Archive for 2023

Todd Bowles Does Not Rule Out Using Ryan Jensen As A Guard

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Earlier today in his normal Wednesday press conference, Bucs coach Todd Bowles again was asked for an update on rehabbing Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen. And again, Bowles was vague. (more…)

“They’re Scared To Say Anything Negative About Tom Brady”

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

The famous Tom Brady Effect seems to have a new nuance.

Now there’s Brady Fear in the mix. (more…)

Bucs Want More From Their Interior Offensive Line

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

Robert Hainsey and Nick Leverett

The Bucs have nothing against the stand-up job that’s been done by first-year center Robert Hainsey and backup turned starter Nick Leverett at left guard.

But it just hasn’t been good enough. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says Kyle Trask Has Some Of The Greatest “Toughness And Inner Strength” He’s Ever Seen

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

Man, they love Kyle Trask at One Buc Palace. Not enough to make him an active backup quarterback on a gameday (not yet), but he is appreciated. (more…)

Ryan Jensen Ramps Up Work

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

Bucs C Ryan Jensen.

So for those working their rosaries in the hope/prayer Ryan Jensen can start the Bucs’ first playoff game next weekend, this one’s for you. (more…)

Jason Licht May Have A Tougher Decision At Cornerback

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

Late push for cash.

Until very recently, Joe thought that Bucs corner Jamel Dean had forced Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht between a rock and a hard place. (more…)

YAC Man Chris Godwin

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

Surprising stat.

Here is something Joe never realized. (more…)

Anthony Nelson, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka Get “Major Shoutout”

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

Bucs OLB Anthony Nelson.

Joe loves former NFL offensive lineman and current NFL talking head Brian Baldinger a lot. But man, these guys from the northeast sure do whine about humidity. (more…)

Michael Lombardi Still Not Impressed With Bucs

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

“Easy throws.”

A former NFL suit whose son is on the coaching staff of the Stinking Panthers openly scoffed at how the Bucs beat Carolina on Sunday. (more…)

Tony Dungy: Bucs Are Primed To Win Playoff Games

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

Hall of Fame head coach and Buccaneers Ring of Honor member Tony Dungy, aka Father Dungy, sees a winning formula within the 8-8 Bucs. (more…)

The Quiet Benching Of Cameron Brate

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

Cameron Brate

Nine-year Bucs veteran tight end Cameron Brate was benched Sunday, a healthy scratch. (more…)

Joe Thomas: Bucs’ Offensive Line Is The Problem

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

Here’s one for the blame-the-offensive-line crowd. (more…)

Talent On Bucs’ Offense Gives Lavonte David Hope

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

With “12” there’s a chance.

If you watch national NFL-type shows or listen to national sports radio, the folks who talk about the Bucs often snicker under their breath, or come right out and say it. (more…)

“And He Looks 21”

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

Mike Evans

Bucs edge rusher Carl Nassib has unique perspective on the Tampa Bay roster since he was a 2019 team captain who left after that season in free agency before returning in August. (more…)

Tom Brady Is The NFC’s “Boogeyman”

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

You know who the Boogeyman is. (more…)

Richard Sherman Points A Finger At Tom Brady

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

Back when the Bucs were on Thursday Night Football against the Ravens, an argument broke out on the Amazon postgame set between former Buccaneers Richard Sherman and Ryan Fitzpatrick.

(more…)

Finalist Day For Rondé Barber

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

Time to turn that red jacket gold.

Joe’s not sure what time the top secret announcement of 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists will be released today, but Joe expects Bucs icon Rondé Barber to find his name on the list of 15 NFL legends — again. (more…)

Todd Bowles: Jake Camarda’s Punt Was Not Rehearsed

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

Punter Jake Camarda.

When Joe played in high school, practicing what to do on bad snaps on place kicks was worked on each Friday. Joe cannot remember practicing a bad snap on a punt, though. Fakes yes, not bad snaps. (more…)