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Mike Evans Still Has It

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Film shows he still has the feet.

In NFL terms, Mike Evans is close to packing up his belongings and preparing for a new life at The Villages. (more…)

Simplistic Formula For Baker Mayfield

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

The “W” Sunday in Atlanta is all that really matters, but there are a lot of ways to win. (more…)

Maybe It’s Time To Give SirVocea Dennis A Lighter Plate

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Plate too full?

SirVocea Dennis hadn’t played in a full game of real football in nearly a full year, September 2024. So it stands to reason a hiccup or two was coming. (more…)

Todd Bowles Impressed With Bucs’ Mental Discipline

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Where the Bucs excelled.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles said yesterday in his day-after presser that he was really happy with preparation for opening day. (more…)

“Baker, Who The Hell Told You To Throw The Ball That Good?”

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Big smile for Baker Mayfield.

As we know from Baker Mayfield and former Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, Sooners and Longhorns don’t mix. (more…)

Morning Cup Of Joe

Tuesday, September 9th, 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…)

Albert Breer: Bucs Have An Envious Organization

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Well-stocked roster.

Joe has already noted the Bucs’ roster is comprised of 82 percent of drafted players. No team has as much homegrown talent as Tampa Bay. (more…)

Jamel Dean Accepts Pay Cut, Now In Contract Year

Monday, September 8th, 2025

“I got the squeeze, Tweeze.”

Listeners to the Ira Kaufman Podcast heard Joe talk before training camp about how the Bucs, given their fortified cornerbacks stable and Jamel Dean’s reputation for being extraordinarily frugal, had a golden opportunity to squeeze Dean to accept a pay cut. (more…)

Todd Bowles Doesn’t Dismiss More Changes To Offensive Line

Monday, September 8th, 2025

Offensive lines are like forced marriages of sports radio hosts. There’s no telling if there is any chemistry in a combination. (more…)

Ballhawks Dropped Three Interceptions, Says Todd Bowles

Monday, September 8th, 2025

Hall of Fame cornerback Rondé Barber says you simply cannot be considered a special cornerback unless you snag a good share of interceptions and force turnovers in general. (more…)

The One With Nice Things To Say About Breece Hall?

Monday, September 8th, 2025

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The Decision Of The Game

Monday, September 8th, 2025

A first-quarter gamble pays off big.

Joe sat in the Falcons’ raucous dome yesterday very late in the first quarter and was almost in stunned disbelief. (more…)

“Shooting To Kill”

Monday, September 8th, 2025

New Bucs dynamic duo.

The hype is real. (more…)

No Redemption In Baker Mayfield’s Mind

Monday, September 8th, 2025

Just wants to win.

The Bucs got swept last year by the Dixie Chicks. The first loss was downright galling and it is still stuck in Joe’s craw — not craw, craw! (more…)

“We’re Just A Bunch Of Blue-Collar Guys Down In Tampa”

Monday, September 8th, 2025

Baker Mayfield defines the Bucs’ image.

The face of the franchise shared his mug with Football Night in America about 30 minutes after the Bucs knocked off the Falcons yesterday to stand alone atop the NFC South. (more…)

Mike Evans: Emeka Egbuka Called The Game-Winner

Monday, September 8th, 2025

Mike Evans was very clear beside his postgame locker last night. He wishes he had been mic’d up for yesterday’s game so fans could have heard rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka advance pleading for the touchdown pass that won the game. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Bucs’ Bizarre Win, Locker Room Reaction & More

Monday, September 8th, 2025

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Baker Mayfield Said He Wasn’t Conning Anyone About Emeka Egbuka

Monday, September 8th, 2025

More love from his quarterback.

Joe listens to and reads a lot of national talking heads and sophists for their Bucs takes and intel. (more…)