Emeka Egbuka nearly made a crazy catch Saturday against Tennessee despite getting blasted in the head by a Titans defender.

It may not be too long into the future that the Bucs’ Nos. 1 and 2 receivers will be Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan. But we’re not there yet. (more…)

Linebacker SirVocea Dennis.

So why did inside linebacker SirVocea Dennis start last night’s preseason game after head coach Todd Bowles said he didn’t expect to play starters? (more…)

It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

Haason Reddick

Next Saturday is when all or most Buccaneers starters will play as a unit against the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

That was strongly implied during tonight’s WFLA-TV broadcast of the Titans-Bucs game, and JoeBucsFan.com was able to confirm after the game that Todd Bowles’ plan is to play the starters in Week 2 of the preseason — and not much if at all in preseason finale (Week 3) versus Buffalo in Tampa.

The Bucs face the Bills during the regular season and Bowles, like many head coaches, would prefer not to have his starters up against a future 2025 opponent in August.

Invisible.

Joe does not like killing rookie edge rushers. History suggests they rarely do anything substantial — unless a guy’s last name is “Bosa.” (more…)

Ryan Miller continues to make plays.

The Bucs are in need of a punt return man. If you can return, you may have an NFL job. (more…)

Take that, Teddy Bridgewater! (more…)

HALFTIME! Preseason is here! Rachaad White and receiver Dennis Houston got injured in the first half, as Kyle Trask was nearly perfect.

COMMENT ALL GAME LONG below on your favorite backups!

Be nice. Go Bucs!

Painful moment in the first quarter of tonight’s rainy Bucs-Titans game. Rachaad White was seen on the sidelines writhing in agony and sort of punching at his upper groin. (more…)

Sad but encouraging news tonight at The Licht House. (more…)

Bucs sophomore center Graham Barton has looked bigger and stronger this summer.

He seems destined for improvement, which is impressive considering he was an above average starting center last season as a rookie adjusting to a new position. (more…)

Joe’s seen the play about 100 times.

Calijah Kancey probably threw out every white towel in his home. (more…)

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Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every Saturday since February. Varying times.

Offers insight on big offseason move.

Joe doesn’t need to detail how badly the Bucs needed a veteran edge rusher. (more…)

Todd Bowles isn’t messing around when it comes to his roster. First, the head coach served up an edict: Be “hellacious” in kick return coverage and you’ve got a golden ticket to make the team.

And Bowles continued. (more…)

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Despite getting fired by the organization he grew up cheering for, Jon Gruden remains in love with the Buccaneers. As the franchise approaches its 50th NFL season, I caught up with Gruden at his lair in Tampa. (more…)

No shocker here.

Joe doesn’t think it is a stretch to suggest the Bucs will need strong play by a rookie if they hope to make a deep run in the playoffs come January. (more…)

Weighs pros and cons of retirement.

Aside from the lack of sleep, Joe loves watching morning training camp practice. You really get to learn about the Bucs when you see 14 or so practices in three weeks. (more…)

Preseason Game 1

Titans at Bucs

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.

TV: WFLA-TV Channel 8 with Chris Myers, Rondé Barber and Aileen Hnatiuk.

Rebroadcast: WTTA-TV Channel 38 will rebroadcast the game Sunday at 10 a.m. NFL Network also Sunday at 6 a.m., Tuesday at 3 p.m. and Friday at 3:30 a.m.

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Talks tactics.

Speed is on Baker Mayfield’s mind, perhaps more than ever. (more…)