Wins = cash.

Baker Mayfield has become the talk of the NFL in recent weeks after leading the Bucs from the brink of a franchise reboot to the cusp of an unprecedented third-straight NFC South crown and perhaps a 10-win season. (more…)

Don’t cheat Baker.

Look, Joe knows the ilk who vote for “Comeback Player of the Year.” It’s the touchy-feely, don’t-play-football-on-Christmas-because-I-might-have-to-type-words-and-stay-sober-on-my-day-off types. (more…)

Joe has been hard on Todd Bowles for not getting rookie edge rusher YaYa Diaby on the field in place of Joe Tryon-Shoyinka sooner. (more…)

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Once upon a time, Joe was given a 1995 Buick that was past its prime. (more…)

Masterful season.

We could be watching history these next two games. And it’s hard to believe the guy is doing this at his age. (more…)

Still part-time player?

Will Bucs fans see as much Devin White on Sunday as they did against Jacksonville? It depends, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said today. (more…)

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.

When Tampa Bay battles for its third consecutive division crown Sunday, it appears they’ll be without Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett. (more…)

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Source of Baker Mayfield’s success?

So who gets credit for Baker Mayfield rising from the NFL dead this season? Joe thinks it’s fair to look at the Bucs’ offensive coordinator. (more…)

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Blowing up.

If the Bucs somehow would have landed edge rusher Will Anderson or defensive tackle Jalen Carter in the draft, in addition to Calijah Kancey, who the Bucs did draft in the first round, fans would be in ecstasy.

Well, the Bucs may have landed a better player than Anderson or Carter. (more…)

Up for NFL award?

The feel-good crowd is pushing for a guy who is coming back from a life-changing event, not a football event. If we are awarding football awards, then Baker Mayfield needs to be in serious discussion. (more…)

Pass defense crashed.

Last year the Bucs’ pass defense ranked No. 9 in the NFL, allowing 203 yards a game through the air. That, despite a very limited edge rush and its star safety playing out of position at nickel corner. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Joe can already hear the AC/DC music thumping in the background when Bucs general manager Jason Licht walks into the NFL Scouting Combine in February. (more…)

Todd Bowles shows his passion.

For head coach Todd Bowles, this was animated. (more…)

Devin White is an emotional guy. (more…)