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Surprise! Defensive-Minded Coach Likes Young Players Getting Picks

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So there were a couple of picks today at practice. And a couple of almost picks. And Bucs coach Todd Bowles, who essentially is the defensive coordinator, was all smiles about it. (more…)

Bucs Training Camp Day 2 Practice Notes

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Bucs OL coach Joe Gilbert works with his troops Thursday at Bucs training camp.

Players remained in the throes of underwear football at One Buc Palace as the second day of training camp is now in the books. (more…)

Todd Bowles Shuts Door On Tom Brady Talk

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

The Buccaneers’ head coach is having none of it when it comes to romancing the memory of Tom Brady and its effect on his 2023 football team. (more…)

No Scorecard System In Place For The QB Competition

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Todd Bowles

As much as the Bucs (and most teams) are into analytics, it seems there is no custom software at One Buc Palace to score the blossoming Tampa Bay quarterback competition. (more…)

Kyle Trask Worked With Bucs Receivers During The Offseason, Baker Mayfield Did Not

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Score the “W” for Kyle Trask.

It may not be worth much, but it does say something. (more…)

Former NFL GM Thinks Bucs Could Be Players For A QB Before Season

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

“It’s too early, John.”

Joe is confident Baker Mayfield is your Buccaneers starting quarterback for 2023 unless Kyle Trask continues to practice and play (in scrimmages and worthless preseason games) like he did yesterday’s abbreviated session. (more…)

Carlton Davis: Ryan Neal Makes Secondary “Complete”

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Bucs CB Carlton Davis.

If recent history is a window into the future, the Bucs secondary very easily could have the last laugh this year. (more…)

Will Gholston Likes What He Sees From Calijah Kancey

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Reviews Bucs rookie.

So yesterday was the first time veteran defensive lineman Will Gholston wore a Bucs helmet for any purpose since the Bucs’ loss to the Cowboys in the January playoffs. (more…)

Only Place To Go Is Up

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Avoiding long field goals helps.

In the NFL, you’ve got to have a little luck. (more…)

Todd Bowles Boasts About Ryan Neal

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Safety Ryan Neal.

One reason Joe thinks this Bucs defense has a chance to be special (if Joe Tryon-Shoyinka can raise his play above Gaines Adams-level production) is a guy the Bucs got on a Dollar Store budget this spring. (more…)

Dissecting The AFC South Draft

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan continues is dissection of all things NFL Draft. Today, it’s the AFC South. He’s always looking at all things draft and at young players across the league.

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“Quicker Than We Initially Thought”

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

New Bucs DT Greg Gaines.

Dollar Store shopping, as the average Joes know, often runs you $3.99 for an item instead of the standard price of $1.25. And that higher-priced item is often a ripoff. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says Joe Tryon-Shoyinka Is A Step Or Two Away

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Todd Bowles explains.

Earlier this year from the combine in Indianapolis, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said that Joe Tryon-Shoyinka needs to finish his rushes. (more…)

Welcome To Season 8 Of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
JoeBucsFan.com encourages you to listen to The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast. There’s a reason it’s been here for all these years — because it’s damn good and a valuable resource.

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“The Fans Are Supposed To Be Out Here”

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Todd Bowles puts his foot down.

Todd Bowles wants Buccaneers fans at training camp practices and says fans help team energy level.

Whomever made the decision to not have fans at One Buc Palace for today’s start of camp apparently wasn’t considering the head coach’s desires. (more…)

“He’s In Great Shape”

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Devin White

Buccaneers linebacker Devin White was on the field and flying around today during the short first training camp practice. Great news. (more…)

Training Camp Day 1 Practice Notes

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Bucs quarterbacks (from left) Baker Mayfield, John Wolford and Kyle Trask going through drills Wednesday morning to begin Bucs Training Camp 2023.

So the first practice of training camp is in the books. It is still underwear football. Pads are expected to come on next week. (more…)

Strong Day 1 For Shaq Barrett; Competition Brewing For Edge Rush

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

The pads aren’t on and it’s only underwear football, but Todd Bowles likes what he saw in Day 1 of training camp from Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett. (more…)

Details Trickle In On Russell Gage Injury

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Training camp started today at One Buc Palace and veteran receiver Russell Gage was seen smiling and laughing with teammates and watching practice.

He wasn’t on the field, or at least the main practice field. Earlier in the practice, he was running sprints on a side field. (more…)

Dave Canales: Consistently Upbeat

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Juice!

One thing about this 2023 Bucs season that just about every Bucs fan is eager to find out is what new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales can deliver. (more…)

Law Of Averages With Injuries May Be On Bucs’ Side This Season

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Luck and injuries.

To win a Super Bowl, most teams need good luck when it comes to injuries. (more…)

Tom Brady Effect Alive And Well At One Buc Palace, Jason Licht Says

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Influence still felt?

Joe wrote something a few times that Joe is sure didn’t go over well within the walls of One Buc Palace. (more…)