Rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka.

OK, so rookie minicamp is over. Joe got to watch two underwear football practices, one outdoors in the heat, one in the air conditioning of the Glazer Shed. (more…)

New Bucs receiver reacts.

Bucs rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson is stoked the Bucs drafted him. And part of that passion is that he’s matched with a quarterback who has just as much passion for the game as he does. (more…)

Better at safety?

Could a coveted Bucs defensive back find stardom in a new position? (more…)

Three-time Pro Bowl guard Kyle Long, from football’s famous Long family, sees Baker Mayfield as an elite babysitter. (more…)

Undrafted rookie free agent DT Desmond Watson.

Officially, former Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson, a Tampa native, was signed as an undrafted free agent at 464 pounds. (more…)

Warmth lingers.

Through 11 NFL Drafts and their ensuing seasons, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht has noticed a trend. (more…)

Undrafted rookie free agent safety Shilo Sanders.

Yeah, Joe knows folks have their opinions of Deion Sanders and his sons. (more…)

“You GD right I was talking with Liam Coen last year about Baker Mayfield. LOVE that guy, Baker, Jiminy Christmas!”

This got Joe to thinking. (more…)

Bucs rookie DL Elijah Roberts.

Bucs’ fifth-round pick Elijah Roberts, a defensive lineman out of SMU by way of Miami, is currently working as a down lineman, though he can play on the edge as well. (more…)

Eager.

Early to rookie camp; early to the classroom.

That was the message today from undrafted free agent safety Shilo Sanders — after he shook the hand of every reporter in the room and wanted to know each one’s name. (more…)

Another strong day for rookie CB Jacob Parrish.

Joe guesses the cynics would say top draft picks ought to stick out amongst the future camp meat and beer truck drivers of the world. So, in Day 2 of Bucs minicamp this afternoon, the top skill position players drafted were evident among the undrafted free agents and tryout players. (more…)

Rookie second-round pick cornerback Benjamin Morrison.

Back on Sept. 3, 2022, Bucs rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison was in a unique football situation. (more…)

Bucs rookie CB Jacob Parrish.

Yesterday, head coach Todd Bowles was effusive in his praise for Bucs rookie cornerback Jacob Parrish. Meeting the Tampa Bay pen and mic club in person for the first time, Parrish seemed almost embarrassed by the props. (more…)

After two seasons with the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield is among the elite in the quarterback world.

After two seasons in New Orleans, quarterback Derek Carr has retired. (more…)

“Greeny, what next? Will The Athletic claim you’re the only reason Mike Evans re-signed?”

It was a shining reality-show moment for the culture the Bucs are so proud of at One Buc Palace.

Unscripted. Raw. (more…)

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers photo of Shilo Sanders.

So at Day 1 of Bucs rookie minicamp yesterday, one big-name rookie quietly went about his day and seemingly passed on having a news conference despite many media in attendance hoping he would talk. (more…)

Bucs rookie first-round pick receiver Emeka Egbuka.

No, Emeka Egbuka was not playing for Ohio State when Baker Mayfield planted the flag. (more…)

Stud fell in lap?

So the PFF tribe is banging its drums, looking at the Bucs draft. (more…)

Rookie/receiver Tez Johnson.

Bucs new (punt returner?) wide receiver Tez Johnson is anything but boring. For that reason alone, Joe really hopes he makes the team. (more…)