Talks wide receivers.

Obviously, backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is collecting all sorts of kudos for his superior play and accurate throws in the first two weeks of the season. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Another week, another stiff challenge for the grinders up front, the guys who make it happen for the NFL’s top-ranked offense.

You heard me correctly — No. 1. [read more]

Talks Fitzpatrick, camp impressions, team construction and more

Back in training camp, Father Dungy spent a day at One Buc Palace that included watching practice, talking to Dirk Koetter and addressing the players. [read more]

No decision yet.

The question on who will be the Bucs starting quarterback a week from Sunday when the Bucs travel to Chicago was again brought up to Bucs coach Dirk Koetter today in his daily presser. [read more]

DeSean Jackson talks about his star quarterback

DeSean Jackson took media a little bit inside the Buccaneers’ explosive passing offense today at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Dirk Koetter said he’s been spending more time talking to players across his roster with some of the slight extra time he has now that Todd Monken is calling plays and serving as a full-time offensive coordinator. [read more]

After Vita Vea’s first practice in pads yesterday since his calf injury in late July, Joe thought it would be a good idea to ask about the return of the No. 12 overall pick in the Bucs locker room.

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Fitz clone.

Many, many, many NFL writers are cautioning Bucs fans drunk on victories to beware. [read more]

Relax and enjoy.

In so many words, a national columnist is telling Bucs fans, sit back and enjoy it. [read more]

The numbers don’t lie

There’s saying a guy is super fast, and there’s proof from the NFL NextGen data that uses technology to track how fast players run, among many other metrics. [read more]

Mind-melding with Fitz.

Joe is typing this here post in the wee hours of Friday (nope, no alcohol of any sort last night or this morning) and it is still mind-blowing the Bucs have one of the league’s high-powered offenses. [read more]

Last weekend, more quarterbacks completed 70 percent or more of their passes than the QBs that did not. [read more]

Slingin’

So far Dirk Koetter’s football wisdom has his team undefeated. [read more]

Club shrink, too.

Yes, many people brag about the Bucs and all the weapons Bucs coach Dirk Koetter has at his disposal. [read more]

“Mark, you see my receivers? No Tiquan Underwood or Kevin Ogletree here.”

Former Buccaneers rockstar general manager Mark Dominik predicted the Bucs would be a 9-7 team this season and now he’s all-in with Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback. [read more]

How do you stop him?

It’s a passing league. [read more]

Beau Allen getting his injured right foot worked on during the Eagles game

Today’s official injury report is here. [read more]

In Steelers’ cross-hairs.

It seems someone from Pittsburgh is going to be taught a painful lesson Monday night. [read more]

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin

Smart video preview of the Bucs-Steelers game here from a couple of guys who really know what they’re watching.   [read more]

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He’s back!

Look for your Buccaneers’ rookie manbeast defensive tackle, Vita Vea, to play on Monday night against the Steelers. [read more]