Archive for 2023

BSPN: The Likely Outcome Of The Baker Mayfield-Kyle Trask Battle

Monday, August 14th, 2023

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.

Joe loves it when folks take a strong stand. And Dan Graziano did just that in discussing Bucs quarterbacks and the future of the position. (more…)

Finding A Hidden Gem In New Jersey

Monday, August 14th, 2023

“Bryan, I’m the one who told Licht all about Chris Izien.”

Former Bucs commander Greg Schiano may be long gone, but his influence is still felt. (more…)

Bucs Training Camp 2023, Practice No. 14 Notes

Monday, August 14th, 2023

Bucs offensive line coach Joe Gilbert uses an elastic leash wrapped around a lineman’s leg during position drills Monday morning.

In previous notes, Joe has stated Mike Evans is Minnesota-Ready. Well, there is a member of the defense who is also Minnesota-Ready. His name is Antoine Winfield. The fourth-year safety from Minnesota was all over the field early in practice. Almost like a one-man defense. He absolutely dominated before a rowdy group of fans for the final practice open to fans of the 2023 summer. All that and more in today’s practice notes. (more…)

Bucs Shift To One Practice Against The Jets

Monday, August 14th, 2023

What was to be two valuable joint practices/scrimmages against the Jets in New Jersey this week has turned into one. (more…)

Todd Bowles Talks Center Battle

Monday, August 14th, 2023

Preparing to start.

After hearing Todd Bowles today, it’s looking more and more like center Ryan Jensen won’t start Week 1 of the regular season. (more…)

“Changing The Picture”

Monday, August 14th, 2023

Safety Ryan Neal.

Some fans debated back in 2021 that maybe the Bucs would have been better off not returning every starter from their Super Bowl defense and instead injecting a little new blood. (more…)

Last Chance Kids

Monday, August 14th, 2023

Career crossroads.

This is a little weird, but life hits funny sometimes. (more…)

Same Offensive Line, Eh?

Monday, August 14th, 2023

“You’ll get the hang of line calls, Kyle. Takes time.”

Very interesting if not telling intel from none other than Warren Sharp on Bucs quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. (more…)

Twin Terrors

Monday, August 14th, 2023

Strong.

One bright spot for Joe in a grim Bucs offseason was a signing made by AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Bucs Training Camp 2023 Practice No. 13 Notes

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

Bucs CB Zyon McCollum practices special teams tackling with a large beach-ball-like device Sunday at Bucs training camp.

If today is any indication, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans sure seem to be on the same page. The two hooked up for three of the highlight plays of today’s practice inside the Glazer Shed. Despite wearing pads, the Bucs played touch football today. Touch a ballcarrier and the whistle blew. That and more in today’s practice notes. (more…)

Shaq Barrett Playing The Percentages

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.

So Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett was sounding like an accountant today. (more…)

“He Was Overlooked”

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

Todd Bowles with rookie receiver Trey Palmer.

NFL head coaches don’t walk around campus in August calling rookies “a steal” in the draft.

That’s left for media, draft nerds and overhyped fans at training camp practices. (more…)

Bucs Make An Intelligence Play

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Tampa Bay made an intel play as kickoff in Minnesota is just 28 days away. (more…)

Todd Bowles: Can’t Just Play “Smashmouth” In Regular Season

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Boy, Joe still gets the shivers from remembering the Bucs’ opening possession Friday night to open the worthless preseason schedule. (more…)

The Good And Bad About Baker Mayfield Starting On Opening Day

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

Bucs No. 1 quarterback Baker Mayfield is exactly four Sundays away — four! — from taking the field in Minnesota against the Vikings’ new Brian Flores-led defense. (more…)

Inside Ke’Shawn Vaughn’s Strange Night

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

It was a bizarre 2023 debut for running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn.

Joe hasn’t seen such a strange performance line in a long time. (more…)

Did Frustration From Previous Play Lead To Kyle Trask’s Interception?

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

By now, Joe has watched Friday night’s Bucs game three times. Hey, there is much to study. (more…)

The Difference Between Baker Mayfield And Kyle Trask

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

Talkin’ quarterbacks.

So it sure looks like we fans got a taste of the Baker Mayfield era in Tampa Bay. (more…)

More Bucs Observations From Friday Night

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

Bucs QB Kyle Trask.

Joe understands so many Bucs fans are stomping empty beer cans over the fact the offensive line struggled. (more…)