Devin White speaks.

Bucs opponents scored a combined total of 27 points against Tampa Bay through the first three games last season before the defensive wheels started coming off. (more…)

Bucs OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyina.

Joe has written often that Baker Mayfield is at the crossroads of his NFL career as a starting quarterback. It’s do or die for him. (more…)

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Rock Riley is back for another season of Bucs Kickoff. Rock goes in depth on the matchups but more importantly gives you a look behind the scenes from what he’s seen inside One Buc — this week and during the offseason. All the changes, the QB battle and more.. Everything you need to know about this Bucs vs. the Vikings opener! !!! 

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Tackling a team thing, says Larry Foote.

Joe always likes citing his old high school coach because, damn, Joe learned so, so much football from the guy. (more…)

No need to be a star.

Yes, Bucs fans pretty much know by now that national NFL analysts, reporters and broadcasters — almost universally — are way down on their team.

And the reason why is singular: Baker Mayfield. (more…)

Want a bigger check? Play better ball.

In March, Devin White’s relationship with the Bucs turned cold and frosty. (more…)

Missed practice with injury.

This is not good. (more…)

This one is a little stunning because it comes from a young guy who says he loves and admires Todd Bowles, in part because his brother played for Bowles and adored him. (more…)

Plans to play.

Joe thought this Saturday’s deadline set by Mike Evans’ camp to work out a contract extension with the Bucs was highly interesting. (more…)

Tom Brady talks winners and losers.

Chatter from Tom Brady on his Let’s Go show this week got Joe thinking about the 2022 Bucs — because the comments might have been about the 2022 Bucs. (more…)

The Bucs might need to roll out a few garbage barrels onto the sidelines in Minnesota on Sunday. (more…)

Rookie defensive tackle and first-round pick Calijah Kancey.

The Bucs’ prized rookie was on the shelf more than a month, but now he’s back on the field. (more…)

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins.

Joe will learn pretty damn quick if the Bucs have discovered an edge rush or not. (more…)

Baker Mayfield (circled left) stares down a wide open receiver (circled right) in the preseason opener but didn’t throw the ball. The Bucs took a loss on the play.

An interesting piece of Baker Mayfield film study was produced by the Vikings, the Bucs’ opponent in just three short afternoons on opening day. (more…)

What’s he worth?

Joe does not want to see this happen. But if it is better for the Bucs in the future and better for stud receiver Mike Evans in the present, then so be it. (more…)

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The Todd Wright Survivor Football Podcast premieres and looks at the four best choices to help you avoid being “One and Done” this year in your Survivor leagues. The Todd Wright Survivor Football Podcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group.

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Next play mentality.

It seems Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales, in the heat of practice, doesn’t believe in looking at the past. Worry about the next step. (more…)

Todd Bowles discusses.

Regular readers who stuck it out here through the long summer weeks know Joe has been a bit harsh on Bucs running back Rachaad White. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe isn’t sure there is a simple answer to this, but Joe has a pretty strong guess. (more…)