Respect Is Coming, But Must Be Earned
July 3rd, 2025
Starting to get attention.
Joe has noticed a slow-moving narrative that is simmering beneath the surface. [read more]
Starting to get attention.
Joe has noticed a slow-moving narrative that is simmering beneath the surface. [read more]
Buccaneers fans are a unique bunch. Decades of wild roller coaster rides have made some very unique individuals. [read more]
Had one of 2024’s top plays.
Chris Godwin wasn’t supposed to do this. [read more]
Final appearance?
So the first Bucs player was honored. [read more]
Learning curve?
Yes, Joe knows the old phrase, “It’s Jimmys and Joes, not X’s and O’s.” While that’s not wrong, Joe is always reminded of what Mike Tanier (then of Football Outsiders) once wrote: [read more]
Surprise?
Joe tries not to be surprised by underwear football. There are a couple of reasons why. [read more]
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]
Tristian Wirfs, right, celebrates with Devin Culp after a catch.
Joe heard Pat Donovan of “The Pat and Aaron Show” on WDAE-AM 620 bring this up and it makes a lot of sense. [read more]
Yes, the man Todd Bowles labeled his “1A” cornerback has detractors. [read more]
Evaluating quarterbacks is simple for Joe. There are the QBs with enough talent, consistency and poise to win a Super Bowl — and then there’s everyone else.
That’s why Joe broke 11 windows when the Bucs announced Josh McCown would be their starter in 2014, months before opening day. [read more]
“Tez, you’re diabolical.”
Joe has no problem listening to a fashion podcast if Bucs intrigue can be found. [read more]
A noted Bucs supporter and friend of Todd Bowles thinks the Tampa Bay head coach and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht are on the cusp of an avoidable nightmare. [read more]
Challenge.
There are some who debate whether Baker Mayfield can put together a quality postseason and lead the Bucs to the Super Bowl. [read more]
NFC title game?
Joe is usually happy to grant a kind request from someone. Especially if the request is fair. [read more]
Former Bucs guard thinks he has the answer for Todd Bowles to turn around his shaky pass defense.
Joe was looking at stats last night and got depressed seeing some of the Bucs’. [read more]
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]
Upgrade.
Every once in a while, Joe will read a commenter grumbling that the Bucs drafted a wide receiver in the first round instead of an inside linebacker or a safety. [read more]
Buried behind a paywall was an unsurprising but not-so-obvious factoid about the Buccaneers offense. [read more]