Sua Opeta (left) was competing for the starting left guard job with Ben Bredeson (right).

Sad times at One Buc Palace. (more…)

So Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht said the team’s current culture is better than at any time he’s been in Tampa.

Yesterday, not only did Todd Bowles agree with that on the Ira Kaufman Podcast, so did a standout player of the Tom Brady era. (more…)

New Bucs left guard Ben Bredeson.

So the Bucs were in pads for the first time this summer on Monday.

That means after practice, head coach Todd Bowles got to dissect the film and decide who looked good playing real football, not flag football. (more…)

Big Blue liked Tykee Smith, too.

Well, this is why “Hard Knocks” can be excellent TV — if teams use their noggins. (more…)

Just before last night’s practice in which the pass rush was dominant, Todd Bowles sat down with Joe and Ira Kaufman for a chat on the Ira Kaufman Podcast. (more…)

Please don’t hide Yaya Diaby.

Back in November when the Bucs traveled to the 49ers, the Bucs didn’t exactly get destroyed, losing by two touchdowns. (more…)

Jalen McMillan balling out.

One thing that spooked Joe about rookie receiver Jalen McMillan was him tearing up the Bucs defense in underwear football. (more…)

The lightning alarm flashed for just about the entire practice Tuesday night. But the Bucs and fans were safe and dry inside the Glazer Shed.

Really good crowd turned out to pack the Glazer Shed as the Bucs held a night practice Tuesday. Joe doesn’t know what to type to properly describe it. (more…)

Yes, Jose Ramirez is alive!

Was Joe living in the Twilight Zone Tuesday night? Or could that have been reality? (more…)

There were 27 receivers with 1,000 or more pass catching yards last season.

Chris Godwin was one of them, but it seems league coaches, executives and scouts don’t put Godwin in a tier that reflects that yardage. (more…)

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Dynasty fantasy players do not want to miss this episode with JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan. Enjoy!

Listen by clicking above. Or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where summer savings are fantastic. Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

Hall of Fame Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber.

The Bucs are quick to say Antoine Winfield Jr. is the greatest safety in the National Football League.

They’re not quick to talk about why he was moved to nickel cornerback two seasons ago. (more…)

Rookie tight end Devin Culp.

So two big keys for young players in training camp are to not repeat mistakes and to flash. You gotta get noticed. (more…)

Todd Bowles jokes with reporters after practice Monday.

Ah, a welcome night practice for the Bucs this evening. Unfortunately, it’s not at the stadium like the team used to do back in the day. (more…)

“I’m getting sick of this, Cade.”

Life feels great inside the bubble of Bucs training camp, but as Joe shared all through the spring and into summer, Tampa Bay continues to be slapped around across the country. (more…)

Bucky Irving has unique counselor.

Man, Joe is really digging how the veterans on the Bucs are helping the very same rookies who may take their starting jobs. (more…)

Prime safety Jordan Whitehead.

Joe thought it stunk when safety Jordan Whitehead bolted the Bucs after the 2021 season. (more…)

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In episode #305 of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd asks why people who attend Rays games wearing a Franco #5 jersey continue to identify themselves with a person who has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor and is also being charged with human trafficking. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Tampa Bay Downs Golf. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

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K.J. Britt takes a break at practice today.

Hall of Fame Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber was at training camp practice today. (more…)

Full pads came on today!

More drama at One Buc Palace to liven up training camp today. The first piece was, of course, Randy Gregory not showing up. The second was Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs showing up but not walking on the practice fields of One Buc Palace for team drills as he hopes to give a jolt to his contract negotiations. (more…)

Defensive lineman Will Gholston speaks out.

So Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht recently credited Todd Bowles with building an unprecedented culture in the locker room, one Licht hasn’t seen in his previous 10 years in Tampa.

Joe asked 12-year Bucs veteran Will Gholston about it. (more…)

Jamel Dean

So soon after starting cornerback Jamel Dean pulled down an interception yesterday following a tipped pass, he absorbed a bit of public humiliation from his head coach. (more…)