Let him throw (if pain-free).

For much of the year, Joe was so frustrated with the Bucs offense because Joe thought the Bucs were letting some of their best weapons rot on the vine through devotion to running the ball. (more…)

Stopping the run vs. the pass.

Todd Bowles is big on stopping the run. Some believe the Bucs coach stresses stopping the run too much and as a result, the pass defense slacks. (more…)

Game 17

Bucs (8-8) at Stinking Panthers (2-14) 

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: FOX (WTVT-TV Channel 13 locally) with Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon Spake.

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History tells a story.

Joe loves watching all NFL games. Yes, Joe savors seeing the best game in the world played by the best players in the world.

So Joe remembers watching the Jaguars-Colts 2021 season finale. (more…)

Update.

It appears the Bucs have a starting cornerback back!

The Bucs updated their official injury report this morning. The most important one is cornerback Carlton Davis. He cleared concussion protocol and will play in the do-or-die game at Carolina tomorrow.

The news is not as good for linebacker K.J. Britt (calf). Britt has been downgraded to doubtful.

Outside linebacker Cam Gill has a bum knee and is new to the injury report. His status is questionable.

Joe loves hearing the Bucs optimists. Those great folks know Tampa Bay will take out the Panthers easily tomorrow, complete a love-worthy regular season and advance to the playoffs where the Eagles likely will greet them at The Licht House. (more…)

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Two members of Team Glazer.

It’s rare to hear a media member employed by the NFL mention the word “Glazer” when it comes to football decisions. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 9:46 a.m. Flash poll closed at 11:12 a.m.

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Key to a win?

Earlier this week, Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian noted the Stinking Panthers may have the worst pass-blocking offensive line he has seen in years. (more…)

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Free football.

If you live in the SEC footprint as well as North Carolina, you likely will have access to free viewing of the Bucs game tomorrow. (more…)

Disappointed in Bucs.

Just when it appeared the Bucs had turned the corner, winning four straight games with the last two being decisive ass-kickings, the Bucs laid a big fat egg to the slimy Saints. (more…)

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

As the “Sage of Tampa Bay Sports,” Ira Kaufman, likes to say when assessing the job stability of an incumbent coach of the Bucs, Team Glazer likes to see the arrow pointing up. (more…)

Injury report.

In a win-or-jump-on-the-plane-for-the-DR game, the Bucs are about as healthy as a team could hope to be in its final regular season game. (more…)

Green light.

Todd Bowles made it official today. Injured Bucs starting quarterback Baker Mayfield has been given the green light on his sore ribs. Mayfield will start Sunday at Carolina.

Bowles said all players will be ready for the game against the Stinking Panthers. That includes cornerback Carlton Davis.

Of course, it’s a do-or-die game for the Bucs. Win and they host a playoff game next week. Lose and they clean out their lockers.

Tie? Well, maybe they play next week.

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Baker Mayfield analysis.

We should learn today what’s going on with Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield. (more…)