Tampa Bay Rays Vs. Bucs

September 23rd, 2026

What a contrast it was last night to see the Rays’ killer instinct on display in New York as they clinched the best record in the American League and home field advantage on their path to the World Series (hopefully). [read more]

Damning Defensive Stats

September 23rd, 2026

A few numbers from the Bucs-Browns game were dropped on NFL Live yesterday. [read more]

Numbers Are Dubious For Bucs’ Playoff Hopes

September 23rd, 2026

In a pinch.

“This Joe” has always said, you play for the playoffs or you play for the draft. And the Bucs are on the cusp of the latter this weekend. [read more]

Buyer’s Remorse?

September 23rd, 2026

Struggling.

When you get paid the big bucks, fans expect big Bucs wins. Not hot trash like last Sunday against the worst team in the league with the worst quarterback. [read more]

Baker Mayfield’s Week 2 Passing Chart

September 23rd, 2026

Where was he throwing?

On Sunday, when the Bucs host the Vikings in a game that very well could decide if the Bucs are still in the hunt for a playoff berth or will be watching the playoffs from a beach bar in the DR, Joe hopes KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles does something unusual. [read more]

Lightning Delays Are Influenced By TV Networks

September 23rd, 2026

What are NFL policies on a lightning delay?

The NFL is a network TV drama series.

The NFL gets the majority of its wealth from TV networks. In return, TV networks have a heavy hand in how the NFL is run. [read more]

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September 22nd, 2026

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Baker Mayfield Discusses How Close The Offense Is To Success

September 22nd, 2026

The Buccaneers’ offense is averaging a paltry 19 1/2 points per game through two weeks of play.

It’s more than a field goal less per game than Josh Grizzard’s 2025 offense. And Grizzard was supposed to the primary problem, along with a banged up offensive line that’s now healthy. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Bucs Tackling Improved

September 22nd, 2026

Three Bucs defensive players missed the tackle of Browns receiver Denzel Boston on Cleveland’s game-winning touchdown on Sunday. [read more]

The Wide Receiver Insufficiency

September 22nd, 2026

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Ira Kaufman Reacts To The Bucs’ Week 2 Debacle Against The Browns

September 22nd, 2026

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Leonard Fournette Thinks It’s Time To Move On From Todd Bowles

September 22nd, 2026

Leonard Fournette waved a white flag at his former head coach, the leader of Fournette’s beloved Buccaneers. [read more]

Todd Bowles Believes Doomsday Predictions Are Wildly Premature

September 22nd, 2026

You’d wince too at 0-2.

It seems KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles isn’t much of a fan of playoff percentages. [read more]

Lavonte David Cites “Weird” Play From Baker Mayfield

September 22nd, 2026

Somebody needs to mic up Lavonte David during every Bucs game and sell the streaming rights. David could pocket a lot of cash and send a lot of money to charity at the same time. [read more]

Baker Mayfield: “It’s Not Playoff Time Yet”

September 22nd, 2026

Apparently, the Bucs didn’t have a Super Bowl menatlity going into Sunday’s home-opener against the Browns. [read more]

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September 22nd, 2026

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No Pass Rush From Defensive Line (And Outside Linebackers) Set Up Deshaun Watson Success

September 22nd, 2026

Begging for sacks.

Some day, 10, 15, 20 years from now, Joe hopes whomever convinced KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles that a pass rush is a secondary priority for a defense calls Bowles and apologizes for sending him into forced retirement. [read more]

“I Don’t Want To Bury Them, But I Feel Like I Have To Bury Them”

September 22nd, 2026

Chris Godwin celebrates a first-down catch.

A former NFL general manager said the Bucs don’t have one major problem. They have two. And both are on offense. [read more]

Insulting

September 22nd, 2026

Rock bottom moment?

Baker Mayfield should be insulted. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Bucs Need More (Big) Plays On Offense

September 21st, 2026

Make plays.

This is odd: Joe doesn’t remember this much hand-wringing about the Bucs offense after Week 2 last season. Weird. [read more]

Albert Breer: “Character” Determined Winner

September 21st, 2026

Character flaw with Bucs?

This wasn’t meant to be a slam at the Bucs, but Joe thinks it is rather damning. [read more]

Dan Orlovsky Torches Bucs Defense, Playcalling

September 21st, 2026

So ESPN analyst and former Bucs QB Dan Orlovsky shared notes from his film study of the Bucs-Browns game.

That’s rare. Usually an analyst will discuss a couple of plays in detail or drop a hot take and some numbers. [read more]