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Bucs In The Zone

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Todd Bowles kept what seemed to be an offseason promise Sunday against the Falcons. (more…)

Texans Officially Down Their Starting Center And Two Receivers

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Time to eat.

This offseason, the Texans augmented their receiving corps with a Dolphins castoff, Braxton Berrios, and by dealing a seventh-round pick to the Jaguars big-money Christian Kirk. (more…)

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 2 Edition)

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 5:33 p.m. Poll closed at 7:07 p.m. Last week’s results linked here.

Todd Bowles Expects Christian Izien To Play Monday Night

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Likely.

Last week defensive back Christian Izien was out for the season-opening game at Atlanta. That is expected to change for Week 2, Monday night at Houston. (more…)

Luke Goedeke Is Questionable; Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs Out

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Questionable for Monday.

Joe understands how folks got super excited with the news that both Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs returned to practice this week. (more…)

The JoeBucsFan Show Sunday At Noon On WDAE

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Schedule change! Dial up a loaded JoeBucsFan Show Sunday at noon on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Listen online, too, or via the iHeart Radio app, or below.

Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every Saturday since February. This will be Joe’s first Sunday edition. Regular schedule next weekend.

Josh Grizzard On Emeka Egbuka’s Called Shot

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Details game-winner at Atlanta.

For those who regularly listen to the “Ira Kaufman Podcast,” Joe spoke this week about being so how happy for Bucs fans on Sunday. (more…)

The One With James Cook

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Todd previews fantasy starter decisions for Week 2 NFL and has solved the mystery of why he did not want to own James Cook again this year. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Click above to listen or download, or at Apple Podcasts, Podbean and many more platforms!

Will C.J. Stroud Burn Todd Bowles Again?

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Houston QB C.J. Stroud.

This hasn’t happened with regularity. But still, it happens more to Todd Bowles and the Bucs defense more than it should. (more…)

Todd Bowles “Outmatched” The Dixie Chicks

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Still has it.

Joe hopes Bucs coach Todd Bowles can similarly throw Houston’s offense a curveball like this. (more…)

Skip Bayless: Baker Mayfield Is A Top-Ten Quarterback

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Sees the light with Baker Mayfield.

The lightning rod that is media personality Skip Bayless is doing his victory laps. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield, Bayless said, is proving him right. (more…)

An Opening For The Bucs’ Pass Rush

Friday, September 12th, 2025

Three first-round draft picks.

Joe didn’t see a lot of designed runs for Falcons QB Michael Penix on Sunday, so it’s fair to say he dropped back to pass more than 45 times against Tampa Bay.

The Bucs tallied just one sack. (more…)

Emeka Egbuka Approves New Nickname

Friday, September 12th, 2025

Joe gets that things sound better than usual when Laura Rutledge says them. (more…)

Friday Injury Report: Healing Bucs

Friday, September 12th, 2025

Still out.

The Bucs are getting healthier as Monday night’s game in Houston approaches. (more…)

Josh Grizzard: Baker Mayfield Showing Benefits Of Eliminating Revolving Door Of Offenses

Friday, September 12th, 2025

If Baker Mayfield were to retire today, he’d be known for winning a Heisman Trophy, being a No. 1 overall draft pick and for having an obscene amount of coordinators in his professional life. (more…)

Film Bonding For Josh Grizzard And Baker Mayfield

Friday, September 12th, 2025

These two don’t just dress alike.

Praise for Baker Mayfield usually comes in the form of respect for his rifle arm, tough-guy mentality, vocal leadership and the always popular “moxie” love. (more…)

Football Season At Hooters!

Friday, September 12th, 2025


Joe’s been endorsing — and enjoying — local Hooters locations since before Lavonte David was drafted. Online ordering is easy, and so is enjoying a good meal in their fun locations.

Historic Low For Rachaad White

Friday, September 12th, 2025

Rachaad White scored nine touchdowns last season and was a key piece of the Bucs offense even after Bucky Irving became the No. 1 running back.

So why did White have a historically low number of touches Sunday? (more…)

Emeka Egbuka: Bucs Are Good Because The Team Is Filled With Leaders

Friday, September 12th, 2025

Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka.

Whenever Joe hears someone talk about “leaders,” Joe cannot help but remember that godawful morning sports radio host that used to pollute the local public’s airwaves, Dan Sileo. (more…)

YaYa Diaby Still A Focus Of Offenses

Friday, September 12th, 2025

Calijah Kancey celebrates with YaYa Diaby after the Bucs’ outside linebacker tackled Atlanta QB Michael Penix.

Last year Joe felt bad for YaYa Diaby. All offenses had to do was take out YaYa and they knew the Bucs more often than not wouldn’t have an edge rush. (more…)

Get The Facts

Friday, September 12th, 2025

Dr. James DeRespino and Center For Men’s Health have long supported JoeBucsFan.com. Thanks, Dr. Jim!

With so many offices across the Tampa Bay area, Center For Men’s Health makes getting quality care easy. Please visit C4MH.com today. Their website is loaded with great information and all the details.

Whether Benjamin Morrison Plays Is Up To Benjamin Morrison

Friday, September 12th, 2025

Cornerback Ben Morrison.

The Bucs’ heralded rookie cornerback from Notre Dame may just see his first NFL snaps on Monday night. That’s the word from Bucs coach Todd Bowles. (more…)