Archive for 2025

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

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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…)

Very Minor Injury For David Walker

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Rookie edge rusher David Walker.

Joe wouldn’t normally shake because a fourth-round draft pick was sidelined during a June minicamp practice, but David Walker isn’t the typical pick. (more…)

Bryce Hall Talks Healing, Chris Godwin Injury

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

So in Week 1 last season, Bucs No. 3 cornerback Bryce Hall was on the field for the defense against the Commanders.

It was his Tampa Bay debut after being signed months earlier as a veteran free agent — and it ended with Hall being carted off with what looked like an air cast on a shattered ankle. (more…)

Haason Reddick Says “Maybe Double-Digit Sacks” Is His Goal

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Bucs big-money edge rusher Haason Reddick talked to media today after minicamp practice and said he’s all about grinding daily and game by game without personal goals.

And then he slammed on the brakes. (more…)

Tykee Smith Has Strong Words About Rookie Defensive Backs

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Curious choices.

So Tykee Smith had some interesting choices. (more…)

Baker Mayfield: More Explosive Plays, Hopefully

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

More vertical this fall?

Joe has a tendency to p!ss off someone, somewhere with every story typed here. (more…)

Todd Bowles Thinks Bucs Have Better Chemistry

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Bucs coach Todd Bowles watches practice inside the Glazer Shed Tuesday.

Joe thought this a bit odd coming from Bucs coach Todd Bowles yesterday. (more…)

Leftover Notes From Day 1 Of Bucs Minicamp 2025

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Jamel Dean (35) and Benjamin Morrison (21) kick start Bucs minicamp.

How about a midnight snack? (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Day 1 Minicamp Impressions, More Info On Chris Godwin Injury, Baker Mayfield Reactions, Top-50 Arguments, And Much More

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

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Bucs Have A Replay Board At Practice

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

It happens every training camp. But maybe not much longer. (more…)

Todd Bowles Once Again Said Jacob Parrish Could Play Outside

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Outside, said Todd Bowles.

A lot of Bucs fans — including Joe — seem to have rookie cornerback Jacob Parrish penciled in as the starting nickel corner. (more…)

Baker Mayfield On “Cerebral” Emeka Egbuka

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Has Baker Mayfield smiling.

It sounds like Bucs rookie first-round draft pick Emeka Egbuka is already a starter, to hear Baker Mayfield speak of him. (more…)

Rachaad White Has Dropped 8 Or 9 Pounds

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Rachaad White is an extra serious running back as he enters the first contract year of his career. (more…)

“Everything We Thought He Would Be Flying Around”

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Haason Reddick practiced today.

Ahhhhh, No. 5 was at mandatory mincamp practice today looking like a communicative player eager get the details right with teammates. (more…)