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]

The One With The BYE2K Warning

October 21st, 2025

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Rich Eisen: Bucs Have “Tremendous Chance” To Win Super Bowl

October 21st, 2025

Still a believer.

The way the Bucs’ offense got slapped around by a team that was both physical and motivated, do the Bucs still have a chance to make a Super Bowl run? [read more]

Todd Bowles Believes Changes Are Coming To Bucs Offense

October 21st, 2025

Talks offense.

Mere hours after the Lions’ defense seal-clubbed the Bucs offense before the eyes of the nation on Monday Night Football, Todd Bowles said he thinks changes will and should come to the offense. [read more]

Injury Concern For Baker Mayfield

October 21st, 2025

Yes, Teddy Bridgewater made his first regular season appearance in a Buccaneers uniform last night. [read more]

“Angles And Fundamentals”

October 21st, 2025

So at his morning news conference today, Todd Bowles called out four Bucs missed tackles last night. [read more]

Should The Bucs Look To Trade Haason Reddick?

October 21st, 2025

Haason Reddick looks on as YaYa Diaby strip-sacks Lions QB Jared Goff last night.

So Buccaneers edge rusher Haason Reddick left last night’s game with knee and ankle injuries and was seen taking a cart ride to the locker room. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Reacts To Mike Evans’ Injury News

October 21st, 2025

Mike Evans lay prone on the turf of Ford Field after his injury and concussion Monday night.

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield and Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans may be tighter than you think. [read more]

Fun Without Flags

October 21st, 2025

Joe was sickened by the officiating last night. Too much of it makes no sense, like Cade Otton getting stripped of a first down after two reviews that featured no clear evidence to overturn the Bucs’ new set of downs.

Yeah, Joe wrote about it earlier, but above photo is from the JoeBucsFan.com photo genius on the scene. The football is seen on its way to Mike Evans while the Lions defender is completely airborne and hanging on/clinging to Evans’ neck.

No flag!

Sadly, this is the play that left Evans with a concussion and a broken clavicle. The Bucs punted from their 40 yard line two plays later.

Maximizing The Cornerbacks Rotation

October 21st, 2025

“Jamel, you’ve got 3 picks in 5 1/2 games. Just think about all that money you’ll earn next year.”

All Bucs cornerbacks were healthy last night for a change, along with starting safeties Antoine Winfield and Tykee Smith, fulfilling the offseason dream of Todd Bowles and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Bucs Have To Man Up

October 21st, 2025

Reaction from Todd Bowles.

Mike Evans went down with both a concussion and a broken clavicle against the Lions. And with that, what next? [read more]

Seven Teams Share Bucs’ 5-2 Record

October 21st, 2025

Joe has an important reminder for the overly sad Bucs fans this morning. [read more]

Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Lions

October 21st, 2025

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They call it Stormy Monday …

The Bucs were beaten decisively by the Lions in a 24-9 setback that was not unexpected. Detroit rarely loses back-to-back games under Dan Campbell and Tampa Bay was due for a letdown.

No big deal.

Then Mike Evans went down with a broken clavicle that could sideline him for the remainder of the regular season.

Very big deal. [read more]

Doug Martin’s Agent Suggests He Struggled With Depression

October 21st, 2025

Agent issues statement.

Some clarification surrounding the death of former Bucs All-Pro running back Doug Martin is beginning to filter out of the clouds. [read more]

Five Things

October 21st, 2025

Tez Johnson scores the lone Bucs touchdown last night on a 22-yard catch-and-run. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe is going to try to keep this short not just because the Bucs got slapped around by the Lions, not just because Mike Evans’ Bucs’ future is in doubt, but it is in the wee hours of Tuesdayd. A gloomy morning it is. [read more]

Conspiracy Theory

October 21st, 2025

“Remember boys, Roger told us not to help the Bucs.”

Last week on the road against the Chiefs, the Lions were royally hosed when the zebras got a call, per Lions coach Dan Campbell, from NFL HQ in New York.

[read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

October 21st, 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]

Lions Seemed Intent On Taking Out Emeka Egbuka

October 21st, 2025

Lots of targets.

The NFL official “book” of the Bucs-Lions game from Monday night says it all. [read more]

Defense (Mostly) Came To Play

October 21st, 2025

Defense was ready.

Baker Mayfield wasn’t making any excuses Monday night on the Buccaneers Radio Network. [read more]

Offensive Line Injuries Being Felt

October 20th, 2025

Michael Jordan (left) and Graham Barton.

Nobody would know it by watching the Bucs tonight, but the Lions do not have a special defense by NFL standards. [read more]

Did Bucs’ Offense Sleep In Too Long?

October 20th, 2025

Offensive players weren’t ready.

Did the Bucs offense not set the correct alarm for their afternoon naps Monday. [read more]

Father Time Sacks The Bucs

October 20th, 2025

Bucs fans were painfully forced to watch franchise legend Mike Evans, the 32-year-old Hall of Fame receiver, struggle to walk off the field tonight with a broken collarbone and a head injury.

Minutes later, 31-year-old Haason Reddick was peeled off the turf and taken to the locker room on a cart, which likely drove by hobbled Chris Godwin watching on the sidelines. [read more]