Todd Bowles Reacts To Dave Canales Leaving For Carolina

January 25th, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It just so happened that Bucs coach Todd Bowles was in the middle of a podcast interview with me when news broke that his offensive coordinator, Dave Canales, would be the new head coach of the Carolina Panthers. [read more]

Chances That Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans Return Just Dropped

January 25th, 2024

Domino effect?

The arrow is pointing down. [read more]

So Now What?

January 25th, 2024

Lions QB coach Mark Brunell.

Let’s face it, this time last year Bucs coach Todd Bowles got lucky. [read more]

Bucco Bruce Arians Influence Could Return

January 25th, 2024

“Hey Todd, if you hire one of my guys, I’ll come back to practice.”

(Former) Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales getting hired to be head coach of the Carolina Panthers today opens an interesting possibility. [read more]

Bucs To Add Two Third-Round Draft Picks For Canales Hire

January 25th, 2024

Joe got this wrong, quoted the NFL rule but missed a fine-print qualifier. Apologies.

Dave Canales Is The New Panthers Head Coach

January 25th, 2024

Well, that was quick.

Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales has gone from first-time playcaller with Tampa Bay to the head coach of the Stinking Panthers in the NFC South. [read more]

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 21)

January 25th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 12:05 p.m. Poll closed at 1:16 p.m. Last week’s result linked here.

 

“Mutual Admiration” Between Dave Canales, Stinking Panthers

January 25th, 2024

Finalist in Carolina?

One seasoned NFL stenographer is of the belief that Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales has a very real shot at being named the new head coach of the Stinking Panthers. [read more]

“Meticulous Cade Otton”

January 25th, 2024

Bucs fans know what an explosive tight end looks like. O.J. Howard averaged a whopping 16.6 yards per catch through his first two Bucs seasons (2017 & 2018).

Consider that no full-time tight end in the NFL has put up that kind of per-catch yardage since. [read more]

Todd Bowles Not Sure Of Devin White’s Status

January 25th, 2024

Uncertain future.

The 2023 calendar year and football season was not a good one for Bucs linebacker Devin White. [read more]

“He Was Seeing The Hole Before He Got The Ball”

January 25th, 2024

The Buccaneers’ running game was fantastic on Sunday, the best of the season. It was so good, some folks think the Bucs should have run more against Detroit. [read more]

T.J. Houshmandzadeh: Baker Mayfield Is Worth As Much As Dak Prescott

January 25th, 2024

Says Baker Mayfield worth $40 million a year.

When players get out of the game for a few years, they seem to gain a different perception of the NFL and its inner workings. [read more]

Offseason Prediction

January 25th, 2024

Cha-ching!

Yeah, since this is dealing with the biggest man on the Bucs roster, this would be a big prediction. [read more]

Bring Back Lavonte David

January 25th, 2024

Can still kick tail.

Maybe Joe is being selfish, but there is no reason for the Bucs to let Lavonte David walk. [read more]

The Cash Line In The Sand For Baker Mayfield

January 24th, 2024

Team Glazer members.

There will not be a whatever-it-takes, open-checkboook, anything-he-wants approach to re-signing Baker Mayfield. [read more]

“Are We Sure The Best Team Won?”

January 24th, 2024

Threw too much said NFL insider.

In the eyes of a former NFL suit who was schooled by the likes of Al Davis, Bill Walsh and Bill Belicheat, the Bucs were the better team on Sunday. [read more]

Weekly Dining Made An Impact For Baker Mayfield

January 24th, 2024

Hardcore Bucs fans know how dining habits have a strong place in team history.

Former rock star general manager Mark Dominik was obsessed with player-server communication. Ex-Bucs head coach Greg Schiano was psychotic when it came to meal temperature. And who could forget the downfall of the 2014 offensive line — no barbecues. [read more]

“Grow And Grow And Grow Together”

January 24th, 2024

It’s in-person interview day for Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales with Carolina Panthers ownership, per NFL Network.

It sounds like Todd Bowles’ name will come up. [read more]

Todd Bowles Not Yet Anointing K.J. Britt

January 24th, 2024

Future undecided.

One big surprise late in the season was how Bucs reserve linebacker K.J. Britt improved and unseated underwhelming Devin White and became a starting linebacker. [read more]

Adam Schein: Contenders Don’t Run Off Good Quarterbacks; Bucs Must Re-Sign Baker Mayfield

January 24th, 2024

Don’t let Baker Mayfield walk.

The task for Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is simple: Job No. 1 this offseason is to re-sign quarterback Baker Mayfield. [read more]

“This Is Ludicrous!”

January 24th, 2024

Crushes Todd Bowles.

The gang on “Good Morning Football” agrees. Either Bucs coach Todd Bowles had some shady agreement with his friend Dan Campbell to lay down in the final seconds of Sunday’s division-round playoff loss to the Lions or Bowles made one of the worst mistakes in coaching annals. [read more]