Archive for 2023

Sweet Sixteen

Friday, August 4th, 2023
Todd discusses why all his fantasy leagues will go back to crowning a champion in 16 weeks after the fantasy implications of Week 17 in 2022. 

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“At First He Was A Little Nervous, A Little Skittish”

Friday, August 4th, 2023

A fresh Friday take on the Kyle Trask experience from one of the great Buccaneers on the roster. (more…)

Bucs Training Camp 2023 Day 8 Practice Notes

Friday, August 4th, 2023

At least for a seven-on-seven period, Bucs quarterback Kyle Trask looked as good as any NFL quarterback, the Bucs struggled with snaps under center so badly they went to shotgun, and Ko Kieft gives a middle finger to all the draftniks who slammed him on his hands last winter. This and more in today’s Bucs practice notes from training camp. (more…)

“They’re Trying To Lose Privately In Tampa”

Friday, August 4th, 2023

“Look, Glazer, we’re not doing that again no matter what FOX reports.”

A big-name analyst who claims to have an army sources — and he does — has expanded his assault on Baker Mayfield into a full-blown attack on the credibility of Bucs general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Kyle Trask’s No-Picks Streak Grows

Friday, August 4th, 2023

No interceptions.

This is for the Kyle Trask groupies. (more…)

Devin White Mastering “Cheat” Codes

Friday, August 4th, 2023

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles was glowing today talking about his best defensive player. (more…)

“It’s Really Flipping That Often And That Much”

Friday, August 4th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht

ESPN TV says Bucs general manager Jason Licht is a jolly fellow these days. (more…)

“What Was I Doing Last Year?”

Friday, August 4th, 2023

Tight end Cade Otton.

The good players nearly always take a giant step in their overall play in their second NFL season. (more…)

“Underrated” Secondary

Friday, August 4th, 2023

He tackles.

Joe was so happy to learn writers Aaron Schatz, Mike Tanier, Thomas Bassinger and the rest of the Football Outsiders gang found a life raft to allow them to inform football fans with quality data, including Bucs intel. (more…)

New Reason For Mike Evans’ Dominance

Friday, August 4th, 2023

Mike Evans

Fans who read Joe’s practice notes probably noticed Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans being labeled “ready for Minnesota.” (more…)

Todd Bowles Declares Quarterback Race “Tight”

Friday, August 4th, 2023

Slight edge?

Joe has long maintained that for Kyle Trask to start, he must practice/play worthless preseason games so well that the Bucs can’t take him off the field. (more…)

Nickel Corner Found With Christian Izien?

Friday, August 4th, 2023

“Todd, I can vouch for him! He’s no Aqib Talib.”

One mystery of Bucs roster construction is who will play nickel corner. Joe has heard names thrown out like Ryan Neal or Dee Delaney.

And Joe wrote all about the rookie favorite last week. (more…)

Lavonte David Downplays Departure Of Tom Brady

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

The pattern of Buccaneers acting like Tom Brady leaving the team has made no impact continues.

Perhaps it’s because no impact is being felt. (more…)

Did A Cheap Shot Wake Up A Sleeping Giant?

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

Angry running.

Joe’s favorite play from last season had to be when Bucs running back Rachaad White delivered a ferocious stiffarm that planted Seattle safety Quandre Diggs into the Bavarian soil in Munich. (more…)

Fixing Tackling Takes Center Stage

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

Lavonte David talks tackling.

Including the regular season and playoffs last season, iconic linebacer Lavonte David led the Buccaneers in combined tackles, solo tackles and tackles for loss.

David was not the problem when it came to Tampa Bay’s questionable tackling. (more…)

“Special Bond” Between O-Line And Baker Mayfield

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

Bonding Baker..

The Buccaneers live in the “team hotel” near the stadium during training camp, and the setup is helping Baker Mayfield. (more…)

A Blocking Work In Progress

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

Bucs rookie TE Payne Durham.

After hearing Todd Bowles today, it’s safe to say rookie tight end Payne Durham will be a very a part-time player unless he can prove he’s a true touchdown player under the bright and beautiful lights of preseason. (more…)

Bucs Training Camp 2023 Day 7 Practice Notes

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

Ke’Shawn Vaughn in footwork drills.

Fans who attended practice today were welcomed with a steady cool breeze. It made enduring a Florida summer morning in the sun almost pleasant. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Acknowledges Two Tough Days For Him And “Great Practices” By Kyle Trask

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

Baker Mayfield talks QB battle.

Baker Mayfield is battling to lead the Bucs on opening day — in 38 short days. (more…)

Backhanded Criticism Of Tom Brady?

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

For those who didn’t read it or didn’t pay attention, Mike Evans dropped quite a nugget during his private sitdown with Ira Kaufman earlier this week. (more…)

Jonathan Taylor To The Bucs “Makes A Ton Of Sense”

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

RB Jonathan Taylor.

When Joe watches training camp practices, Joe doesn’t see any workhorse or dynamic running back in an offense both Bucs coach Todd Bowles and offensive coordinator Dave Canales claim is going to be run-centric. (more…)

The Dog Days Of Training Camp

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So the Bucs will practice six of the next seven days. The first worthless preseason game is a week from tomorrow, Aug. 11, against Pittsburgh at The Licht House. (more…)