“Tom, watching the Bucs running backs is like watching FOX News on weekends — a total waste of time. I’ve tried to tell Ed Glazer this but he won’t listen. Sad!”

One would think a grizzled veteran in the sunset of his career like park-violating, home-invading Bucs quarterback Tom Brady would benefit greatly from a run game that might make a defensive coordinator worried for more than three minutes. [read more]

We all learned that Bucco Bruce Arians and Byron Leftwich disike Zoom meetings and other types of virtual communication with players.

They stay away from it and prefer ink, paper and in-person teaching. [read more]

Considering the Bucs roster and the head coach comparing a no-name rookie to two former All-Pro players, how can Joe not be all fired up to see this kid in training camp. [read more]

Warning!

Is there a weak area on the Bucs? Well, yes, every team has a weakness somewhere. [read more]

Pricey price tag.

Who wouldn’t want Jamal Adams playing safety for them? [read more]

“I think Bill needs his medication, Todd.”

The numbers don’t add up, even if they’re coming from a guy enshrined in the Hall of Fame. [read more]

“Tom, stay away from Ryan Jensen’s wet tail. We can get sweaty together at home.”

The NFLPA has issued an edict to all its members, which of course includes all Bucs players. [read more]

Bucs respond.

In the wake of news over the past 48 hours that an assistant coach and two players have tested positive for “The Sickness,” the Bucs have issued a statement. [read more]

More positive tests.

Sounds like the Bucs may want to shut down One Buc Palace again. [read more]

Talks Tom Brady

Legendary and recently retired Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia delivered a fascinating interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio this week. [read more]

Dissed.

It isn’t just David Diehl. [read more]

Jets safety Jamal Adams.

Man, how times have changed. [read more]

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It’s simply too painful to think about. Buc fans understandably don’t want to go there, but we must. [read more]

A great NFL analyst you probably never heard of, a guy who also may be the next great quarterback whisperer, is a man greatly familiar with Bucco Bruce Arians. [read more]

Joe’s not sure what Rob Gronkowski can do on the pommel horse, and Joe doesn’t really want to know.

But Joe is certain you won’t see much funnier today than this video of the Bucs’ $10-million-per-year tight end performing “Ribbon Gymnastics” on the latest episode of the wacky CBS game show/reality show “Game On.”

Pro Bowl safety wants trade.

[UPDATE: 2:45 P.M. It’s starting to get interesting now.] [read more]

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