No specifics given by Todd Bowles today, but the Bucs’ head coach acknowledged that inside linebacker SirVocea Dennis suffered a multi-week shoulder injury yesterday.

“I think he hurt it pretty bad,” Bowles said of Dennis.

Sad news, considering Dennis is a rising playmaker who might be better than fellow inside linebacker K.J. Britt.

Joe wonders if the Bucs will look outside the organization for more depth there. …Joe’s heard a certain well-rested guy in Philadelphia might be available cheap. (No, Joe didn’t really type that.)

Baker Mayfield, Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford, Pat Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen.

Which name doesn’t belong? (more…)

There’s one reality that separates good players from great players. (more…)

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“Thank you, God!”

It was like a classic scene from “Animal House.” (more…)

Using Tristan Wirfs.

Since former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians stepped down after the 2021 season, the run game of the Bucs fully and totally confused Joe. (more…)

“Strive for perfection, Baker.”

Joe thought the Bucs offense was good yesterday. Not elite, but in the first half Joe doesn’t know how the offense could have played much better. (more…)

“Hey Tom, I’m starting to think the media is smarter than my freakin’ colleagues. That’s how bad it’s gotten.”

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht doesn’t waste a lot of time posting on social media.

Joe presumes Licht has more pressing concerns. (more…)

Baker Mayfield reaches over the goal line for his one-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter.

Joe already detailed how normally soft-spoken, easy-going Bucs icon Lavonte David was so enraged by how badly the Bucs played in a loss to the bungling Broncos he unloaded on teammates last week and demanded players play to their ability — play smart and play with energy and purpose from the opening kickoff. (more…)

Buccaneers fans are living the fantasy life with their team sitting at 3-1 alone in first place with a critical 3-0 record in the NFC.

Baker Mayfield is in the midst of his own fantasy. (more…)

Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield chat before yesterday’s game.

So in the mind of Baker Mayfield, the reaction to his comments describing the atmosphere inside the Bucs locker room with Tom Brady was way over the top. (more…)

Trey Palmer (10) and Rachaad White celebrate Palmer’s 15-yard touchdown catch Sunday.

After a solid game to open the season, Bucs rookie receiver Jalen McMillan has sort of disappeared. But Sunday, a couple of teammates stepped up when McMillan couldn’t go. (more…)

K.J. Britt and Anthony Nelson celebrate sacking Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on fourth down late in the game that sealed the Bucs’ win.

Welcome to Victory Monday! The Bucs are back on track after getting derailed last week. Grab your donut and coffee and let’s get rolling. As the Sage of Tampa Bay Sports, Ira Kaufman, would say, “Keep it tight.” (more…)

Vita Vea, Logan Hall and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka celebrate Vea’s first sack of the season Sunday.

All it took was some Polynesian Power to unleash the Bucs’ dormant pass rush. (more…)

Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (8) helps up teammate and cornerback Darius Slay (2) Trey Palmer begins his touchdown celebration.

If you are going to shoot off your mouth about how you are going to dish out corporal punishment to an opponent, it might help to back it up and play well. (more…)

“Hey Buck, you good blocking for me?”

You want balanced running? The Bucs gave that to you yesterday in the win over the Eagles. Well, just a little. (more…)

With proper respect and love to Trey Palmer’s sweet touchdown catch in traffic today, the catch of the day went to Bucs rookie running back sensation Bucky Irving. (more…)