Obviously, the goal of any offense is to never reach third down. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 2:34 p.m. Poll closed at 3:25 p.m.

Rookie honors?

As the great Mike North, the former sports radio voice of Chicago used to say when callers got ahead of their skis and gave undue praise to a Windy City team, “Slow down!” [read more]

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Brad Berlin needs to be on his game Monday night. [read more]

“I’m going to need you — and your best, Mike.”

For three freakin’ games in a row, the Buccaneers have scored 24 first-half points. That’s got to be near a league record. [read more]

Running back Bucky Irving.

Now this is a bold take. And it’s not outrageous. [read more]

Chris Godwin is not looking ahead.

Chris Godwin is on pace for his best season since he was drafted in 2017. And what a time; he’s in a contract year. [read more]

“Sorry Jameis, I have a new favorite Bucs quarterback.”

Former Bucs quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has a simple formula when he’s melting into his couch on Sundays and is scrolling through his YouTubeTV menu looking for a game to watch. [read more]

So will Mike Evans play Monday night on his bad hamstring?

It’s seems he’s trending that way. [read more]

Friday injury report.

Just published is the second injury report for the week prior to the Crows-Bucs game Monday night. Tomorrow’s report likely will determine who plays in or watches Monday’s game. [read more]

Defensive assistant Larry Foote.

It sounds like the Bucs have resigned themselves to the notion that Crows quarterback Lamar Jackson will burn their defense. [read more]

Who starts at running back?

In case you haven’t learned, the theme sifting from One Buc Palace this week can be summed up in two words. [read more]

Legendary Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber has drawn a line in the sand. [read more]

Receiver Sterling Shepard

So Bucs receivers not named Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have combined for 15 catches, 221  yards and 3 touchdowns through six games.

Not good enough, Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen said today. [read more]

Joe loves how Bucky Irving is getting all kinds of respect from ex-players and national media. [read more]

So Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum is tied for the NFL lead in passes defensed with 10. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 9:34 a.m. Poll closed at 12:24 p.m. Last week’s results linked here.

At times last year, it seemed like former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales tried to lull opponents to sleep. [read more]

Good with feet, not great.

Is Baker Mayfield a mobile quarterback? Sure. He gets out of jams, moves in the pocket and when he sees an opportunity to run for a first down, he certainly will bolt. [read more]

So yesterday Bucs coach Todd Bowles was asked what he’s going to do about his running attack. [read more]