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David Walker Overhype Continues

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Bucs edge rusher David Walker, the Central Arkansas rookie.

Way too many people are placing far too much importance on fourth-round pick rookie David Walker emerging as a stud Bucs pass rush threat this season.

Joe hopes that happens, but damn, Joe has no problem declaring now that the Bucs can win playoff games even if Walker is a bust who never sees the field. (more…)

Jalen McMillan Is On Josh Grizzard’s Mind

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Most coaches hate being asked to name players they need to step up unless it’s an obvious injury situation. (more…)

Rondé Barber: August Return Of Tristan Wirfs “Determined By Him”

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Legendary Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber loves calling himself a true Bucs insider.

It’s accurate. He not only works for official team media, he spends time with players and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

No, Drafting Emeka Egbuka Is Not A “Head-Scratcher”

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

More questions.

Joe doesn’t know why in the past two days, potshots have been taken at Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, questioning his motive for drafting Emeka Egbuka at No. 19. (more…)

Week 1 Offensive Strategy Revealed?

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Attack with the run?

Let’s talk some Week 1 ball! Joe will hit a brief pause on lists and disrespect. (more…)

Respect Is Coming

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Still underrated?

Bucs respect is growing among national media. Too bad the NFL has nearly destroyed what once was an excellent vehicle to celebrate the joys of football. (more…)

Did Haason Reddick Pack It In With The Jets?

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Bucs OLB Haason Reddick.

Yes, Joe fully understands the summer is talking season in the NFL. Players talk high platitudes about how they will spark a team to a Super Bowl run. (more…)

Another Bouquet For David Walker

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Rookie edge rusher David Walker.

Remember when a guy in the Buccaneers’ 2025 draft war room yelled, “That’s how you win a Super Bowl?”

Joe sure does. And it wasn’t a late-arriving Uber Eats driving angling with Team Glazer for a fat tip. (more…)

Perspective On The Bucs’ Edge Rushers

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Don’t you dare say the Bucs have poor depth at edge rusher.

A reasoned and seasoned look at that depth painted a rosy picture. (more…)

Quantifying A Vita Vea Difference; Vea Named NFL Network Top-100 Player

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Vita Vea was named to the NFL Network Top-100 Players of 2025 list today at No. 76 (video below). Yay, another list!

However, Joe is more interested in Vea data posted on NFL.com. (more…)

Walter Football Invokes Matt Millen Over Emeka Egbuka Selection

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

“Pete, you know this Walter Football character?”

Whenever Joe reads or hears this, it makes Joe sad. (more…)

Lavonte David: Defense Has Enough To Win A Super Bowl

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Joe already wrote a few nuggets from when legendary Bucs linebacker Lavonte David sat down with another Tampa Bay legend to talk ball and life. But wait, there’s more! (more…)

Respect For Bucs Is Growing

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Winning demands respect.

Joe will begin this here post pointing out a fun fact to folks like good guy Kevin Clark of BSPN who don’t think the Bucs can be on the same level as the Eagles and Lions. (more…)

Bucs Corners Better Than Believed?

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Best in NFC South?

Joe is not a big fan of quarterback ratings. (more…)

Slippery Bucky Irving

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Makes defenders miss.

No running back was more difficult to tackle last year than Bucs stud rookie Bucky Irving. (more…)

Lavonte David Evaluated As Fifth-Best Inside Linebacker In NFC, Ahead Of Bobby Wagner

Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

The tide may be turning when it comes to Lavonte David’s image. (more…)

NFL Coaches, Execs & Scouts Rank Baker Mayfield As 10th-Best QB

Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

The NFL world was warned three weeks ago: Major respect was coming Baker Mayfield’s way whether fans and media like it or not. (more…)

“Best Bargain… In The League”

Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Nick Wright on Bucs’ star QB.

Yesterday, it was learned there was a bloodletting at FS1. (more…)

“A Lot Hinges On A Guy Who Hasn’t Seemed Real Pressed To Play Football”

Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Big-money newcomer edge rusher Haason Reddick.

Two-time Super Bowl champion defensive end Chris Long is not a Todd Bowles guy, but he consistently has been bullish on the Bucs. (more…)

Bucs To Break Out The White Throwbacks

Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Home opener throwbacks.

The Bucs announced this morning another game when they will wear throwback unis. (more…)

They Got It Wrong

Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Todd shares research that the wrong player was chosen as MVP of consecutive Super Bowls, John McKay should have won NFL Coach of the Year and Lamar Jackson was not the right choice for the 2016 Heisman Trophy. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Plantation Palms. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Mike Glennon Has Regrets

Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

 

Joe spoke recently on the Ira Kaufman Podcast about the unique way in which Jameis Winston views his Tampa Bay legacy.

So Joe thinks it’s fair to give Mike Glennon a little equal time. (more…)