Donovan Smith

It’s quiet at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters.

Josh Wells starting in place of ironman left tackle Donovan Smith against the slimy Saints on Sunday is a sobering thought.

“It’ll be hard for him to make it but we’ll see,” head coach Todd Bowles said today, referring to Smith recovering from his hyperextended elbow.

Bowles had no firm updates on other injured Bucs. The official injury report comes out later today.

Kickoff is 1 p.m. in New Orleans.

The cocky side of Bucs rookie guard Luke Goedeke has emerged again. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 1:16 p.m. Poll closed at 4:32 p.m.

When the many Buccaneers playing in a contract year are discussed, Lavonte David’s name rarely comes up. (more…)

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich.

The Bucs made three trips to the red zone in Week 1. What did they have to show for it? (more…)

“Shut up and work every damn second, Blaine.”

Legendary Bucs linebacker Lavonte David explained one of the many differences between Tom Brady and Jameis Winston. (more…)

Not this time.

So Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com gives a weekly take on how various NFL games will shake down. Week 2 is no different. (more…)

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In this week’s Bucs Bulletin, Todd sorts through Tampa Bay’s injury report and discusses Taysom Hill’s fantasy forecast. The Bucs Bulletin is presented by Brandon Legal Group.

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The Week 2 moment of truth is here — Bucs at the Saints. The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is all over it with Joe. Enjoy!

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Dissing Bucs’ offensive line.

So what should Joe expect come Sunday when the Bucs travel to the Superdome to face the slimy Saints? It’s hard to base everything on Week 1. (more…)

Unmoved by offense.

The Bucs are 1-0 headed to New Orleans. (more…)

Threatens to expose whiners.

Man, now a Hall of Famer is coming after Playoff Lenny. (more…)

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The Free Stretch dives deep on the new-look(?) Bucs and looks forward to Sunday’s huge NFC South clash, and more. Follow Bobby Fenton on Twitter, @bobbygameday. The Free Stretch is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles!!

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For 5 years, The Free Stretch has been here for Bucs fans after being heard on several radio stations dating back to ancient times 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. (more…)

Mike Evans

The second official Buccaneers injury report of the week was released late this afternoon. (more…)

Trenches talk from the lead Bucs beast.

Here comes the New Orleans pass rush led by Tristan Wirfs’ kryptonite, Pro Bowl edge rusher Cameron Jordan. (more…)

Two different guys; two different voices; two most important people on the Bucs offense. And apparently two slightly different messages. (more…)

It’s official. Tom Brady’s Monday morning soreness is as meaningless as Leonard Fournette’s weight in June. (more…)

Bucs rookie running back Rachaad White.

It’s rare for a rookie to get an “A” grade in his first game. (more…)

Former Bucs running back Ronald Jones.

Joe’s always interested in what’s going on with former Buccaneers. (more…)

Left guard Luke Goedeke.

So all the hand-wringing and foot-stomping and hollering and pleas for Bucs AC/DC-loving Jason Licht to do something, get somebody, anybody who started a game at center or guard to rescue the Bucs seemed to be (at least for Week 1) unnecessary. (more…)