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Deven Thompkins Pretty Much Has A Roster Spot Wrapped Up

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

Bucs WR Deven Thompkins.

Joe believes the first four receiver spots are set. (more…)

“I’ve Kind Of Almost Surprised Myself”

Monday, August 7th, 2023

QB Kyle Trask.

Joe wrote two weeks ago about Kyle Trask’s offseason work and his private, off-site workouts with various Bucs while fellow quarterback Baker Mayfield was vacationing. (more…)

The Case Against PPR Is Stronger Than Ever

Monday, August 7th, 2023
Todd discusses how the modern NFL game has evolved beyond the reason for point per reception leagues. 

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Todd Bowles: Shaq Is Back!

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.

You know it; Joe knows it; hell, children who have watched the Bucs practice this summer know it. (more…)

Were The Bucs Looking For A Coach?

Monday, August 7th, 2023

“Rachaad, see the goal line? Run there.”

Man, the Bucs must really love Rachaad White and Sneak Vaughn. (more…)

Bucs Training Camp 2023 Practice No. 10 Notes

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Rachaad White waits his turn during running back drills.

Offense was mostly blah except for a couple of really nice catches, one of which came from Deven Thompkins. The defense got its hands on the ball at the line a few times, and Mike Evans and Chris Godwin sure look ready for Minnesota. These nuggets and more in today’s practice notes. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says He Doesn’t Know When Ryan Jensen Will Play Next

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Ryan Jensen

It’s a safe bet that Robert Hainsey is your starting center Friday night when the Buccaneers get to play real football, glorious football, to open the preseason against Pittsburgh at The Licht House. (more…)

Pass Rush Disrespect Revealed

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett wearing his new No. 7 jersey.

Joe can’t recall hearing of such a thing since the days of Lawrence Taylor (aka ancient times), so Joe got a birthday surprise this morning. (more…)

Lavonte David Had No Chance

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Fun revelation today by Devin White about his NFL big brother. (more…)

Devin White Addresses Trade Request, Says He Got “A Little Bit Selfish”

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Devin White no longer wants out from the Buccaneers roster, he explained today after practice.

White didn’t hesitate — or issue a denial — when asked why he asked for a trade from the team late last winter. (more…)

The Margin For Error

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Todd Bowles

So by Joe’s unofficial count, Baker Mayfield has thrown seven interceptions in the last nine practices. Kyle Trask is on a six-practice streak of no interceptions. (more…)

Happy 15th Birthday JoeBucsFan.com

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Fifteen years ago today, Joe fired up this website and never turned back. About 52,000 Bucs posts have been typed, the results of obsessing 24/7 about all things Buccaneers.

It all started with a laptop and a dream. (more…)

Is There A Battle For RB1?

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Bucs RB Rachaad White.

One thing that still has Joe head scratching is how the Bucs, with the worst running attack in the league, did nothing to upgrade the running back position. (more…)

Dropping YaYa Diaby

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Rookie OLB YaYa Diaby.

The reason rookie third-round pick YaYa Diaby (no, he didn’t launch YaYa’s Flame Broiled Chicken) is getting a lot of run isn’t too difficult to figure out. (more…)

Did The Bucs Turn Too Old Last Year?

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Second half breakdowns.

Joe hates to go into the wayback machine because in today’s world, anything over a decade ago is geezer material. (more…)

Taking Sides

Sunday, August 6th, 2023

It’s hard to believe that Baker Mayfield is playing for his eighth head coach and sixth offensive coordinator as he starts his sixth NFL season. (more…)

“Silenced Forever”

Sunday, August 6th, 2023

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What a weekend.

Rondé Barber’s enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame brought back vivid memories of a Buc defense that ranks among the best in the NFL’s 103-year history. Friday night’s gold jacket ceremony proved uncommonly emotional for Barber, whose goal as a professional was to establish himself as an uncommon player. (more…)

Red Zone Pass Defense Must Improve

Sunday, August 6th, 2023

Edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

No more excuses for the pass defense. (more…)

Hunger And Hands

Sunday, August 6th, 2023

YaYa Diaby

Joe was a little disappointed by rookie third-round pick YaYa Diaby’s news conference yesterday. The freakishly athletic edge rusher the Bucs snagged in April has a lot more personality and ability to chatter than he showed. (more…)

Ronde Barber, Richard Nixon And George Washington-Carver

Sunday, August 6th, 2023

If one isn’t careful, Bucs coach Todd Bowles’ wonderful sarcasm can scoot right by you. (more…)

More Bucs Observations From CBS

Sunday, August 6th, 2023

Yes, Joe brought thoughts yesterday on the Bucs from prickly Pete Prisco of CBS who watched two Bucs practices this week, after watching practices earlier this spring. (more…)

Mike Evans Describes Exciting Chris Godwin Improvement

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

Chris Godwin has had special seasons in his six NFL years, but none greater than his breakout 2019 campaign with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, after Bucco Bruce Arians changed his receiver role. (more…)