Raises teammates’ games.

Now, this is an interesting observation that Joe had never really thought of. [read more]

Go-to play available.

If Josh Grizzard has a slam dunk play to get some short yardage, this is probably it. [read more]

“Just keep doing what you’re doing, Cade.”

It’s that time again, when Jeremy Fowler of ESPN systematically rolls out results of his annual survey of many dozens of league executives, coaches and scouts, an exercise to rank the best 10 players at each position. [read more]

Joe hears fans of various kinds acting like the sky is falling because All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs had knee surgery and might miss a game or two or four to start the season.

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Had Bucs fans smiling.

It doesn’t matter if you start. What matters is what you do when you get on the field. [read more]

Value.

Right now, folks are stressed over the loss of Bucs All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs. Understandably. [read more]

Changing the narrative.

We are in the depths of List Season. Everyone has a list. If you can hatch a list of some sort, if it hasn’t been copied, it will be within the next 10 days. [read more]

Starting Bucs tight end Cade Otton is a laid back dude with a football-first, lunch-pail mentality. [read more]

As Bucs fans mourn the likely loss of All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs for a game or more to start the regular season, Joe is reflecting on all things Wirfs.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht added to those reflections recently. [read more]

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Pondering the future.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles has missed few opportunities since the 2024 season ended to vent to whomever listened that the Bucs need more turnovers. [read more]

Baker Mayfield takes a beating.

Earlier this spring Bucs quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis mentioned how he’s trying to coerce Baker Mayfield to unload the ball more. Live to fight another down. [read more]

Unleashing an edge rush.

Just a few months ago, Joe was about to lose his damn mind. And Joe’s readers suffered along. [read more]

What is wrong with forcing punts?

Joe is old school when it comes to defensive football and makes zero apologies for it. [read more]

Joe has done the exhausting research.

Twenty-six NFL teams have free training camp dates open to the general public. Four teams have an entry fee (the Bucs are in that camp). Two other clubs are in a different category. [read more]

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht.

Is there remorse at One Buc Palace for a money-driven decision that has a spotlight on it this week? [read more]

Checkdowns studied.

It appears Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is no Checkdown Charlie. [read more]

Antoine Winfield, Jr.

So league executives, coaches and scouts are willing to look past Antoine Winfield, Jr. missing half of last season and playing the other half like a middling starting safety took over his body. [read more]