NextGen Stats: Antoine Winfield Deserves His Belt

January 11th, 2024

More accolades.

So yesterday at One Buc Palace, Bucs safety Antoine Winfield got his belt. [read more]

“You Can’t Feel Good About Tampa’s Chances”

January 11th, 2024

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Unlike nearly all of his national NFL analyst colleagues, Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian attended Sunday’s Bucs-Panthers game in Charlotte.

He came away aghast at the Tampa Bay offense. [read more]

Which Bucs Team Plays Monday?

January 11th, 2024

Preparation.

At least there’s drama. And the NFL flourishes on drama. [read more]

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 19)

January 11th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 7:01 a.m. Poll closed at 8:48 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

Stephen A. Smith Expects Baker Mayfield To “Cook” Eagles Defense

January 11th, 2024

Let him bake?

Is this the kiss of death? [read more]

Bucs Had A Bunch Of Batted Down/Broken-Up Passes

January 11th, 2024

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.

Joe notices this from time to time but now we can flush it out with a degree of certainty. [read more]

Antoine Winfield: “A Lot Has Changed” With Eagles Since Week 3

January 11th, 2024

Better off catching than running.

Back in the third game of the season, the Bucs were undefeated (2-0). That didn’t last long as the defending NFC champion Eagles put a hurting on them at The Licht House. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Seems To Believe He Had “A Great Year”

January 10th, 2024

Confident.

Joe believes this is significant as it relates to how much money Baker Mayfield will demand and/or command in free agency.

His contract expires after this season.

[read more]

Lavonte David Isn’t Sure He Wants To Play For The Bucs In 2024

January 10th, 2024

Painful moment today at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Reflects On No Report Or Announcement Of Todd Bowles Returning For The 2024 Season; Talks Eagles Matchup, Ways To Look At The Carolina Game, Bowles’ Grade For The 2023 Defense, And Much More

January 10th, 2024

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Todd Bowles Gives 3 Keys To A Playoff Victory

January 10th, 2024

True colors?

Warning to weak-stomached Buccaneers fans. Remove sharp objects from reach when reading the following.

Hide the remote control. Tell the kids to cover their ears. [read more]

What Does The Eagles Win Over Bucs This Season Mean Now?

January 10th, 2024

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

In September, the Eagles looked like the defending NFC champs they were when they pounded the Bucs on Monday Night Football. [read more]

“That’s A Proud Unit Over There”

January 10th, 2024

Joe has trouble getting a read on the Bucs defense. The pass defense has been miserable too often and the edge rush isn’t what it used to be.

But the run defense has had many excellent games, turnovers have been forced at a good rate and the Bucs don’t allow a lot of points. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Sits Out Early In Practice

January 10th, 2024

Not practicing.

So the Bucs hit the practice fields outside of One Buc Palace today and there was a notable player who wasn’t between the white lines. [read more]

The Best

January 10th, 2024

Studs.

Friends, we better savor what Bucs fans have for maybe just one more game. [read more]

Myth That Baker Mayfield Only Has Eyes For Mike Evans

January 10th, 2024

Not a one-man offense.

Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales is getting a lot of chatter about being a head coach someday. The Stinking Panthers have already reached.

There could be more invites. [read more]

Baker Mayfield And His Injuries

January 10th, 2024

How hurt?

Man, this video doesn’t look good. [read more]

Did Cody Mauch Hit The Rookie Wall?

January 10th, 2024

Strong start; wore down last week.

Really cool video of one of the picks nailed by Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht in his 2023 draft and rookie undrafted free agent class, [read more]

“I’m Taking The Bucs”

January 9th, 2024

 

It’s mind-blowing how the Eagles fell from 10-1 to 11-6. They will limp into the playoffs against the Bucs on Monday night.

It almost reminds Joe of Lovie Smith’s Bears in 2012 going 7-1 and finishing 10-6. [read more]

“People Still Think Todd Bowles Is Going To Get Fired”

January 9th, 2024

Todd Bowles

Interesting chatter from a plugged in NFL insider. [read more]

Antoine Winfield Gets “The Belt”

January 9th, 2024

Antoine Winfield gets props.

Eff the Pro Bowl. You got “The Belt,” son! [read more]