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Groomed.

So a big name in NFL media seems to know more about Bucs rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison than most. (more…)

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

In keeping with five decades of Buccaneer football, I am counting down the 50 most notable players in franchise history. The lone criteria is their production in a Buc uniform.

No. 50 – Mark Cotney
No. 49 – Mike Washington
No. 48 – Richard “Batman” Wood
No. 47 – Aqib Talib
No. 46 – Ricky Reynolds
No. 45 – Keyshawn Johnson
No. 44 – Ricky Bell
No. 43 – Vincent Jackson
No. 42 – Mark Carrier
No. 41 – Donnie Abraham
No. 40 – Cadillac Williams
No. 39 – Joey Galloway
No. 38 – Kevin House
No. 37 – Davin Joseph
No. 36 – Shelton Quarles
No. 35 – Michael Pittman
No. 34 – Leonard Fournette
No. 33 – Donovan Smith
No. 32 – Rob Gronkowski
No. 31 – Doug Martin

No. 30. Baker Mayfield
With 69 TD passes in his first two seasons under center in Tampa, Mayfield already ranks seventh on Tampa Bay’s career list, only 11 behind No. 3 Josh Freeman. His 100.7 passer rating as a Buccaneer is No. 1, ahead of Tom Brady, and Mayfield set a franchise mark last season with a 71.4 completion percentage. Mayfield’s 19 wins are halfway to the club record for quarterbacks, accomplished by Trent Dilfer in six years. (more…)

Todd Bowles

The Bucs ranked sixth in the NFL in total sacks last season but were the rare team in that class to have its fans begging, pleading and screaming for pass rush help. (more…)

Stunning comparison.

Joe admits to being shocked by this. (more…)

Yes, the Bucs have three first-round draft picks starting on their defensive front. (more…)

Greg Cosell of NFL Films.

There are few people who break down the game Joe respects more than Greg Cosell of NFL Films. (more…)

Defense must improve.

It may have been worse than you thought. (more…)

Starting to get attention.

Joe has noticed a slow-moving narrative simmering beneath the surface. (more…)

Buccaneers fans are a unique bunch. Decades of wild roller coaster rides have made some very unique individuals. (more…)

Had one of 2024’s top plays.

Chris Godwin wasn’t supposed to do this. (more…)

Final appearance?

So the first Bucs player was honored. (more…)

Learning curve?

Yes, Joe knows the old phrase, “It’s Jimmys and Joes, not X’s and O’s.” While that’s not wrong, Joe is always reminded of what Mike Tanier (then of Football Outsiders) once wrote: (more…)

Surprise?

Joe tries not to be surprised by underwear football. There are a couple of reasons why. (more…)

Tristian Wirfs, right, celebrates with Devin Culp after a catch.

Joe heard Pat Donovan of “The Pat and Aaron Show” on WDAE-AM 620 bring this up and it makes a lot of sense. (more…)

Yes, the man Todd Bowles labeled his “1A” cornerback has detractors. (more…)

Evaluating quarterbacks is simple for Joe. There are the QBs with enough talent, consistency and poise to win a Super Bowl — and then there’s everyone else.

That’s why Joe broke 11 windows when the Bucs announced Josh McCown would be their starter in 2014, months before opening day. (more…)

“Tez, you’re diabolical.”

Joe has no problem listening to a fashion podcast if Bucs intrigue can be found. (more…)

A noted Bucs supporter and friend of Todd Bowles thinks the Tampa Bay head coach and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht are on the cusp of an avoidable nightmare. (more…)

Challenge.

There are some who debate whether Baker Mayfield can put together a quality postseason and lead the Bucs to the Super Bowl. (more…)

NFC title game?

Joe is usually happy to grant a kind request from someone. Especially if the request is fair. (more…)

Former Bucs guard thinks he has the answer for Todd Bowles to turn around his shaky pass defense.

Joe was looking at stats last night and got depressed seeing some of the Bucs’. (more…)