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Tuesday Bucs Minicamp Notes (Day 1)

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

*Bucs kick off warm-ups inside the Glazer shed. Threatening weather outside but no rain.

*Newcomer punter Riley Dixon (bizarrely wearing his No. 92 jersey) is hammering punts against the interior roof to loosen up. (more…)

PFF Tribe Has Surprise Bucs Starter On Defense

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Busted.

Yeah, far more often than not, Joe mocks the PFF tribe. Why? Because a good bit of their content is either nonsensical or asinine. You pick. (more…)

Where Is Chris Godwin In His Rehab?

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Rehab status?

So in a couple of hours, Joe will be out at minicamp at One Buc Palace. Everyone on the Bucs roster is supposed to show up. (more…)

Brian Baldinger Seems To Think Bucs Already Banking On Rookies

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

How secure?

Interesting insight here from a guy Joe is going to bet had long talks last week with both Bucs coach Todd Bowles and AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

The 50 Most Notable Players In Bucs History (Nos. 36 – 40)

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

In honor of a half-century of Buccaneer football, I’m counting down the Top 50 players in franchise history, based solely on their accomplishments with the franchise. This week, we continue at No. 40.

No. 50 – Mark Cotney
No. 49 – Mike Washington
No. 48 – Richard “Batman” Wood
No. 47 – Aqib Talib
No. 46 – Ricky Reynolds
No. 45 – Keyshawn Johnson
No. 44 – Ricky Bell
No. 43 – Vincent Jackson
No. 42 – Mark Carrier
No. 41 – Donnie Abraham

40. Cadillac Williams
Few Buc rookies have made the immediate impact of the fifth overall pick in the 2005 draft. Williams ran for 434 yards in his first three NFL games, the most prolific start in NFL history for a first-year back. He went on to win Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, receiving 47 of the 50 votes cast. The Pro Football Hall of Fame asked for the shoes and gloves Williams wore during those first three weeks. His career was marred by torn patellar tendons in each knee, but he remains fifth all-time in rushing yards and sixth in rushing touchdowns for the Buccaneers. In 2009, Williams rushed for 823 yards and finished second to Tom Brady in voting for Comeback Player of the Year. (more…)

Jason Licht Expects Josh Williams “To Turn A Lot Of Heads In Preseason”

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht envisions Bucs fans enjoying preseason handoffs more than they may have expected. (more…)

Baker Mayfield No. 9 In Annual QB Ranking

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Baker Mayfield is movin’ on up. (more…)

“Dawg Mentality” Referenced As Key

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Are these Buccaneers really a bunch of nasty, all-in tough guys? (more…)

He’s Back!

Monday, June 9th, 2025

At One Buc Palace.

He’s in the building! (more…)

“Close Competition” For Baker Mayfield In 2023

Monday, June 9th, 2025

So was the Kyle Trask-Baker Mayfield competition a sham in 2023?

A man who was very close to the situation has weighed in. (more…)

Make It Hooters For Lunch And Dinner!

Monday, June 9th, 2025

A delicious plate of Hooters wings and their great salads, sandwiches and shrimp make for a heck of a lunch or dinner! Get it done! Locations are across the Bay area and online ordering is always easy from Joe’s great friends.

Happiness Buys Loyalty To Bucs

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Strong bond to Tampa Bay.

The same person who created a nationwide stink and rare Bucs mega-drama is the same person who may be responsible for the Bucs having arguably the deepest wide receiver room in the NFL. (more…)

Antoine Winfield Is “Way Too Good” For 2024

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Unknown yapper expects bounceback for Bucs defender.

Joe never knew Bubba the Love Sponge worked for the PFF tribe. (more…)

Haason Reddick Collecting Double-Digit Sacks? “That’s A Big Deal”

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Catalyst, says ESPN talking head.

Damn, just one friggin’ punt. (more…)

SirVocea Dennis Said There Is A Time And A Place To Talk Ball With Lavonte David

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Source of knowledge for SirVocea Dennis.

Lavonte David isn’t just one of the best players in Bucs history, he’s one of the better players to ever snap on a chin strap. (more…)

Haason Reddick: Under The Radar

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Will he get eight?

It’s very easy to go under the radar when you are not seen or heard. You know, out of sight out of mind? (more…)

Chris Godwin “Taking It Slow”

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Chris Godwin

It’s 13 Sundays from opening day and Joe wouldn’t wager on Chris Godwin being available.

The Godwin smoke coming from One Buc Palace has a funny odor to it. (more…)

“Kinda Stacked” At Inside Linebacker, Says Lavonte David

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Lavonte David

Man, the Bucs are loaded at inside linebacker. (more…)

“The Only Ones Out Here After Practice”

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Work ethic.

Joe was very happy to see this video. But once it ended, a question arose. (more…)