Tristan Wirfs discusses his contract negotiations today at One Buc Palace.

It is no coincidence to Joe that on the first day of full-padded practices today, Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs, who was a hold-in during underwear football season but fully participated in prior training camp practices, decided to sit out team drills. [read more]

So the Bucs are in the high-tech realm when it comes to training camp practice. [read more]

Bucs right tackle Luke Goedeke.

Does the thought of a Bucs handoff make you slump in your chair or begin a barrage of flatulence?

Either is understandable. [read more]

Mike Evans’ rookie look.

So in addition to re-sharing yesterday how his wife might have saved Bucs fandom from a deep depression, Mike Evans also talked about a great and painful lesson he learned working against former Bucs cornerback Mike Jenkins. [read more]

Underwear football valuable for big uglies.

So today the pads come on. There will be hitting at practice. [read more]

Mike Evans credits his wife Ashli for sticking with Bucs.

So yesterday, former Bucs All-Pro defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and NFL Network reporter and Gulf High grad Sara Walsh broadcast live for NFL Network from the practice fields of One Buc Palace. [read more]

The latest.

This is interesting to Joe only because so many signs are pointing in the opposite direction of the report. [read more]

Four players not on the Bucs weighed in on the greatness of Antoine Winfield Jr. for the NFL Network feature that lauded him as the 46th best player in the NFL. [read more]

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Baker Mayfield tosses a pitch Sunday morning at Bucs training camp.

Jamel Dean gets a rare pick, Jalen McMillan continues to impress and Zyon McCollum is growing up before our very eyes. This and more in today’s practice notes typed up by Joe. [read more]

Former Bucs All-Pro greets Calijah Kancey with open arms.

It’s really cool that budding star defensive tackle Calijah Kancey respects Bucs history. [read more]

Discusses “pros” in WR room.

How much is the Bucs wide receiver room filled with standup guys? Just read from the words of Bucs rookie receiver Jalen McCollum. [read more]

He wasn’t lying.

The biggest trait that Zyon McCollum had coming out of Sam Houston State two years ago was that he was a crazy good athlete. [read more]

Cornerback Jamel Dean.

So Jamel Dean picked off Baker Mayfield at practice today. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht patrolling the training camp fields.

Lots of Super Bowl signs are flowing at One Buc Palace if you listen to the guys in charge. [read more]

Right guard Cody Mauch.

So it’s well known that right guard Cody Mauch added about 15 pounds this offseason. [read more]

Recruiter.

It seems like Liam Coen still had recruiting in his blood as he transitioned from Kentucky offensive coordinator to the Bucs’ playcaller this spring. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

How about that Bucs pass rush? It’s a mysterious situation.

Tampa Bay led the NFC with 48 sacks last season, tied with the 49ers. Still, the Tampa Bay edge rush is viewed as a weakness. [read more]

Bucs assistant GM John Spytek was a key figure in the latest “In the Current” focusing on how a draft class is built.

Yeah, Joe already wrote about the latest “In the Current” episode from the Bucs that looks at Bucs scouts and takes fans behind the curtain of prospect interviews at the combine in Indianapolis. It also dives into front office meetings where Bucs scouts and personnel suits, including AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, argued the pros and cons of various players before they were drafted. [read more]

There will be no nickel-and-dime negotiation with Tristan Wirfs. [read more]

Bucs general manager Jason Licht (lefts) chats with assistant GM Mike Greenberg.

Telling stuff from Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Husband-and-wife drive.

This reminds Joe of when Scotty Miller’s wife developed her quarterbacking skills to help her wide receiver husband. [read more]