Rookie leader.

Man, the more Joe thinks of it, the more Joe is impressed by what a total steal the Bucs got drafting rookie Bucky Irving in the fourth round. (more…)

So yesterday, Joe listened to Panthers head coach Dave Canales say all his players listed as “questionable” on the Carolina injury report were expected to play Sunday at The Licht House in Tampa. (more…)

“Bucky, we need to light their arses up tomorrow!”

In recent weeks, the Stinking Panthers have been fairly stout against the pass. (more…)

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It’s almost time to turn the page on 2024, which means it’s time to read between the lines for the Buccaneers.

As we approach the new year, players, coaches and staff are looking forward to a fresh start. Here’s what they’re craving in 2025: (more…)

Sadly, Buccaneers rookie edge rusher Chris Braswell played just 8 defensive snaps — total — in the past two games.

Way too early for the “B” word, but that’s a bad sign. (more…)

Bucs fans in Florida, the NFL is trying to divide you.

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One-man gang in pass game.

Forgive Mike Evans if he has a sore back. Because he’s carrying the Bucs’ passing offense. (more…)

Wants Bucs fans to freak out.

Bucs fans, what did you do to Ben Solak? (more…)

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Welcome home.

UPDATED: Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett is back. (more…)

Still drinking Cam Newton’s Gatorade?

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett is now formally a free agent. He cleared waivers, per the NFL Network ticker. (more…)

Bucs OC Liam Coen.

Joe understands Bucs fans aren’t going to like to read the following. (more…)

Panthers head coach Dave Canales did not sound upbeat today about his No. 1 cornerback playing Sunday against the Bucs. (more…)

No big surprises on the Bucs’ injury list entering Sunday’s game against the Panthers, only big names.

Safety Antoine Winfield, Jr. (knee) was ruled out today by Todd Bowles, as was No. 1 tight end Cade Otton (knee) and veteran receiver Sterling Shepard (1 bad hamstring and 31 catches).

It’ll be Winfield’s seventh missed game of the season.

Still, the Bucs will have more than enough talent on the field against the 4-11 Panthers.

Will it be enough?

Todd Bowles speaks.

Todd Bowles spent three years around Tom Brady, one as head coach. So Joe demanded silence at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters this week when Bowles named the most football-studious player he’s ever seen. (more…)

Hardcore soccer fans likely are familiar with talkSport if they follow the English game. If they’re more interested in what Peter Vermes is doing in Kansas City, then they have no clue.

Joe’s interest in talkSport this year was focused on the outlet’s chat with Bucs tight end Cade Otton. (more…)

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Troubling update.

Don’t try to tell Joe that the Bucs didn’t miss tight end Cade Otton against the Cowboys. (more…)

Bucky Irving chatter.

It was the weirdest thing. And Joe likened it to the loss to the 49ers when star Bucs running back Bucky Irving was nowhere to be found on a late drive to either tie or win the game. (more…)

Irks BSPN analyst.

BSPN NFL analyst Ben Solak suggested there is only one man to finger for the poor Bucs’ pass defense. (more…)

Good for each other.

You think Mike Evans hasn’t made a difference in this Bucs offense? (more…)

Bucs co-owner Ed Glazer with Jets owner Woody Johnson.

The drumbeat for Liam Coen is getting louder outside Tampa. (more…)