More carries on the way?

In 2022 and 2023, the Bucs had the worst rushing offense in the NFL. (more…)

Hurried?

Joe has been displaying Baker Mayfield’s passing charts each week and while pointing out a consistent theme. (more…)

“Kyle, you better know everything about that backup Falcons nickel back like I do.”

Baker Mayfield is often celebrated for his arm strength and his win-at-all-costs mindset (unless Todd Bowles doesn’t call timeout), and the huge production he had for the Bucs last year and through Week 4 this season. (more…)

Benched punter Jake Camarda.

So Joe blew off the Bucs benching third-year punter Jake Camarda on Sunday. It just didn’t move Joe’s needle, but Todd Bowles’ fresh commentary on the situation did.

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“Hey Todd, you better find bubble wrap for Lavonte David!”

So former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Chucky previewed Thursday’s Dixie Chicks-Bucs game.

Chucky is irked. (more…)

Lavonte David reacts to rankings.

Lavonte David has been on a bit of a media tour since the Bucs trounced the Eagles on Sunday, when David had two sacks a forced fumble and a whale of a game. (more…)

There have been a couple of parades at One Buc Palace during the past two offseasons that served as a great learning experience for Bucs officials. (more…)

Still out.

UPDATED: It isn’t often Joe hears of a guy who has missed his fourth consecutive game with a concussion, but that’s what will happen tomorrow night with right tackle Luke Goedeke. (more…)

Right tackle Justin Skule.

Was it as simple as a boost in confidence that has helped Justin Skule rise above his mighty struggles? (more…)

Joe suspects every Falcons fan would agree on something, and it has nothing to do with how lucky the team got Sunday against the slimy Saints. (more…)

CB1?

If you ask Joe, Jamel Dean is the Bucs’ No. 1 corner. He’s a veteran starter. He has a ring. And he’s being paid like a No. 1 corner. (more…)

While this nugget comes from a high-ranking Buccaneers official, Joe is labeling it a “report” because it’s so hard to believe. (more…)

The read-between-the-lines crowd will like this. (more…)

MVP chatter.

Joe was listening to a national sports radio show not found on SiriusXM NFL Radio and the host was rattling off teams he believes are the NFC’s best. (more…)

“Start fast, Baker.”

Baker Mayfield was sharp against the Eagles. One reason that got a lot of run for his good day was getting rid of the ball quicker. (more…)

Sunday at The Licht House, Baker Mayfield had a pass that if you didn’t know any better, you’d think it was thrown by the guy up in the FOX broadcast booth working as a commentator. (more…)