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Bucs Against The World II

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

Bring it.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles knows all about how everyone outside of Tampa Bay seems to think the Bucs are chasing college quarterback Caleb Williams next spring (#CollapseForCaleb). Why else would the team replace Tom Brady with Baker Mayfield, the naysayers say. (more…)

Todd Bowles: You Can’t Play Conservative

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

Gambler.

Are we seeing the transformation of an NFL coach before our very eyes?

Maybe. (more…)

National Narrative About The Bucs Changing After Win Over Vikings?

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

Changing perception?

Joe mentioned the following many, many times over the offseason. Without Tom Brady and with Baker Mayfield, just about the entire universe outside of Tampa Bay believed the Bucs were low-key tanking and among the favorites in the Caleb Williams sweepstakes (#CollapseForCaleb). (more…)

Great Late-Afternoon Injury Update

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Rookie defensive tackle and first-round pick Calijah Kancey.

The Bucs had a thrilling opening-day win against the Vikings yesterday, and it seems they didn’t lose any players in the process. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says Players Adore Baker Mayfield: “They Love Him To Death”

Monday, September 11th, 2023

It sounded this evening like Baker Mayfield is more of a Todd Bowles kind of quarterback than 45-year-old Tom Brady was. (more…)

Your Annual Reminder: Targets Mean Nothing In Fantasy Football

Monday, September 11th, 2023
Todd reviews fantasy numbers from Week One and discusses the rush for Baltimore running backs on waivers this week. 

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“Nelly’s Doing Nelly Things”

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Anthony Nelson’s late-third-quarter sack of Kirk Cousins yesterday.

Buccaneers outside linebacker/edge rusher Anthony Nelson got a payday this offseason.

It was a relatively quiet re-signing of the team’s top sack artist off the edge from a year ago. (more…)

Defensive Line Ironman Logan Hall

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Major playing time for Logan Hall.

As of Monday morning, the Buccaneeers have the No. 1 run defense (yards allowed) in the NFL this season. (more…)

“I’m Pretty Much Delusional When It Comes To That”

Monday, September 11th, 2023

One of Joe’s offseason themes was “Todd Bowles needs wins.” (more…)

The Root Of Peter King’s Bucs Bashing?

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Peter King

After NBC Sports super insider tripled down on his Bucs criticism last week, Joe thought King’s popular Monday morning column today would feature King issuing some form of mea culpa.

No chance, and King sort of took an extra shot in Tampa Bay’s direction. (more…)

Todd “Big Balls” Bowles Addresses 4th-And-1 Call

Monday, September 11th, 2023

The Bucs put their faith in Matt Feiler and Baker Mayfield.

A cynic might say Todd Bowles put his career on the line yesterday in a 17-17 tie game with the Bucs having a 4th-and-1 at their own 32 yard line with 8 minutes left. (more…)

Jim Rome Defends Baker Mayfield

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Heart.

Clones! You won’t believe who is pulling for the Bucs. (more…)

Five Things

Monday, September 11th, 2023

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

It’s Victory Monday!

OK, Joe is on the road in Minneapolis and is physically shot. Mentally, Joe’s awake, still buzzing from the win over the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium just two train stops from Joe’s downtown hotel.

(Yes, Joe can still hear that damn Vikings horn.)

So let’s get after it. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Isn’t About “Style Points And Gold Stickers”

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Got the job done.

When yesterday’s game got into crunch time, Baker Mayfield delivered. (more…)

Bucs Couldn’t Stop Justin Jefferson In The First Half, But Goal Was Reached

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Anyone see Justin Jefferson in second half yesterday?

Yeah, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, perhaps the best receiver in the NFL, absolutely gouged the Bucs in the first half. (more…)

Sticking To The Plan

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Didn’t deviate.

Joe remembers this summer asking Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales how he can improve his running backs’ yards-after-contact yardage. (more…)

Eating The Clock Helped The Bucs Win

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

Defensive coaches love, love, love time of possession. Just love it. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Scored Multiple Victories

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

Baker Mayfield won a lot more than the game today. (more…)

Schiano Man (Christian Izien) Proves Clutch In First NFL Game

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

“Todd, I told you Christian Izien could play!”

It was a Toes on the Line moment. (more…)