Pressures!

Joe has screamed and hollered for the Bucs to buy/trade/develop a double-digit edge rusher so much that Joe is worn out. Hoisted the white flag. Gave up. [read more]

Legit starter says Todd Bowles.

Joe has a hunch if you asked Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht about giving up a draft pick to rent a player for a three-month playoff run, Licht would point to Elijah Roberts as a reason he doesn’t want a rental.

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Sunday will be a Hooters kind of day! [read more]

Joe hates the slimy Saints as much as Baker Mayfield does.

That’s why Sunday’s matchup in New Orleans is a can’t-lose game for the Bucs, their fans, and especially for Todd Bowles. [read more]

Poll posted at 8:37 a.m. Poll closed at 9:50 a.m. Last week’s poll linked here.

Look out.

Sometimes, both football people and those who bury their heads in stats and think the game is played on a spreadsheet can agree. Just like the following. [read more]

Another long one coming Sunday for Emeka Egbuka?

Since the day Josh Grizzard was first introduced as Bucs offensive coordinator, he explained he wanted to keep Liam Coen’s offense intact.

That is, with one exception. [read more]

Todd Bowles has done a hell of a job getting the Bucs to 5-2 while navigating several injuries on both sides of the ball and incorporating rookies, including a first-time playcaller. [read more]

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Todd’s fantasy leagues have hit the midway point and he examines the difficulty of finding productive wide receivers during BYE2K this weekend. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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No surprises from Todd Bowles after working with his team this afternoon at One Buc Palace. [read more]

It’s about time for Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht to return to social media and recycle what appears to be one of his favorite videos. [read more]

Making an impact.

Tykee Smith played slot corner as a rookie last season. He did fine. [read more]

Ready to road grade.

Give the running backs the damn ball! [read more]

Thursday at One Buc Palace was the first day since the Bucs lost to the Lions that offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard spoke to the local pen and mic club. [read more]

Second thoughts?

You may have heard the Bucs have a few injuries, especially to their receivers. [read more]

Joe is smelling an “over” bet.

There is a reason the slimy Saints have but one win. [read more]

While edge rusher Haason Reddick is no longer a feared pass rusher, and he’s injured and won’t play Sunday, he’s still getting a job done. [read more]