Archive for 2025

Todd Bowles: Heat Was A Factor In Fourth Quarter Near-Collapse

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

Florida weather in fourth quarter too hot to handle for Florida home team.

Boy, maybe the Bucs ought to move their training camp practices from the Wisconsin Dells, where they practiced virtually every day this summer to One Buc Palace, where they might get used to the Florida heat. (more…)

Chris Godwin And Tristan Wirfs “Tracking To Return”

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

“Schefty, I’ll text you later.”

A man with a clear pipeline to One Buc Palace, ESPN uber insider Adam Schefter, said today that Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs and stud receiver Chris Godwin are “tracking to return” on Sunday against the Eagles.

Schefter’s report came on ESPN TV and came after Bucs practice today.

Mike Alstott: Baker Mayfield Can Wear My Number

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

Mike Alstott has a favorite Buccaneer.

Man, how fun would it be for Baker Mayfield to wear No. 40 for one game. (more…)

Todd Bowles Explains 9 Tackles For Loss Against The Jets

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

The mind of Vita Vea.

It’s almost hard to believe the Tampa Bay defense fell apart late Sunday against the Jets. (more…)

Rave Reviews For Chris Godwin In Practice

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

Will Chris Godwin play on Sunday against the Eagles? (more…)

Eagles Arriving In Tampa Friday To Prepare For Heat

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

The Eagles are on a run of 19 wins in their last 20 games. That includes the Super Bowl.

To call them a hot club would like calling Joe a casual fan of Hooters tater tots — a gross understatement. (more…)

Potentially “Unstoppable” YaYa Diaby

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

Some fun Week 3 factoids emerged from the official NFL NextGen Stats crowd. They track player game equipment via satellite technology to determine all sorts of things. (more…)

Lavonte David Not A Big Fan Of Guardian Caps

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

Lavonte David could do without Guardian Caps in training camp.

If it was up to Bucs icon Lavonte David, he’d never wear the Guardian Caps. (more…)

High Marks For Charlie Heck

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

Bucs offensive line coach Kevin Carberry.

Bucs fans have a high bar when it comes to play at right tackle.

After three years of All-World Tristan Wirfs blocking for Tom Brady at the position, fans were treated to Luke Goedeke stepping in and impressing immediately. (more…)

Football Season At Hooters!

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025


Joe’s been endorsing — and enjoying — local Hooters locations since before Lavonte David was drafted. Online ordering is easy, and so is enjoying a good meal in their fun locations.

Buying And Selling The Bucs

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

Bucs are in good hands.

Joe’s telling ya,’ this is beginning to feel like 2010. (more…)

Different Kind Of “Amazing” Bucs Comeback

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

On Sunday, the Bucs had 10 penalties in the first half.

Ugly football. Even if there were a few bad calls, that’s way too many flags for a half. (more…)

“What A Rookie!”

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

Emeka Egbuka cooks Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner.

Brian Baldinger is sold. (more…)

“Bucs Are As Real As They Need To Be”

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

Flashbacks to 2010.

Joe sees the stories popping up. It is to be expected when a team is undefeated after three games. (more…)

Atrocious Special Teams

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

Special teams chatter.

Man, Thomas McGaughey should be thanking his lucky stars. (more…)

“We Couldn’t Realize The Gravity Of The Situation”

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

It feels like confession week for Todd Bowles. (more…)

Matt Stafford Talks Baker Mayfield

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

Asked about revived Colts quarterback Daniel Jones this week, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford started talking about Baker Mayfield. (more…)

Interior And Exterior Love For Elijah Roberts

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

Devouring snaps and accolades.

On Sunday, the Bucs upped their record to 6-3 when defensive tackle Calijah Kancey is not in the lineup.

Joe’s a big Kancey fan, but facts are facts. (more…)

Ko Kieft Heads To Injured Reserve

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

Injured.

Even the backups/special teams guys are getting hurt. (more…)