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]

Sterling Shepard speaks out.

There’s a very dangerous calm at One Buc Palace. [read more]

May not need to hold breath.

Here are some feel-good numbers for Bucs fans as they tackle a hump day. [read more]

Baker Mayfield shares a moment with Bucs killer Cooper Kupp, his former Rams teammate, after Sunday’s Bucs win.

Holy flurkingschmidt! Do the Bucs have an all-time quarterback on their hands? [read more]

Best yet to come?

Do not call prickly Pete Prisco a bandwagon man. [read more]

Baker Mayfield scans the field for an open receiver Sunday in Seattle.

This looked pretty close to a Liam Coen attack. [read more]

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. [read more]

Bucs LT Tristan Wirfs was all smiles both before and after the win over Seattle.

Man, there were a lot of good plays on Sunday when the Bucs went into the Seahawks’ nest and pulled out a 38-35 win. [read more]