Archive for 2024

Running Attack Better; Not Good Enough

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

“Hey Buck, one of us has to get 90 yards. You feel me?”

Joe is still waiting. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Passing Chart Week 5

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

Short and sweet (throws).

Joe doesn’t know whether to be worried or not. (more…)

Slimy Saints Lose, Derek Carr Hurt

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

Scheduled for MRI.

The slimy Saints may have lost much more than a ballgame last night. (more…)

Bucs GM Is Uplifted By Justin Skule

Monday, October 7th, 2024

“Hey Ira, how bout you and the boys leave the O-line evaluation to the professionals. I don’t tell you how to conjugate a verb or eat a donut.”

So Week 2 punching bag right tackle Justin Skule is no longer a guy Bucs fans are screaming about or wishing to be traded to a future Bucs opponent. (more…)

Not Seen In The NFL Since 2010

Monday, October 7th, 2024

If you thought the carving of the Bucs’ interior pass defense Thursday night felt historic, well, that’s because it was.

Joe’s got the numbers. (more…)

Have Your Say!

Monday, October 7th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 12:40 p.m. Poll closed 1:41 p.m.

Expect Bucs Evacuation To Be A Family Affair

Monday, October 7th, 2024

So the Bucs are bolting town tomorrow to set up shop in New Orleans and prepare to face the slimy Saints on Sunday.

It will be more than a business trip. (more…)

Baker The Touchdown Maker (II)

Monday, October 7th, 2024

The NFL’s best.

So what NFL quarterback has had his hand — and legs — in the most touchdowns this season? (more…)

Bucs Head To New Orleans Early

Monday, October 7th, 2024

The Bucs are bugging out. (more…)

Todd Bowles Still A “Coach Of The Year” Candidate?

Monday, October 7th, 2024

 Todd Bowles

Everything seemed to be looking up for the Bucs. Solid team. Seemed well-coached. Dangerous offense. Defense that could be stout. (more…)

CBS: Five-Alarm Fire For Todd Bowles

Monday, October 7th, 2024

Critical pass defense issue.

The Bucs suddenly have a major problem on their hands, based on how they collapsed Thursday night. And whether Todd Bowles can resolve the issue soon may determine the fate of the season. (more…)

“Not What We Expect In This Locker Room”

Monday, October 7th, 2024

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The injury-riddled Buc defense was ravaged Thursday night, but let’s not overlook a dismal second-half performance on the other side of the ball.

Led by a spry Kirk Cousins, Atlanta rolled up 550 yards — the most by a Tampa Bay opponent in eight years. Cousins threw for 509 of those yards, setting a record for a Falcons franchise that began play in 1966, when Todd Bowles was still a toddler. (more…)

“How Is Mr. Irrelevant Carving Us Up? Is Our Defense That Bad?”

Monday, October 7th, 2024

Recalls losing to Brock Purdy.

It was a day that will be celebrated in Northern California like so many, many other 49ers highlights. (more…)

Missed Tackles A Major Bucs Issue

Monday, October 7th, 2024

Missed tackles are a thing now.

Wrap up. (more…)

Clapping For Baker Mayfield

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

“Tom, they forgot about you already.”

So the greatest tight end in Buccaneers history, Rob Gronkowski, was part of a rather laid back segment today in the FOX Sports studio. (more…)

Bucs’ Running Game Is Surging

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

How bout a few fun facts on this sobering Sunday with a hurricane churning toward Tampa Bay. (more…)

Sunday Results Improve Bucs’ NFC Standing

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

For all the whining, crying and miserable Buccaneers fans out there, Joe sure hopes this brings you a smile and perspective. (more…)

Todd Bowles: “We’ll Be Ready”

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

Vows to be prepared.

Did the Bucs look ready Thursday night? (more…)

CBS: Bucs Are The Team To Beat In NFC South

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

Rebound coming?

Joe has to be fair to Jeff Kerr of CBS. What Joe is about to reference was published roughly three hours before the Bucs played the Dixie Chicks on Thursday night. (more…)