Teaches tackling.

Joe knows former Bucs scout, Jets linebackers coach and front office suit Pat Kirwan, the current co-host of the best damn football-only radio show, “Movin’ the Chains,” always gripes about the following on his SiriusXM-exclusive platform. (more…)

Despite missing a game this season due to injury, tight end Cade Otton ran the fourth-most routes in the NFL at his position.

He was an extremely busy man in the passing game for a Bucs team that ranked 15th in the league in pass attempts. (more…)

Worst 2025 moment?

It was so bad, even the opposing coach pitied the Bucs. (more…)

Yeah, there are plenty of Bucs fans actively hoping Todd Bowles is not the team’s head coach for the 2026 season. (more…)

Interviewing for Bucs’ OC gig.

Joe has always been intrigued by former Bucs backup quarterback Mike Kafka. (more…)

Downside of career?

Teams don’t let good edge rushers in there prime walk away — except the Bucs back about 13 years ago when they let Michael Bennett walk away for no good reason. (more…)

Reason for foot-dragging.

Yesterday, the pride of Seminole High School, ESPN’s Jeff Darlington, made a point on Twitter that Bucs fans starting to freak out that the Bucs haven’t interviewed McDaniel yet should take a deep breath. (more…)

The Bucs’ former head coach also talked Baker Mayfield.

The Todd Bowles flag flies high at Bucco Bruce Arians’ homes. (more…)

Not in a hurry.

The pride of Seminole High School and a guy very well-connected with the Bucs, the Dolphins and former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel has calming words for Bucs fans wringing their hands over the possibility that McDaniel could land as the Bucs’ offensive coordinator. (more…)

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The final autopsy for the 2025 Buccaneers is in. It’s damning and it’s complicated.

The initial judgment is simple — two things can be true at the same time. This team was poorly coached and this roster was exposed. (more…)

Todd Bowles takes the title of team captain very seriously. (more…)

Edge rushers Yaya Diaby (right) and Chris Braswell.

Of the nine NFL teams remaining in the playoffs (Houston and Pittsburgh clash tonight) only four have a 2025 double-digit sack guy on their roster.

The 49ers ranked dead last in sacks this season with 20. They just beat the Eagles with a grand total of 1 quarterback hit.

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Bring Mike back.

The Bucs must have questions answered on offense before the Bucs can proceed worrying about personnel. (more…)

Two-time Super Bowl-winner Chris Long.

When a smart guy who has two Super Bowl rings to his name, one when playing for Bill Belicheat, talks football, Joe listens. (more…)

“Please play smarter, Baker.”

Kay Adams seems to love how Baker Mayfield plays football. All gas, no brakes. (more…)

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. (more…)

Virtual interview.

If the Bucs are looking to get sneaky production from the tight end position and maybe reestablish a rookie receiver, Zac Robinson may be the Bucs’ guy. (more…)