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Mike Evans Was Him Today

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

He’s #AtlantaReady.

So Steelers media relations made it abundantly clear with some not-so-clear directives about reporting on practice today between the Bucs and the Steelers from the Crib that Antonio Brown built. (more…)

Tristan Wirfs, Chris Godwin Did Not Travel With Bucs To Pittsburgh

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Chris Godwin.

Maybe this says something. Maybe it doesn’t.

Injured All-World left tackle Tristan Wirfs and injured stud Bucs receiver Chris Godwin did not travel with the team to Pittsburgh on Tuesday and were not at practices on Wednesday and Thursday. Joe has no expectation they’ll be on the sidelines Saturday night against the Steelers in Week 2 of the preseason.

Joe suspects the players would say travel away from their full-time rehab is a bad idea, though the Bucs do have players in Pittsburgh nursing injuries and working with trainers here in the Steel City.

Teddy Bridgewater Will Play Saturday Night

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

The Bucs’ new quarterback will take the field Saturday night in Pittsburgh, possibly right after Baker Mayfield is finished with his limited work under the lights. (more…)

Sticky Coverage From Zyon McCollum

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

D.K. Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers have a talk.

As Joe referenced earlier, today’s Bucs-Steelers practice came with rules for reporters. No reporting of specific plays in detail with a few exceptions.

So in this case, Joe will describe a cool moment. (more…)

Bad News For Safety J.J. Roberts

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Injured rookies.

A bright spot in training camp had a dark afternoon in Pittsburgh. (more…)

Mike Evans Owns Practice; Won’t Play Saturday Night

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Still drinking Jalen Ramsey’s Gatorade.

So Joe is at the recently completed Steelers-Bucs practice in Pittsburgh and is bewildered. (more…)

Jalen Ramsey Will Cover Mike Evans

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Mike Tomlin speaks.

Fun practice ahead.

Joe is on the ground in Pittsburgh. (more…)

Graham Barton Thinks He’s A Smarter Player

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Tougher, bigger, smarter.

One cool thing about covering training camp practices is access to people Joe would otherwise not get a chance to talk to. (more…)

How Long Can Mike Evans And Chris Godwin Continue To Play High Level Football?

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

How much longer?

Joe has a pretty good guess that a guy who runs a popular football website is going to end up being shamed by the popular Twitter account, @OldTakesExposed. (more…)

No Room For A-Holes

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Offers fans inside look at drafting.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht has made quite a name for himself when it comes to the draft. And it’s well-documented that Licht puts a very high value on character. (more…)

Felt Like Old Times

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Reminisces?

Once upon a time in the NFL, there were six worthless preseason games. For NFL players, that made for a grueling summer. (more…)

Chris Long Does A 180 On Todd Bowles

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

Todd Bowles

Without coaching a game, Todd Bowles apparently has flipped one of the loud voices in intelligent NFL media into his corner. (more…)

“He’s A Little Sore”

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

Out.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles today took a page from the NHL. And it has Joe spooked. (more…)

Seems Todd Bowles Is Tired Of Answering Desmond Watson Questions

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

Todd Bowles is tight-lipped about UDFA Desmond Watson.

As Joe typed in today’s practice notes, Joe did not see Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs or Rachaad White at practice today at Thornton Mellon University (sarcasm alert). (more…)

Bucs Training Camp 2025, Day 14 Practice Notes

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

Bucs begin practice at Carnegie Mellon University Wednesday morning.

Joe is waiting for next week’s media schedule to be released but this may be the second-last open practice of the year. Tomorrow the Bucs have their joint practice with the Steelers. (more…)

Bucs Practicing In Pittsburgh

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

The Bucs are on the field at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, an underwear football practice session on turf. Current temperature is 73 degrees.

Joe will have nuggets and observations later today.

The One With Tush Pushes

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

Todd looks at all the quarterbacks and running backs who had the most chances inside the five in 2024. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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“His Heart Rate Is Never Up”

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

No. 1 seed?

So have the Bucs taken on the personality of their head coach?

Joe’s not referring to players enjoying Gladys Knight, trips to Publix, low-grade chocolate chip cookies, NBA games and going to bed early. (more…)

“I Know He’s A Good Pass Rusher”

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

In football jail.

Joe waited a few days to type about this because Joe was hoping it was just a bad dream. (more…)

Jason Licht Slaps DeSean Jackson And Devin White

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

“Careful under that bus, Desean.”

Never again. (more…)