Archive for 2025

Bucky Irving Said The Bucs Offense Is About Trust

Friday, June 13th, 2025

No learning curve this year.

Stats are nice but Bucs running back Bucky Irving believes the offense has something deeper to lean on. (more…)

(Very) Few Leftover Notes From Day 3 Of Bucs Minicamp

Friday, June 13th, 2025

The next time Joe will see the Bucs will be in about six weeks. That’s roughly when training camp kicks off and before you know it, the Bucs will be playing the Dixie Chicks to open the season. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks More Minicamp Impressions, Bucky Irving Futures Bet, Haason Reddick Reaction, Baker Mayfield’s June, And Much More

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Click above to shop the tremendous June offers at Tampa’s first family of Ford, BillCurrieFord.com. Don’t Worry. Drive Currie! Reach out to Ira’s friend and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan for a hearty JoeBucsFan discount, and remember their extreme commitment to customer satisfaction at Bill Currie Ford.

Another no-nonsense Bucs wrestling match with Ira and the Joes! (Well, a little nonsense.) Enjoy!

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too.

A family business since 1960, Bill Currie Ford is one mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, and Bill Currie Ford GM Sean Sullivan is Ira’s great friend. He’s ready to help you personally — and to give you the Ira Kaufman discount on top of all their amazing deals. E-mail, call or visit Sean at the Bill Currie showroom.

Todd Bowles Has Kyle Trask’s Back

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Trask talk.

This week hasn’t been the best for Kyle Trask. He’s made some plays that he was supposed to. And some he wasn’t, only because he was trying to save his neck. (more…)

“He Hasn’t Lost A Step”

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Few fans want to even whisper that Lavonte David is an X-factor, a huge one, for this coming season.

Keep in mind David will be older on opening day than fellow Bucs legend Derrick Brooks was when he played his final game in 2008. (more…)

Shilo Sanders And The Safeties Overload

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Bucs safeties work with position coach Nick Rapone.

Joe gets a fair amount of questions about undrafted rookie safety Shilo Sanders. Will Deion’s kid make the Bucs’ roster?

Joe consistently gives the same answer: (more…)

Anthony Walker Raves About SirVocea Dennis

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Bucs ILB Anthony Walker.

Anthony Walker didn’t hold back. (more…)

No Contract? No Problem For Mike Evans.

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

So Mike Evans is entering a contract year like he was two years ago.

Back then, he wasn’t too happy about. (more…)

Mike Evans Compares Emeka Egbuka To Chris Godwin

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

The greatest receiver in Bucs history is highly impressed. (more…)

Bucs Day 3 Mandatory Minicamp Notes

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

UPDATED 2:29 p.m. – *Abbreviated underwear football session, per league rules, kicks off about 9:30 a.m. and runs short.

*11-on-11 starts after about 40 minutes of drills. (more…)

Todd Bowles Can’t Win (In Practice)

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Practices make Todd Bowles frown.

One way or the other, when Bucs practice ends, Todd Bowles is going to be in a foul mood when he starts thinking of how his team performed. (more…)

Luke Goedeke: “No Limit” On Offense

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

High expectations.

In a way, Joe almost feels sorry for new Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. (more…)

Haason Reddick Says His Door Is Always Open For Younger Players

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

New team leader?

The cliché has been repeated across the business world. (more…)

Bucs Minicamp Day 2 Notes

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Bucs rookie safety Shilo Sanders fields a throw during defensive back drills Wednesday at Bucs minicamp.

How about midnight notes on yesterday’s Day 2 of minicamp? Joe’s got you covered. (more…)

“Emphasis” Is Clear For Bucs Cornerbacks

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Zyon McCollum and Jamel Dean working on their press techniques at today’s practice, a common sight.

Soft coverage from Bucs cornerbacks in recent years has led to a chorus of fan jeers — in The Licht House and on social media.

The Bucs allowed an ugly 66.47 completion rate last season, despite playing in a division specializing in sad quarterbacks. (more…)

Chris Braswell Claims The NFL Game Is Slowing Down For Him

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Development the goal of 2025.

Unless one was or is related to Chris Braswell, his rookie Bucs season was so forgettable. (more…)

Thibodeau, DeBoer, McDermott, Shanahan

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Todd discusses how Aaron Rodgers was not Pittsburgh’s first (or second) choice, the surprising college football program that has produced the most all-time NFL touchdown passes and why recent head coach firings in the NBA and NHL may justify similar changes with the Bills and 49ers. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Plantation Palms. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

PRESENTED BY

Haason Reddick Explains Missing Most OTAs, Vows He’s About The Bucs

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Priorities mapped out.

The star free agent signing of the offseason, Haason Reddick, was not around OTAs when practices were held in front of the prying eyes of the local pen and mic club. (more…)

“Contract Years” Are Not A Thing For Todd Bowles

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

“Jason, I don’t want to hear about money.”

Bucco Bruce Arians used to say he loved guys playing on one-year deals and the fire that usually brought to the field.

Years ago, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht gave his famous some-guys-need-“a-carrot” line, referring to the effects of cash incentives on players. (more…)