Game 5

Bucs (3-1) at Dixie Chicks (2-2)

Kickoff: 8:15 p.m.

TV: Amazon, WTVT-TV Channel 13.

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Inspiration from Al Davis?

So this week in the Bucs’ locker room, YaYa Diaby was channeling a legendary NFL figure. (more…)

“Million dollar question.”

Not quite two weeks ago, after a huge win at Detroit, the Bucs hosted the lowly Broncos with a struggling rookie quarterback. (more…)

Joe helps occasional readers, or those too busy to read everything, catch up a little easier before kickoff.

In no particular order, here are Joe’s 10 most important Buccaneers stories of this short week. (more…)

No sacks allowed in four games?

Last week the Bucs got 347 yards from the arm of quarterback Baker Mayfield. Part of that was his determination to get rid of the ball quickly. (more…)

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Here comes the blitz.

The Bucs ought to take advantage of this if the numbers are true. (more…)

More carries on the way?

In 2022 and 2023, the Bucs had the worst rushing offense in the NFL. (more…)

Hurried?

Joe has been displaying Baker Mayfield’s passing charts each week and while pointing out a consistent theme. (more…)

“Kyle, you better know everything about that backup Falcons nickel back like I do.”

Baker Mayfield is often celebrated for his arm strength and his win-at-all-costs mindset (unless Todd Bowles doesn’t call timeout), and the huge production he had for the Bucs last year and through Week 4 this season. (more…)

Benched punter Jake Camarda.

So Joe blew off the Bucs benching third-year punter Jake Camarda on Sunday. It just didn’t move Joe’s needle, but Todd Bowles’ fresh commentary on the situation did.

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“Hey Todd, you better find bubble wrap for Lavonte David!”

So former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Chucky previewed Thursday’s Dixie Chicks-Bucs game.

Chucky is irked. (more…)

Lavonte David reacts to rankings.

Lavonte David has been on a bit of a media tour since the Bucs trounced the Eagles on Sunday, when David had two sacks a forced fumble and a whale of a game. (more…)

There have been a couple of parades at One Buc Palace during the past two offseasons that served as a great learning experience for Bucs officials. (more…)

Still out.

UPDATED: It isn’t often Joe hears of a guy who has missed his fourth consecutive game with a concussion, but that’s what will happen tomorrow night with right tackle Luke Goedeke. (more…)

Right tackle Justin Skule.

Was it as simple as a boost in confidence that has helped Justin Skule rise above his mighty struggles? (more…)