Great To Have An Open Mind

December 24th, 2020

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich.

In Joe’s mind, the absolute worst coach (in any sport) is the type who thinks he has everything figured out, won’t listen to anyone (in particular, players) and doesn’t try to learn and adapt. [read more]

No Lions Coach Saturday

December 24th, 2020

[UPDATE: 10:22 a.m.] Seems like the Lions will be coached on defense by quality control assistants.

The Lions will be on their third head coach of the season Saturday when they host the Bucs. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Talks About The Slow Start Plague

December 24th, 2020

TAMPA TWO is firing back up with Episode 1 of this week. Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and Ira Kaufman serve up their special brand of sage analysis. All the fun is presented by The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

“What Are We Doing For The Love Of God?”

December 24th, 2020

Questions Bruce Arians.

This entire conversation came across to Joe like the theater of the absurd. [read more]

RoJo Has No COVID Symptoms

December 24th, 2020

This is Day 9 for 900-yard rusher Ronald Jones on the NFL’s COVID reserve list, and a Bucs official has provided insight into what life away from the team has been like for the Tampa Bay running back. [read more]

Bruce Arians: Carlton Davis Falling One Day Short

December 24th, 2020

Carlton Davis fans won’t like this news. [read more]

No Slam At Bucs

December 24th, 2020

No harm, no foul.

A sect of folks in the Tampa Bay area still believe Father Dungy walks on water, even though he gets way too much credit for acquiring the talent of the Bucs’ glory years and way underachieved with that same talent. [read more]

Discipline

December 24th, 2020

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

For a good chunk of the Lost Decade, one could Google penalty stats on NFL teams and it was not uncommon to find the Bucs as one of the most penalized teams in the NFL. [read more]

“Lead Us”

December 23rd, 2020

Bucs DC Todd Bowles.

By all accounts, Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is a man of few words. He may be less talkative (around those not in his inner circle) than Father Dungy, who was known for his calm demeanor. [read more]

Tom Brady Talks “Emotional Challenges”

December 23rd, 2020

Early in his weekly news conference today, Tom Brady said he’s faced physical, mental and emotional challenges this season.

So Joe followed up to ask Brady what an “emotional challenge” is and what that looks like for him in 2020. [read more]

“It’s In Them”

December 23rd, 2020

Back in 2016, when the Bucs were hot at 8-5 and Jameis Winston was coming off a thrilling road victory while throwing to Freddie Martino, Cecil Shorts and Russell Shepard, the Buccaneers’ ceiling was unclear (or maybe it was.) [read more]

Superior Tracking

December 23rd, 2020

Receiver Scotty Miller has taken just 52 snaps in the last five games.

He’s the Buccaneers’ most valuable invisible man. [read more]

Bucs Wave Goodbye, Fail To Protect Josh Rosen

December 23rd, 2020

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Interesting news from ProFootballTalk.com about practice squad quarterback Josh Rosen bolting the Buccaneers for the 49ers yesterday. [read more]

Todd Bowles’ Name Floated

December 23rd, 2020

Targeted by coachless teams.

It’s the middle of the holiday season. Most people have their minds on if they have maxed out their Visas yet or not. [read more]

The ScuttleBucs Take A Deep-Dive On The State Of The Bucs

December 23rd, 2020

The playoffs are on deck and The ScuttleBucs still (!!) don’t know what to make of Bucco Bruce’s postseason-bound squad. In the holiday spirit, Jeff and Tom have a longform, fireside chat about the offense and its inconsistency, look at the playoff picture and potential wild card weekend matchups, talk defense, laud special teams and more. We’re on the brink of a new year, Tampa Bay! A playoff year! Enjoy amazing year-end savings at Bill Currie Ford. Mention ScuttleBucs to their All-Pro GM, Sean Sullivan, and get a special discount!

The ScuttleBucs podcast is also heard Thursday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. on ESPN Radio Tallahassee. Listen or download above. Or subscribe at Google Play, Apple Podcasts and more.

Favorite (Sort Of)

December 23rd, 2020

“So you are telling me Super Bowl?”

At best, it appears the Bucs will be the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs. [read more]

Lose The QB Battle, Lose The Fantasy Title

December 23rd, 2020
In this edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, Todd spotlights how this year’s fantasy football playoff season is often being won and lost at a position considered overrated for decades: quarterback. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters.

Click above to listen or download, or Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and via Podbean and more platforms!

Lions Coaches Out “Until Further Notice”

December 23rd, 2020

The Buccaneers’ Week 16 opponent is in the midst of seriously rough times and Joe’s not referring to their 5-9 record. [read more]

Devin White Wins Second Player Of The Week Honor

December 23rd, 2020

Can Devin White put the Buccaneers’ defense on his back? [read more]

It’s Execution

December 23rd, 2020

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

A lot of folks, Joe included, have written a lot about the Bucs’ painfully slow starts that have tripped the team up and likely will doom them in the playoffs if they continue. [read more]