Jason Licht: Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs “Hitting Their Milestones”

August 10th, 2025

The Bucs have a lot of money invested into Chris Godwin, the future Buccaneers Ring of Honor receiver, and All-World left tackle Tristan Wirfs, another man destined for the Ring. [read more]

Please, No More Emeka Egbuka Returning Punts

August 10th, 2025

No more punt returns, please.

As Joe pointed out last night, if you can return a punt, you may try emailing the Bucs. They may have a job for you. [read more]

Strong Debut For Josh Grizzard

August 10th, 2025

The healthy Bucs rookies were on the field last night and that included the offensive coordinator. [read more]

Jacob Parrish Continues To Impress

August 10th, 2025

Joe knows a lot of attention has been heaped on rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison. Joe guesses part of that is because he played for arguably the biggest brand name in college football: Notre Dame. [read more]

Emeka Egbuka Says Friendly Rivalry With Jalen McMillan Has Helped Them Both

August 10th, 2025

Emeka Egbuka nearly made a crazy catch Saturday against Tennessee despite getting blasted in the head by a Titans defender.

It may not be too long into the future that the Bucs’ Nos. 1 and 2 receivers will be Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan. But we’re not there yet. [read more]

Two Insider Perspectives On Why SirVocea Dennis Played Last Night

August 10th, 2025

Linebacker SirVocea Dennis.

So why did inside linebacker SirVocea Dennis start last night’s preseason game after head coach Todd Bowles said he didn’t expect to play starters? [read more]

Buccaneers Starters Will Play Next Saturday In Pittsburgh

August 9th, 2025

Haason Reddick

Next Saturday is when all or most Buccaneers starters will play as a unit against the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

That was strongly implied during tonight’s WFLA-TV broadcast of the Titans-Bucs game, and JoeBucsFan.com was able to confirm after the game that Todd Bowles’ plan is to play the starters in Week 2 of the preseason — and not much if at all in preseason finale (Week 3) versus Buffalo in Tampa.

The Bucs face the Bills during the regular season and Bowles, like many head coaches, would prefer not to have his starters up against a future 2025 opponent in August.

Would Have Been Nice To See Chris Braswell Expose Tennessee’s Camp Meat

August 9th, 2025

Invisible.

Joe does not like killing rookie edge rushers. History suggests they rarely do anything substantial — unless a guy’s last name is “Bosa.” [read more]

Can Anyone Return A Punt?

August 9th, 2025

Ryan Miller continues to make plays.

The Bucs are in need of a punt return man. If you can return, you may have an NFL job. [read more]

Strong Night For Kyle Trask

August 9th, 2025

Take that, Teddy Bridgewater! [read more]

Bucs-Titans, Open Thread

August 9th, 2025

HALFTIME! Preseason is here! Rachaad White and receiver Dennis Houston got injured in the first half, as Kyle Trask was nearly perfect.

COMMENT ALL GAME LONG below on your favorite backups!

Be nice. Go Bucs!

Rachaad White Injures Groin

August 9th, 2025

Painful moment in the first quarter of tonight’s rainy Bucs-Titans game. Rachaad White was seen on the sidelines writhing in agony and sort of punching at his upper groin. [read more]

Benjamin Morrison Expected To Miss Entire Preseason

August 9th, 2025

Sad but encouraging news tonight at The Licht House. [read more]

“Freakish” Graham Barton

August 9th, 2025

Bucs sophomore center Graham Barton has looked bigger and stronger this summer.

He seems destined for improvement, which is impressive considering he was an above average starting center last season as a rookie adjusting to a new position. [read more]

Calijah Kancey Still Bothered By Jayden Daniels Miss

August 9th, 2025

Joe’s seen the play about 100 times.

Calijah Kancey probably threw out every white towel in his home. [read more]

JoeBucsFan Show TODAY At 1 P.M. And 4 P.M. On WDAE Radio

August 9th, 2025

Dial up a loaded JoeBucsFan Show at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. today on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Listen online, too, or via the iHeart Radio app. The local Saturday fun on WDAE starts this week with Rock Riley at noon.

Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every Saturday since February. Varying times.