“Hey Rachaad, when you take a handoff, just pretend it was a caught pass.”

Buccaneers running back Rachaad White is sort of a split-personality guy. (more…)

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Those goofy orange uniforms, they don’t mean much to Todd Bowles, as the head coach joins in solidarity with loads of Bucs fans under 30 years old. (more…)

Not yet a starter.

It seems just from the comments on this here website, Bucs fans have quickly soured on cornerback Jamel Dean. (more…)

The votes are in. (more…)

Mike Evans has had a hamstring issue for 10 days.

It’s lingering. a

That was the indirect message today from head coach Todd Bowles. The official Wednesday injury report hasn’t been released, but Bowles said Evans’ health remains a question mark. He said more will be known Friday when Evans does more running.

Can the Bucs beat the high-octane Lions on Sunday without Evans? Joe doesn’t want to consider that.

The NFL wants big-time ratings for Sunday’s Bucs-Lions clash that was flexed from a 1 o’clock start to the 4:25 p.m. slot on FOX. (more…)

Breaking down his QB.

One pleasant NFL surprise this season has been the play of Baker Mayfield. (more…)

Former Bucs tight end Cameron Brate.

Here’s a kick in the groin. (more…)

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Mark Twain said it more than a century ago — and the man had a point.

“There are lies, damned lies and statistics,” Twain concluded at the time. The NFL hadn’t even started, so there’s no way he was talking about Mike Alstott’s franchise-record 58 career rushing touchdowns.

Some NFL numbers don’t lie. Some swear. There are more than a few statistics through the opening month to explain Tampa Bay’s 3-1 start heading into a dynamic home matchup against the 4-1 Lions. (more…)

What if…

Joe is sensing changing attitudes about the Bucs.  (more…)

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Todd offers a full review of Week 5 and discusses new injuries to JJ, Achane and Richardson. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters.

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Bucs ILB Lavonte David.

This is a very interesting year for Bucs veteran inside linebacker Lavonte David. (more…)

Has message for critics.

Some 10 days ago when the Bucs defense held the slimy Saints out of the end zone in a huge 26-9 Week 4 win in New Orleans, Joe joked with Bucs cornerback Carlton Davis after the game. (more…)

Clutch.

We all know about Baker Mayfield’s clutch play on third downs. Well, what about the money time of the game, the second half? (more…)

Joe loves when Todd Bowles issues a scouting report of sorts on one of his players. (more…)

In his five seasons, Buccaneers savior linebacker Devin White has seen his share of rough play from guys off the bench. For Joe, the 2021 edition of Richard Sherman comes to mind. (more…)

Joe has a first class seat on the Baker Mayfield bandwagon.

A near-perfect preseason followed by a stunning four-game run to start the regular season, what’s not to like? (more…)