Bad hecklers make Tristan Wirfs wince.

We’ve all seen the video of Baker Mayfield getting into it with a Seattle heckler before Sunday’s game and then afterward, Mayfield came right back at the same guy to rub his nose in dirt. (more…)

Leader of a dangerous offense.

If last week in Seattle is any taste of what is to come, the Bucs absolutely have the offense to make a serious run at the Super Bowl. (more…)

Ex-Bucs QB big on Bucs.

If former Bucs backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky was voting for the 2025 Most Valuable Player today, he’d have two Bucs in his top five. (more…)

Jamel Dean is healthy! (more…)

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Haason Reddick is gearing up for hunting season.

The Bucs signed Reddick to a $14 million free-agent contract in an effort to spruce up an inconsistent pass rush. Despite Tampa Bay’s torrid start, opposing passers have yet to feel the heat, prompting Todd Bowles to blitz on 34 percent of his defensive snaps, the fourth-highest rate in the league. (more…)

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It takes time.

A reader of JoeBucsFan.com pointed this out to Joe in the wake of the Bucs’ tremendous win over the Seahawks last week. (more…)

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How good is Bucs rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka?

Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback and Super Bowl-winner Aqib Talib is happy to answer that question. (more…)

Baker Mayfield is wowing NFL legends.

Joe hasn’t seen anything like this in a long time. (more…)

Barring a steady stream of meltdowns, eventually a makeshift offensive line morphs into something else. (more…)

More praise.

Remember when folks truly believed Kyle Trask was the answer? Fun times! (more…)

A Sept. 21 photo of Luke Goedeke.

When ESPN super insider Adam Schefter talks Bucs, Joe pays attention. (more…)

Gets across the line quickly.

Bucs fans are still moaning about how Sam Darnold escaped the clutches of Bucs outside linebacker YaYa Diaby in crunch time Sunday in Seattle. (more…)

Emeka Egbuka

Yes, Rob Gronkowski finally figured out how to pronounce Emeka Egbuka after tanking the Bucs rookie’s name in a viral moment during a FOX studio show. (more…)

Attacking offense.

Usually, offensive linemen, especially retired offensive linemen, like ground and pound, smashmouth football. (more…)

All smiles.

Joe is starting to get the same vibes again. (more…)

Special bond.

Joe can understand if there is a deep, mutual appreciation between Todd Bowles and Baker Mayfield.

And it isn’t just a coach-quarterback relationship. (more…)

One of Todd Bowles’ nemeses.

There seem to be two coaches who absolutely give Bucs coach Todd Bowles’ defenses fits. One the Bucs will face again on Sunday. (more…)