The mystery surrounding Chris Godwin’s surgeries and rehab continues, but Joe can at least report something today. [read more]

Bucs CB Jacob Parrish wipes his brow after a steamy practice today, highlighted by his strong pick.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles, since his team came up short against the Commandos last year in the playoffs, has been irked about the lack of picks by his defensive backs.

He wants more. [read more]

Michael Jordan is in the building — straight from the zoo. [read more]

Update.

So what’s up with Bucs rookie outside linebacker David Walker? And third-string quarterback Michael Pratt? Todd Bowles shed some light on the subjects this morning. [read more]

The Bucs love talking about the amazing culture of their locker room: a bunch of team-first dudes that love the grind and don’t freak out under adversity. [read more]

“C’mon Todd, unleash this Payne Durham. You got somethin’ here!”

Last year, just a little, Joe noticed that Bucs backup tight end Payne Durham start to spread his wings. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

In keeping with the 50th anniversary of Buccaneer football, I’m counting down the 20 most notable players in franchise history.

No. 50 – Mark Cotney
No. 49 – Mike Washington
No. 48 – Richard “Batman” Wood
No. 47 – Aqib Talib
No. 46 – Ricky Reynolds
No. 45 – Keyshawn Johnson
No. 44 – Ricky Bell</span

Mike Evans shares a moment with the late Vincent Jackson.

No. 43 – Vincent Jackson
No. 42 – Mark Carrier
No. 41 – Donnie Abraham
No. 40 – Cadillac Williams
No. 39 – Joey Galloway
No. 38 – Kevin House
No. 37 – Davin Joseph
No. 36 – Shelton Quarles
No. 35 – Michael Pittman
No. 34 – Leonard Fournette
No. 33 – Donovan Smith
No. 32 – Rob Gronkowski
No. 31 – Doug Martin
No. 30 – Baker Mayfield
No. 29 – Ndamukong Suh
No. 28 – Hugh Green
No. 27 – Jason Pierre-Paul
No. 26 – Shaq Barrett
No. 25 – Donald Penn
No. 24 – Brad Johnson
No. 23 – Gerald McCoy
No. 22 – Ali Marpet
No. 21 – Vita Vea
No. 20. Tony Mayberry
No. 19. Antoine Winfield Jr.
No. 18. Warrick Dunn
No. 17. Chris Godwin
No. 16. James Wilder

15. Jimmie Giles
The third member selected for the Buccaneer Ring of Honor was a tight end with rare downfield speed. He still ranks 10th in career receptions, sixth in receiving yards and third in TD catches for Tampa Bay — although his final season with the Bucs was 1986. Giles caught four TD passes against the Dolphins in a 1985 game, prompting Hall of Fame coach Don Shula to remark, “I can’t remember any tight end dominating us that way.” From 1980-82, Giles averaged 18 yards per catch and made three Pro Bowls. [read more]

Defensive energy.

Since about halfway through the first Bucs training camp practice on Wednesday, Joe thinks the defense has been flying around. [read more]

“Dang it, I thought I saved the number for that Wake Forest left tackle.”

So later this morning, Day 4 of Bucs Training Camp 2025 kicks off. Ought to be real training camp weather. Heat advisories are expected. It is not supposed to be partly cloudy or windy, which saved the Bucs and fans on Days 2 and 3 of camp.

Hydrate! [read more]

Is it possible the 2025 Falcons have a higher ceiling than the Bucs but are far less likely to win the NFC South? [read more]

Rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka.

Bucs first-round pick rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka has been very impressed by his experience at One Buc Palace.

He shared a few nuggets today with The Rock Riley Show on WDAE radio. [read more]

Todd Bowles said last week the Bucs tackled well in only one game last season: at Detroit in September.

Damning statement. So who was on the field that day? [read more]

New defensive line coach Charlie Strong.

Joe was convinced last year the Bucs needed at least some new blood or a new vision on the coaching staff to breathe fresh air into defensive meeting rooms. [read more]

Regularly works with former Bucs teammate.

Joe knew Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea and his former Super Bowl-winning teammate, Ndamukong Suh, were tight. Joe didn’t know they were this tight. [read more]

Linebacker Deion Jones.

So Joe finally got to have a 1-on-1 chat yesterday with Deion Jones, the veteran Bucs inside linebacker who once was as Pro Bowler for the Falcons, a guy who has made tens of millions of dollars playing football. [read more]

Fame!

Brace yourselves, Bucs fans. A superstar is about to be on the roster, apparently. [read more]

Dial up a loaded JoeBucsFan Show at 10 a.m. on Saturday 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 9.

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

Fan favorite.

Maybe one of the coolest things Joe has experienced in a while came the past two days at Bucs training camp practices. [read more]

What happened at practice Friday?

The defense seemed more active today as the Bucs wrapped up their third training camp practice for Summer 2025. [read more]

It turns out the Bucs have an additional real-life Haason Reddick expert on staff.
[read more]

Defensive back Tykee Smith

Todd Bowles threw out the “G” word today.”

And no, there was no update on Chris Godwin, who was watching Day 3 of training camp in street clothes like he was yesterday. [read more]

Injured

So rookie fourth-round pick edge rusher David Walker left practice about 10 minutes early today with team medical staff. He was walking slowly and looking uncomfortable.

Normally, Joe wouldn’t make big deal about this, but Walker comes with a special label. [read more]

Energized.

Look, the Bucs have a damn good offensive line. Maybe top two. It’s a strength, right up there with receiver. [read more]