“You GD right I was talking with Liam Coen last year about Baker Mayfield. LOVE that guy, Baker, Jiminy Christmas!”

This got Joe to thinking. (more…)

Bucs rookie DL Elijah Roberts.

Bucs’ fifth-round pick Elijah Roberts, a defensive lineman out of SMU by way of Miami, is currently working as a down lineman, though he can play on the edge as well. (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.

Eager.

Early to rookie camp; early to the classroom.

That was the message today from undrafted free agent safety Shilo Sanders — after he shook the hand of every reporter in the room and wanted to know each one’s name. (more…)

Another strong day for rookie CB Jacob Parrish.

Joe guesses the cynics would say top draft picks ought to stick out amongst the future camp meat and beer truck drivers of the world. So, in Day 2 of Bucs minicamp this afternoon, the top skill position players drafted were evident among the undrafted free agents and tryout players. (more…)

Rookie second-round pick cornerback Benjamin Morrison.

Back on Sept. 3, 2022, Bucs rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison was in a unique football situation. (more…)

Bucs rookie CB Jacob Parrish.

Yesterday, head coach Todd Bowles was effusive in his praise for Bucs rookie cornerback Jacob Parrish. Meeting the Tampa Bay pen and mic club in person for the first time, Parrish seemed almost embarrassed by the props. (more…)

After two seasons with the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield is among the elite in the quarterback world.

After two seasons in New Orleans, quarterback Derek Carr has retired. (more…)

“Greeny, what next? Will The Athletic claim you’re the only reason Mike Evans re-signed?”

It was a shining reality-show moment for the culture the Bucs are so proud of at One Buc Palace.

Unscripted. Raw. (more…)

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers photo of Shilo Sanders.

So at Day 1 of Bucs rookie minicamp yesterday, one big-name rookie quietly went about his day and seemingly passed on having a news conference despite many media in attendance hoping he would talk. (more…)

Bucs rookie first-round pick receiver Emeka Egbuka.

No, Emeka Egbuka was not playing for Ohio State when Baker Mayfield planted the flag. (more…)

Stud fell in lap?

So the PFF tribe is banging its drums, looking at the Bucs draft. (more…)

Rookie/receiver Tez Johnson.

Bucs new (punt returner?) wide receiver Tez Johnson is anything but boring. For that reason alone, Joe really hopes he makes the team. (more…)

Rookie Bucs edge rusher David Walker, the fourth-round pick.

UPDATED: Joe understands the frustrations from Bucs fans about this subject. And Joe is frustrated, too. (more…)

Bucs UDFA safety Shilo Sanders.

Seems like one of the undrafted free agents is making sure no one is overlooking him. (more…)

Bucs rookie third-round pick Jacob Parrish.

Bold, bold talk today from head coach Todd Bowles after the first rookie minicamp practice of the 2025 season. (more…)

Joe had to ask.

Free agent edge rusher Haason Reddick was the Bucs’ big-money newcomer this offseason. Some would say Reddick hasn’t been a consistently happy camper at all his past stops.

So has Reddick been attending any voluntary but official Bucs offseason meetings and training sessions? “He’s been in and out like a few people,” Bowles said.

Joe was glad to hear it. That would be typical for most veterans this time of year.

The thermometer read 91 degrees at One Buc Palace this afternoon (“feels-like” was 98) as rookie minicamp kicked off.

*Stretching and warmup begins for the rookies and tryout players with a coach barking consistently at them and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talking to senior offensive advisor Tom Moore. About whom are they talking? (more…)

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