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Not Much Success In Rushing Success

Thursday, September 11th, 2025

Good news/bad news.

There’s bad news and good news here. But as Gregory Peck once said in the movie “MacArthur,” good news can wait. Bad news can’t. (more…)

Josh Grizzard Addresses Chris Godwin Return

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Thought-provoking words from Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. (more…)

“Massive” Performance From Sterling Shepard

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

The Bucs’ playcaller weighs in.

Joe shutters to think what might have happened if Sterling Shepard didn’t squeeze a 3rd-and-9 throw from Baker Mayfield for a first down at the Falcons’ 40 yard line with 1:32 remaining in Sunday’s game. (more…)

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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

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Haason Reddick’s First Bucs Game

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Success in victory.

Joe noticed several haters trolling this here site almost seemingly hoping for Haason Reddick to fall on his face because of what he did with the Jets. (more…)

“One-Off” For Chase McLaughlin

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Kicker Chase McLaughlin.

Is it cool to talk about or write about a struggling kicker?

As a Bucs fan, Joe is unsure. (more…)

The One With Proof That PPR Is Obsolete

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Todd fires away with his annual testimony that PPR is no longer necessary in fantasy football. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Ex-MVP Quarterback Says Baker Mayfield Is An Elite Closer

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Fourth-quarter comeback No. 4 of Baker Mayfield’s tenure in Tampa caught the eye of a former league MVP. (more…)

Injury Concern For Zyon McCollum

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Perhaps Graham Barton can play cornerback, too?
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Kameron Johnson Wins NFC Special Teams Player Of The Week

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Rewarded.

This hasn’t happened in Tampa since Love Smith patrolled the sidelines and told fans an opposing team’s completion percentage is irrelevant. (more…)

“They Came Out And Crushed It”

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

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It was audacious. It was stunning. It went against everything the Bucs claim to stand for.

And it worked … at least for one afternoon. (more…)

Career Game For Jamel Dean In One Area

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

The cornerback who had his contract slashed like Russell Stover chocolate at Walgreens on Feb. 15, a guy who may already be a backup, per Bucco Bruce Arians, was praised for possibly having the best performance of his career on Sunday. (more…)

“At His Best” In Crunch Time

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

So what’s the report card look like for rookie Bucs playcaller Josh Grizzard after his first game as Tampa Bay offensive coordinator?

The man in charge of grading him weighed in. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says There’s A Reason For His 4-0 Record On Opening Days

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

A couple of strong trends exist in the Todd Bowles regime.

His teams lost often at night and are perfect on opening days. (more…)

Brian Baldinger Breaks Down Graham Barton

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

All-22 reviewed.

If Joe wants an idea of how the makeshift Bucs offensive line did on Sunday, the very last people Joe would consult would be the PFF tribe. Joe would have greater respect for the insight of British soccer hooligans. (more…)

Bucco Bruce Arians Raves About Emeka Egbuka

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Discusses Emeka Egbuka.

The man who holds the Bucs’ title of senior advisor to the general manager and who also wears a Super Bowl ring won in Tampa Bay, Bucco Bruce Arians, the greatest coach in Bucs history, was on “The Pat McAfee Show” yesterday as he now has a weekly spot with McAfee during football season. (more…)

Josh Grizzard Is Failing… Well, Not Really

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Week 1 2024 vs. 2025.

OMG, the sky is falling. The Bucs will collapse. The season is doomed! (more…)

Josh Grizzard Promised And Delivered… A Little

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Passing chart.

Ever since Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard was hired to replace Liam Coen, Grizzard made it clear he did not want to change the Bucs offense. (more…)

Texans May Be Down Two Starters On Offense Against Bucs

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Facing a backup Monday night in Houston?

The Bucs were banged up on offense before the season began. After just one game, so are the Texans. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Evolution Of Todd Bowles, Jamel Dean Realities, Dramatic O-Line Shuffle, Deeper Inside Bucs-Atlanta, And More

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

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Sage Ira has plenty more to say about a wild Week 1 on and off the field. Enjoy!

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Game Ball: Baker Mayfield

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Acknowledged.

Offensive linemen like to stick up for quarterbacks. And that was the case for NFL Network’s Willie Colon. (more…)

Brian Baldinger Discusses Antoine Winfield’s Major Play

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Antoine Winfield prepares to pop Atlanta RB Tyler Allgeier. That wasn’t Winfield’s only big hit Sunday.

For Joe, the play of the game Sunday in the Bucs’ win was Koo-Koo-For-Cocoa-Puffs missing a field goal at the end of regulation to give the Bucs an early, critical division win over the Dixie Chicks. (more…)