Baker Mayfield bailed out his offensive line (Matt Feiler) Sunday against the Bears.

Yes, the still-jelling Bucs’ offensive line has been solid this season. It’s helped to have a quarterback who isn’t only relying on releasing the ball quickly. [read more]

Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales is on an early roll.

Baker Mayfield is no Tom Brady, but he’s long been out of his NFL diapers.

Not worrying about Mayfield soiling himself is appreciated by his first-time offensive coordinator. [read more]

Here comes Ke’Shawn “Sneak” Vaughn! [read more]

Third downs and messaging.

The message of the day yesterday at One Buc Palace was “third-and-manageable.” [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe is honestly stoked about the new Todd Bowles. [read more]

Colin Cowherd reacts.

Long-time and noted Baker Mayfield critic Colin Cowherd is on the verge of saying, “I was wrong, Baker.” [read more]

Beasting.

Vita Vea might be hacked off at the Bucs. And he’s taking his anger out on opposing centers and guards. [read more]

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. [read more]

The best.

Want to trigger NFL shot-callers? Mention the PFF tribe’s offensive line grades. [read more]

The first official Buccanereers injury report of this week, Eagles week, has been released and it shows a few fresh names.

Manbeast defensive tackle Vita Vea was limited in practice today with a pectoral injury. Safety Ryan Neal joined him on the limited list with a banged up knee and ribs. Joe already wrote about No. 1 cornerback Carlton Davis testing his toe today in a limited fashion.

Rookies Calijah Kancey (calf) and Sirvocea Dennis (hamstring) skipped practice with their ongoing injuries.

Tristan Wirfs

When it comes to converting third downs into first downs, Tampa Bay ranks tied for 8th in the NFL. [read more]

Baker Mayfield

Interesting dynamic at One Buc Palace, per Baker Mayfield’s description this afternoon. [read more]

The Buccaneers’ No. 1 cornerback Carlton Davis missed Sunday’s game with a toe injury after not practicing last week. Today he was back at practice.

Head coach Todd Bowels said Davis was “limited” and the team will monitor his improvement as it assesses whether Davis could be ready for Monday night against the Eagles.

“He’s moving around better,” Bowles said.

ESPN jumped on the Mike Evans hype train in a big way, devoting an entire TV segment to Evans and his skillful route running. It opened with the eye-popping graphic above. [read more]

Learn more about Joe’s friend Dr. Wenk and Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute by clicking through below.

Justice was served yesterday when Tampa Bay punter Jake Camarda was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

But that legendary performance is not what’s top of mind for Todd Bowles when it comes to fourth down. [read more]

Starting Bucs defensive lineman Logan Hall.

No. 99 doesn’t show defensive linemen love unless they earn it. And apparently Logan Hall has. [read more]

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