“Mike, I hired another winner.”

Baker Mayfield got his man.

New Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson got his, too. [read more]

When new Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson didn’t really want to give a deep answer to a question yesterday, he sometimes reminded local media that it was only his second day on the job. [read more]

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Bucs OC Zac Robinson.

Back in 2022, Liam Coen was Rams offensive coordinator. [read more]

Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.

One way to get back at a division rival (other than your quarterback calling out its coach) is to lift a good assistant from that team. [read more]

New Bucs OC Zac Robinson.

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay community got to meet Zac Robinson for the first time. And from Joe’s perspective, Robinson is a made-for-TV coach. [read more]

Old coach doesn’t fire back.

So last week Baker Mayfield unloaded on new Dixie Chicks coach Kevin Stefanski on Twitter. [read more]

As Bucs fans know well, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins carved up the Bucs badly in his last three starts against Tampa Bay over the past two years.

Cousins spent those games with new Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson calling the shots for him in Atlanta.

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New Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.

New Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson talked to local media in a news conference setting for about 25 minutes today.

Lots to unpack. But Robinson is skilled in coachspeak and in being careful with his answers. [read more]

Bucs legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Rondé Barber had a few takes about new Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson before he was hired by Tampa Bay. [read more]

Among NFL quarterbacks, Sam Darnold of the Super Bowl-bound Seahawks ranked third in total interceptions this season, tossed 25 touchdowns and tied for the NFL lead in fumbles. [read more]

Steady and solid.

Joe guesses when you first read the headline above, you may have been outraged. [read more]

Peek into offense.

There is a belief among the self-anointed football sophists trafficking on Twitter that pre-snap motion is a key to unlocking the power of offense. [read more]

Already prepping for 2026 season.

The voice of Cleveland sports radio Tony Rizzo is with Team Baker. And while Rizzo threw his support behind Baker Mayfield in his latest dust-up, Rizzo also wonders what the upside is. [read more]

Offensive injuries killed the Bucs.

How badly were the Bucs banged up last year? It’s hard to imagine they could be worse this fall. [read more]

Surprise! The Bucs need upgrades at the edge rusher position.

If the position isn’t addressed before the 2026 draft, then it’s fair to assume the Bucs’ front office doesn’t believe it can win postseason games next season. [read more]

Baker Mayfield started all 17 games this season for the third consecutive Tampa Bay campaign. [read more]

The streak is broken! [read more]

Bucs OC Zac Robinson.

Tomorrow, new Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is supposed to meet with the local pen and mic club. There, a clearer look at what makes Robinson tick should emerge. [read more]

Sticking around.

This is good news in Joe’s eyes. [read more]

“Say how you feel.”

Last week former Bucs quarterback Shaun King had harsh words for Baker Mayfield after Mayfield went off on his former Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, who now is in Atlanta. [read more]