“Hey Lavonte, you let me know if you see loafing against the run.”

Joe knows Todd Bowles is a stop-the-run-first kind of guy. This coaching philosophy is often at odds with the way the NFL is near the quarter pole of the 21st century. (more…)

“Zach, baby, it’s 4th-and-3 with 1:49 remaining.”

Not one, not two, but three voices have been in Todd Bowles’ ear on gamedays as trusted consultants for game-management decisions.

That was the case last season, and the way Bowles described it to Joe, man, it sounded like chaos. (more…)

“Looking at you, Jason Licht.”

Some folks at One Buc Palace are just not all that comfortable being in the media spotlight. (more…)

Alabama ILB Jihaad Campbell.

The only reason Joe is posting the following is because it comes from a former NFL general manager and a high-ranking limb of the Bill Parcells tree, on which Bucs coach Todd Bowles has a branch as well. (more…)

Two members of Team Glazer.

Joe’s learned over the years that it’s tough to poll fans on how they feel about Buccaneers ownership. (more…)

Sua Opeta (left) with fellow guard Ben Bredeson.

Joe is getting Aaron Stinnie vibes.

Remember when Stinnie, a postseason/Super Bowl hero at guard during the 2020 season, blew out his ACL in a worthless 2022 preseason game? (more…)

Improvement?

In a way, Joe feels sorry for new Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. It’s hard to believe he can elevate the offense. (more…)

South Carolina ILB Demetrius Knight.

OK, so, Joe is open-minded about this Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell. (more…)

“Mark, we’re very different.”

Those who often find themselves thinking about Bucs history, moves and non-moves, will be intrigued by this admission. (more…)

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Bucs OL coach Kevin Carberry.

Yes, the Bucs made a bunch of moves this month, large and small. But one move in retrospect seems to almost have been swept under the rug. (more…)

Upside.

To Joe, this seems like a no-brainer. (more…)

Baker Mayfield’s Buccaneers story is not as simple as him playing well and earning a big contract after narrowly squeaking by Kyle Trask in a 2023 training camp quarterback battle for the ages. (more…)

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So Haason Reddick’s Jets defense last season ranked third in the NFL in yards allowed and 11th in total sacks with 42.

Those are interesting numbers considering a lot of Bucs fans think everything about the Jets last season was a bumbling mess and Reddick had little chance of success as a result. (more…)

Yes, Joe does read the comments on this here corner of the interwebs. (more…)

Buried gem.

One day NFL Network will host a show called Draft Confessions featuring current team executives sitting in dark shadows telling draft truths through a voice changer. (more…)

Bucs OLB Larry Foote.

A move by Bucs coach Todd Bowles has really flown under the radar for a lot of fans, including Joe. (more…)

Target in 2026 free agency?

This is one reason Joe was going so bonkers about getting a legit edge rusher. (more…)

Approved.

At the soon-to-be-sold (?) NFL.com, a noted columnist suggested that with Chris Godwin, it wasn’t just about the money. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Former NFL defensive lineman turned CBS analyst Kyle Long is a tough grader.

Heck, he even gave the Bucs’ front office a “C+” for its moves during the first two weeks of 2025 free agency. (more…)