Five Things

December 9th, 2024

Receiver Jalen McMillan and tight end Cade Otton celebrate McMillan’s late touchdown Sunday.

Welcome to Victory Monday! That’s three in a row. Joe feels spoiled. So, let’s get after it. Hope you are caffeinated. [read more]

Bucs Offense Looked Ugly Yesterday, But Was It A Mirage?

December 9th, 2024

Baker Mayfield got yards.

Picks. Fumbles. Punts — ugh, the punts! After the Bucs jumped to a 14-0 lead, much of the next 2 1/2 quarters was painful to watch. [read more]

Rachaad White Had His Best Day On The Ground (In 2024)

December 9th, 2024

Running back Rachaad White celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown Sunday.

It’s hard to believe, but 2024 will end three weeks from tomorrow. [read more]

The No. 3 Seed Is In Play

December 8th, 2024

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

While some Bucs fans are skeptical Tampa Bay will make the playoffs, despite leading the NFC South with a 7-6 record, Joe is looking up at the chances of scoring a No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs.

That’s right, No. 3. [read more]

Why The Passing Game May Have Bogged Down

December 8th, 2024

After the Bucs jumped out to a 14-0 lead, the offense, for whatever reason, seemed stuck in the mud. [read more]

Gamechanger Tykee Smith

December 8th, 2024

The best rookie on the field today was the Bucs’ No. 23, not superstar tight end Brock Bowers.

So the Raiders came out of the halftime break today and marched on the Bucs to the tune of a 15-play drive that ate up about 10 minutes.

Joe was about ready to sprint to a toilet. [read more]

Make The Call!

December 8th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 8:56 p.m. Poll closed at 9:55 p.m.

 

Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Raiders

December 8th, 2024

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As he reached for the Buc locker room door, with the Glazers lined up inside to greet him, YaYa Diaby spoke loud and clear for all to hear:

“First place, baby, first place.” [read more]

The Return Of Sean Tucker

December 8th, 2024

Not-so secret weapon.

Since Sean Tucker went nuts against the slimy Saints, running for 136 yards, the Bucs have put him on ice. [read more]

Lavonte David Plowing Through All The Dead Flies

December 8th, 2024

Bucs need him even more.

The dead flies are so thick Lavonte David has to wear boots. [read more]

Just Win Baby

December 8th, 2024

Bucs channeled Raiders legend Al Davis.

Somewhere, Al Davis would be appalled at what has happened to his beloved Raiders. [read more]

Sterling Shepard’s Biggest Day Since The 2022 Opener

December 8th, 2024

Yeah, yeah, two touchdown catches today for rookie Jalen McMillan. That was sweet, though Todd Bowles wanted McMillan to take a knee on the late TD rather than score. [read more]

Todd Bowles Wins The Hot-Seat Trifecta

December 8th, 2024

He did it! Todd Bowles pulled it off.

And Joe has to give a standing ovation. [read more]

Baker Mayfield: Turnover Machine & Thrill Ride

December 8th, 2024

Joe will dare say that Baker Mayfield is looking like a winner version of Jameis Winston in recent weeks, including today. [read more]

Rachaad White Comes To The Rescue

December 8th, 2024

Came through when needed.

NFL coaches always talk about the next man up when players go down. Today, one could argue that was running back Rachaad White. [read more]

“We’ve Accepted That Reality”

December 8th, 2024

So this isn’t your 2023 Buccaneers.

This team is ready to punish defenses with brute force. [read more]

Buccaneers 28, Raiders 13

December 8th, 2024

So it seems the Buccaneers have mastered the art of winning ugly.

And today Joe doesn’t give a crap! That’s a very sweet team trait in December. [read more]

Buccaneers-Raiders, Open Thread

December 8th, 2024

Must-win game at The Licht House!

Comment all game long below with your Bucs fan brothers and sisters.

The Bucs could sit alone in first place after this one if they take care of business and the Falcons fall in Minnesota.

Go Bucs!