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Haason Reddick Talks Lavonte David, Tampa Happiness

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Edge rusher Haason Reddick

So the Bucs are putting a lot of hopes and dreams in edge rusher Haason Reddick being able to hunt quarterbacks this season. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Was In Denial About 2023 QB Competition

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

“It was all a dream, Kyle.”

Two years ago at this time, Bucs fans were barking at each other and picking sides in the Baker Mayfield-Kyle Trask battle for the starting quarterback job.

But, it seems, per a prominent Bucs official speaking today, Mayfield didn’t believe he was competing. (more…)

Jason Licht Slaps “Phenomenal” Label On A Cornerback

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Today’s admission by Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht didn’t surprise Joe, or probably anyone else who has been a regular at training camp. (more…)

Mike Evans Seems To Be OK

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Frightened fans this morning.

[UPDATE 5:47 p.m.] Mike Evans gave Bucs fans a scare. But preliminary information is if he has something wrong, it doesn’t appear major. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Says He Doesn’t Need Preseason

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

“Just dial it up for Kyle, Grizz.”

So when Baker Mayfield recently joined the Kelce bros on their popular New Heights podcast, he referenced a memorable moment in his career. (more…)

Offense Has Todd Bowles’ Focus

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Todd Bowles

So what did head coach Todd Bowles do during today’s Buccaneers joint practice against the Titans? (more…)

Don’t Expect Bucs Starters To Play Saturday Night

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

“I’ll be watching with you, Chris.”

The preseason opener on Saturday night will not be one for the Bucs’ prime-time players.

Head coach Todd Bowles made that clear after practice against the Titans today. Sure, it’s possible linebacker SirVocea Dennis will be out there to get more work calling the defense and seeing if he can stay healthy. Joe supposes Jalen McMillan will play, as well. But don’t look for the big names that sell tickets.

Joe just hopes the second-team offensive line steps up from its training camp struggles. Kyle Trask deserves the protection.

Bucs-Titans Practice Is Underway!

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

It’s been a little testy out here at One Buc Palace with the Titans and Buccaneers squaring up in a joint practice. The last practice before Saturday night’s preseason opener between the two teams at The Licht House.

Practice wraps around noon and Joe will have plenty later today.

One of a few serious scrums today.

Baker Mayfield soaking it in with Chris Godwin, who’s still in street clothes.

Happy 17th Birthday To JoeBucsFan.com; Is The End Nearing?

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Seventeen years ago today, Joe hit the power button on this website and never turned back. More than 60,000 Bucs posts have been published, the results of obsessing 24/7 about all things Buccaneers. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Helped Motivate Lavonte David To Return For 2025

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Best Bucs recruiter.

Bucs icon linebacker Lavonte David will fully admit he was leaning toward calling it a career at one point in the offseason. (more…)

“What Is The Grizzard Experience?”

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Bucs OC Josh Grizzard.

Joe gets this question a lot from Bucs fans. Some get frustrated with Joe, maybe because they had different ideas in their noggins. (more…)

Kay Adams Wants Vita Vea Involved In Goal Line Offense

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Cool idea.

Joe remembers when Chucky was head coach, he’d often use Warren Sapp, a former tight end, all over the place on offense in goal line situations. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Prefers Stoic Todd Bowles

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

Consistent.

One reason why fans loved Chucky so much is Chucky wore his emotions on his sleeve. (more…)

“Everybody Knows We’re Not Going To Have Tristan For A Little Bit”

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

Status for Week 1 revealed?

Some Bucs fans had their fears realized from the words of Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield this afternoon. Will it turn into all fans’ worst fears? (more…)

Bryce Hall Says Rookies Energized The Secondary

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

Believes the secondary has improved.

The last two seasons, the Bucs had a bottom-five pass defense in terms of yards allowed per game. (more…)

Todd Bowles Lavishes Praise On Emeka Egbuka

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

Big build up.

Does Kay Adams make grown men break down and say things they would otherwise not say? It sure seems that way. (more…)

“It Feels Like Home”

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

New Bucs backup QB Teddy Bridgewater.

Former Pro Bowl quarterback and Vikings first-round draft pick Teddy Bridgewater sounds darn happy to be a new Buccaneer. (more…)

Salty Josh Grizzard Behind The Scenes

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

Rookie Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard shares a moment with new Bucs backup QB Teddy Bridgewater today.

So rookie Bucs playcaller Josh Grizzard is fooling fans with his mild-mannered young look. (more…)

Todd Bowles Talks Camp Difference, Baker Mayfield Preseason Playing Time

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

 

This hasn’t been a typical Todd Bowles training camp. (more…)

Bucs Training Camp 2025, Day 11 Practice Notes

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

Mike Evans has a sitdown with Kay Adams of FanDuel TV after Bucs practice Wednesday.

Underwear football rears its ugly head again today at Bucs training camp. One reason was the Bucs host the Titans tomorrow in a joint practice. (more…)

Odd “Door” Choice By Jason Licht; Were Bucs Hoping To Draft Jalen Hurts?

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

It’s been an interesting 24 hours for Bucs historians, or at least for fans who love studying the whole truth versus what their favorite team says publicly. (more…)

The One About Trey McBride

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

Todd offers evidence why Trey McBride and other players do not “suddenly break out” when it comes to touchdown receptions. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Jamel Dean Has Two Picks; Todd Bowles Unrelenting In Response

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

“How you like me now, coach?”

For the interceptions-are-better-than-good-defense crowd, today’s Bucs practice was for you. (more…)