The daily Russell Gage report has a happier tone today. (more…)

Grounded.

[UPDATED: 12:49 P.M.] First round draft pick Calijah Kancey, who had the attention of several Bucs veterans for his speed and smarts, now has his rookie season at defensive tackle stunted. (more…)

Bucs OC Dave Canales.

So the Bucs have completed three training camp practices. What’s Joe’s takeaway? (more…)

Practice is underway this morning at One Buc Palace. Another no-pads, no-hitting day. The good stuff begins tomorrow for the first time this summer — on Day 5 of training camp.

Joe shot this photo of dueling quarterbacks Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield. Trask really was standing tall in the first three sessions of camp.

Injury.

Joe didn’t see this happen so Joe cannot offer specifics. But NFL Network reporter Sara Walsh reported that Bucs’ first round pick Calijah Kancey was carted off the One Buc Palace practice field this morning. (more…)

Talks position change.

Anyone who follows Bucs right tackle Luke Goedeke on Instagram knows the Wisconsin native has really developed a fondness for saltwater fishing on the Gulf. (more…)

Preferred Bucs over Eagles.

It seems Bucs undrafted free agent receiver Rakim Jarrett is a wise man. (more…)

Factoring in rest.

It’s an interesting theory. And if you believe Warren Sharp’s conclusion, it’s not great news for the Bucs. (more…)

Replacements thriving.

There was joy in the air at One Buc Palace yesterday. (more…)

Mike Evans, the greatest receiver in Buccaneers history, is known for his historic consistency, so his annual NFL Network Top-100 ranking was quite fitting. (more…)

So much fun last year with live bands, all kinds of specials, and BOGO 4-packs of beer (Joe’s favorite alongside the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich and the Mahi Tacos.) And they’re doing it all again!

It’s the 11th anniversary party at the Big Storm Brewing Co. taproom in Clearwater, 1270749th Street North. See you there!

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When head coach Todd Bowles learned on Monday that veteran defensive lineman Will Gholston would return for his 11th Bucs season, Bowles had to have felt like Joe being asked to choose a favorite server at a local Hooters restaurant. (more…)

Special teams chief Keith Armstrong.

Joe’s been hard on special teams chief Keith Armstrong on these here pages. But it’s not personal.

Joe just doesn’t think the Bucs have been good enough on fourth down. That doesn’t mean Armstrong is a bad guy or a coach going through the motions. (more…)

Vita Vea talks about his teammate. (Vea’s barber was a busy man this offseason.)

Joe really wants to see first-round draft pick Calijah Kancey unleashed. (more…)

Eager for pads.

Joe has had his fill of underwear football. Every practice this offseason was underwear football. This has continued through the first three days of training camp. (more…)

Ryan Jensen

Joe doesn’t post YouTube video on these pages unless it’s a rare, rare, rare exception.

Today is one of those days. (more…)

Kyle Trask is (finally) being consistent. It appears Todd Bowles grew sick of watching quarterbacks have half the morning to throw. And Bucs linebackers are beginning to prowl. All that and more in today’s practice notes. (more…)

Rookie safety/cornerback Christian Izien.

The Tampa Bay roster numbers — including the related salary cap situation — dictate that it could be a unique year when it comes to undrafted free agents making the team. (more…)

After three days of his first NFL training camp, third-round pick YaYa Diaby is feeling like his learning curve isn’t steep.

Joe was damn happy to hear it. (more…)

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Veteran newcomer Bucs receiver David Moore is battling for the No. 4 receiver job.

Joe is loving all the competition at wide receiver in Buccaneers camp.

It’s a cool mix of speed, youth and experience. (more…)