Bought defensive groceries.

Just the memory of how utterly disgusting the Bucs pass defense was last year makes Joe want to wash his eyes out with battery acid. [read more]

Bucs fans hounding Joe about why he calls Jameis Winston, “America’s Quarterback,” runs in spurts.

Here is more evidence for the confused to chew on. [read more]

Bares his soul.

What a fantastic interview! [read more]

Preseason Game 4

Jags at Bucs

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.

TV: WFLA-TV, Channel 8. Live stream at Buccaneers.com. Game will be rebroadcast on NFL Network at 4 a.m. Friday morning. All NFL preseason games are available via NFL Game Pass. [read more]

Interesting numbers.

Remember folks, there are two Joes who run this here corner of the interwebs. [read more]

It’s the weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll, posted at 5:48 p.m. It pops every Wednesday through the season. … Find last week’s results here.

Outside of pounding four or five beers with Dirk Koetter accompanied by a heartfelt conversation, or being invited to the cheerleaders’ holiday party, Joe can’t imagine anything more entertaining in the world of the Bucs than a chat with defensive line coach Brentson Buckner.

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It’s that time of year — and the good folks at One Buc Palace might want to cover their eyes. [read more]

Security?

It is a question Joe has asked since NFL strongman Roger Goodell sentenced America’s Quarterback to a three-game sentence to start the season. [read more]

New NFC South QB.

This will anger a sect of Bucs fans. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

The right knee of Donovan Smith will determine Tampa Bay’s starter at left tackle in New Orleans. If Smith is cleared by the doctors, he figures to be charged with protecting Ryan Fitzpatrick’s blind side.

That’s a medical issue. The murky situation at right guard is a competitive issue. [read more]

Embracing change

Your Buccaneers have a long history of backup running backs getting thrust into prominent roles.

Bobby Rainey and Mike James put smiles on a lot of faces during lost 2013 and 2014 seasons. [read more]

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Final position previews from a fantasy perspective on the Buccaneers in this edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast: Bucs Bulletin. Previous Bucs Bulletins have taken care of the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers, so now the only fantasy relevant name remaining at TE, PK or D/ST for your season-long draft is OJ Howard.

Howard has made a move up fantasy draft boards the last month, but it is a modest one. The top TE’s have been Gronk, Kelce and Ertz for months and then there’s a huge group of others that fall in line after those three. And then OJ Howard comes in somewhere after that. Howard’s appearance on draft boards comes at the expense of Cameron Brate, who has been a fun fantasy bargain the last couple years. Next week, the Bucs Bulletin starts weekly fantasy matchup analysis of the Buccaneers and their opponent.

Also, if you would like to join other fantasy podcast listeners at Hooters for the season opener between the Eagles and Falcons, Todd has all the details for you in this podcast as well. Remember to send your request for an invite or any of your personal fantasy questions to ToddWrightFantasyFootball@gmail.com.

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“Riddle me this… “

Joe isn’t sure if he has solved the puzzle or not. [read more]

Blaming Jameis.

Joe read the following Monday night and initially was just going to let it go.

But sometimes, even if Joe is numb to a subject, it can be outrageous enough to get him worked up. [read more]

Out of work (again).

You want to know why the Bucs stunk out loud last year? It was all over the news for those paying attention. [read more]

Trust is back.

If anyone can glean something from the preseason, the Bucs offense will be back on track in 2018. [read more]

Inside job

Many fans and media want to know if Dirk Koetter ran a tougher training camp this season.

Players have chimed with takes that shed little light, but Caleb Benenoch is an exception. [read more]

“Hey football gods, I thought I sold my soul when Mark Ingram got suspended. You guys outdid yourself.”

Great Bucs news this evening.

It’s no big surprise, but it feels awfully good to see it looking so official. [read more]