Archive for 2024

Todd Bowles Names Two Shining Offensive Linemen

Thursday, June 13th, 2024

Rising newcomer guard/center Ben Bredeson.

Buccaneers’ mandatory minicamp is over. It’s now vacation time for players.

Underwear football season, however, officially ends after the three or four underwear-only practices of training camp in July. (more…)

Day 3 Of Randy Gregory Absences

Thursday, June 13th, 2024

For those riveted by Bucs edge rusher Randy Gregory skipping the first two days of the team’s mandatory minicamp, here’s a report on Day 3, the third and final session.

Gregory didn’t show up.

It appears it’s a third consecutive day of the absences being “unexcused” by team officials.

Gregory’s fines are expected to top $100,000. No word on the number of damaged hearts at One Buc Palace.

Working On Becoming A “Make Some Plays” Guy

Thursday, June 13th, 2024

Logan Hall’s position coach has been telling him to “add to the party.”

Yesterday, Todd Bowles was more direct about his third-year defensive lineman. (more…)

Don’t Tell Lavonte David That Underwear Football Is A Waste

Thursday, June 13th, 2024

Sees value.

Bucs iconic linebacker Lavonte David will enter his 13th season NFL season. He’s seen it all. (more…)

Rachaad White Is Crazy Good Catching The Ball

Thursday, June 13th, 2024

Displays nasty move.

Yesterday, Joe was reminded just how damn good Bucs third-year running back Rachaad White is catching the ball out of the backfield. (more…)

The Most Improved Group

Thursday, June 13th, 2024

Mirage or real?

Just based on underwear football — a very dangerous gauge since it’s not football — Joe is leaning toward calling the most improved position room on the Bucs roster. (more…)

Sorry Running Attack

Thursday, June 13th, 2024

When will he break out?

Yeah, Joe knows JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman is doing his best trying to brainwash Joe into thinking Rachaad White turned into Franco Harris the last half of the 2023 season. (more…)

Jason Licht Explains Glazer Edict

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Joe is always intrigued to hear an insider nugget or two about Team Glazer, the Bucs’ somewhat mysterious ownership group. (more…)

“I Get Picked On About It Every Day, All Day”

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Lavonte David

This is one stat that won’t help Lavonte David’s Hall of Fame chances. The man hasn’t had an interception in his last 66 games. (more…)

Freedom Blossoming For Baker Mayfield

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Bucs fans already learned that Baker Mayfield gets to hold the pen that, legend has it, once belonged to an old dude wearing a Kangol hat. (more…)

Randy Gregory Shenanigans — Day 2

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Missing Bucs edge rusher Randy Gregory.

So today Todd Bowles wouldn’t say whether he has spoken to newly-signed free agent pass rusher Randy Gregory about his absences through two days of mandatory minicamp. (more…)

Minicamp Practice Notes Day 2

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

QBs Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield listen to instructions from Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen today.

One more day of underwear football and the Bucs will scatter like flushed quail throughout the globe enjoining their final weeks of freedom until training camp opens in late July. (more…)

“They Need A Veteran”

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Lavonte David

A friend of Todd Bowles who used to be a linebackers coach sees a deficiency on the Tampa Bay roster. (more…)

Yaya II

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Rookie edge rusher Chris Braswell.

Of course there’s excitement for the Buccaneers’ draft picks.

Unless a guy looks like a complete mess, high hopes flourish in May, June and July. That’s why the guy was drafted. (more…)

Will YaYa Diaby Become The Long-Desired Homegrown Edge Rusher?

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Taking the next step.

Here’s a stat that really jumped out at Joe about outside linebacker YaYa Diaby. (more…)

Who Didn’t See This Coming?

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Surprised?

Joe doesn’t see this ending well at all. (more…)

J.J. Watt Respects Baker Mayfield

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

J.J. Watt explains.

One of the greatest defenders to ever play the game doffed his cap to a man who, sadly, not all Bucs fans have yet accepted. (more…)

Can The Bucs Maintain Dominance In The Turnover Battle?

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Fundamentals > takeaways.

Last year, the Bucs validated every lousy Lovie Smith wannabe out there. (more…)

Best In Class Explores The NFC North 2024 Draft

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024

Strong stuff here, as usual, from JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan. He dives in and runs through the drafts of the four NFC North teams. You’ll be a smarter fan in 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Listen by clicking above. Or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where summer savings are fantastic. Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

Baker Mayfield A Better Leader Than Eli Manning?

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024

New Bucs receiver Sterling Shepard.

As soon as new Bucs receiver Sterling Shepard started making bold statements about Baker Mayfield today, Joe began thinking about whom Shepard might be comparing to Mayfield. (more…)