Dean Blandino: Officials Shouldn’t Have Overturned Cade Otton Catch

October 23rd, 2025

Lions cornerback Arthur Maulet’s left hand is pulling Cade Otton’s arm, not holding the ball.

So what the hell happened when Baker Mayfield threw a short ball to Cade Otton at midfield late in the second quarter on Monday night?

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Jakobi Meyers And The Bucs

October 23rd, 2025

If you don’t think the Bucs need receiver help, then this post isn’t for you. [read more]

Bucs Advised Not To Be Buyers

October 23rd, 2025

“I could trade for Bradley Chubb, Mr. Glazer. I just don’t know if we need another coverage linebacker that badly.”

Don’t do it! [read more]

Ain’t No Lie. Buy, Buy, Buyout.

October 23rd, 2025

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Report: Mike Evans Should Return After Eight-Week Rehab

October 23rd, 2025

Rehab timetable.

This is a rather optimistic timeline. [read more]

ESPN: Chris Godwin “Will” Be Back

October 23rd, 2025

Shelved. But for how long?

Joe talked to a hardcore Bucs fan yesterday at his place of work. The guy was so frustrated Joe thought he was going to call security and have Joe kicked out. [read more]

Report: Doug Martin Struggled With Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues After NFL Career

October 23rd, 2025

CTE tests planned.

Former Bucs All-Pro running back Doug Martin, 36, who passed away early Saturday morning while in police custody, had a rough life after his NFL career ended. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

October 23rd, 2025

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]

Teddy Bridgewater Misses Practice With A Rare Malady

October 23rd, 2025

Smile seemed OK here.

Anyone still have Kyle Trask’s number? [read more]

Todd Bowles Says Offensive Playcalling Had No “Groove”

October 22nd, 2025

The Bucs’ head coach wagged a virtual finger at his rookie offensive coordinator after the Ford Field fiasco on Monday night. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Kicks Off Slimy Saints Hate Week

October 22nd, 2025

No use for slimy Saints.

Alright, there’s no sense pretending there is anything good about New Orleans except for world-class, all-night drunken parties, tailgating on Bourbon Street and shoveling top-shelf grub down your gullet all day long. [read more]

Emeka Egbuka Was Playing With “Half A Deck”

October 22nd, 2025

Todd Bowles made it clear today that he and the Bucs do not rush back injured players to the field. If they’re healthy enough to play, then expect them to play, Bowles said.

However … [read more]

Benjamin Morrison Will Eventually Take Snaps From Zyon McCollum

October 22nd, 2025

Rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison (left) and Jamel Dean.

The rotation of Jamel Dean and rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison has gone well for the Bucs. [read more]

Haason Reddick Will Not Play Sunday

October 22nd, 2025

Haason Reddick

Buccaneers big-money edge rusher Haason Reddick has a bad ankle and a bad knee and will not play Sunday.

The betting lines have not shifted. [read more]

Todd Bowles Clarifies Mike Evans’ Timetable

October 22nd, 2025

Wednesday news.

UPDATED 1:10 p.m. — Todd Bowles gave a fuzzy timeline for Mike Evans’ return from a broken clavicle on Monday night.

Then he delivered updates twice on Tuesday. Joe remained confused. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Lions Throttling, Trade Deadline And Division Thoughts, Mike Evans Stats, And More

October 22nd, 2025

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BSPN: Very Strong Odds Bucs Make The Playoffs

October 22nd, 2025

“Did you see this on the four-letter’s website, Mr. Glazer?”

The BSPN numberscrunchers, bean counters and dweebs who program software were not phased by the Bucs losing to the Lions on Monday night. [read more]

Gerald McCoy: “I Believe In Baker. I Believe In This Team.”

October 22nd, 2025

Has his team’s back.

Yeah, Gerald McCoy agrees, losing Mike Evans really, really stinks. [read more]

Bucs Defense Shut Down Jared Goff

October 22nd, 2025

YAC doomed Bucs.

Yeah, the Bucs defense gave up big plays Monday night. But if you peel the onion skins back, there was a lot to like about the defense. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Was Fine On Short Passes

October 22nd, 2025

Passing chart vs. Lions.

Just looking at Baker Mayfield’s passing chart from Monday night in Detroit, passing wasn’t the problem when the Bucs tried to exploit the mismatches they had with the Lions’ secondary. [read more]

CBS: Emeka Egbuka Not The Only Top Shelf Rookie WR In NFC South

October 22nd, 2025

Lofty rookie grade.

Going through various sources, Joe still sees a fair number of folks who think Bucs receiver Emeka Egbuka is still a favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. [read more]

Shady McCoy: Bucs Will Be Fine Without Mike Evans, Chris Godwin

October 21st, 2025

This struck Joe because former Bucs running back LeSean “Shady” McCoy, the six-time Pro Bowler with the Bills and Eagles, was a notorious Baker Mayfield basher before this season. [read more]