Joe honestly believed things were better. [read more]

Bucs defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh chases down Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. (Photo coutesy of Buccaneers.com.)

There was a lot to like and lot to hate about the Bucs beating the Browns in their dress rehearsal for the regular season last night at the Den of Depression. [read more]

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In this episode of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, Todd discusses whether Cam Newton’s injury is a fantasy red flag for Christian McCaffrey and compares McCaffrey to Barkley and Kamara as fantasy football’s “Big Three” until further notice. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters.

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Sifting through blocking mess.

If Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians and his army of assistants are preaching to America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, to start taking care of the ball, it seems the message is getting through. [read more]

Mixed bag Friday.

As Joe noticed other defensive rookies blowing up games this preseason, Joe wondered why Devin White, the No. 5 overall pick, was virtually invisible. [read more]

Former Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter used to say the Bucs had three true No. 1 receivers. [read more]

Blocks better than his o-line.

Leaders take blame, even when they are innocent. [read more]

Body language

Tonight appeared to seal the deal, even if it did deliver Bucs fans ugly flashbacks for a few minutes. [read more]

When Bucco Bruce Arians finishes filling out his famous accountability sheets for the Bucs offense against the Browns, Joe hopes there’s one line there in bold type highlighted in red. [read more]

Out

Look for the Bucs to add a quarterback by Sunday morning. [read more]

With all due respect to the two sacks notched by reserve and feisty defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches, the play of Ndamukong Suh on the Bucs defensive line was very encouraging tonight.

If someone finds Carl Nassib, please let him know. [read more]

Joe has more often than not somewhat defended the offensive line because people holler and scream and stomp their feet about it out of reflexive habit, not substance. [read more]

Strong game.

No, Bucco Bruce Arians was not talking about the offensive line. [read more]

Joe has seen enough and hopefully Bucco Bruce Arians has, as well. [read more]

Yes, the Buccaneers’ pass protection tonight collectively looked like a drunk trying to walk a straight line.

But there were times America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, had time for deep shots and he took them. [read more]

Comment all game long with fellow Bucs fans and a few haters.

It’s fun. It’s annoying. It’s a tradition.

Play nice, please. And stick around after the game for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage of this almost meaningless preseason game against the Browns.