Todd Bowles gives thumbs-up.

On Friday night, several Bucs players will play their final game of football. [read more]

Changed man.

So what’s the difference between Antoine Winfield of 2024 and the rookie Winfield who ended the 2020 season flashing the deuces in the face of Cheetah Hill and running off the field of The Licht House a world champion? [read more]

In the spirit of nurturing hope and good preseason vibes, Joe has not mentioned until now that Kyle Trask and the Bucs offense were ugly on opening drives through two preseason games.

The numbers are scary. [read more]

“Liam, you’re lucky I like you.”

As Joe pointed out, including in practice notes yesterday, new Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen is very much an interactive coach. [read more]

Higher priorities.

So the Bucs will play their final worthless preseason game of the summer Friday night against the Dolphins. [read more]

Does Luke Goedeke crave center stage?

Joe is a big Luke Goedeke fan. The guy is super strong (stronger than Tristan Wirfs), plays hard, talks trash and had a strong 2023 season. [read more]

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Todd talks about the challenge of competing against fantasy players who share a similar mindset. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Several carries.

Not a bunch to type about in this practice. [read more]

Bigger role.

The Buccaneers’ big-money veteran quarterback has a little more on his plate right now [read more]

“Don’t let Tristan down, Rachaad.”

So Baker Mayfield made it clear yesterday that he expects the Tampa Bay run game to be “drastically better” than last year in 2024. [read more]

Gave Bucs a scare.

So early in Bucs practice the team has individual drills and then team drills and walk-throughs. Nothing serious. Little to no hitting. [read more]

Never wanted to leave Bucs.

A lot has been made of the Bucs bringing back their free agents. [read more]

Absorbing rookie knowledge.

In years gone by in the NFL — hell, maybe still with some teams — rookies were to be seen and not heard, unless they were singing their school fight song at lunch as ordered by the veterans. [read more]

“Ed, we’ll bankroll Jason. He knows what he is doing with our players.”

The Bucs had serious players entering the free agent market this past spring. And most fans focused on Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, the players and their representatives. [read more]

“They’ll follow us, ‘Bake.'”

When the Bucs lost six of seven games midseason, entering the month of December with a 4-7 mark, it sure looked like Todd Bowles’ hot seat was scalding. [read more]

Teammate paints him as angry worker.

So it seems right tackle Luke Goedeke gets a little angry sometimes at the state of being the No. 2 tackle on Tampa Bay’s offensive line. [read more]

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In episode #308, Todd shares how his longest hour is after removing an Uncrustable from the fridge and wonders if Daniel Jones makes the opening day roster with the New York Giants. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Tampa Bay Downs Golf. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

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