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Eight Is Not Enough

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Todd continues to monitor all eight NFL head coaching openings and knows that number will change soon. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Heads and Tails and Brandon Legal Group. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Building A Tackling Defense

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Teaches tackling.

Joe knows former Bucs scout, Jets linebackers coach and front office suit Pat Kirwan, the current co-host of the best damn football-only radio show, “Movin’ the Chains,” always gripes about the following on his SiriusXM-exclusive platform. (more…)

Todd Bowles Evaluates Tight End Position

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Despite missing a game this season due to injury, tight end Cade Otton ran the fourth-most routes in the NFL at his position.

He was an extremely busy man in the passing game for a Bucs team that ranked 15th in the league in pass attempts. (more…)

The Game The Bucs Never Recovered From

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Worst 2025 moment?

It was so bad, even the opposing coach pitied the Bucs. (more…)

Mike Tomlin Dreamers Are Emboldened

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Yeah, there are plenty of Bucs fans actively hoping Todd Bowles is not the team’s head coach for the 2026 season. (more…)

Mike Kafka Next To Interview For Bucs’ OC Job

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Interviewing for Bucs’ OC gig.

Joe has always been intrigued by former Bucs backup quarterback Mike Kafka. (more…)

The Conundrum Of Finding An Edge Rusher

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Downside of career?

Teams don’t let good edge rushers in there prime walk away — except the Bucs back about 13 years ago when they let Michael Bennett walk away for no good reason. (more…)

Morning Cup Of Joe

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

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…)

There Is A Reason Mike McDaniel Is Taking His Time

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Reason for foot-dragging.

Yesterday, the pride of Seminole High School, ESPN’s Jeff Darlington, made a point on Twitter that Bucs fans starting to freak out that the Bucs haven’t interviewed McDaniel yet should take a deep breath. (more…)

Bruce Arians Endorses Todd Bowles, Staff Changes

Monday, January 12th, 2026

The Bucs’ former head coach also talked Baker Mayfield.

The Todd Bowles flag flies high at Bucco Bruce Arians’ homes. (more…)

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Monday, January 12th, 2026

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Jeff Darlington Makes Another Passing Reference To Bucs In Mike McDaniel Chatter

Monday, January 12th, 2026

Not in a hurry.

The pride of Seminole High School and a guy very well-connected with the Bucs, the Dolphins and former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel has calming words for Bucs fans wringing their hands over the possibility that McDaniel could land as the Bucs’ offensive coordinator. (more…)

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Monday, January 12th, 2026

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The final autopsy for the 2025 Buccaneers is in. It’s damning and it’s complicated.

The initial judgment is simple — two things can be true at the same time. This team was poorly coached and this roster was exposed. (more…)

Todd Bowles Thinks Calijah Kancey Will Be A Captain

Monday, January 12th, 2026

Todd Bowles takes the title of team captain very seriously. (more…)

Double-Digit Sackmasters Becoming Less Important?

Monday, January 12th, 2026

Edge rushers Yaya Diaby (right) and Chris Braswell.

Of the nine NFL teams remaining in the playoffs (Houston and Pittsburgh clash tonight) only four have a 2025 double-digit sack guy on their roster.

The 49ers ranked dead last in sacks this season with 20. They just beat the Eagles with a grand total of 1 quarterback hit.

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Offseason Priority

Monday, January 12th, 2026

Bring Mike back.

The Bucs must have questions answered on offense before the Bucs can proceed worrying about personnel. (more…)

Chris Long: Bucs Need To Run The Ball To Be Successful

Monday, January 12th, 2026

Two-time Super Bowl-winner Chris Long.

When a smart guy who has two Super Bowl rings to his name, one when playing for Bill Belicheat, talks football, Joe listens. (more…)

Kay Adams: Should The Bucs Have Protected Baker Mayfield From Himself?

Monday, January 12th, 2026

“Please play smarter, Baker.”

Kay Adams seems to love how Baker Mayfield plays football. All gas, no brakes. (more…)