Archive for 2023

A Real-World Position

Monday, September 4th, 2023

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Big picture, people. Big picture.

Some Buc fans don’t want to hear it, but this organization is doing the exact right thing regarding Mike Evans and a contract extension. The franchise is keeping its options open, much to the dismay of Buc Nation.

More than a few Tampa Bay fans can’t imagine life without Evans in a Buc uniform. Get over it. It’s not personal, it’s just business. (more…)

BSPN Spreadsheeter Has Bucs Projections

Monday, September 4th, 2023

Tired of the folks outside the Tampa Bay area shatting on the Bucs? It’s starting to get old for Joe too. At least we have a game to focus on in a few hours when Bucs coach Todd Bowles is expected to speak. (more…)

“‘Operation: Caleb Williams’ Is In Full Effect”

Monday, September 4th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Even our friends in the desert think the Bucs will be a doormat. (more…)

Strange Captains Talk From Todd Bowles

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

While which players are named team captains may matter little, sometimes who isn’t captain or why coaches trying to manipulate their teams’ captaincy is important and telling. (more…)

“Precipitous Dropoff”

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

Dissed.

Those who see the NFL world in simple terms have a kindred spirit on a popular hollering show. (more…)

“Obviously Pretty Good”

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

While Peter King sees Tampa Bay as an obvious loser team that likely could be knocking of the door of the NFL basement this season, a man with intimate knowledge of the Bucs and experience as decision-maker sees something different. (more…)

Jason Licht’s Confidence In The 2023 Bucs

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Now there are very few general managers who Joe expects before a season begins would be doom and gloom or even frank with the Fourth Estate about their chances of getting to the Super Bowl. (more…)

Baker Mayfield, The Bucs Offense And Mike Evans’ NFL Record

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

Outlook for yards.

This season may be a crossroads in several ways for Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans. (more…)

Mike Evans, Devin White, Chris Godwin And Sound Business

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

Joe is wondering where all the sanity has gone in the chatter surrounding Mike Evans demanding a new contract. (more…)

Jamie Erdahl: Quarterback Uncertainty The Core Of Mike Evans Drama

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

It’s about the quarterback.

Let the record show that on Aug. 18, Joe wrote about what could determine the future of Mike Evans with the Bucs: the team’s quarterback in 2024 and beyond. (more…)

Youth Movement Was Not A Specific Goal

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The Bucs last year were the oldest team in the NFL. And at times it showed. (more…)

Vikings-Bucs Betting Line Shifts

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023

Betting the Bucs is a fun exercise, and extra intriguing this season with the Bucs being profound underdogs in the eyes of the oddsmakers and the bettors.

However, Joe has detected a shift. (more…)

Peter King Triples Down On Bucs-Will-Suck Call

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023

Jason Licht weighs in on NFL super insider Peter King.

It seems Buccaneers fans got to renowned NBC Sports super insider Peter King, so much so that he said of fans complaining about him picking teams to stink, “It drives me crazy.” (more…)

Playing The Tom Brady Card

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023

“Mark, this agent needs a diaper.”

Bucs fans have busy arguing about team-first Mike Evans going me-first and barking publicly about a new contract as a new era rapidly approaches under Baker Mayfield with a revamped offense.

A former Bucs general manager has joined the debate. (more…)

Dan Graziano: Not A Surprise If At Least One Bucs Receiver Is Dealt

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023

Tradebait says NFL insider.

Folks outside the Tampa Bay area simply are not buying what the Bucs are selling, whatsoever. (more…)

Fantasy Football Foundation Draft Results

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023

Todd details all the twists and turns from his 10-team draft on August 30th.

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A Mike Evans Contract Extension Can Help The Salary Cap

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023

“Julio, I’m not ancient like you!”

It’s not just Mike Evans. (more…)

What Is Team Glazer’s Role In The Mike Evans Drama?

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023

If you dig into the words offered by Mike Evans’ agent, Deryk Gilmore, at least on face value it doesn’t appear the hangup with Evans’ getting re-signed is necessarily because of Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Aqib Talib: Mike Evans Should Play For The Lions

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023

Chimes in on Mike Evans drama.

Yes, it has come to this. Folks are trying to cherry-pick where Mike Evans should be playing, if not this year certainly next. (more…)