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K.J. Britt Has Cut Weight, Gets Ready — And Praise — For Enhanced Role

Thursday, July 28th, 2022

Our beloved Buccaneers have very quietly put a lot on the back of 2020 fifth-round pick linebacker K.J. Britt.

Joe talked to Britt yesterday. (more…)

Kyle Rudolph Explains Difference Between Bucs’ Playbook And Tom Brady’s Playbook

Thursday, July 28th, 2022

Bucs TE Kyle Rudolph.

So Kyle Rudolph wasn’t quite finished with his first day of practice as a Bucs tight end, and already he blew Joe away. (more…)

Hall Of Fame GM Bill Polian: Julio Jones A “Good” Pickup

Thursday, July 28th, 2022

Bill Polian speaks on Bucs.

A guy who made his bones building two Super Bowl teams and a third that made the NFC Championship game offered thoughts on the Bucs signing a pair of veteran passing weapons. (more…)

The Real Dunkaneers

Thursday, July 28th, 2022

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe gets acid reflux just thinking about it. (more…)

Julio Jones Says He Passed On Colts, Packers And Saints

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

Joe sees all those slimy Saints fans and annoying Packers fans on social media and wants to yell at them, “Ha, ha!” (more…)

More Day Baseball In St. Petersburg?

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

In this episode, Todd dives into the Rays’ latest survey that shows a possibility of late afternoon weekday games in the future. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Bill Currie Ford. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Stitcher here, Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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No Play, All Work For Lavonte David

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

Rough offseason for Lavonte David, who was all smiles today.

Joe absolutely was fired up to see No. 54 literally flying around the practice field today.

What a sight to behold after watching Lavonte David struggle with injuries last season, and through this offseason. (more…)

Bucs Training Camp Notes (Practice No. 1)

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

Bucs new WR Julio Jones holds court with media just after signing his contract and working on the Jugs machine.

UPDATED 12:40 p.m. – Face it: You craved this all offseason. (more…)

“We Gotta Replace Gronk’s Catches”

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

New Bucs tight end Kyle Rudolph

The line in the sand has been drawn by the Bucs’ new head coach: 55 catches, 802 yards and 6 touchdowns. (more…)

“Chris Has Been Working Like Crazy”

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

Getting closer.

It’s not about “if” when it comes to Pro Bowl receiver Chris Godwin, it’s about “when.” And that’s fantastic news for a guy less than seven months removed from major knee surgery. (more…)

Judgment Day For Leonard Fournette; Todd Bowles Praises Quickness, Explosion

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

More Fournette photos below.

Joe was hoping Leonard Fournette might look to become a social media star by publicly peeling his shirt off after today’s opening day of training camp practice and doing a lap around One Buc Palace. (more…)

Bombs Away For Breshad Perriman

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

Play of practice.

With Julio Jones joining the Bucs and so much chatter about Chris Godwin’s rehab and Russell Gage’s addition, it was as if veteran Bucs receiver Breshad Perriman was trying to tell folks, “Hey, don’t forget about me!” (more…)

Cyril Grayson Appears Ready To Rock

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

Strong first practice.

 Bucs receivers were showing off today to open 2022 Bucs training camp. (more…)

Welcome, Julio Jones! (Exclusive Video, Too!)

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

What a sight to behold at One Buc Palace as training camp opened this morning in front of a packed house. (more…)

Training Camp Is Open!

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

Lots of news, nuggets, sights and sounds coming before noon.

Bucs Explain Why Non-Season Ticket Holders Are Locked Out Of Training Camp

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

All fans matter to Bucs.

Yes, training camp practices begin this morning! Today! (more…)

Spending Gronk’s Money

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022

Free agent funny man tight end Rob Gronkowski.

Once upon a time, the big guns at One Buc Palace thought it was a great idea to dump Darrelle Revis’ $16 million salary for the 2014 season so they could use the cash to sign premier defensive free agents like cornerback Alterraun Verner, Michael “Ghost” Johnson and Clinton McDonald with the financial savings. (more…)

The Greatest Receiving Corps In NFL History?

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022

They’re playing real-world fantasy football at One Buc Palace and Joe’s loving every second of it.

But Joe’s not fantasizing here. The Bucs, after signing Julio Jones, may now have the greatest receiving corps in NFL history. (more…)

Bucs Sign Julio Jones

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022

Julio Jones coming to Tampa.

If people think Tom Brady isn’t all-in on finishing his career with another Super Bowl ring, they aren’t paying attention. (more…)

Inside The NFC West Draft

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022

Look back at the real winners and losers in the 2022 NFL Draft with Sean Sullivan and The Best in Class podcast. The JoeBucsFan draft guru dives into the NFC West today as the series nears its conclusion.

Listen or download above, or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Find Sean there! He’s the eager GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

Tom Brady, Bucs Are Not Playing Around

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022

“Look, Byron, I got Kyle. I can get Julio too. Relax.”

This morning Joe read a reader comment asking if any Bucs reporter at training camp has “the guts” to ask Tom Brady if he is all-in this season. (more…)