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How Bad Is Kirk Cousins?

Thursday, December 11th, 2025

So even though it’s the quarterback of a division rival, it’s always a little sad to Joe to see former Pro Bowl player look like a broken down old man.

Lavonte David isn’t there yet, but he’s moving in that direction. Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is there. (more…)

Make The Call?

Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 7:13 a.m.

 

Bucs’ Offense One Of League’s Worst

Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Despite obstacles, offense must improve.

OK, time to get this off Joe’s chest. (more…)

Which Is It: Todd Bowles, Baker Mayfield Or Injuries?

Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Injuries torpedoed Bucs.

When peeling the onion skins back while analyzing the Bucs, Ben Solak of ESPN believes there are three issues fans can point to as why the team is on the verge of blowing the NFC South division race. (more…)

Morning Cup Of Joe

Thursday, December 11th, 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. (more…)

Advanced Stats Not Kind To Bucs

Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Covering Bijan Robinson?

A spreadsheeter who works for Amazon and specifically deals with Thursday Night Football had a couple of alarming nuggets about the Bucs, both on offense and defense. (more…)

It’s Official: Buccaneers Activate Mike Evans & Jalen McMillan

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Mike is back!

Help for the struggling Bucs offense officially has arrived. (more…)

Bruce Arians Blasts Buccaneers’ Effort

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Uh, oh. (more…)

Shop Now At Bill Currie Ford

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

A family-owned Tampa icon since 1960, one mile north of the stadium on Dale Mabry Highway.

SirVocea Dennis Ruled Out For Thursday; Tykee Smith And Cade Otton Are Doubtful

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Safety Tykee Smith.

The headline is self-explanatory.

Todd Bowles said today SirVocea Dennis (bad hip) won’t play tomorrow night against the Falcons. Tykee Smith (neck/shoulder) and Cade Otton (knee) will be listed as “doubtful.”

Joe expects Mike Evans to return from his broken clavicle and Tristan Wirfs to play after missing Sunday’s game with an oblique injury. Evans still has to be activated from injured reserve.

“Great Chance” Mike Evans Plays Thursday Night

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Returns Thursday night?

At this moment on this dreary Wednesday morning, all signs for “this Joe” point to a grim evening at The Licht House for Thursday Night Football. (more…)

Did Chris Braswell Earn A Start?

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Second-year Bucs edge rusher Chris Braswell doesn’t play a lot, even a little less than he did in his rookie year. (more…)

Zyon McCollum “Knew What He Was Doing”

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Todd Bowles weighs in.

Is Zyon McCollum on the comeback trail?

Joe sure hopes so. (more…)

Bucs History With Kirk Cousins Is Frightening

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

“You like that?”

Joe won’t lecture anyone on dealing with their short-term investor broker between now and Thursday night. But consider how things are shaping up for the Bucs: (more…)

“Moving A Lot Better”

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

It’s fair to say the Bucs’ season has no shot at glory if Baker Mayfield is injured. (more…)

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 15 Edition)

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 7:17 a.m. Poll closed at 8:34 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

 

The One That Asks “Is Your QB1 Right For You?”

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Todd previews the first week of the fantasy playoffs and talks about suddenly interesting decisions at the quarterback position. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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

Josh Grizzard: Emeka Egbuka’s Confidence Is Not Shot

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Bucs fans are still groaning about the pass that should have been a touchdown Sunday in the galling loss to the slimy Saints. (more…)

Injuries Killed The Bucs

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Injuries killed the Bucs.

A lot of folks — Joe included — like to holler the Bucs defense has sunk the 2025 team. But a seasoned analyst working for the four-letter believes the other side of the ball sank the pirate ship. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Vs. Man Defense Is Not For Weak Souls

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Breakdown.

Injuries. It all boils down to injuries. (more…)

Todd Bowles Talks Fourth-Down Troubles

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Todd Bowles

Remember the first Saints game this year in New Orleans?

The Bucs won big but also needed eight tries to score once from the 1 yard line. (more…)

Key To Bucs’ Offense Is Improving Success Rate

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Bucs’ success rate of offensive plays almost total opposite of 2024.

The Bucs’ third-down percentage against the slimy Saints was atrocious on Sunday. (more…)