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The Saving Grace

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The men behind the man are doing one heck of a job. (more…)

Don’t Monkey With Offensive Line

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Offensive line chatter.

Very few things get Bucs fans stomping their feet, pounding their pints of beer on bars in anger and hollering quite like discussing the Bucs’ offensive line. (more…)

“He’s Hell When He’s Well”

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Big-money receiver Russell Gage.

It feels like 100 years ago when Russell Gage was kicking ass in training camp with Tom Brady against the Bucs’ young cornerbacks.

Todd Bowles even once said his defense couldn’t cover Gage. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says Run Blocking Is Key “If We Want To Go Further”

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

The old Pound the Rock slogan, even though Team Glazer has cancelled Jon Gruden, seems to have found its way back into One Buc Palace. (more…)

The Todd Bowles Files: Pretty Good Against Rookie QBs, Not Good Against Backup QBs

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Perhaps Joe is walking into a trap, but Joe feels if Bucs coach Todd Bowles will unchain his offense and worry more about scoring points and winning a game as opposed to guys sucking wind in January, the Bucs can beat the 49ers on Sunday. (more…)

How To Stop A Rookie Backup Making His First Start

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Mr. Irrelevent.

Can the Bucs defense be relevant enough to stop Mr. Irrelevent? (more…)

Todd Bowles: Without Tristan Wirfs Bucs May Not Be Able To Run Hurry-Up

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

It sure smells like to Joe that Bucs coach Todd Bowles is actually looking for reasons not to use an offense his team runs so well. (more…)

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 14)

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Flash poll posted at 7:44 p.m. Last week’s results linked here.

Talk Of Tom Brady Playing Next Season But Not For Tampa Bay

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Pat Kirwan

So what’s next for free agent to be Tom Brady?

That’s unclear, but Joe particularly was disturbed to hear chatter about Brady playing elsewhere because of the source. (more…)

Scotty Miller In The Mix As The New Return Man, Seemed Surprised To Learn This

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

New returner?

Joe may have broken news to Scotty Miller today he wasn’t expecting. (more…)

Vita Vea Adds A New Injury

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

A fresh Buccaneers injury report for this week is out and there’s one new injury on it. (more…)

Derrick Brooks Talks Buccaneers-Saints

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

What a game it was, and Derrick Brooks is all over it with Ira Kaufman. Check out the latest from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.


Accountability Train Picks Up Steam At One Buc

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Jaelon Darden got fired yesterday and the offensive line was targeted by Todd Bowles in two separate interviews, plus guys getting praised are being nitpicked at the same time. (more…)

“It’s A Concern”

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

After 127 NFL starts, Bucs ironman left tackle Donovan Smith is a high-mileage veteran at 29 years old. (more…)

“It’s Unbelievable How Bad We Play Sometimes”

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

“What are we watching, Mean Gene?”

Always candid Warren Sapp pulled no punches on The Rich Eisen Show yesterday.

Among other things, legendary No. 99 thinks the Bucs will take out the Cowboys with ease if/when they meet in the playoffs. (more…)

Todd Bowles Reveals Major Coaching Difference Between Him Bruce Arians

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Bucco Bruce Arians

This nugget absolutely fascinates Joe because it’s very different from something Bruce Arians was adamant about when he arrived at One Buc Palace. (more…)

“They Willed Us To Victory On That Side Of The Ball”

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

While the nation is obsessed with Tom Brady’s magic to conclude Monday night’s game, that’s not the sole focus at One Buc Palace.

In fact, it might not be half the focus when it comes to edging the slimy Saints 17-16. (more…)

Todd Bowles Has High Grades For Keanu Neal

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Todd Bowles

Veteran safety Keanu Neal’s fifth start of the season on Monday sure looked like his very best. (more…)