Rising?

Could the Bucs hang with the Eagles and Lions as beasts of the NFC? (more…)

Chats with Bucky Irving.

Bucky Irving doesn’t like to target numbers, unless it’s numbers of wins. (more…)

“You sure about that?”

The Bucs had a top-five offense last year and return all starters. The Bucs even added to their high-powered offense by drafting a receiver in the first round. (more…)

Do-gooder.

Joe guesses the Lions are still peeved at the Bucs. (more…)

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers photo of Josh Grizzard (left) and his quarterback.

A fleeting spotlight was placed on what Bucs fans can’t wait to see. (more…)

Joe is excited!

Mike Evans has three big claims to fame. (more…)

Much has been said about the uniquely elite level of camaraderie within the Bucs’ locker room. (more…)

Not quite elite says former PFFer.

Could the Bucs make a run at the No. 1 seed in the NFC? One former high priest of the PFF tribe thinks the Bucs are in the discussion. (more…)

Pitches a Bucs podcast.

Joe really believes if this guy makes the final-53 this September, he’s quickly going to become a fan favorite. (more…)

Baker Mayfield

Bucs officials don’t have to worry about how their franchise quarterback will handle a potentially catastrophic situation. (more…)

So the head coach of the Buccaneers and the greatest NFL coach of the modern era talked about dealing with hype this week. (more…)

Quicker than advertised?

Last week, when Bucs defensive coaches spoke, there was one quote from Bucs outside linebackers coach Larry Foote that stuck out for Joe. (more…)

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The Buccaneer defense begins its Redemption Tour in an appropriate setting. (more…)

Mad blitzer waiting to unleash.

Michael Penix gives Joe pause. (more…)

Jon Gruden

Joe is flabbergasted by how the Buccaneers have done an eye-popping about face on Jon Gruden.

A year ago the Super Bowl-winning coach, Chucky, was banished from all official things Bucs. Now he’s not only been reinstated into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, the team has full blown pushed him as a face of the franchise. (more…)

“Baker, if those clowns didn’t put me on their list, I would have locked their arses out of any Raiders game.”

Joe’s ears are still buzzing from watching AC/DC last night at The Licht House. Fun time. Couldn’t believe Angus Young is 70. Played like he was 40. (more…)

How good is 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy?

Joe’s not quite sure, but coming off a nothing-special season, Purdy just locked down a contract extension that will guarantee him $55 million per year for three years. (more…)

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