Stay healthy please.

With the third worthless preseason game tomorrow night, Bucs stud defensive tackle Calijah Kancey may see his first game-type action. [read more]

Not happy with o-line.

For weeks, maybe months, Bucs fans were singing hosannas and raising glasses to what they were convinced is an upgrade to the hated Bucs offensive line. [read more]

So it seems the Bucs and their beloved fans may see more running this season from Baker Mayfield. [read more]

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Todd debates the fantasy value of Saquon Barkley, now that he’s on a team that will score more and he will touch the ball less. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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It’s all things Bucs, as usual, on The Free Stretch podcast with Bobby Fenton. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Enjoy! Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been here at JoeBucsFan.com for about eight years.

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Todd Bowles

Could there be any more seemingly opposite head coaches than Buccaneers’ chieftain Todd Bowles and Miami Dolphins leader Mike McDaniel? [read more]

Rookie Running back D.J. Williams takes a pitch from Kyle Trask as offensive coordinator Liam Coen looks on. This from Wednesday’s final practice of 2024 training camp.

It is over. [read more]

The Buccaneers’ No. 1 running back (for now) has thrown down the hammer. [read more]

Second-year Bucs running back Sean Tucker.

A guy with deep knowledge of the NFL’s new kick return format, as well as the Buccaneers, was talking this week. [read more]

Perhaps the best news out of today’s joint practice with the Dolphins at One Buc Palace was the return of defensive tackle manbeast Calijah Kancey.

And it was special. [read more]

No great fanfare or sitdown with the head coach when the Buccaneers ‘starting center was named this week. [read more]

Decisions.

Two weeks ago, if you had asked Joe, the Nos. 5 and 6 receivers (provided the Bucs keep six receivers) would have been Sterling Shepard and Rakim Jarrett. [read more]

Todd Bowles gives thumbs-up.

On Friday night, several Bucs players will play their final game of football. [read more]

Changed man.

So what’s the difference between Antoine Winfield of 2024 and the rookie Winfield who ended the 2020 season flashing the deuces in the face of Cheetah Hill and running off the field of The Licht House a world champion? [read more]

In the spirit of nurturing hope and good preseason vibes, Joe has not mentioned until now that Kyle Trask and the Bucs offense were ugly on opening drives through two preseason games.

The numbers are scary. [read more]

“Liam, you’re lucky I like you.”

As Joe pointed out, including in practice notes yesterday, new Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen is very much an interactive coach. [read more]

Higher priorities.

So the Bucs will play their final worthless preseason game of the summer Friday night against the Dolphins. [read more]

Does Luke Goedeke crave center stage?

Joe is a big Luke Goedeke fan. The guy is super strong (stronger than Tristan Wirfs), plays hard, talks trash and had a strong 2023 season. [read more]

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Todd talks about the challenge of competing against fantasy players who share a similar mindset. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Several carries.

Not a bunch to type about in this practice. [read more]

Bigger role.

The Buccaneers’ big-money veteran quarterback has a little more on his plate right now [read more]