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Joe has mentioned this on the “Ira Kaufman Podcast,” for many Bucs fans, mention Derrick Brooks returning a pick-six to seal a Super Bowl win or Chucky doing his dance on the sideline that night, and they look at you like a puppy that turns his head sideways and perks his ears at the sound of a whistle. (more…)

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Bucs’ DL coach reacts to YaYa Diaby’s play in practice.

Bucs defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers is a very even-keeled guy. Rodgers, who has worked beside Todd Bowles for many years, has a personality similar to the Bucs head coach. (more…)

Newcomer veteran Bucs running back Chase Edmonds (left) enjoys giving tips to undrafted rookie RB Sean Tucker.

Flash back to the 2022 offseason and the Bucs were flirting with throwing a massive pile of cash in front of free agent Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds. (more…)

Bucs practiced indoors last night. (File photo)

Better late than never. (more…)

Challenge.

Look, Joe is not anti-Todd Bowles. He’s one of the best defensive coordinators in the game. Perhaps one of the best defensive coordinators ever. (more…)

Starting Bucs left guard Matt Feiler.

Tis’ the season to overblow individual plays and drills and drops.

And why not, that’s part of what being a fan of a team is all about. With only 20 or so games per year, hyper-analyzing practice and offseason moves are critical to mental health. (more…)

Video-style!

Todd Bowles is a relatively stoic head coach at Bucs practices. Fans and media don’t leave open sessions talking about how Bowles is visibly coaching his butt off and being demonstrative with messages to players.

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Whatever giant-sized lead Baker Mayfield had entering the quarterback battle in training camp, it’s been cut significantly after six practices. (Today is a day off.) (more…)

Mistake-free.

Somewhere, Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is smiling with a wisp of jealousy. (more…)

Question mark.

Yeah, Joe knows the folks who habitually howl about the Bucs’ offensive line like your neighbor’s dog howls at the moon will love this. (more…)

Really guys?

Joe really cannot believe Tristan Wirfs said this. (more…)

There’s an important data component to the quarterback competition and training at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Bucs DL coach Kacy Rodgers.

There very well may be a logical reason for this. But on face value, Joe can’t think of one. (more…)

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Mike Evans is excited — which should make Buc fans very excited.

As he enters his 10th NFL season, the most accomplished wide receiver in franchise history can’t wait to implement the diverse new offense designed by Dave Canales. Evans thought he had run every route tree imaginable during nine consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.

Then he got a look at the devious challenges Canales has crafted for Tampa Bay opponents. (more…)

Snaps help.

Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians used to motivate his team after a win by saying the team only needed to “keep stacking” wins. Before you know it, you’re in the playoffs. (more…)

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Bucs OC Dave Canales on Kyle Trask’s rebirth.

Very interesting intel from Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales about quarterback Kyle Trask and perhaps his mental focus of previous seasons. (more…)

Right tackle turned left tackle Tristan Wirfs.

Inside the Tristan Wirfs transformation to left tackle is a player with a history of adapting to change. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Fans — and Mike Evans — are well aware that the Bucs legend has no contract for the 2024 season, which would be his 11th in the NFL. (more…)