More praise.

Remember when folks truly believed Kyle Trask was the answer? Fun times! [read more]

A Sept. 21 photo of Luke Goedeke.

When ESPN super insider Adam Schefter talks Bucs, Joe pays attention. [read more]

Gets across the line quickly.

Bucs fans are still moaning about how Sam Darnold escaped the clutches of Bucs outside linebacker YaYa Diaby in crunch time Sunday in Seattle. [read more]

Emeka Egbuka

Yes, Rob Gronkowski finally figured out how to pronounce Emeka Egbuka after tanking the Bucs rookie’s name in a viral moment during a FOX studio show. [read more]

Attacking offense.

Usually, offensive linemen, especially retired offensive linemen, like ground and pound, smashmouth football. [read more]

All smiles.

Joe is starting to get the same vibes again. [read more]

Special bond.

Joe can understand if there is a deep, mutual appreciation between Todd Bowles and Baker Mayfield.

And it isn’t just a coach-quarterback relationship. [read more]

One of Todd Bowles’ nemeses.

There seem to be two coaches who absolutely give Bucs coach Todd Bowles’ defenses fits. One the Bucs will face again on Sunday. [read more]

Out.

A thumb injury to corner Zyon McCollum and a leg issue for Chris Godwin are concerning, but otherwise the Bucs have a good-news injury report. [read more]

The NFL published a fun video after last season. It showcased the top-9 longest throws since 2016 measured by yards in the air.

Guess who had two of those. [read more]

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Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

He’s growing. [read more]

Already one of the NFL’s top receivers.

If you are having an ugly day at work, let Joe try to brighten your day. [read more]

Still wants to be heard.

Joe hoped longtime NFL insider for Sports Illustrated and NBC Peter King, the noted Bucs turncoat, would fade away in retirement. But Joe can’t seem to get rid of the guy. [read more]

Zyon McCollum

UPDATED: Joe is neither a doctor nor a physical therapist, but Joe has no issue proclaiming the Bucs are down another top cornerback. [read more]

It’s rare to hear a Buccaneers coach speak for Tampa Bay’s opponent, and it’s also rare to hear a seasoned, retired quarterback talk about seeing something new on a football field. [read more]

One snap Sunday really shot up Todd Bowles’ pride meter to great heights. [read more]

Joe can’t argue with this. [read more]

Across the NFL landscape, Baker Mayfield has become a drug (or a plate of Hooters tater tots) that fans and media simply cannot get enough of. People love hearing what Mayfield is all about. [read more]