Ira Kaufman Dissects The Teddy Bridgewater Decision And Kyle Trask Struggles, Talks Preseason Week 1, Practice Impressions, Lavonte David Admission, And Much More

August 8th, 2025

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Baker Mayfield: Bucs Dictate With Bucky Irving On The Field

August 8th, 2025

So who is the sugar in the sweet tea that is the Bucs offense? [read more]

The One With Brian Thomas Jr.

August 8th, 2025

Todd discusses the historic numbers BTJ put up as a rookie last year, but why overdrafting him may not be worth your second round pick in 2025. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Quick Throws Needed Early In Season

August 8th, 2025

Blindside protection.

Last year former Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen had the Bucs offense rolling. [read more]

Rookies Praised For Similar Traits

August 8th, 2025

Praises rookies.

There is a lot of chatter about Bucs rookies.

For good reason. Most of them look like they can play. [read more]

“Hellacious Cover Guys” Will Make The Bucs Roster

August 8th, 2025

Receiver Ryan Miller, who has had a solid training camp, has an extra opportunity Saturday.

Change has come to the NFL, at least for the guys who decide the Buccaneers roster. [read more]

Bucs’ Key To “Tee Off” On Defense Declared

August 8th, 2025

It’s not Vita Vea.

Joe likes what Todd Bowles has learned, how he’s evolved in one particular way. [read more]

Bucs Training Camp 2025, Day 12 Notes (Part 1)

August 8th, 2025

Training camp is beginning to wind down. Joe’s body feels like it’s been through two-a-days. What day is it? What month is it? What’s sleep? It isn’t just a crazy time for the players and coaches. [read more]

Todd Bowles Names Three Most Instinctive Defensive Bucs

August 7th, 2025

Defensive back Tykee Smith.

Todd Bowles is hard to read when it comes to one aspect of his defense. [read more]

The Free Stretch Returns For A Taste Of Real Football And A Look Ahead

August 7th, 2025

The scent of Bucs football is in the air, real uniforms and plenty to watch on Saturday night! Bobby Fenton is all over it. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for nine years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.

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Born and raised in Tampa, Bobby is a graduate of Jesuit High School (’98) and the University of Florida (’02) and has been a Bucs fan since attending the 1979 NFC Championship Game at Tampa Stadium in his mother’s womb.

In addition to the Bucs, Bobby loves the Gators, Lightning, and Rays. He is an avid Ultimate Frisbee player, as well as a special teams ace for the Dunedin Pirates semi-pro football team of the Florida Football Alliance. He lives in South Tampa and his current deadlift PR is 455 pounds.

“It’s A Very Underrated Thing That’s Going On”

August 7th, 2025

New Punter Riley Dixon is a dual-threat and has Bucs officials super-excited.

Nobody wants to read about punters because they’re boring, unless Pat McAfee is your punter or the guy is a threat in the passing game, like new Bucs punter Riley Dixon is. [read more]

The Forgotten Receiver Impresses His Head Coach

August 7th, 2025

Overshadowed.

Bucs receivers this past offseason have gotten a lot of run. And that has really amped up in training camp. [read more]

Good Plays, Bad Play

August 7th, 2025

Pass defense work in progress.

Let’s cut to the chase: Joe did not like how a rookie quarterback moved the ball today with little effort on the Bucs’ first-team defense. [read more]

Haason Reddick Talks Lavonte David, Tampa Happiness

August 7th, 2025

Edge rusher Haason Reddick

So the Bucs are putting a lot of hopes and dreams in edge rusher Haason Reddick being able to hunt quarterbacks this season. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Was In Denial About 2023 QB Competition

August 7th, 2025

“It was all a dream, Kyle.”

Two years ago at this time, Bucs fans were barking at each other and picking sides in the Baker Mayfield-Kyle Trask battle for the starting quarterback job.

But, it seems, per a prominent Bucs official speaking today, Mayfield didn’t believe he was competing. [read more]

Jason Licht Slaps “Phenomenal” Label On A Cornerback

August 7th, 2025

Today’s admission by Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht didn’t surprise Joe, or probably anyone else who has been a regular at training camp. [read more]

Mike Evans Seems To Be OK

August 7th, 2025

Frightened fans this morning.

[UPDATE 5:47 p.m.] Mike Evans gave Bucs fans a scare. But preliminary information is if he has something wrong, it doesn’t appear major. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Says He Doesn’t Need Preseason

August 7th, 2025

“Just dial it up for Kyle, Grizz.”

So when Baker Mayfield recently joined the Kelce bros on their popular New Heights podcast, he referenced a memorable moment in his career. [read more]

Offense Has Todd Bowles’ Focus

August 7th, 2025

Todd Bowles

So what did head coach Todd Bowles do during today’s Buccaneers joint practice against the Titans? [read more]

Don’t Expect Bucs Starters To Play Saturday Night

August 7th, 2025

“I’ll be watching with you, Chris.”

The preseason opener on Saturday night will not be one for the Bucs’ prime-time players.

Head coach Todd Bowles made that clear after practice against the Titans today. Sure, it’s possible linebacker SirVocea Dennis will be out there to get more work calling the defense and seeing if he can stay healthy. Joe supposes Jalen McMillan will play, as well. But don’t look for the big names that sell tickets.

Joe just hopes the second-team offensive line steps up from its training camp struggles. Kyle Trask deserves the protection.

Bucs-Titans Practice Is Underway!

August 7th, 2025

It’s been a little testy out here at One Buc Palace with the Titans and Buccaneers squaring up in a joint practice. The last practice before Saturday night’s preseason opener between the two teams at The Licht House.

Practice wraps around noon and Joe will have plenty later today.

One of a few serious scrums today.

Baker Mayfield soaking it in with Chris Godwin, who’s still in street clothes.

Happy 17th Birthday To JoeBucsFan.com; Is The End Nearing?

August 7th, 2025

Seventeen years ago today, Joe hit the power button on this website and never turned back. More than 60,000 Bucs posts have been published, the results of obsessing 24/7 about all things Buccaneers. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Helped Motivate Lavonte David To Return For 2025

August 7th, 2025

Best Bucs recruiter.

Bucs icon linebacker Lavonte David will fully admit he was leaning toward calling it a career at one point in the offseason. [read more]