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So how will the Bucs proceed with Baker Mayfield and his hard (or imagined?) contract extension deadline he set for Day 1 of 2026 training camp? [read more]
“You hurt me, Mike.”
More reviews are in on the greatest receiver in Tampa Bay history. [read more]
New attitude?
The kindest word Joe can think to describe the 2025 Bucs defense is “soft.” [read more]
Optimism surfacing?.
Joe doesn’t think Baker Mayfield was “posturing” in any way. [read more]
Believes in Todd Bowles.
The Bucs missed the playoffs for the first time this decade last year. And you could argue, as a pass rusher, YaYa Diaby hasn’t yet been developed. [read more]
New Bucs backup QB Jake Browning.
So one fun aspect of the upcoming Netflix “Quarterback” docuseries is that Joe Flacco is featured along with Baker Mayfield, among others.
Flacco’s surprising 2025 season was highlighted by a trade tied to the Bucs. [read more]
Former Bucs QB Chris Simms thinks Baker Mayfield is the NFL’s 10th-best quarterback. Longtime CBS NFL insider Pete Prisco just ranked Mayfield No. 16 at his position. [read more]
Tristan Wirfs gives Bucs fans a peak into the Netflix “Quarterback” docuseries, which features Baker Mayfield.
Joe’s really looking forward to next month. [read more]
How secure is Bucky Irving?
As good as the Bucs offense was in 2024, Joe’s not sure the Bucs come close to being as explosive an offense under Liam Coen without then-rookie running back Bucky Irving bursting onto the scene. [read more]
Unique Rueben Bain comparison.
Bucs outside linebacker YaYa Diaby is in a big year, a contract season. Like Baker Mayfield, Diaby is looking to get paid. [read more]
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Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.
In the words of NFL.com reporter/analyst Eric Edholm, the Baker Mayfield contract squabble is nothing more than “fluff” to give folks something to talk about during the five or six weeks between underwear football season and the July start of training camp. [read more]
How much left in that tank?
We are in the throes of List Season. [read more]
Come get some, YaYa Diaby says.
Last month during underwear football practice, Bucs outside linebacker YaYa Diaby dared opposing offenses to try to shut down the Bucs’ retooled defensive front-seven. [read more]
Bucs coach Todd Bowles.
Could another “good” year be a Groundhog Day repeat of many Bucs seasons this decade? [read more]
