Age and hits adding up?

Very interesting numbers suggest Tom Brady was dragged down more by his teammates missing games than failed Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich’s incompetence. (more…)

Dan Orlovsky Calls For A Housecleaning

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Appalled by Bucs’ play.

Joe believes Todd Bowles did a good job with the Bucs defense this season. (more…)

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 20)

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Flash poll posted at 6:31 a.m. Poll closed at 9:19 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

 

Need For A Pass Rusher Creeping Back To The Surface

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Former Dallas scouting director Gil Brandt is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for a reason. He was a key cog in helping build two dynasties: The Cowboys of the 1960s and 1970s, and the Cowboys of the 1990s. (more…)

Todd Bowles Surprisingly Invokes The “C” Word

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

With the great Tom Brady on the team, a coaching staff with a Super Bowl pedigree and many players with Pro Bowl on their résumés, Joe is stunned that head coach Todd Bowles is talking about making a specific major change. (more…)

A Different Team Is Coming

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Roster turnover coming.

Joe spoke to, texted and communicated on social media with several people yesterday who all seemed to ask the same question. (more…)