Archive for 2024

Sharp Football: Baker Mayfield A Tier-Five Quarterback

Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

Misleading ranking.

At first glance, this appears to be a slap in the face to Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield. But pulling the onion skins back, it’s almost a compliment. (more…)

Defenses Laughed At Bucs Running Game

Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

You could whine about the Bucs offensive line if you wish — and so many do. Habitually. Constantly. (more…)

Not So Fast, Mr. Winfield

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s almost impossible to lead from behind.

Lavonte David remains amazingly productive, but he’s 34 and the clock is winding down on his accomplished career. When David retires, the Bucs will need a new face for their defense and the clubhouse leader by a nose is Antoine Winfield Jr.

Winfield has the goods and the contract to justify that status, but most defensive leaders patrol the front seven, not the secondary. (more…)

Best In Class Dives Into The Drafts Of The Bucs’ NFC South Rivals

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan has a quick but deep dive into the drafts of the Falcons, Panthers and slimy Saints. Enjoy!

Listen by clicking above. Or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new vehicles. 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.

CBS: Bucs Are “Firmly In Quarterback Purgatory”

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Counted out by rightsholder.

Joe is trying to figure out what Baker Mayfield did to hack off #NFLMedia. (more…)

Another Tip Of The Hat To Jason Licht

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Outmaneuvered star player.

Now Joe doesn’t want to type something like how Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht got over on Mike Evans. It’s not like the two are adversaries. (more…)

Recent History Suggests Either Baker Mayfield Must Play Out Of His Mind Or Bucs Find A Stud Pass Rusher To Win Super Bowl

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Can he get nine sacks?

On a nice, sunny Sunday afternoon when the Gulf of Mexico or cold beers at Hooters are trying to lure Joe out of his lair, unlike most normal Tampa Bay area residents, Joe stays indoors and does research on the Bucs.

Hey, it’s what Joe does! (more…)

PFF Tribe Not A Fan Of Rachaad White’s Running

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Poor ranking.

Rachaad White may be the second-best running back to catch passes in the NFL behind Christian McCaffery. (more…)

“Underrated” Jason Licht

Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The phrasing from this insider really intrigued Joe because he’s been a confidant of Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

The Bucs And Screen Passes

Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

Feed him screen passes.

Joe is a huge believer that if a team is having success with something, then it should keep going to that well over and over until a defense proves it can stop it. (more…)

Rough Evaluation Of Bucs Cornerbacks

Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

Joe climbed the roof of One Buc Palace and started bugling when Tampa Bay’s safeties unit got the best-in-the-NFL label from a former coach and personnel executive who crowned them as such two weeks ago. (more…)

Will Gholston Riffs On Ex-Teammates, Jerseys And Future (And More)

Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

Podcast appearance.

Really cool podcast sitdown Bucs defensive lineman Will Gholston had late last month. (more…)

K.J. Britt Talks About Improved Pass Defense

Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

Bucs ILB K.J. Britt.

After Tuesday’s underwear football practice, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said inside linebacker K.J. Britt never truly struggled in pass coverage. (more…)

Bucky Irving And The Sixth RB Off The Board

Saturday, June 1st, 2024

Bucs rookie RB Bucky Irving.

Joe landed in a heated conversation with a Bucs fan recently about rookie running back Bucky Irving out of the University of Oregon.

Tampa Bay drafted him in Round 4. (more…)

Bucs Running The Ball On Third Downs

Saturday, June 1st, 2024
High hopes for Rachaad White.

Average moving the chains.

When the Bucs keep it on the ground on third downs, it’s just about a flip of the coin if they succeed or fail to move the chains. (more…)

Bucs In A Wait-And-See Approach With Chris Godwin

Saturday, June 1st, 2024

Free agent in 2025.

Since the day he was drafted in 2017, Chris Godwin has sort of played in the shadow of Mike Evans. Still, year after year, Godwin produced. (more…)