Bucky Irving had shoulder surgery six months ago and the Bucs never really explained what happened to him, only that he would be recovering through the spring and would be ready for contact in “summer” or “fall,” per Todd Bowles’ words. [read more]

Kameron Johnson catches a pass — not a punt — during wide receiver drills Friday. Yes, he caught a pass, not a punt.

Another day, another Bucs practice, another piece of drama. [read more]

The Panthers, the NFC South champs, have been dealt another serious blow.

The Bucs’ have a couple of grumpy big-name players; the Panthers have four major injuries. [read more]

Adam Schefter report surfaces.

We’ve heard from Baker Mayfield about his contract hassle. Now it’s time to hear from the Bucs. [read more]

Baker Mayfield serves up a thought-provoking take on last year’s record.

Remember when the Bucs started last season 3-0 and then 4-1 and 5-1 after beating Seattle and San Francisco? Baker Mayfield said there’s a lesson in those records. [read more]

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Sees Bucs in a good spot.

Reading season previews on the Bucs from national media types, very few expect the Bucs to have a good season. [read more]

Vita Vea at training camp today sharing a chat with Calijah Kancey.

As Buccaneers fans sadly know, one of the NFL’s most impactful and popular defensive tackles, Bucs manbeast Vita Vea, asked to be traded before training started this week. [read more]

Team leader says Bucs coach.

We’re talkin’ ’bout LEE-dehrs. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs mingles with young fans after practice today.

Another missed practice day for Tristan Wirfs and his troubled hamstring. [read more]

It’s about ball.

Yesterday, when Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield made statements about how he was disrespected by the Bucs’ contract offers, it lit up #NFLMedia. [read more]

It’s Year 5 for Bucs starting cornerback Zyon McCollum and he says he’s in a fresh chapter of his career. [read more]

Sad but happy sight on the Buccaneers practice field today. [read more]

Solid.

The thing about Bucs rookie Ted Hurst jumping out at Joe are the things that do not jump out. [read more]

High-stakes gamble?

This isn’t exactly a novel concept, but Joe thought it was cool that a Princeton product and former NFL offensive lineman is reading the tea leaves like this. [read more]

Locked in.

For a guy who is not expecting a contract extension before the end of the season — though Baker Mayfield did say if the Bucs offer what he wants they should call his agent and not him — Mayfield said yesterday that free agency isn’t even on his radar. [read more]

The strong Baker Mayfield insinuation yesterday that the Bucs offered him a two-year contract extension at less than $50 million per year is highly dubious. [read more]

Advice to a fellow Sooner.

This comes as no shock to Joe. [read more]