Baker Mayfield

So Bucs superstar left tackle Tristan Wirfs isn’t just protecting Baker Mayfield’s body, he’s also protecting his mental state. (more…)

“Hey Bucky, you hear about our numbers?”

The past two years, the Bucs’ run game was garbage. Too negative you say? Well, what else is Joe supposed to call the No. 32 team in rushing two straight seasons? (more…)

Icy image broken.

Joe understands a lot of Bucs fans seem put off by Todd Bowles because in public, he fronts the image of someone who has less of a heartbeat than Bill Belichick when he was forced to do his press conferences in New England. (more…)

Why did he go haywire?

Joe has stated on several occasions that this Bucs offense is dink-and-dunk. But that is nitpicking since the offense is working. The offense is not the Bucs’ problem. (more…)

So consider that among NFL tight ends this season, Bucs No. 1 tight end Cade Otton ranks seventh in total catches (57), seventh in yards (576) and fourth in completions of 20 yards more. (more…)

Looking for cause of injuries.

From time to time on this here website over the years, Joe sees a comment from a Bucs fan wanting to run the Bucs’ training staff because the fan(s) directly blames trainers at the AdventHealth Hamstring Center for injuries. (more…)

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The Bucs have stormed back to sit alone atop the NFC South, as Sage Ira predicted. All kinds of postgame chatter as the Sage and Joe recorded after the Bucs beat the Raiders.

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So Bucky Irving left yesterday’s victory in the first half after an electric run after a catch (photo above) and 4 carries for only 3 yards. (more…)

Knee injury information.

Well, it’s not good but it’s not a disaster, either. (more…)

Gronk opened an ugly door and another ex-Buccaneer dove in.

If you’ve been a Bucs fan for more than a dozen years, then you might want to stop reading here if you have a weak stomach or high blood pressure. (more…)

So what are fair expectations for the Bucs as they march toward a fourth consecutive division title? (more…)

Todd Bowles explains team growth.

With a couple of smarter coaching moves and a couple of plays late in games, who knows how many wins the 7-6 Bucs would have right now? (more…)

Computer models across the nation were humming last night, or perhaps that buzz was Ira Kaufman after his bang-the-table Bucs prediction came through. (more…)

Challenge steeper.

Yesterday, Bucs future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans had a nice game. Not nice enough. (more…)

Receiver Jalen McMillan and tight end Cade Otton celebrate McMillan’s late touchdown Sunday.

Welcome to Victory Monday! That’s three in a row. Joe feels spoiled. So, let’s get after it. Hope you are caffeinated. (more…)

Baker Mayfield got yards.

Picks. Fumbles. Punts — ugh, the punts! After the Bucs jumped to a 14-0 lead, much of the next 2 1/2 quarters was painful to watch. (more…)

Running back Rachaad White celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown Sunday.

It’s hard to believe, but 2024 will end three weeks from tomorrow. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

While some Bucs fans are skeptical Tampa Bay will make the playoffs, despite leading the NFC South with a 7-6 record, Joe is looking up at the chances of scoring a No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs.

That’s right, No. 3. (more…)

After the Bucs jumped out to a 14-0 lead, the offense, for whatever reason, seemed stuck in the mud. (more…)