Receiver Jalen McMillan walks to the Bucs locker room after Saturday’s preseason win over the Steelers wearing a neck brace.

Don’t bank on Jalen McMillan to be in uniform when the Bucs travel to Atlanta for the season opener in 19 short days. (more…)

Do the Bucs now have a killer instinct on defense since they are 2-0 in worthless preseason games? (more…)

Groping for interceptions.

One reason why Joe winces when hearing Bucs coach Todd Bowles — or any other coach — stress interceptions so much is, what about playing good defense first? (more…)

“Hey Glazers, that new contract you gave Jason Licht was a smart move. His drafting of Emeka Egbuka proves he’s better than my old GM, Bruce Almighty. That dope tried to stick me with friggin’ Sabby the Goat. You believe that? Jiminy Christmas!”

One guy is awfully happy the Bucs drafted Emeka Egbuka. (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…)

Winning (at home).

Once upon a time, not that long ago, Joe used to get killed by both fans and suits at One Buc Palace. Even though Joe wasn’t remotely the culprit. (more…)

NFL All-22 look at exactly where Bucky Irving was when Teddy Bridgewater released the touchdown pass to him Saturday night.

Joe asked Todd Bowles about throwing a go-ball to Bucky Irving against the Steelers on Saturday and Bowles responded with a reference to a basketball player who retired 52 years ago. (more…)

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So in early May, head coach/defensive coordinator Todd Bowles said Bucs rookie cornerback Jacob Parrish could start for just about any NFL team.

Again, that was in May, and Parrish was a third-round pick. (more…)

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Lavonte David loves a good wake-up call, one that doesn’t involve Kirk Cousins carving up his defense like a Thanksgiving turkey. (more…)

So last regular season the Bucs faced a whopping eight head coaches that have either been to a Super Bowl or won a Super Bowl. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Somber note Saturday in Pittsburgh stemming from Bucs undrafted rookie free agent safety J.J. Roberts leaving Thursday’s practice field on a cart, one that drove right past Joe. (more…)

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Takeaways obsession.

You’ve heard all offseason how Todd Bowles emphasizes the Bucs need more interceptions. (more…)

#AtlantaReady?

Bucs rookie corner Benjamin Morrison seemed to be turning the corner in Bucs training camp. Then, he suffered a hamstring injury. At the time of the injury, Joe was told Morrison would miss all of preseason. (more…)

Joe sort of enjoyed last night’s 38-0 preseason clobbering of the Bills by the Bears.

It put a little perspective on the Bucs fans outraged by Tampa Bay’s 17-14 win at Pittsburgh on Saturday. (more…)

Todd Bowles breaks down.

Earlier in training camp, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said he knows José Ramirez can rush the passer. (more…)

Glimpse of the future.

Joe is both scared and totally stoked about Emeka Egbuka’s rookie season. (more…)

“Joel, you killed me with that Micah Parsons question.”

No. No. No. The 2025 Buccaneers are not trading for a monster pass rusher. (more…)

“Bruce, your ways have left the building.”

Once upon a time in 2019, the Bucs had a rookie with a bad hamstring in preseason and another who had a rough preseason debut.

Sound familiar?

Arians blasted the bad inaugural game and went public saying the injured rookie needed to get his ass on the field. (more…)

Josh Grizzard talks to Joe.

The rookie Bucs offensive coordinator seems to know exactly what he’s doing.

Joe’s been impressed. (more…)

Last night, after the Bucs beat the Steelers in the second worthless preseason game, Todd Bowles was asked about how close the Bucs are to being #AtlantaReady. (more…)