The Bucs had an uncommon phenomenon last season. They opened the season against the same team that knocked them out of the playoffs. (more…)

Shutouts still happen.

Something you don’t see much of any longer in the high-octane, pass-first, apologize-second, light-up-the-scoreboard league the NFL has become. (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.

Needs work on one stat.

A lot of folks will look at these stats below and probably pick up on Bucs coach Todd Bowles’ rallying cry about picks. (more…)

Crossing fingers.

Now Joe doesn’t know who was responsible for this, former Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen or former passing game coordinator and now current offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. (more…)

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Baker Mayfield

Joe didn’t think Cody Mauch’s story of him allowing a male fan to put a digit in his mouth could be topped on the raunchy scale, but Baker Mayfield managed to do it. (more…)

Rookie Bucs playcaller Josh Grizzard.

Rookie Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard has never called plays on any level other than the scout team with the Dolphins and a little bit in Tampa Bay’s June minicamp. (more…)

Credit where credit is due.

Yes, we are inching toward training camp next week — next week! (more…)

Slowed down?

This is partially for the crowd that reveres the close-only-counts-in-horseshoes-and-hand-grenades sect of pass rushing. (more…)

Over 2,000 yards a goal?

What are the chances Bucs running back Bucky Irving has a season for the ages? (more…)

Road throwbacks, too.

The Bucs threw Joe a curveball this month. (more…)

Last week, Joe took a poke at Jacob Robinson and Dianna Russini for a backhanded slap to the Bucs in their look at the NFC South champs for TheAthletic.com.

They wrote the Bucs are “stronger than most realize,” as if they really ran around neighborhood bars and their New York Times newsroom looking for fans’ take on the NFC South champs of the past four seasons. (more…)

Bucs edge rusher David Walker, the Central Arkansas rookie.

Way too many people are placing far too much importance on fourth-round pick rookie David Walker emerging as a stud Bucs pass rush threat this season.

Joe hopes that happens, but damn, Joe has no problem declaring now that the Bucs can win playoff games even if Walker is a bust who never sees the field. (more…)

Most coaches hate being asked to name players they need to step up unless it’s an obvious injury situation. (more…)

Legendary Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber loves calling himself a true Bucs insider.

It’s accurate. He not only works for official team media, he spends time with players and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

More questions.

Joe doesn’t know why in the past two days, potshots have been taken at Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, questioning his motive for drafting Emeka Egbuka at No. 19. (more…)

Attack with the run?

Let’s talk some Week 1 ball! Joe will hit a brief pause on lists and disrespect. (more…)

Still underrated?

Bucs respect is growing among national media. Too bad the NFL has nearly destroyed what once was an excellent vehicle to celebrate the joys of football. (more…)

Bucs OLB Haason Reddick.

Yes, Joe fully understands the summer is talking season in the NFL. Players talk high platitudes about how they will spark a team to a Super Bowl run. (more…)