Archive for 2023

The Busiest Student

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Cornerback/safety Dee Delaney.

Todd Bowles’ defense has been regarded for years as highly complex and no quick-study for any young player jumping into it. (more…)

Justin Jefferson Injury Highlights Mike Evans’ Streak

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

It’s widely known that Mike Evans holds the NFL record for most consective seasons of 1,000 or more receiving yards to start a career. (more…)

Antoine Winfield Gets A Shoutout

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Top shelf play.

So who is the best defensive back in the NFL? Darius Slay? Marshon Lattimore? Sauce Gardner? How about Antoine Winfield? (more…)

Is Jamel Dean Secure At Left Corner?

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Pushing for playing time?

Boy, these comments were odd to Joe. (more…)

Interesting Receiving Stats

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Surprising stat.

It seems just based on raw numbers, the Bucs could do a better job catching passes from Baker Mayfield. (more…)

Next Three Weeks A Good Gauge On Bucs QB

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Will he pass the test?

Of course, the folks who didn’t think much of Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield before the season aren’t easily knighting him as the Comeback Player of the Year. Not quite yet. (more…)

Devin White Has Improved In Pass Coverage

Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

Playing the pass.

If Bucs savior inside linebacker Devin White had a vulnerable element to his game, it was pass coverage. (more…)

Relying Too Much On Turnovers

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Through yesterday’s NFL games, the Bucs rank second in the league in takeaways per game at 2 1/2. Only Buffalo is better. (more…)

How Healthy Is Carlton Davis?

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Cornerback Carlton Davis.

After opening day in Minnesota, Bucs No. 1 cornerback Carlton Davis disappeared from the lineup for two games with a somewhat mysterious toe injury. (more…)

Bucs Barreling Towards Fourth Seed In Playoffs

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Playoff-bound Bucs?

What’s so awful about playoff talk in early October? It sure beats draft talk in early October. (more…)

The Bucs And Offensive Efficiency

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Bucs OC Dave Canales.

Joe is pretty sure this is a favorite quote of former NFL suit Michael Lombardi, one that fits the NFL so well: (more…)

Todd Bowles Names MVP, Three Most Improved Bucs

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Right tackle Luke Goedeke

Head coach Todd Bowles played along in a game few coaches like to play after only four games. (more…)

Todd Bowles Talks “Attack Mode” And “Maneuverability”

Monday, October 9th, 2023

“Watch and learn, Kyle.”

Joe sure hopes what the Bucs’ 20th-ranked offense has accomplished is sustainable. (more…)

“They Really Can’t Double Him Like They Used To”

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Vita Vea might have to go shopping for a thank you card. (more…)

Dave Canales: Quarterbacks Lie

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Don’t believe QBs in August.

Very interesting behind-the-scenes intel from Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales on NFL quarterbacks and self-scouting. (more…)

Who To Re-Sign First?

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht has tough decisions to make in a few months. (more…)

Lavonte David Was The Giveaway For Baker Mayfield

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Gave Baker Mayfield a sign.

UPDATED: Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield hopped on the “Pat McAfee Show” last week and, of course, he got in Bucs talk despite being on the “College Gameday” set in Dallas as BSPN was pimping the Oklahoma-Texas game. (more…)

Todd Bowles’ Run Defense In For A Stiff Test

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Lions RB David Montgomery.

We all know Bucs coach Todd Bowles wants to shut down the run of an opponent’s attack, first and foremost. He will have a test on Sunday, Creamsicle Day. (more…)