Archive for 2023

“Discipline” Is The Key, Says Lavonte David

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

Much respect to The Jim Rome Show for having Lavonte David on yesterday to acknowledge him reaching 1,000 career solo tackles. Thanks for reading Joe, Mr. Rome. (more…)

Todd Bowles: Zyon McCollum And Jamel Dean Cover As Well As Carlton Davis

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

Second-year cornerback Zyon McCollum.

Don’t shoot the messenger here. This comment came from the Buccaneers’ defensive guru, a man who played defensive back in the NFL and coached it for decades. (more…)

More Likely: Bucs Trade For Bill Or Bills Trade For Daboll?

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

In this edition of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd discusses the seldom executed NFL trade for a head coach and looks at two possible scenarios. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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Michael Carter And The Bucs

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

When Todd Bowles was hired as head coach, lots of fans barked about how people should ignore Bowles’ heinous record with the Jets because they’re a messy, bumbling organization that fails their head coaches. (more…)

CBS: Bucs Still Have A Defense

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.

It was really, really heartwarming for Joe to see the Bucs defense play aggressively and ornery and get after running backs behind the line and, of course, hound the quarterback. (more…)

More Vita Vea At Defensive End, Please

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

Future defensive end?

Joe already typed yesterday about how one of the coolest formations Bucs coach Todd Bowles (defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers?) used Sunday against Tennessee was a formation rarely seen. (more…)

Season Must Play Out Before Guessing Draft Direction

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

So to celebrate the 2023 NFL season being at the halfway point (sort of) BSPN is looking to the 2024 offseason, namely the draft. (more…)

Impressive Play By Markees Watts

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

Bucs OLB Markees Watts. (Photo courtesy Buccaneers.com.)

Bucs rookie undrafted free agent Markees Watts sure made an impression logging only 11 snaps on Sunday. (more…)

“I Want Them To Run The Offense Through Chris”

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

Bucs’ TV chatter.

One of Joe’s favorite Bucs players and a guy Joe feels awful about his NFL days being done, Cam Brate, is branching out these days. (more…)

“YaYa Looks Like An Action Figure”

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

The Bucs have had some incredible physical specimens at the edge rusher position. (more…)

“We Didn’t Look At The Scoreboard”

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

Head coach Todd Bowles.

Interesting one-liner from the Buccaneers’ head coach. (more…)

Jason Pierre-Paul Joins The Dark Side

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

Former Bucs edge rusher Jason Pierre-Paul.

Joe is happy to see this and sad about it all at the same time. (more…)

32 Yards A Game Is Not Enough

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

So what will it take for the Bucs to win the NFC South? (more…)

Eye-Opening Speed From Cody Mauch

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

So who is the fastest Buccaneers offensive lineman? (more…)

Jamel Dean Happy Playing Man Coverage Again

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

Comfort zone.

Probably way too much this year, Bucs coach Todd Bowles had his two best and priciest corners, Carlton Davis and Jamel Dean, playing more zone coverage than they would like. (more…)

Baker Mayfield No Longer A “Bridge Quarterback?”

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

Surprising numbers.

Joe has been fairly convinced, maybe about 80 percent, that next spring the Bucs will draft a quarterback, likely in the first round. (more…)

BSPN: NFC South Is The Land Of The Misfit Toys

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

“Mediocre” may be good enough.

Joe was listening to Ira’s good friend Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on SiriusXM Radio yesterday and already he is groaning about the playoff field for the NFC. (more…)

Not Playing “Games” Helped Win The Game

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

Unique defensive formation.

One of the coolest defensive moves Joe has seen in a while Bucs coach Todd Bowles pulled off on Tennessee’s first possession yesterday. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says He Won’t Let Tristan Wirfs Run

Monday, November 13th, 2023

Most Buccaneers will tell you Tristan Wirfs is the most athletic manbeast they’ve ever seen. (more…)

Todd Bowles Updates Baker Mayfield’s Thumb

Monday, November 13th, 2023

Anyone else find it odd that Baker Mayfield injured his throwing thumb late in the second half of yesterday’s game and the Bucs didn’t have Kyle Trask warming up on the sidelines? (more…)

Vita Vea Off The Edge

Monday, November 13th, 2023

Yesterday wasn’t the first time manbeast Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea lined up as perhaps the largest edge rusher in the history of the NFL. (more…)

Have Your Say!

Monday, November 13th, 2023

Midseason flash poll posted at 3:55 p.m. Poll closed at 9:10 p.m.