The Buccaneers’ No. 1 running back (for now) has thrown down the hammer. [read more]

Second-year Bucs running back Sean Tucker.

A guy with deep knowledge of the NFL’s new kick return format, as well as the Buccaneers, was talking this week. [read more]

Perhaps the best news out of today’s joint practice with the Dolphins at One Buc Palace was the return of defensive tackle manbeast Calijah Kancey.

And it was special. [read more]

No great fanfare or sitdown with the head coach when the Buccaneers ‘starting center was named this week. [read more]

Decisions.

Two weeks ago, if you had asked Joe, the Nos. 5 and 6 receivers (provided the Bucs keep six receivers) would have been Sterling Shepard and Rakim Jarrett. [read more]

Todd Bowles gives thumbs-up.

On Friday night, several Bucs players will play their final game of football. [read more]

Changed man.

So what’s the difference between Antoine Winfield of 2024 and the rookie Winfield who ended the 2020 season flashing the deuces in the face of Cheetah Hill and running off the field of The Licht House a world champion? [read more]

In the spirit of nurturing hope and good preseason vibes, Joe has not mentioned until now that Kyle Trask and the Bucs offense were ugly on opening drives through two preseason games.

The numbers are scary. [read more]

“Liam, you’re lucky I like you.”

As Joe pointed out, including in practice notes yesterday, new Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen is very much an interactive coach. [read more]

Higher priorities.

So the Bucs will play their final worthless preseason game of the summer Friday night against the Dolphins. [read more]

Does Luke Goedeke crave center stage?

Joe is a big Luke Goedeke fan. The guy is super strong (stronger than Tristan Wirfs), plays hard, talks trash and had a strong 2023 season. [read more]

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Several carries.

Not a bunch to type about in this practice. [read more]

Bigger role.

The Buccaneers’ big-money veteran quarterback has a little more on his plate right now [read more]

“Don’t let Tristan down, Rachaad.”

So Baker Mayfield made it clear yesterday that he expects the Tampa Bay run game to be “drastically better” than last year in 2024. [read more]

Gave Bucs a scare.

So early in Bucs practice the team has individual drills and then team drills and walk-throughs. Nothing serious. Little to no hitting. [read more]

Never wanted to leave Bucs.

A lot has been made of the Bucs bringing back their free agents. [read more]

Absorbing rookie knowledge.

In years gone by in the NFL — hell, maybe still with some teams — rookies were to be seen and not heard, unless they were singing their school fight song at lunch as ordered by the veterans. [read more]