Not him for this discussion.

This is a pretty cool question. And Joe doesn’t believe this columnist’s stab is wrong. [read more]

A thirst for offense.

When Joe reads one of the many reasons why #NFLMedia thinks Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield will drag down the team, one common naysyer claim is that Mayfield has never had consecutive strong seasons. [read more]

Bucs coaches smile over rookie WR Jalen McMillan.

The buzz at minicamp, and yeah, even at OTAs, is that the Bucs found a stud in the third round with the selection of University of Washington wide receiver Jalen McMillan. [read more]

Void in Bucs’ roster.

Joe is relieved to see others are noticing the potential forest fire. [read more]

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Winning.

You can’t go a week, maybe not three days, and someone at CBS is ragging about Baker Mayfield and how he will drag the Bucs back to the dregs of the NFC South just like during the Lost Decade. [read more]

Bucs offense still had explosive traits.

Joe senses a pattern from some fans this month. They are dumping all over former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales. [read more]

Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield was and is quite a salary cap tonic for Tampa Bay. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Sometimes, not saying something is more of an answer than the response itself. [read more]

Overlooked.

Finally, someone is using reason and logic in their analysis. You know, like when did Kirk Cousins become Tom Brady? [read more]

Former Bucs QB Shaun King with Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht at a Bucs practice in 2016.

Not everyone in general manager Jason Licht’s corner thinks the Tampa Bay offensive line is a quality group. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Lavonte David is eager to strap on his mentor’s helmet once again and show a young teammate how it’s done.

Devin White looked the part of David’s willing disciple in 2019, when he arrived at One Buc Place at the age of 21. David did his best to show him the NFL ropes, but White ended up in a tug-of-war with the organization. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Bucs general manager Jason Licht’s team of receipt-keeping interns might need to call the boss for guidance on this one. [read more]

So what would Hall of Fame Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber tell young players that want to be like him? [read more]

Four-letter not impressed.

If Joe didn’t know any better, it seems BSPN’s computers hacked into Warren Sharp’s laptop. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe has already pointed out a key unknown with the Bucs in the middle of June is how their offense will come along under new coordinator Liam Coen. [read more]

Can be better.

Joe is actually excited about the possibilities after reading this ugly stat. [read more]

Man, Joe hasn’t seen an extreme physical-specimen freak like Yaya Diaby at edge rusher since Jason Pierre-Paul in his prime, and Diaby is committed to getting freakier. [read more]

A loss?

Someone is going to have to fill Joe in. Maybe it’s the influence of fantasy football where names and perceptions mean more than results and facts. [read more]

Teammate speaks.

A lot of Bucs fans think just because a guy attended Duke University, that means he’s more perceptive and smarter than most of his peers. [read more]

Lavonte David

Coaches always talk about wanting to see juice from players at practice. Many football folks believe passion leads to harder work, better preparation and, therefore, better play on Sundays. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So there are a lot of unknowns with the Bucs. [read more]