Archive for 2023

Major Milestone For Lavonte David

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Joe is taking a brief crisis break to share a Lavonte David nugget that’s worthy of Bucs fans pondering as they soak themselves in various stress relievers. (more…)

“Devastating” Loss

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Summed up well.

Todd Bowles described today’s loss with a perfect word. (more…)

Make It Hooters For Lunch And Dinner!

Friday, June 20th, 2025

A delicious plate of Hooters wings and their great salads, sandwiches and shrimp make for a heck of a lunch or dinner! Get it done! Locations are across the Bay area and online ordering is always easy from Joe’s great friends.

Don’t Blame Baker Mayfield

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

The NFL cliché says the quarterback gets far too much credit and far too much blame.

The truth lies somewhere in between. (more…)

Todd Bowles’ Seat Is Sizzling

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

It’s time to address the elephant in the room. (more…)

A Signature And Familiar Loss

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Team Glazer is lurking,

For seven consecutive seasons, Team Glazer and Bucs fans suffered through their beloved team opening every year (2013-2019) with a 3-5 record or worse. (more…)

Texans 39, Buccaneers 37

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

What a choke job!

How about that heinous Bucs defense. It was historically bad today in an ugly groin-stomp of a loss that shouldn’t have been.

It was sort of fun being in a roller coaster shootout, but that’s where Joe’s fun ends and the Tampa Bay nightmare begins. (more…)

Devin White Snaps 14-Game Sackless Streak

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Joe’s typing a halftime post; that’s how happy Joe is with the Bucs leading 17-10 after 30 minutes! (more…)

Bucs At Texans, Open Thread

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Comment early and often!

Alright Bucs fans, let’s see it. What ya’ got? The Bucs look to smother a rookie quarterback and snap their three-game losing streak in the Lone Star State. Can they do it?

Comment all game long below. And as Joe kindly asks, please play nice. 🙂

“You Can Get Lost In The Season Trying To Prepare Too Much”

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Todd Bowles

It’s been a weird week for Todd Bowles quotes.

Perhaps that explains the results of Joe’s weekly Todd Bowles Confidence Poll. (more…)

Todd Bowles: I Did “A Lot” Of Predraft Work On C.J. Stroud

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

So what were the Bucs thinking about their quarterback position in January after the Tom Brady era ended with a whimper? (more…)

Calendar Strikes Calijah Kancey

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Target date.

Today is a day that’s been circled on Joe’s calendar for about two weeks. (more…)

Year 4 Of Tristan Wirfs Envy

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

More insight here into Bucs general manager Jason Licht crushing the 2020 NFL Draft. (more…)

Carlton Davis Gets Major Props From Maybe NFL’s Best WR

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Big time compliment.

When a team loses three straight and four out of its last five games, the knives start to come out. (more…)

Damning Stat On Bucs Run Game, Rachaad White

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Sad numbers.

So the Bucs are a running team, eh? (more…)

What Happened To The Pass Defense?

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

The Bucs have been pretty darn good on defense this year. Yeah, Joe typed it. (more…)

Gameday Tampa Bay

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Game 8

Bucs (3-4) at Texans (3-4) 

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: CBS (WTSP-TV Channel 10 locally) with Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn.

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Ira Kaufman Talks Winning Formula Against The Texans, Mayfield Math, Kyle Trask Math, The Mike Evans Approach, Sunday Predictions & More

Saturday, November 4th, 2023

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Lavonte David Has Faith

Saturday, November 4th, 2023

Still believes.

No, Joe is not about to throw in the towel on this Bucs season. (more…)

Time To Face Facts

Saturday, November 4th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The path toward a winning season is wide-ass open for the Buccaneers.

Despite all the penalties, missed assignments, erratic tackling and a brutal ground attack, Tampa Bay’s final 10 games offer a grand opportunity for redemption.

Can Todd Bowles capitalize and save his job in the process? (more…)