Archive for 2023

Yes, Todd Bowles Has A Personality

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

Let his guard down.

Joe knows some fans gripe about Bucs coach Todd Bowles and his stoic ways on the sidelines. (more…)

Mike Williams On Life Support

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Still with us.

Thank goodness a Spectrum News report out of Buffalo last night has turned out to be erroneous. (more…)

First Bucs Injury Report Released

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Injured Anthony Nelson.

After many months of teams not having to produce an official injury report, every club playing on Sunday had to issue one today. (more…)

Richard Sherman: No Expectations = Good Baker Mayfield

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Richard Sherman

The underestimated Buccaneers are a super-sweet fit for Baker Mayfield, says former Bucs, Niners and Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman.

The Amazon analyst maintains strong friendships at One Buc Palace and views the Bucs as a fit for a second-place finish in the NFC South. (more…)

Tristan Wirfs Has Words For Those Who Think The Bucs Are Low-Key Tanking

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Choice words for skeptics.

Bucs stud offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs didn’t name names. But he could have very easily. (more…)

The Quick-Study Bucs

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Left tackle Tristan Wirfs.

Joe was very encouraged by one point of emphasis from Baker Mayfield today. (more…)

No Tom Brady Texts For Baker Mayfield

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

It’s only Wednesday and the Bucs kick off Sunday at 1 p.m., but so far there have been no texts from Tom Brady to the man who is replacing him. (more…)

Unexcused Absence For Ke’Shawn Vaughn

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn led the Bucs in their last playoff victory — against the Eagles two seasons ago.

Early drama at One Buc Palace. (more…)

“The Trick Is To Win While You’re Doing It”

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Todd Bowles

Interesting comments from Todd Bowles today during his first game-week news conference of the season.

Bowles talked about how his team is sort of an unknown commodity. (more…)

Win Or Go Home For Todd Bowles

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Ira Kaufman enjoys a Bromosa from Big Storm Brewing Co. while he puts his foot down.

So where does Team Glazer stand when it comes to its head coach?

The Sage Of Tampa Bay Sports answered the question. (more…)

How The Bucs Could Make A Super Bowl

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.

Look, as Joe has pointed out repeatedly for months, the vast majority of NFL analysts outside the Tampa Bay area are convinced the only reason the Bucs signed Baker Mayfield was to be in position to win the Caleb Williams sweepstakes (#CollapseForCaleb). (more…)

“I Just Don’t Know Who Is Winning With That Team”

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Peter King pities Todd Bowles.

It seems a heavy-hitter TV guy and typist of many NFL words is almost willing to give Bucs coach Todd Bowles a pass. (more…)

Why The Defense Could Be Damn Good This Year

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe has been harping for months how the Bucs defense can be quite good this year. If it can develop an edge rush, this defense could be lights out. (more…)

CBS Predicts Worst-Case Scenario For Bucs

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Can he carry the Bucs?

Yesterday, Joe brought word from good guy Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports about what the best-case scenario would be for the Bucs, the team’s ceiling. (more…)

Gambling Props For Mike Evans

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Handicappers weigh in.

People who invest in the NFL (indirectly) are not hip to Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans. This year. (more…)

Weak Leadership

Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

Todd Bowles

Joe needed a quiet moment after reading a new feature on Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles.

Joe emerged trying to choose betwen Rolaids, a bottle of Big Storm barrel aged rum or running head first into a wall. (more…)

Former Bucs WR Mike Williams Dies

Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

Dead at 36.

[UPDATE: 12:10 a.m.] This is damn sad. (more…)

Report Implies Common Ground Found In Mike Evans Contract Talks

Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

This should put a little smile on the faces of many Bucs fans. (more…)

“Fix All The Things I Really Wanted To Fix”

Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

Bucs center Robert Hainsey

The triumphant return of stud center Ryan Jensen this season turned out to be a fantasy. The reality is Robert Hainsey is back in that role, and he says he’s significantly better. (more…)