Todd Bowles Doesn’t Want To Be A General Manager

October 31st, 2025

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht.

Todd Bowles isn’t one of those head coaches that will become drunk with power and demand absolute control of his team. [read more]

Charlie Heck Wins Two Awards

October 31st, 2025

Congrats to Bucs backup offensive lineman Charlie Heck, who is currently starting at right tackle. He’s not receiving an honor from JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters, but he is getting two from more impressive sources. [read more]

Catch Up On Your Ira Kaufman Podcast Listening!

October 31st, 2025

Todd Bowles sat in for a long session in yesterday’s episode.

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Tristan Wirfs May Have Revealed Why He Has Struggled Past Two Weeks

October 31st, 2025

Not fully back from surgery?

Look, Bucs All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs may be Joe’s favorite player. The guy is unreal and so long as he hops back on the wagon in the second half of the season, Joe doesn’t think it’s nuts to suggest he may be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame someday. [read more]

NFL.com: Go Get A Linebacker

October 31st, 2025

Turned the corner?

The NFL trade deadline is in four days. Are the Bucs going to at least bring in a serviceable player to help them make a Super Bowl run or are they going to sit back and hope backups play like stars? [read more]

Defense Doesn’t Have A Major Crack

October 31st, 2025

Big November needed.

Hey, if Joe is going to use a two-game sample to wring hands over the Bucs’ offense, then Joe will also give props to the Bucs’ defense in those same games. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

October 31st, 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]

Bucs Likely Need Direction On Injuries With Trade Deadline In Four Days

October 31st, 2025

Trade may hinge on recovery.

You could make an argument that if the Bucs are serious about a Super Bowl run, they cannot stand still and embrace injuries as if they are not going to affect the team. [read more]

“More Than Incredible”

October 30th, 2025

Todd Bowles

It sounds like a Buccaneers Hall of Fame linebacker has encountered a healthy share of Todd Bowles detractors. [read more]

Did Todd Bowles Imply The Saints Are Soft?

October 30th, 2025

Baker Mayfield went public saying he hates the Saints. [read more]

The One Crowning Taylor Midseason Fantasy MVP

October 30th, 2025

Todd reviews the fantasy production of the top performers and the incredible numbers from the Colts running back. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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“Huge For Morale”

October 30th, 2025

Baker Mayfield speaks.

Who remembers the Bucs’ touchdown Sunday on try No. 8 from the Saints’ 1 yard line?

Joe does. It was about five tries after Joe was screaming for the Bucs to call a timeout to pull their heads and hearts together. [read more]

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October 30th, 2025

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Jalen McMillan Broke Neck Bones

October 30th, 2025

Jalen McMillan wearing a neck brace under his hoodie.

Sobering news today on the Ira Kaufman Podcast with special guest Todd Bowles. [read more]

Special Guest Todd Bowles Talks Trade Deadline And A Whole Lot More

October 30th, 2025

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One Simple Piece Of Advice From Tom Brady May Have Made Tristan Wirfs’ Career

October 30th, 2025

Blocking for Tom Brady.

Joe is trying to forget Sunday, which was very likely Tristian Wirfs’ worst game in the NFL. [read more]

Jamel Dean A Top-10 Corner

October 30th, 2025

“Don’t make a scene.”

Joe admits to being done with Jamel Dean. The Sage of Tampa Bay sports, JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman, was even ordering a U-Haul for Dean. [read more]

Todd Bowles Joins The Ira Kaufman Podcast

October 30th, 2025

New episode will pop before 9:30 a.m.

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles, Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman and Joe gathered at One Buc Palace for an extensive sitdown yesterday before Bowles headed home for a few bye-week days off.

You won’t want to miss it!

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Did The Zebras Cost Antoine Winfield Another All-Pro Selection?

October 30th, 2025

Royally screwed?

Generally, for someone to be named All-Pro, a guy has to make a lot of splash plays or just be quietly dominant. [read more]