Improved secondary.

The many folks in the national #NFLMedia who claim the Bucs didn’t do anything this offseason in free agency to add to the team (the very same folks who will then rave about Kirk Cousins like he’s Joe Burrow) are basically broadcasting they don’t do any research on the Bucs. (more…)

“Remember, Jason, anyone the Jets cut is worth another look.”

So Buccaneers backup tight end Ko Kieft missed the entire spring training at One Buc Palace with an injury the team didn’t disclose.

That’s a lot of lost time for a guy known as a hungry, lunchpail player.

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Bucs TE Ko Kieft signs a football for a young fan in training camp.

Well, now we know when players will show up at One Buc Palace next month for training camp.

The NFL released report dates for each team’s training camp. For the Bucs, the rookies will report Monday, July 22. The next day, July 23, Bucs veterans will join them.

And away we go for the 2024 NFL season.

Rookie chatter.

He’s just 22 years old, but Joe was interested to hear Buccaneers rookie Graham Barton answer when asked how he would advise anyone trying to make it to the top in a career, any career. (more…)

Bucs fans at training camp.

This is a heads-up for those who didn’t listen to Friday afternoon’s Ira Kaufman Podcast. (more…)

Not him for this discussion.

This is a pretty cool question. And Joe doesn’t believe this columnist’s stab is wrong. (more…)

A thirst for offense.

When Joe reads one of the many reasons why #NFLMedia thinks Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield will drag down the team, one common naysyer claim is that Mayfield has never had consecutive strong seasons. (more…)

Bucs coaches smile over rookie WR Jalen McMillan.

The buzz at minicamp, and yeah, even at OTAs, is that the Bucs found a stud in the third round with the selection of University of Washington wide receiver Jalen McMillan. (more…)

Void in Bucs’ roster.

Joe is relieved to see others are noticing the potential forest fire. (more…)

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Winning.

You can’t go a week, maybe not three days, and someone at CBS is ragging about Baker Mayfield and how he will drag the Bucs back to the dregs of the NFC South just like during the Lost Decade. (more…)

Bucs offense still had explosive traits.

Joe senses a pattern from some fans this month. They are dumping all over former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales. (more…)

Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield was and is quite a salary cap tonic for Tampa Bay. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Sometimes, not saying something is more of an answer than the response itself. (more…)

Overlooked.

Finally, someone is using reason and logic in their analysis. You know, like when did Kirk Cousins become Tom Brady? (more…)

Former Bucs QB Shaun King with Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht at a Bucs practice in 2016.

Not everyone in general manager Jason Licht’s corner thinks the Tampa Bay offensive line is a quality group. (more…)

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Lavonte David is eager to strap on his mentor’s helmet once again and show a young teammate how it’s done.

Devin White looked the part of David’s willing disciple in 2019, when he arrived at One Buc Place at the age of 21. David did his best to show him the NFL ropes, but White ended up in a tug-of-war with the organization. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Bucs general manager Jason Licht’s team of receipt-keeping interns might need to call the boss for guidance on this one. (more…)

So what would Hall of Fame Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber tell young players that want to be like him? (more…)

Four-letter not impressed.

If Joe didn’t know any better, it seems BSPN’s computers hacked into Warren Sharp’s laptop. (more…)