Archive for 2023

Bucs Training Camp 2023 Day 11 Practice Notes

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

Bucs offensive line coach/run game coordinator Harold Goodwin demonstrates a move to guard Matt Feiler Tuesday morning.

Let’s just say the way Bucs coach Todd Bowles has been harping on turnovers of late like lousy Lovie Smith after two shots of espresso, Bowles likely had to chug a bottle of Mylanta after practice. Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask each had a pair of interceptions. Take those four throws away, and Mayfield may have had his best practice as a Bucs quarterback and Trask otherwise had a solid practice. Devin White finally made a splash play and Mike Evans and Chris Godwin look Minnesota-Ready. This and more in today’s practice notes. (more…)

“I’ll Know When It Clicks”

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

As a seasoned student of offensive line play, Buccaneers defensive guru head coach Todd Bowles said today he’ll know when his new O-line has aged like a fine wine — or at least like the potent bottles of Thunderbird that Joe consumed in a brown bag decades ago. (more…)

Todd Bowles Commits To Equal Snaps, Equal Starts For QBs In First Two Preseason Games

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

More clarity today from Todd Bowles, though Joe recognizes every NFL situation is fluid and yesterday’s truth is sometimes tomorrow’s fiction. (more…)

“My Love For The Game Overtakes All That”

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

Season No. 12 for Lavonte David means a 12th training camp in the brutal heat and more wear on his body that has endured thousands of hits, including 989 career solo tackles. (more…)

Kyle Trask Has Interception-Less Streak Snapped

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

It’s over.

The streak is over. (more…)

Can Robert Hainsey Win The Starting Center Job?

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

Center/guard Robert Hainsey

A few things to know about Bucs center/guard Robert Hainsey: (more…)

Fun With The Official Preseason Depth Chart

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

Third-string.

The glorious first preseason game is Friday against Pittsburgh, which means the first official team depth chart has been issued. (more…)

So What Does Kyle Trask Think Of The Quarterback Competition? He Doesn’t

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

Focused on himself.

Well, Joe certainly appreciates Kyle Trask’s candor here, even though it seems like a vanilla answer bordering on a dodge. (more…)

“I Don’t Think It Will Be” Baker Mayfield

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

Ex-NFL suit down on Baker Mayfield.

As Joe has noted many, many times, outside Tampa, no one seems to think Baker Mayfield can resurrect his career with the Bucs, much less lead them to the playoffs. (more…)

Stat Nerds Have Evidence Devin White Is A Valuable Defensive Beast

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

Still a stud, stat suggests.

It’s been an up-and-down past 10 months or so for Bucs linebacker Devin White. (more…)

Deven Thompkins Pretty Much Has A Roster Spot Wrapped Up

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

Bucs WR Deven Thompkins.

Joe believes the first four receiver spots are set. (more…)

“I’ve Kind Of Almost Surprised Myself”

Monday, August 7th, 2023

QB Kyle Trask.

Joe wrote two weeks ago about Kyle Trask’s offseason work and his private, off-site workouts with various Bucs while fellow quarterback Baker Mayfield was vacationing. (more…)

The Case Against PPR Is Stronger Than Ever

Monday, August 7th, 2023
Todd discusses how the modern NFL game has evolved beyond the reason for point per reception leagues. 

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Todd Bowles: Shaq Is Back!

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.

You know it; Joe knows it; hell, children who have watched the Bucs practice this summer know it. (more…)

Were The Bucs Looking For A Coach?

Monday, August 7th, 2023

“Rachaad, see the goal line? Run there.”

Man, the Bucs must really love Rachaad White and Sneak Vaughn. (more…)

Bucs Training Camp 2023 Practice No. 10 Notes

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Rachaad White waits his turn during running back drills.

Offense was mostly blah except for a couple of really nice catches, one of which came from Deven Thompkins. The defense got its hands on the ball at the line a few times, and Mike Evans and Chris Godwin sure look ready for Minnesota. These nuggets and more in today’s practice notes. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says He Doesn’t Know When Ryan Jensen Will Play Next

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Ryan Jensen

It’s a safe bet that Robert Hainsey is your starting center Friday night when the Buccaneers get to play real football, glorious football, to open the preseason against Pittsburgh at The Licht House. (more…)

Pass Rush Disrespect Revealed

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett wearing his new No. 7 jersey.

Joe can’t recall hearing of such a thing since the days of Lawrence Taylor (aka ancient times), so Joe got a birthday surprise this morning. (more…)

Lavonte David Had No Chance

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Fun revelation today by Devin White about his NFL big brother. (more…)

Devin White Addresses Trade Request, Says He Got “A Little Bit Selfish”

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Devin White no longer wants out from the Buccaneers roster, he explained today after practice.

White didn’t hesitate — or issue a denial — when asked why he asked for a trade from the team late last winter. (more…)

The Margin For Error

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Todd Bowles

So by Joe’s unofficial count, Baker Mayfield has thrown seven interceptions in the last nine practices. Kyle Trask is on a six-practice streak of no interceptions. (more…)

Happy 15th Birthday JoeBucsFan.com

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Fifteen years ago today, Joe fired up this website and never turned back. About 52,000 Bucs posts have been typed, the results of obsessing 24/7 about all things Buccaneers.

It all started with a laptop and a dream. (more…)