“A Reflection On A Great Draft”
August 22nd, 2026
Since the start of the 2018 NFL Draft, Joe can’t say there are more than four general managers who have been better in the draft than Buccaneers Ring of Honor GM Jason Licht. [read more]
Two 2025 Buccaneers Find New Homes
August 22nd, 2026
Bucs GM Jason Licht
A couple Bucs that combined for over 850 snaps last year have new homes. [read more]
“They Can Beat Anybody”
August 22nd, 2026
“Listen Beckles, with this talent, the Bucs can do damage. You hear me?”
Tonight is going to be a special night. [read more]
“Most Likely Outcome”
August 22nd, 2026
Has leverage over Bucs.
A veteran NFL reporter plugged in at One Buc Palace (Joe sees him there a couple of times a year) believes the Bucs are not chained to quarterback Baker Mayfield after this year. [read more]
GameDay Tampa Bay
August 22nd, 2026
Preseason Game 2
Chiefs at Bucs
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: WFLA-TV Channel 8 with Chucky, Rondé Barber and Jeff Dubrof.
Rebroadcast: WTTA-TV Channel 38 will rebroadcast the game Sunday at 10 a.m. NFL Network will air it Sunday at noon. and Tuesday at 3:30 a.m.
Ira Kaufman Talks Vita Vea Reaction & Realities, Saturday’s Game, Rueben Bain, Bucky Flashbacks, A “Relevant” Argument, More
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Do You Believe In Love?
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Todd discusses how the rookie running back in Arizona and the highly-paid quarterback in Wisconsin are both creating fantasy questions. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!
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Todd Bowles Calls Vita Vea His “Centerpiece “
August 21st, 2026
Happy coach.
Boy, Bucs coach Todd Bowles was sure breathing a sigh of relief when he had his Thursday press briefing. [read more]
Report: Baker Mayfield Counteroffered With Two-Year Contract Extension
August 21st, 2026
Baker Mayfield said 22 days ago that he was unhappy and slightly insulted by the contract extension offer tossed his way by the Buccaneers. [read more]
Benjamin Morrison Explains His Hard Rookie Lessons
August 21st, 2026
Cornerback Benjamin Morrison reflects on what he has learned.
Joe always appreciates when an NFL player bares his soul, comes clean and is upfront and honest. [read more]
Todd Bowles’ Plans For Vita Vea
August 21st, 2026
Plan to get Vita Vea in football shape.
So Bucs Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea found a healer, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said, and his back seemed to be cured overnight. [read more]
Replacing Mike Evans
August 21st, 2026
What would Chucky do?
In honor of Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Chucky returning to the broadcast booth to call the Chiefs-Bucs worthless preseason game on Saturday, Joe will have a daily story about Chucky in the lead-up to the game. [read more]
Bucs All-In For Todd Bowles
August 20th, 2026
“Well done, Jason.”
Joe thinks it’s absolutely no coincidence there was a rare Team Glazer sighting on the practice field Tuesday morning and then news broke of a raise and a contract extension for Vita Vea a day later. [read more]
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Have Your Say!
August 20th, 2026Flash poll posted at 4:27 p.m.
Bobby Fenton And The Free Stretch Make An Appearance At Bucs Camp; We Talk Vita’s Contract, The Real Backup QB Situation, And Starters Vs. The Chiefs
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Bobby has plenty to share as Preseason Game 2 approaches, and after two days watching the team at One Buc Palace. Follow Bobby Fenton on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for 10 years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.
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Jon Gruden: Bucs-Chiefs Call “Could Be A Game-Changer In The Broadcast Booth”
August 20th, 2026
Jon Gruden is a Buccaneers legend, but he’s also a business man, and he knows Saturday will be a showcase for him potentially to earn millions broadcasting games on TV again. [read more]
“Heartwarming” Contract Waiting Game For Vita Vea
August 20th, 2026
Since being set to earn about $18 million this season upset Vita Vea, he successfully squeezed the Bucs into granting him a 33 percent raise and contract guarantees for next season. [read more]
