New Kicker Succop Talks About His Health & Readiness

September 2nd, 2020

New Bucs K Ryan Succop

The Buccaneers’ newest kicker, Ryan Succop (and Joe has new information that makes it very clear that it’s Succop’s job to lose), answered questions this morning about what led to his phone call from the Bucs last week. [read more]

Arians Won’t Name A No. 3 Receiver

September 2nd, 2020

Justin Watson

The Bucs have a clear second tier in the receiving corps after Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

It consists of two guys. [read more]

“I Know I’m Not Going To Be Missing No Tackles”

September 2nd, 2020

Gotta love Jason Pierre-Paul. He’s the only Buccaneer who screams on a Zoom call with media and then a minute later calls himself very laid back. [read more]

Have Your Say

September 2nd, 2020

Flash poll posted at 10:12 a.m. Poll closed at 12:14 p.m.


Mind Over Matter

September 2nd, 2020

Rejuvenated.

The keyword for foot-rubbing Rob Gronkowski, per a national TV report, is “joy.”

And no, it is not necessarily about what he first sees when he wakes up in the morning. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Lavonte David Contract Talks, Kamara Twist, Overrated Leonard Fournette, Matt Gay’s Chances, And Much More

September 2nd, 2020

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Ideal Landing Spot

September 2nd, 2020

CBS: Bucs have leverage.

Yes, the Bucs are judged by many NFL insiders and observers as being one of the top suitors for newly minted free agent running back Leonard Fournette. [read more]

Big Prediction For Bucs

September 2nd, 2020

Good omen for Bucs.

A respected national talking head is giving major respect to a young Bucs player. [read more]

Gronk On Arians’ Cussing

September 2nd, 2020

“Hey Tom, you think that SOB Belichick can cuss up a storm like me?”

Now Joe isn’t sure how foul language was tolerated in Bill Belicheat’s Kingdom (though former Belicheats offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien loves the f’ word and probably spoke it quite freely) but foot-rubbing Rob Gronkowski seems to be enjoying listening to Bucco Bruce Arians’ sharp, direct vocabulary. [read more]

Leonard Fournette Update

September 2nd, 2020

He’s free (to sign)!

So Leonard Fournette has been a free agent since Tuesday afternoon. [read more]

“I Don’t Worry About Him. He Knows What He’s Doing”

September 1st, 2020

Bucs rookie right tackle Tristan Wirfs

Manbeast Bucs rookie right tackle Tristan Wirfs, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, qualifies as one of the team’s handful of question marks. [read more]

Joe Thomas, Kurt Warner & DeAngelo Hall Peg Bruce Arians For 2020 Coach Of The Year

September 1st, 2020

If the Bucs don’t have a winning freaking record this year, Joe might have to go vegan, give up beer and actually take a day off — before returning to the keyboard to demand a new Bucs regime. [read more]

O-Line Coach Opens Up On Donovan Smith Inconsistency

September 1st, 2020

Candid O-line coach Joe Gilbert

Joe’s got the full transcript of candid chatter this afternoon from Buccaneers offensive line coach Joe Gilbert. [read more]

Ultimate Endorsement For Shaq Barrett 2020

September 1st, 2020

Still drinking Cam Newton’s Gatorade.

For those concerned that NFL sacks leader Shaq Barrett was a classic one-hit wonder last season, this should ease your angst considerably. [read more]

Bucs Will Be QB Heavy

September 1st, 2020

Bucs backup QB Ryan Griffin.

The Bucs currently have four quarterbacks on the roster. And that may continue next week when the Bucs and all NFL teams set their rosters and practice squads. [read more]

Matt Gay On Notice

September 1st, 2020

New Bucs K Ryan Succop.

If Bucs incumbent kicker Matt Gay didn’t have a wakeup call when the Bucs signed veteran kicker Ryan Succop last night, he surely got one this morning when Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians took to the microphone for his post-practice presser. [read more]

“Immediately Upgrade”

September 1st, 2020

Complete back.

It’s time for confession, Bucs fans. No need for a priest. Repent your sins. [read more]