Archive for 2023

Questions For The Bucs

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

With training camp each summer comes drive-by hits by national football analysts, writers and columnists, though Joe isn’t so sure a certain CBS guy as a “drive-by.” (more…)

Devin White Cites Camaraderie And Film Study

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

How is the vibe different among Bucs players this summer? (more…)

“Wakem Up Russ”

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

Russell Gage

A lot of players have a mantra to stay motivated. Not everyone puts an official name on it. (more…)

“I Trust Him With My Life”

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

Offensive line coach Joe Gilbert.

Without question, one of the most stunning Buccaneers quotes of 2023 came just over five months ago.

It’s held up very well on the eye-popping meter. (more…)

Todd Bowles Not Happy About Fumbled Snaps

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

Whose fault was it?

Yes, Todd Bowles was talking turnovers (again) yesterday. He better be careful or he’s going to turn into Lovie Smith. (more…)

Inside Rondé Barber’s Hall Speech, And The Bucs Almost Cutting Him

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

It’s Rondé Barber’s day to be enshrined in Canton, as Joe wrote earlier. Barber had quite a road to get there, including almost getting cut by the Bucs. (more…)

Yes Gentlemen, The NFL Allows You To Break Tackles

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

Bucs RB Rachaad White.

The Bucs had a trash rushing attack last year. That’s been well-established. (more…)

Rondé Barber: Tougher Than You Thought

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

Hall of Fame induction today.

Today is a historic day. A fifth Buccaneers player will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame around noon in Canton, Ohio. (more…)

Alvin Kamara Suspended; First Game Back Plays Bucs

Friday, August 4th, 2023

It’s a Bucs life.

Thank you, Roger Goodell. (more…)

Left Tackle Switch Became A Mental Health Issue For Tristan Wirfs

Friday, August 4th, 2023

Tristan Wirfs gets candid.

Joe has been scoffed at often for noting that Tristan Wirfs’ move from All-Pro right tackle to left tackle this season shouldn’t be brushed off as easy or insignificant. (more…)

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…)