Archive for the ‘Recent Posts’ Category

Down Grade For Jason Licht

Monday, May 15th, 2023

“Reminder, block Bucky Brooks until 2024.”

NFL Network year-round draft guru Bucky Brooks, the former defensive back/return man, thinks he might get a phone call from Bucs head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Bucs Signing Veteran Receiver David Moore

Monday, May 15th, 2023

A former NFL touchdown maker with a recent legal history is the newest Buccaneers receiver.

No, it’s not furniture-hurling, bicycle-throwing quitter Antonio Brown. (more…)

“Who Wants To Watch This Team?”

Monday, May 15th, 2023

VSiN’s Femi Abebefe.

Joe has made the point to let loyal readers know there is zero buzz nationally about the Bucs. (more…)

Should The Bucs Be “Serious” About Austin Ekeler?

Monday, May 15th, 2023

Chargers RB Austin Ekeler.

Interesting dynamic at One Buc Palace behind the scenes. (more…)

Football Outsiders: The Future Isn’t Now

Monday, May 15th, 2023

NFL analyst not sold.

You can sum up the Bucs’ last few years with the famous quote from Hall of Fame coach George Allen — and his reluctance to deal with rookies or stockpile draft picks. (more…)

Did The Bucs Find Lavonte David’s Successor?

Monday, May 15th, 2023

Bucs rookie ILB SirVocea Dennis.

It warmed Joe’s heart when franchise icon Lavonte David was brought back this spring, his 12th in the NFL, all with the Bucs. (more…)

Tom Brady Questioned The Barefoot Walk

Sunday, May 14th, 2023

Bucs tight end Ko Kieft.

It’s that time of year when Joe catches up on podcast listening, and Bucs tight end Ko Kieft’s recent chat was next on Joe’s list. (more…)

Built To Beat The Vikings On Opening Day

Sunday, May 14th, 2023

“Jamel, fire up the film now. And watch how Carlton played him, too.”

Joe feels very good about the Bucs opening the season against Minnesota in 119 short days for one primary reason. (more…)

“You Have No Idea How To Develop A Quarterback”

Sunday, May 14th, 2023

“I played for a defense-first coach, too, Kyle. But he was different than most.”

Is Kyle Trask on the wrong football team?

A former Pro Bowl quarterback dropped very harsh words last week when it comes to defense-first head coaches like Todd Bowles developing a young QB. (more…)

Jose Ramirez: A Shaq Barrett Clone With A Military Mindset

Sunday, May 14th, 2023

Bucs rookie OLB Jose Ramirez.

Just like Bucs first-round pick Calijah Kancey gets compared to a fellow Pitt alumni, Aaron Donald, folks are comparing Bucs’ sixth-round pick, Jose Ramirez to Bucs sack king Shaq Barrett. (more…)

Yes, You Can Coach Up Big Uglies In Underwear Football

Sunday, May 14th, 2023

Harold Goodwin explains.

From time to time (often when Joe publishes practice notes), Joe will be asked how an offensive lineman or a linebacker looked during underwear football. (more…)

Learned Toughness Early

Sunday, May 14th, 2023
Josh Hayes

Bucs rookie DB Josh Hayes.

This is for the timeout crowd. (more…)

“That’s Going To Be The Determining Factor”

Saturday, May 13th, 2023

Bucs QB Kyle Trask.

So Bucs rookies and tryout players are finished running around the fields of One Buc Palace in shorts and t-shirts.

Heck, today’s session was so important, Todd Bowles didn’t even show up. (Joe’s being sarcastic but serious about Bowles.) (more…)

Sights From Day 2 Of Rookie Minicamp

Saturday, May 13th, 2023

Calijah Kancey chugs water at Bucs rookie minicamp today.

A little bit more energy in the latter half of underwear football practice today at One Buc Palace for Day 2 of rookie minicamp. (more…)

Trey Palmer Is A Fibber

Saturday, May 13th, 2023

Rookie WR Trey Palmer will make Bucs fans smile with his wheels.

Earlier today, Bucs rookie wide receiver Trey Palmer, he of the 4.3 speed in the 40-yard dash, tried to tell the local pen and mic club he’s not fast. (more…)

Trey Palmer: I’m Not Fast

Saturday, May 13th, 2023

Bucs rookie WR Trey Palmer.

Bucs rookie wide receiver Trey Palmer made his first appearance standing before the local pen and mic club today at One Buc Palace and he sure came across as a reserved dude. Almost quiet. (more…)

YaYa Diaby Admits He’s A Zero

Saturday, May 13th, 2023

Proud to be a zero.

So yesterday Joe posted a video on Twitter of the beginning of underwear football season. The first day of rookie minicamp. (more…)

Sappy Story Of The Day

Saturday, May 13th, 2023

Bucs rookie TE Payne Durham.

Joe is not into touchy-feely stories. Unless it involves a late-night dalliance with Rachel Watson. (more…)