Bucs T Justin Skule.

One reason the Bucs’ offensive line last year crumbled, Joe is convinced, was that former backup tackle Justin Skule bolted to Minnesota, where he was a starter (for nine games) for the Vikings. (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. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The term “implied probability” may as well, for Joe, be called “throw [it] against the wall and see if it sticks.” (more…)

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Todd Bowles points out something to ex-Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy.

Joe has railed about the Bucs’ struggles developing pass rushers.

Last week, one the great interior pass rushers in Bucs history took his own shot at Tampa Bay’s pass rush coaching. (more…)

Veteran offensive tackle Justin Skule didn’t make too many enemies among Vikings fans during his nine starts for Minnesota last year.

That’s a good sign for Bucs fans. (more…)

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Baylor TE Michael Trigg.

First, it was Kenyon Sadiq. Now it’s Michael Trigg. (more…)

Need more than NFC South titles.

When the Bucs boast they have been the beasts of the NFC South in this decade (but have done little else since the Super Bowl win), Joe can hear Bucs fans groan from Bartow to Venice. (more…)

What a season rookie Emeka Egbuka had last year with 63 catches for 938 yards and 6 touchdowns. He nearly matched the stunning Bucs rookie campaign of the late Mike Williams in 2010. (more…)

Oklahoma edge R Mason Thomas devours former Alabama QB Jalen Milroe.

Joe confesses to an affinity for Oklahoma edge rusher R Mason Thomas. (more…)

Todd Bowles

In July, Todd Bowles said Bucs defensive assistant coaches would have more influence on 2025 decisions than they did in 2024. (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. (more…)

Stellar teammate.

So what was Tom Brady like on a Super Bowl-winning team? A guy who shared a locker room with Brady might now. (more…)

A Todd Bowles crush?

So at Todd Bowles’ table at the NFC Coaches Breakfast in Phoenix on Monday sat Joe and only one other Tampa-based media member.

Strange. (more…)

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Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald.

Say it isn’t so! The schlockers may be full of schlock? (more…)

New Bucs OC Zac Robinson.

How special is new Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson? (more…)

Texas ILB Anthony Hill.

Last week helmethair Mel Kiper had the Bucs picking Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq. This week? It’s Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor. Next week, maybe Indiana receiver Omar Cooper.

Who knows, but by all means, do click. (more…)

Gunslinger.

Years ago, Joe tried “Red Zone Channel” because so many folks hyped it up.

Joe didn’t get it. (more…)