The Andy Dalton era is approaching for New Orleans.

UPDATED: Jameis Winston officially has been ruled out.

Rest assured Joe will be up early Sunday watching the slimy Saints against the Vikings, live from England at 9:30 a.m. (more…)

“Whadday think, Julio. Please.”

The Bucs wrapped up practice in Miami early this afternoon and expect to return to Tampa in a hurry in advance of Sunday night’s Bucs-Chiefs game. (more…)

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In this edition, Todd discusses the fantasy fortunes of Kansas City and Tampa Bay through the first three weeks of the season. The Bucs Bulletin is presented by Brandon Legal Group.

Here’s one for the aging-fast folks who would actually care what legendary four-time Pro Bowl running back Eddie George thinks. (more…)

Offense needs to get in gear.

If the Bucs defense wasn’t so strong, is it possible the Bucs would be 0-3 right now? (more…)

Mike Edwards

No defensive backs unit has played better than the Bucs’, highlighted by a versatile and interchangeable three-headed monster at safety/slot cornerback. (more…)

Accepts responsibility.

Joe remembers how former Bucs coach Dirk Koetter always harped on fast starts. (more…)

Video evidence of Tom Brady’s arm strength.

Joe heard someone the other day say Tom Brady is the Nolan Ryan of quarterbacks. (more…)

A couple of strong, community-minded Tampa Bay businesses have decided they cannot stand on the sidelines and see good people not get the aid they need. (more…)

Striving for perfection.

You’d think a guy in charge of the defense which has given up zero touchdowns on the ground and has held three opponents to a combined three touchdowns through three games would be damn proud. (more…)

Film guru Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner is not one for hyperbole during his work for NFL Network or when he calls national games live on radio each week. (more…)

Joe will keep this simple.

The Bucs have announced that Sunday night’s Super Bowl LV rematch is on as planned — in Tampa.

It appears an announcement is forthcoming on how the game also will double as a hurricane relief effort raising funs and resources for neighboring communities.

It’s too early to tell whether edge rusher Joe Tyron-Shoyinka is taking that huge sophomore-season leap typical of great players. (more…)

Receiver Cole Beasley

Todd Bowles won’t have to “bite the bullet” when it comes to putting newcomer receiver Cole Beasley in the game. (more…)

Cites offensive hurdles.

Joe isn’t sure if Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich shares the same mentality, but a former NFL suit said on a recent podcast how offenses have to craft an attack plan. (more…)

The politicians are on board. (more…)

A little silver lining was revealed this morning. (more…)

Joe asked Devin White just one question yesterday on a conference call. (more…)

Defense rules.

Warren Sharp has made a nice living for himself as a handicapper turned stat head turned media analyst. Joe enjoys Sharp’s in-depth analysis. (more…)

History suggests breakout.

So Sunday night, either in Tampa or Minneapolis, two iconic quarterbacks will battle. (more…)

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich.

Joe is starting to worry about this Bucs offense. (more…)