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If NFL scouting is an art form, Gil Brandt was Picasso and Rembrandt rolled into one.

Brandt passed away Thursday at the age of 91, leaving behind a trail of current league executives he mentored, Along with Tom Landry and Tex Schramm, he built the Dallas dynasty that included a startling run of 20 consecutive winning seasons.

More than 20 years ago, he took a liking to a young New England scout and showed him the personnel ropes. Introduced by Bill Belichick, Brandt and Jason Licht developed a strong bond. (more…)

GM talks QB battle.

Now 10 days after the Bucs announced Baker Mayfield is your starting quarterback for 2023, some fans are still peeved. (more…)

Contract chatter.

Joe is rehashing a days-old article because Bucs fans late last night went into full-blown panic mode. (more…)

“Mr. Glazer, my scouts might deserve raises.”

It’s not shocking that six undrafted free agents could make an NFL team. (more…)

After nine seasons as a backup NFL quarterback for 11 NFL teams, J.T. O’Sullivan found his way into the online analyst realm breaking down QB film.

His latest subject is Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield. (more…)

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Todd discusses the fantasy offenses to embrace and avoid in advance of your draft.

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Todd Bowles

Interesting take today from Todd Bowles, one that prompted Joe to research the Bucs’ head coach’s record. (more…)

Pass rush urgency.

Joe will never forget that cold, dreary February 2018 day in downtown Indianapolis when Joe could clearly tell that Dirk Koetter was fed up with a lack of a pass rush. (more…)

Still sidelined.

Joe notices some fans aggravated because Bucs rookie defensive tackle Calijah Kancey hasn’t returned to full-time practice since his calf injury early in training camp. (more…)

O-line could be the key.

So what will the Bucs need to make a run at the playoffs? (more…)

Bill Belichick checks in.

It’s always worth acknowledging when a word about the Bucs comes from the wizard of NFL coaches, Bill Belichick, who also is a general manager. (more…)

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Todd discusses a new Survivor podcast coming soon and offers up his chalky (Chiefs, Eagles, 49ers) and not-so-chalky (Packers, Steelers, Panthers) playoff picks for 2023. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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The last time the Bucs faced Kirk Cousins on the road, he stopped on his way to the post-game locker room and bellowed to the assembled media:

“You like that?” Cousins crowed. The Bucs were not amused on that shocking afternoon in 2015.

Cousins had just led Washington back from a 24-0 deficit, throwing for three second-half touchdowns in an improbable 31-30 triumph. Tampa Bay was 2-3 and coming off a bye week when Cousins found tight end Jordan Reed from six yards out for the winning score with only 24 seconds remaining.

It was Reed’s 11th catch of the day as Lovie Smith’s Bucs self-destructed with 16 penalties. (more…)

Antoine Winfield knows how to wrap up.

It’s hard to get over on a smart guy like Bucs Pro Bowl safety Antoine Winfield. But back in training camp, Joe found something. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Former Bucs coach Dirk Koetter was a huge believer in “explosive plays.” He talked about it often. (more…)

Popularity already building.

Yeah, Joe doesn’t want to get ahead of his proverbial skis here, but before the man has played a snap in the NFL, Bucs right guard Cody Mauch already has quite a few fans. (more…)

Joe laughs at Peter King and others who think the Falcons are going to roll to a division title this season. (more…)

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Todd goes back into the data, only this time for 12-team league owners drafting last.

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