Abysmal Rushing Numbers

November 16th, 2023

Missing person alert.

Find yourself a significant other who worships you the way the Bucs love their rotten running game. [read more]

There Is A Reason Why Christian McCaffrey Blew Up Against Bucs Last Season

November 16th, 2023

Mixed bag facing Bucs.

Since Bucs coach Todd Bowles first arrived in Tampa Bay in 2019 as a defensive coordinator, he and his defense have had really good luck bottling up one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the game, Christian McCaffrey. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Takes Care Of The Ball

November 16th, 2023

Protecting the ball.

Joe swears the way some NFL coaches carry on about turnovers and takeaways, they believe taking care of the ball is more important than scoring. [read more]

“We Should Be Able To Score Closer To 30 Each Game.”

November 15th, 2023

Baker Mayfield speaks.

How good can the Buccaneers’ offense be? [read more]

Bucs Injuries Mount

November 15th, 2023

Good news and disturbing news on the Buccaneers’ official injury report, the first of this week. [read more]

Shaun King: Baker Mayfield “Is A Little Delusional At Times”

November 15th, 2023

“Another doubter, man.”

One of four quarterbacks to lead the Buccaneers to the NFC title game, Shaun King is a guy whose opinion Joe values greatly.

Not only is King intelligent and insightful, he’s watching closely, isn’t fishing for hot takes, and he has sources. [read more]

More Snaps For YaYa Diaby And Markees Watts (Less For Joe Tryon-Shoyinka)?

November 15th, 2023

“Happy” with rookie pass rushers.

Joe is not a decades-trained NFL football coach. So, at times, nuances of the game sail right over Joe’s head. [read more]

You’re Fired!

November 15th, 2023

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Two decades have passed since one of the most shocking episodes in Buccaneer history.

It was 20 years ago this week that Jon Gruden, backed by Rich McKay, told Keyshawn Johnson to get lost. The message was simple and direct: we’ll pay you to stay home. [read more]

49ers May Be “Complete” But Bucs Weren’t Last Year

November 15th, 2023

49ers chatter.

So the Bucs have a helluva challenge on their hands this week. [read more]

The Bucs’ Refocused Defense

November 15th, 2023

Todd Bowles’ defense-only meeting.

So last week Bucs coach Todd Bowles sort of got back to basics. [read more]

“Discipline” Is The Key, Says Lavonte David

November 15th, 2023

Much respect to The Jim Rome Show for having Lavonte David on yesterday to acknowledge him reaching 1,000 career solo tackles. Thanks for reading Joe, Mr. Rome. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Zyon McCollum And Jamel Dean Cover As Well As Carlton Davis

November 15th, 2023

Second-year cornerback Zyon McCollum.

Don’t shoot the messenger here. This comment came from the Buccaneers’ defensive guru, a man who played defensive back in the NFL and coached it for decades. [read more]

More Likely: Bucs Trade For Bill Or Bills Trade For Daboll?

November 15th, 2023

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Michael Carter And The Bucs

November 15th, 2023

When Todd Bowles was hired as head coach, lots of fans barked about how people should ignore Bowles’ heinous record with the Jets because they’re a messy, bumbling organization that fails their head coaches. [read more]

CBS: Bucs Still Have A Defense

November 15th, 2023

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.

It was really, really heartwarming for Joe to see the Bucs defense play aggressively and ornery and get after running backs behind the line and, of course, hound the quarterback. [read more]

More Vita Vea At Defensive End, Please

November 15th, 2023

Future defensive end?

Joe already typed yesterday about how one of the coolest formations Bucs coach Todd Bowles (defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers?) used Sunday against Tennessee was a formation rarely seen. [read more]

Season Must Play Out Before Guessing Draft Direction

November 15th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

So to celebrate the 2023 NFL season being at the halfway point (sort of) BSPN is looking to the 2024 offseason, namely the draft. [read more]

Impressive Play By Markees Watts

November 14th, 2023

Bucs OLB Markees Watts. (Photo courtesy Buccaneers.com.)

Bucs rookie undrafted free agent Markees Watts sure made an impression logging only 11 snaps on Sunday. [read more]

“I Want Them To Run The Offense Through Chris”

November 14th, 2023

Bucs’ TV chatter.

One of Joe’s favorite Bucs players and a guy Joe feels awful about his NFL days being done, Cam Brate, is branching out these days. [read more]

“YaYa Looks Like An Action Figure”

November 14th, 2023

The Bucs have had some incredible physical specimens at the edge rusher position. [read more]

“We Didn’t Look At The Scoreboard”

November 14th, 2023

Head coach Todd Bowles.

Interesting one-liner from the Buccaneers’ head coach. [read more]