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

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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…)

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LOADED podcast wrapping up the Bucs’ week of practice, signings and comments before Saturday’s preseason opener. Pregame with The Sage!

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So who is the sugar in the sweet tea that is the Bucs offense? (more…)

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Blindside protection.

Last year former Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen had the Bucs offense rolling. (more…)

Praises rookies.

There is a lot of chatter about Bucs rookies.

For good reason. Most of them look like they can play. (more…)

Receiver Ryan Miller, who has had a solid training camp, has an extra opportunity Saturday.

Change has come to the NFL, at least for the guys who decide the Buccaneers roster. (more…)

It’s not Vita Vea.

Joe likes what Todd Bowles has learned, how he’s evolved in one particular way. (more…)

Training camp is beginning to wind down. Joe’s body feels like it’s been through two-a-days. What day is it? What month is it? What’s sleep? It isn’t just a crazy time for the players and coaches. (more…)

Defensive back Tykee Smith.

Todd Bowles is hard to read when it comes to one aspect of his defense. (more…)