Jason Licht Reveals Injured J.J. Roberts Was Likely To Make Roster

August 18th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Somber note Saturday in Pittsburgh stemming from Bucs undrafted rookie free agent safety J.J. Roberts leaving Thursday’s practice field on a cart, one that drove right past Joe. [read more]

The One With Claymation

August 18th, 2025

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Zyon McCollum Explains How Possessed Todd Bowles Is

August 18th, 2025

Takeaways obsession.

You’ve heard all offseason how Todd Bowles emphasizes the Bucs need more interceptions. [read more]

Doubt Benjamin Morrison Has Had A “Huge” Setback

August 18th, 2025

#AtlantaReady?

Bucs rookie corner Benjamin Morrison seemed to be turning the corner in Bucs training camp. Then, he suffered a hamstring injury. At the time of the injury, Joe was told Morrison would miss all of preseason. [read more]

Don’t Expect Josh Allen Against The Bucs On Saturday

August 18th, 2025

Joe sort of enjoyed last night’s 38-0 preseason clobbering of the Bills by the Bears.

It put a little perspective on the Bucs fans outraged by Tampa Bay’s 17-14 win at Pittsburgh on Saturday. [read more]

Todd Bowles Suggests José Ramirez (And Other OLBs) Are Inconsistent

August 18th, 2025

Todd Bowles breaks down.

Earlier in training camp, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said he knows José Ramirez can rush the passer. [read more]

Brian Baldinger Sold On Emeka Egbuka

August 18th, 2025

Glimpse of the future.

Joe is both scared and totally stoked about Emeka Egbuka’s rookie season. [read more]

The Bucs And Trey Hendrickson

August 17th, 2025

“Joel, you killed me with that Micah Parsons question.”

No. No. No. The 2025 Buccaneers are not trading for a monster pass rusher. [read more]

Todd Bowles Is No Bruce Arians With Rookies

August 17th, 2025

“Bruce, your ways have left the building.”

Once upon a time in 2019, the Bucs had a rookie with a bad hamstring in preseason and another who had a rough preseason debut.

Sound familiar?

Arians blasted the bad inaugural game and went public saying the injured rookie needed to get his ass on the field. [read more]

Josh Grizzard: Still Installing Offense, Challenging Players

August 17th, 2025

Josh Grizzard talks to Joe.

The rookie Bucs offensive coordinator seems to know exactly what he’s doing.

Joe’s been impressed. [read more]

Players And Positions Still Need Work

August 17th, 2025

Last night, after the Bucs beat the Steelers in the second worthless preseason game, Todd Bowles was asked about how close the Bucs are to being #AtlantaReady. [read more]

Love And Tenderness For Tez Johnson

August 17th, 2025

There was a rookie comforting a rookie last night in the bowels of the Steelers’ home stadium. [read more]

Todd Bowles Gushes About Emeka Egbuka

August 17th, 2025

Glimpse of the future.

For who watched or who will watch one of the rebroadcasts of last night’s Bucs win over the Steelers in the second worthless preseason game of the summer, viewers will see/ did see what Joe saw every Bucs practice in training camp. [read more]

Todd Bowles Defends Jamel Dean

August 17th, 2025

Bucs coach supports.

Last night it appeared cornerback Jamel Dean got beat for a touchdown in the Bucs’ second worthless preseason game in Pittsburgh. [read more]

Todd Bowles: No Update On Jalen McMillan

August 17th, 2025

Tests continue.

UPDATED: Joe is guessing no news is good news. For now. [read more]

Postgame Reaction And Locker Room Happenings From Pittsburgh

August 17th, 2025

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Todd Bowles: Jalen McMillan Just Didn’t Hurt His Neck

August 17th, 2025

More than just neck?

Joe heard Jalen McMillan tell teammates he sprained his neck. There may be more to it. [read more]

Chris Braswell Played Like A Stud

August 17th, 2025

Solid evening.

Last week Chris Braswell was close to invisible despite playing most of the first worthless preseason game against Tennessee. That changed Saturday in Pittsburgh. [read more]

Zyon McCollum Talks Interceptions

August 16th, 2025

Surprised Todd Bowles.

Todd Bowles wants picks. In fact, Bowles craves picks. Demands picks. [read more]

Unexpected Run Game Struggles Explained

August 16th, 2025

Anyone have 2022 and 2023 flashbacks tonight? [read more]

Todd Bowles Talks Teddy Bridgewater Role

August 16th, 2025

So the first-team offense minus Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield were on the field tonight with a surprise starter throwing the ball. [read more]