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BSPN: Bucs “Optimistic” Rob Gronkowski Returns

Wednesday, June 1st, 2022

The latest.

Say you don’t want Ndamukong Suh and Jason Pierre-Paul back without saying you don’t want Ndamukong Suh and Jason Pierre-Paul back.

You sign Akiem Hicks. (more…)

Please, No!

Wednesday, June 1st, 2022

Joe isn’t a gamer. So this Madden Curse thing doesn’t resonate with Joe like it does with many readers. (more…)

Warren Sapp Brings A New, Respected Voice To Practice

Wednesday, June 1st, 2022

“Joel, just Venmo my check to me.”

Joe already touched on how yesterday Bucs legend Warren Sapp was at Bucs underwear football practice coaching up defensive linemen. And that is cool as hell. (more…)

Practice Notes From Tuesday’s Underwear Football Practice

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

Cam Brate, left, and Scotty Miller warm up prior to underwear football practice Tuesday.

Underwear football season is beginning to wind down. (more…)

Healthy Akiem Hicks Will Play A Lot Of Snaps

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

New interior Bucs defensive lineman Akiem Hicks

By design last season, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh played 717 snaps through the 17-game Tampa Bay season to help preserve his 34-year-old body. It was the lowest snap total of Suh’s career by a significant margin. (more…)

“To Me, It’s The Same”

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

Bucs CB Jamel Dean gets the same treatment from Todd Bowles.

It seems Jamel Dean gets his backside chewed by Todd Bowles from time to time. (more…)

“I Think He’s Going To Turn Out To Be A Dawg”

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

“Hey Glazer, wait til you see this guy.”

Veteran backup left guard Aaron Stinnie had little to say today when he was asked about rookie left guard Luke Goedeke.

But he did offer more enthusiasum for another rookie. (more…)

Bucs Sign DE Akiem Hicks

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

UPDATED: 2:15 p.m. – In what is pretty much the door closing on Ndamukong Suh, and Jason Pierre-Paul, too, the Bucs signed a defensive end today. (more…)

“We Haven’t Had That Kind Of Athlete Inside In A While”

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

Bucs rookie defensive lineman Logan Hall.

Rookie Logan Hall is impressing coaches through a month of training, conditioning and practices at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Warren Sapp Coaching At Today’s Practice Adds Crediblity To Ndamukong Suh Report

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

Less than a week ago, Bucs legend Warren Sapp was adamant that the Bucs will not re-sign Ndamukong Suh.

Today, Sapp is on the field coaching Tampa Bay defensive linemen. (more…)

Suprising Ex-Buc Surprises Patrick Mahomes

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

When you have a crazy-deep position group, it’s inevitable that a good player will leave the flock and succeed. (more…)

Tristan Wirfs Has Biggest Impact

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs.

This is saying quite a bit. (more…)

Preparing For A Jamel Dean Explosion

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

Stepping on up?

Bucs cornerbacks struggled last season largely due to starters Carlton Davis and Sean Murphy-Bunting missing a total of 16 starts with injuries. (more…)

With More Snaps Likely, Mike Edwards Expects To Raise His Game

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

Ballhawking rewarded.

When the Bucs added a pair of defensive backs in the 2019 and 2020 drafts, AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was able to get two ballhawks in selecting Mike Edwards and Antoine Winfield, Jr. (more…)

How The Bucs’ “Triplets” Stack Up With The Best

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

Underrated, as always.

Over at CBS Sports, Jared Dubin decided to take a stab at selecting the best set of triplets in the NFL. And he has the Bucs’ in the Top-5. (more…)

“I’m Staying Out Of This. I Have No Idea.”

Monday, May 30th, 2022

“I know Lenny wouldn’t talk to them, TB.”

A prominent NFL reporter who often shared happenings in Tom Brady’s camp — and widely was hailed for being consistently correct — is talking like he might have been shut down by Team Brady. (more…)

Cornerback Names Scotty Miller As NFL’s Fastest

Monday, May 30th, 2022

Some view Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers as solid NFL ball hawk with strong returner skills.

Others view the hometown Tampa product as a 2020 draft pick with a solid pedigree that got away from Bucs general manager Jason Licht.

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Byron Leftwich And The Play-Action Pass

Monday, May 30th, 2022

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich.

Here are wild play-action stats used (or not used) by the Bucs. (more…)

The Incredibly Shrinking Ali Marpet

Monday, May 30th, 2022

Retired Pro Bowl left guard Ali Marpet.

Joe understands it is hard to let go. Especially when on face value, a player departing in his life makes little football or economic sense. (more…)

Enjoy And Honor Memorial Day

Monday, May 30th, 2022

Joe never felt comfortable with the greeting, “Happy Memorial Day.”

Why? It’s not meant to be a happy day.

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Bruce Arians’ Words Bring Blaine Gabbert, Kyle Trask Into Focus

Monday, May 30th, 2022

Helping Todd Bowles.

When former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians was on Pittsburgh sports radio last week, he was asked about his coaching future, if he has any. (more…)