Archive for 2023

Baker Mayfield: Noise Control Goes Both Ways

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

Baker Mayfield

Interesting dynamic at One Buc Palace, per Baker Mayfield’s description this afternoon. (more…)

Carlton Davis Returns To Practice

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

The Buccaneers’ No. 1 cornerback Carlton Davis missed Sunday’s game with a toe injury after not practicing last week. Today he was back at practice.

Head coach Todd Bowels said Davis was “limited” and the team will monitor his improvement as it assesses whether Davis could be ready for Monday night against the Eagles.

“He’s moving around better,” Bowles said.

More Hall Of Fame Ammo For Mike Evans

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

ESPN jumped on the Mike Evans hype train in a big way, devoting an entire TV segment to Evans and his skillful route running. It opened with the eye-popping graphic above. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says Leak Was A Call To All Bucs Opponents

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

Justice was served yesterday when Tampa Bay punter Jake Camarda was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

But that legendary performance is not what’s top of mind for Todd Bowles when it comes to fourth down. (more…)

Warren Sapp Lauds Logan Hall, Shaq Barrett

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

Starting Bucs defensive lineman Logan Hall.

No. 99 doesn’t show defensive linemen love unless they earn it. And apparently Logan Hall has. (more…)

Anti-Arizona Or Bust

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

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CBS: Bucs Are Not A “Fraud” (But Are Close)

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

How good are the Bucs?

The Bucs have turned the NFL analyst world upside down. (more…)

Are Things Finally Starting To Fall Into Place For Baker Mayfield?

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

Moxie.

Joe has no idea why Baker Mayfield fell apart in Cleveland. Joe has no idea why a pair of teams gave up on Mayfield last year. But something is going right for the former No. 1 overall pick with the Bucs. (more…)

Ross Tucker On The Bucs: “They’re Actually Pretty Good”

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

Podcaster and ex-NFL lineman Ross Tucker of CBS.

Former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker raised his hand on his recent podcast and confessed. (more…)

“Baker Has Brought Some Life To That Offense”

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

Bucco Bruce Arians on Baker Mayfield.

In the first two episodes of his podcast, “No Risk It No Biscuit,” former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians got on his soapbox and explained why he doesn’t like quarterbacks to run. (more…)

Bruce Arians Gives Todd Bowles A Shoutout

Thursday, September 21st, 2023

“Good job, Todd!”

Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians may not be around One Buc Palace much but he’s still interested in what one of his family members is doing. (more…)

Tom Brady: “I Was So Happy For Mike”

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

Joe has yet to hear Tom Brady talk about Baker Mayfield in a Tampa Bay uniform, but he was talking about another Buccaneer this week. (more…)

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 3)

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

Flash poll posted at 4:33 p.m. (Last week’s results are here.)

 

Chase Edmonds On Injured Reserve

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

Status update.

Running back Chase Edmonds was placed on injured reserve today. (more…)

Figuring Out What Tom Brady And Byron Leftwich Couldn’t

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

It’s sacrilegious at One Buc Palace to even imply that Tom Brady was a lousy co-offensive coordinator with Byron Leftwich last season.

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Stat Nerds Not Buying Bucs As A Playoff Team

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Do you believe in history or do you believe in stat geeks? That’s what this boils down to. (more…)

The Offense After Two Games

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

Bucs OC Dave Canales.

You’ve heard it. Joe’s heard it. We’ve all heard it. (more…)

Lavonte David Has A Message: “Don’t Fall Apart.”

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

Lavonte David

Here comes the loaded Eagles offense. (more…)

“We’re Better Than That”

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Through two weeks, the 2023 Bucs have established something worth celebrating — an identity.

A formula is now in place for a young, hungry team eager to prove its many skeptics wrong. That offensive balance Dave Canales has stressed since his arrival seems to be working. The Bucs won’t be leading the NFL in pass attempts for the third consecutive season.

Not even close. (more…)