After every NFL game, the head coaches involved have a news conference the following day — unless they’re unemployed.

Sometimes the session is via Zoom to make life easier for those involved. The day-after news conference is part of standard NFL protocol.

It won’t happen today in Tampa. (more…)

Bucs players to hold noses and embrace the slimy Saints.

You think you have it tough today! (more…)

Todd Bowles approach fuels skeptics.

Joe was appalled by the Bucs’ offense when it took over with just under two minutes left in the first half after cornerback Jacob Parrish jumped a Bryce Young pass intended for Tet McMillan. (more…)

Pregame chatter on the ESPN NFL Countdown Special Edition show is sure to deliver a lot of anxiety to a lot of Bucs fans. (more…)

Lavonte David rows the boat to celebrate Jacob Parrish’s second quarter interception in last night’s win over the Stinking Panthers. The game may be David’s last of his spectacular career.

OK, this is weird. The Bucs won but Joe has a vibe they lost. The future of the Bucs is unclear — who may have played his last game, who may have coached his last game — including whether the Bucs will have a playoff game next weekend. All hinges on the Atlanta-New Orleans game this afternoon. So grab your coffee and let’s go. (more…)

So Baker Mayfield finished the 2025 season with 26 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and 3,693 yards passing. (more…)

Suggestion keys defense.

Did the Bucs win the game Saturday over the Stinking Panthers thanks to a suggestion from defensive tackle Calijah Kancey? Well, that’s what Todd Bowles thinks. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 9:27 p.m. Poll closed at 11:40 p.m.

Difference maker.

As Joe pointed out, midget Stinking Panthers quarterback Bryce Young dropped back 35 times against the Bucs. He was touched once. (more…)

Joe did not appreciate Todd Bowles’ one-liner to close his interview tonight on the Buccaneers Radio Network. (more…)

Pick saved Bucs?

Bucs coach Todd Bowles preaches takeaways so much that periodically, Joe thinks lousy Lovie Smith snuck through the hole in the fence near the Glazer Shed. (more…)

Showed up when needed most.

You heard of a contract year? Cade Otton had a contract night. (more…)

Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick.

So Panthers quarterback Bryce Young dropped back to pass 35 times, didn’t scramble for positive yardage all evening and the Bucs didn’t sack him once — and only hit Young one time.

It’s hard to win in the NFL without touching an opposing QB. (more…)

Passion.

This was a different Bucs team on Saturday night. (more…)

Something was missing in today’s Bucs win against the Panthers: the Bucs’ opponent didn’t break off a huge run or multiple punishing runs. (more…)

New Saints fan.

Lavonte David said it best. (more…)

There was good today on special teams but the troubles continued. (more…)