So how is the Bucs’ defense playing?

The answer depends on who you ask. [read more]

Joe still has deep, unsettled issues with nuns and math. But at the end of the day, math doesn’t lie (but numbers do!). [read more]

Santa Claus coming to town Sunday?

Think of the tingling sensation that goes through your head when you think of the hottest woman you’ve ever seen in real life. Well, that’s the same rise NFL defensive coaches get fantasizing over turnovers. [read more]

“Bake, who do you want at running back?”

Joe has been a big Liam Coen fan. “This Joe” thinks the Bucs’ first-year offensive coordinator has done such a good job that he won’t be here next year. Off to greener pastures. [read more]

Bucs OC Liam Coen.

Though NextGen Stats has yet to publish Baker Mayfield’s passing chart from the win over Carolina, throwing deep in that game wasn’t a thing. [read more]

Thanks, David Tepper.

Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs was bouncing around the locker room today at One Buc Palace. Bouncing in that he was pretty mobile (and chipper) despite wearing a huge knee brace. [read more]

UPDATED: 4:22 p.m. — It seems there’s a chance the Bucs could face their second third-string quarterback in three games on Sunday at The Licht House. [read more]

So no deep shots have been thrown in a while to Mike Evans.

Is it the offense? [read more]

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Some NFL players know all about losing and what forms it can take. [read more]

“Tie your shoes tight, Mike.”

It’s Vegas week, so Joe has been immersed in all things Raiders. [read more]

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Joe found this interesting because Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht often talks about drafting players with a profound and deep love of football. [read more]

Credits team for his success.

Last year Baker Mayfield had a career-year. He threw for his most yards in a season (4,044) and his most touchdown passes (28). [read more]

GM Jason Licht (right) in conversation with Bucs playcaller Liam Coen.

So Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht was very clear in the winter about one specific position. [read more]

Got right mentally.

Look, Joe fully understands nobody wants to see another player hurt. And no coach alive wants to see one of his players hurt, especially the quarterback. [read more]

Tight-lipped about incident.

So it still seems to be a mystery what exactly got into Stinking Panthers safety Sam Franklin after Sunday’s game with the Bucs. [read more]

Pro Bowl running back?

This is absolutely wild to Joe. [read more]

“Step it up, Cade.”

Joe’s got faith in Bucs No. 1 tight end Cade Otton, but it’s slipping away slightly, much like balls slip through Otton’s hands too often this season. [read more]

Joe doesn’t get too crazy about these Player of the Week/Month awards.

They’re cool, but heck, Sean Tucker got one and Mike Glennon was once NFC Rookie of the Month. [read more]