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Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Post-Preseason Edition)

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 8:56 a.m. Poll closed at 9:58 a.m.

Fast Money: Take Two

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

Todd takes another swing at rapid fire evaluation of wide receivers, running backs and quarterbacks ranked similarly in ADP. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Pete Prisco Impressed By Work Of Jason Licht

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

“Greenberg, Prisco’s here again. I can hear him arguing with Ira.”

It’s hard to win over a long-time NFL columnist who has very high, exacting standards and is unafraid and unapologetic to call out any player, coach, suit, owner or fan who doesn’t meet those standards. (more…)

Sterling Shepard Returns; Chase Edmonds Out For Season

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

So the Bucs added inexpensive insurance and veteran leadership late yesterday. (more…)

YaYa Diaby Status? “We Will See Next Week”

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

Todd Bowles discusses.

Todd Bowles sounded to Joe like Jack and Joe Buck yesterday. (more…)

NFL Players Say Baker Mayfield Second-Best In…

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

Mouth of the South.

It ain’t braggin’ if you back it up. (more…)

Bucs Rave About Kameron Johnson

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

Bucs WR makes history.

There are not a bunch of 5-10 receivers from Division-II making a dent in the NFL. The league likes receivers six feet or taller. (more…)

Picking The “Right” Guy

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

Right guy vs. best guy.

The number of homegrown players the Bucs have on the initial 53-man roster is pretty impressive. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Private Chat With Chris Godwin, Roster Reaction, Personnel Evaluation Changes & More

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

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Mr. Jefferson: Movin’ On Down

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

Todd offers a deep dive on the fantasy fall of Justin Jefferson. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Special Teams Often Overlooked

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

Talks special teams.

Joe likes to tell the story of how an NFL general manager years ago told Joe that if a backup doesn’t play special teams (or doesn’t play special teams well), he’s an endangered species. (more…)

Todd Bowles Wants Sterling Shepard Back

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

Veteran WR Sterling Shepard just became a free agent.

This afternoon at One Buc Palace, head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that the Bucs want veteran receiver Sterling Shepard to stick with the team — even though he was just cut. (more…)

Robert Hainsey And The Trading Block

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

Stripping away all the flowery talk, the Bucs drafted rookie center Graham Barton in Round 1 this year because the team didn’t think it could win a Super Bowl with Robert Hainsey starting at center. (more…)

Congratulations, Kameron Johnson.

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

So the Bucs are keeping only five receivers on their initial 53-man roster and one is a rookie from a Division II school. (more…)

Bill Belichick Puts Bucs Among Teams With A Distinct Advantage

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

So Bill Belicheat, the free agent head coaching legend, joined the media ranks after the Patriots ousted him and Joe has been entertained ever since. (more…)

What The Preseason Gives You

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

Preseason is just an eye tease.

Joe understands some NFL loyalists out there are triggered by one of Joe’s constant yet sincere takes each August. (more…)

Mike Evans’ Streak Ends Because Of Baker Mayfield?

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

Just not smart to bet against Mike Evans.

One gambling analyst is wagering her hard-earned Disney loot on Mike Evans’ finishing with under 1050.5 receiving yards. (more…)

Chase Edmonds’ Days With Bucs May Be Over

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

Bucs days done?

A backup running back on last year’s worst rushing team in the NFL may have carried his last football for the Bucs. (more…)

Tentative Bucs 2024 Roster

Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

Wrapped up cuts early.

It seems Todd Bowles just wanted to get the roster cuts out of the way. (more…)

Chris Godwin And The CeeDee Lamb Contract

Monday, August 26th, 2024

Chris Godwin

So receiver Chris Godwin is in the final season of his three-year, $60 million contract. (more…)

Garbage Time Machine

Monday, August 26th, 2024

Todd reacts to Matthew Berry’s selection of Kyler Murray as his “Ride or Die” for 2024.. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Ironic Comments From Lavonte David

Monday, August 26th, 2024

So iconic Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David didn’t play a snap in the preseason.

Is he happy about it? (more…)