The Annual Bucs Season Prediction Episode! Ira Kaufman Also Talks Behind The Mayfield Contract Extension, And More

September 11th, 2026

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“You Got No Corners”

September 11th, 2026

Dissed.

The Gruden brothers have crafted a new brand of Xs and Os football comedy shot right here in the Tampa Bay area. [read more]

Emeka Egbuka Is Full-Go Against Bengals: Jalen McMillan, Sean Tucker Are Doubtful

September 11th, 2026

Bucs fans will see plenty of rookie receiver Ted Hurst on Sunday. [read more]

Jason Licht: Fans And Team Employees “Live Vicariously” Through Baker Mayfield

September 11th, 2026

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht.

Is it time for Sunday’s kickoff yet? [read more]

Ja’Marr Chase Wants To Start Sunday On Single-Season TD Record

September 11th, 2026

How will the Bucs stop Ja’Marr Chase?

So Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase is on a Hall of Fame track. Actually, he’s on a greatest-of-all-time track. [read more]

The Return Of The Real Chris Godwin

September 11th, 2026

“Hyped” for start of season.

Since Baker Mayfield signed with the Bucs in 2023, Chris Godwin has sort of had an up-and-down stretch. [read more]

We Finally Made It! On This Week’s Free Stretch, Bobby Fenton Previews Week 1 Vs. The Bengals And Celebrates A New Season

September 11th, 2026

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Zac Robinson Talks About Practicing Against Todd Bowles

September 11th, 2026

Iron sharpens iron.

KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles, the guy with his hands on the joystick of the Bucs’ defense, is known for often using an elaborate collection of blitzes that are said to drive mere mortals at quarterback dizzy and broken. [read more]

The Bengals Offense And 28 Points

September 11th, 2026

Slowing down Joe Burrow.

For Joe, the key is 28 points. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

September 11th, 2026

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]

“Same Dawg”

September 11th, 2026

Reacts to his QB getting paid.

If there is a player who is closer to Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield on the Bucs roster, Joe doesn’t know who that may be. [read more]

Injury Report: Sean Tucker, Rueben Bain Improve

September 10th, 2026

Healing vibes are flowing at One Buc Palace.

After sitting out practice yesterday, running back Sean Tucker got limited work on his bad hamstring today. Rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain (shoulder) was full-go while receiver Jalen McMillan remained limited.

The full Thursday Bucs-Bengals injury report is below:

Jason Licht: Bucs & Baker Mayfield Were “Pretty Close” When Talks Broke Off

September 10th, 2026

There wasn’t much heavy lifting done to pull Baker Mayfield over the finish line with a new and fat contract extension. [read more]

Zac Robinson Identifies The Strength Of His Offense

September 10th, 2026

So the Bucs just signed their quarterback to a monstrous new contract. [read more]

Mike Evans Starts Tonight For The 49ers

September 10th, 2026

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At 8:35 p.m. tonight (EDT), Mike Evans will take the field for the San Francisco 49ers.

Lots of Bucs fans will be watching on Netflix. Many can’t bear to tune in. [read more]

Ted Hurst Rise Gets Explained

September 10th, 2026

The Bucs’ new No. 17, rookie receiver Ted Hurst.

Joe absolutely cannot wait to see the talent that is Bucs rookie receiver Ted Hurst unleashed on the National Football League. [read more]

“SirVocea Has Made Huge Strides”

September 10th, 2026

The strongest unit on the Buccaneers is inside linebacker, says Todd Bowles.

That may have surprised some people, but the guy who picked the players is in Bowles’ camp. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Gives Bucs Fans A Shoutout

September 10th, 2026

Baker Mayfield and his family pose with the Bucs’ offensive line yesterday at One Buc Palace. Luke Goedeke was too busy pumping weights.

Many times in the past couple of years, Baker Mayfield has said Tampa is a good fit for him on and off the football field. [read more]