Must-Win?
October 20th, 2023
Critical game.
The more Joe studies this Sunday’s Dixie Chicks-Bucs game, the more Joe thinks it will either be a springboard to really good things or the crack in the damn that no fan wants to think about. [read more]
Kacy Rodgers On Calijah Kancey: “The Guy Is A Special Player”
October 20th, 2023
Raves about rookie tackle.
Bucs first-round pick defensive tackle Calijah Kancey played his first (mostly) full game on Sunday, logging 40 snaps. [read more]
Ira Kaufman Talks Thinning Patience, Most Improved Buccaneer, One Perplexing Element Of The Run Game, Two Troubling Coach Quotes, And More
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Lay Off Mike Evans!
October 20th, 2023
Bucs OC Dave Canales explains.
This week at One Buc Palace, folks were circling the wagons for the best receiver who has ever played for the Bucs, Mike Evans. [read more]
Slimy Saints Lose; Bucs Game Against Dixie Chicks Critical In NFC South Race
October 20th, 2023
Tough days in the Big Easy.
The slimy Saints lose! The slimy Saints lose! Time for a Bromosa! [read more]
“Bad” Third Down Offense Hurting Bucs’ Run Game
October 19th, 2023
Bucs beating Bucs.
Joe could listen to Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales talk football all afternoon. [read more]
Thousands Of Unsold Tickets For Bucs-Falcons; Resale Tickets Starting At $35
October 19th, 2023
Limited Bucs buzz is hitting Team Glazer’s wallet.
Last Sunday was a throwback 1970s-theme Buccaneers home game with the orange gear and all the retro touches around the stadium.
This Sunday will be a 2010 throwback. [read more]
The Bucs And Zack Moss
October 19th, 2023
Bucs GM Jason Licht.
Joe knows Zack Moss very well because he’s the guy who stopped what appeared to be Leonard “Playoff Lenny” Fournette’s imminent signing to the Indianapolis Colts in September. [read more]
Hearing The Whispers
October 19th, 2023
The big what-if of Sunday’s first quarter.
Joe has heard tons of national praise for the Lions after their beatdown of the Bucs at The Licht House on Sunday.
Despite being chosen to play the Chiefs on opening night — and winning — and being a hot club since midway though last season, it is now that the Lions seem to be on Super Bowl radars everywhere. [read more]
Dual-Threat Baker Mayfield
October 19th, 2023
Defensive coordinators have sleepless nights thinking about Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. But Baker Mayfield’s legs? [read more]
“He’s An Asshole”
October 19th, 2023
Critique from Bucs locker room.
After the loss to the Lions, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield said one way for the offense to improve is to start playing “p!ssed off.” [read more]
A Day For The Draft Picks
October 19th, 2023
Rookie special teams ace Josh Hayes.
What a Sunday it was for general manager Jason Licht. [read more]
Calijah Kancey Downplays Strong Statistical First Home Game
October 19th, 2023
DT Calijah Kancey, the Bucs’ rookie first-round pick.
Per NextGen Stats, in his first significant playing time, Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey had one of the best games in years Sunday for a rookie defensive tackle. [read more]
Todd Bowles: Unfair To Compare NFL’s Worst Rushing Attack In 2022 (Bucs) To Current NFL-Worst Rushing Attack (Also Bucs)
October 19th, 2023
Run game chatter.
In the eyes of Bucs coach Todd Bowles, it’s apples and oranges. [read more]
Baker Mayfield: Don’t Blame Mike Evans
October 19th, 2023
Offense will be fixed.
Damn, it still irks Joe that early in Sunday’s loss to the Lions, Baker Mayfield had a wide-ass open Mike Evans at least 15 yards behind the Lions defense and Mayfield’s pass was tipped. [read more]
Todd Bowles Not Happy With His Defense
October 19th, 2023
High standard.
Joe caught hell on social media Sunday night. Joe still maintains it is true. [read more]
“I Think He Will Become A Problem”
October 18th, 2023
Bucs coach Todd Bowles.
For the first time this year, Bucs coach Todd Bowles got a good look at first-round draft pick defensive tackle Calijah Kancey in game action on Sunday. [read more]
Baker Mayfield With The Line Of The Day
October 18th, 2023
Rim shot!
Often, press conferences by NFL folks are full of predictable canned quotes. That’s why it was so refreshing for the Bucs to have past team officials like Bucco Bruce Arians. You had no idea what he might say. [read more]
Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 7)
October 18th, 2023Flash poll posted at 12:07 p.m. Poll closed 3:50 p.m. Previous poll results linked here. (No poll during the bye week)
Todd Bowles Highlights Offense’s Misfires, Points To Good Performances
October 18th, 2023
Very interesting assessments by head coach Todd Bowles yesterday. [read more]
A Major Mentality Red Flag
October 18th, 2023
This sent Joe on a power walk to calm down. [read more]
