Update.

There may not be a contract sitting on a table waiting for him to sign, but it seems free agent running back Devonta Freeman hasn’t closed the door on the Bucs yet. [read more]

A friend and former bodyguard of Tom Brady envisions a few specific things from the 2020 Buccaneers offense. [read more]

Could it be Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles has high standards or is it simply that Bowles wants to keep his younger defenders grounded? [read more]

Ndamukong Suh played 125 more snaps than Vita Vea last year. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Could it possibly be that the Bucs are actually looking to bolster their running backs stable? A report out of Philadelphia suggests so. [read more]

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The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is all dialed into all things Bucs during Episode 2 of this week. And there’s a little Hall of Fame talk, too, from the Bay area’s only Hall voter.

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Not big on perception.

A populist belief is out there that the offensive line of the Bucs is unadulterated trash and park-violating, home-invading quarterback Tom Brady at 25, much less 43, will be lucky to throw a completion. [read more]

TAMPA TWO is perfect for your lunchtime enjoyment as you stay cool with Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating. Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and Tampa’s only Hall of Fame voter, Ira Kaufman, dive into a recent breakdown by CBS Sports. More good stuff from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Enjoy!

We’re just 78 days from the Buccaneers’ preseason opener and Joe cannot wait! [read more]

Last week during a Zoom chat with media, Joe asked Devin White a question that prompted the second-year savior linebacker to reference his guns and flex. [read more]

Joe just loves the fireworks on the Fourth of July. No, not the kind folks use in backyards at 1 a.m. that do nothing but torment dogs of all breeds and ages. [read more]

Not on bandwagon.

In the minds of one national sports talking head, the Bucs missed the playoffs last year because of their quarterback. And the same fellow believes the Bucs again will miss the playoffs in 2020, because of their quarterback. [read more]

Stay healthy, please.

To Joe, there is one task the Bucs offense must tackle this season. And if that is taken care of, all should be OK. [read more]

Breaking in Tristian Wirfs.

It’s hard to believe, but Bucs left guard Ali Marpet is a grizzled NFL veteran now entering his sixth season as a starter. [read more]

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They’re messing with my game. [read more]

Spreadsheeters react.

In today’s age, unless you can slap a blankety-blank number on something, it isn’t worth a s(p)it. [read more]

The NFL’s unbiased tracking technology in balls and players’ uniforms has spoken. [read more]

Talks Tom Brady and the new Bucs

Vincent Jackson saw an awful lot during his 12 NFL seasons, the very best of which came with Josh Freeman slinging him the rock in 2012. [read more]

If you have yet to consult your local short-term investment broker about the NFL season, Vic Tafur of The Athletic has help for you. [read more]

Still irked.

Lavonte David can be his own worst enemy. [read more]