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PFF: Hot Seat For Todd Bowles

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

Expect more from Todd Bowles.

Sometimes, Joe thinks Todd Bowles has become a punching bag and the guy still has the sword of Cooper Kupp hanging over his head. (more…)

Winner: Jason Licht

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

Winning the offseason.

A month ago, Bucs fans were winding down from the draft. And after the second day of the draft, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was catching flowers from folks in the fourth estate.

Including one employed by the league. (more…)

Another Vote For Baker Mayfield Over Brock Purdy

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

Joe always pays attention when one NFL analyst talks Bucs because he’s a former scout who worked in a similar world traveled by Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says Kyle Trask Would Make A Good Coach

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

“Just soak it all in, Kyle.”

Might Kyle Trask become the next Tampa Bay offensive coordinator?

The fifth-year veteran is coach material, says Todd Bowles. (more…)

Report: Steelers Sniffing A Trey Palmer Trade

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

Joe finds this report somewhat funny considering who calls plays for the Steelers and the presence of Scotty Miller on the Pittsburgh roster. (more…)

There Is Always A Method Behind The Madness

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

Taking charge.

So as Joe prepares to march out to One Buc Palace tomorrow morning for underwear football practice, one thing jumped out Joe last week watching the first voluntary spring tune-up. (more…)

Calijah Kancey Chasing 60 Quarterback Pressures

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

Run defense debate.

No, Joe is not into quarterback pressures, the football equivalent of playing horseshoes and hand grenades. (more…)

Lavonte David: Bring On Washington!

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

Playoff loss eats at him.

Joe actually likes this for the 2025 season. But Joe certainly does not like it for how the 2024 season ended. (more…)

No, The Bucs Won’t Trade For Will Levis To Back Up Baker Mayfield

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

“Baker, this is idiotic!”

Joe is in disbelief after being triggered by something so stupid, but here we are. (more…)

“That You Don’t See Much Out Of A Quarterback”

Sunday, June 1st, 2025

Baker Mayfield is no Tom Brady or Jameis Winston.

That’s the word from one of his Tampa Bay teammates. (more…)

More National Gushing For Bucs Roster, Jason Licht

Sunday, June 1st, 2025

Future Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht signs a football for an adoring fan.

Occasionally there is intriguing Bucs chatter during NFL LiveĀ on ESPN TV. (more…)

Calijah Kancey Already Has Put It Together

Sunday, June 1st, 2025

He’s figured it out.

A former high priest of the PFF tribe seems to have split opinions on Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey. (more…)

Who’s Hurt At Receiver? Who Cares?

Sunday, June 1st, 2025

“This is gonna be great!”

Very interesting point made by BSPN’s follicly-challenged NFL analyst. The Bucs are so deep at receiver that there is no reason to get all twisted up about hamstrings and sore ankles. (more…)

The Athletic: 2025 Bucs Have More Talent

Sunday, June 1st, 2025

Better be better.

The past week or two for the Bucs, one senses a singular message or focus seeping from One Bucs Palace by way of player interviews with various outlets. (more…)

What About The Past Three Practices Closed To Media?

Saturday, May 31st, 2025

SirVocea Dennis

Buccaneers spring practices were on lockdown Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, closed to the prying eyes of media.

However, Joe was able to bribe a few window washers, fly a couple of high-altitude drones and extort information from a football staffer. (more…)

The Bucs And… The Dixie Chicks?

Saturday, May 31st, 2025

Balance!

Joe admits to head-shaking, Looney Tunes-style, like when Yosemite Sam got blasted in the face by a cannon. (more…)

Postseason Pain Ran Deep

Saturday, May 31st, 2025

Running back weighs in.

So the Bucs were ousted from the playoffs last season because of two brutal mistakes on offense and a defense with a Santa Claus mentality. (more…)

Why Drafting Emeka Egbuka Was Damn Smart

Saturday, May 31st, 2025

Rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka.

Joe understands there are still diehards out there angry with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht for drafting Emeka Egbuka at No. 19 and not a damaged goods inside linebacker or a reach of a safety. (more…)

One Last Priority To Meet

Saturday, May 31st, 2025

Who backs up Jamel Dean when he’s hurt?

Boy, the Bucs must have a helluva roster if this is the only task left in building their 2025 team. (more…)