“Crucial” element to hire, says Coach Bowles.

Nobody beat the Grizz! That was the word today from head coach Todd Bowles after Tampa Bay hired Josh Grizzard to be its new offensive cooridinator — their fourth in four seasons. (more…)

Joe assumes/hopes/prays that the Bucs put their new offensive coordinator hire largely in the hands of their 29-year-old franchise quarterback. (more…)

There’s a football reason to smile today. Mike Evans was awarded more respect.

Evans will replace injured Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, which is now a flag football and skills festival at Disney World in Orlando.

It’s Evans’ sixth Pro Bowl, thrid-most appearances in Bucs history.

Just don’t screw up an ankle, Mike.

Blow up in 2025?

Yeah, the Bucs had a decent season. Winning a division is good. Blowing chunks in the one and only playoff game is bad. (more…)

A major change seems inevitable for Baker Mayfield and Joe’s not sure Mayfield knows how to handle it successfully. (more…)

Bye, golly! (more…)

The Bucs have little to worry about on Sunday night if you believe the words of one Xs and Os guru who patrols the halls of One Buc Palace. (more…)

Big-time praise from coach.

When Bucs coach Todd Bowles broke into the league as a safety in  1986, the NFL was far different than today. (more…)

Tristan Wirfs hugs rookie tight end Devin Culp.

So Joe watches Bucs training camp practices and while a lot of players are rather invisible, one guy who often looked the part of dangerous receiving tight end this summer was rookie seventh-round pick Devin Culp. (more…)

Is it logical to believe the Bucs were distracted Sunday against the Saints, overly consumed with Mike Evans getting his 11th consecutive season of 1,000 or more yards? (more…)

Mission accomplished.

What a wonderful Victory Monday this is! 2024 NFC South champs. Mike Evans kept his streak alive. A Sunday night playoff game. Good times. Fun times. Let’s get rolling. So grab your mug of coffee, piping hot! None of this iced stuff. Act like a man! (more…)

On a day when the Tampa Bay edge rush exploded with three sacks, Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett was on the sidelines pumping up the troops and preparing to play next Sunday. (more…)

Has Todd Bowles done a good job this season? (more…)

People keep telling Joe that the Panthers, with the NFL’s worst defense and a 4-11 record, are a quality football team that poses a lot of danger. (more…)

Fast starts.

Joe could understand if the following took place during the reign of former Bucs commander Greg Schiano, with rookie QB Mike Glennon leading his offense. (more…)

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Joe loves how some fans have firm rules for the blame game as it relates to a Buccaneers loss. (more…)