Timing Of The Bye
October 3rd, 2023
Reflects on week off.
When a team gets a bye is pretty damn important. [read more]
Calijah Kancey And His Calf
October 3rd, 2023
Update.
Joe has noticed in the comments on this here website a growing frustration over the absence of first-round pick, defensive tackle Calijah Kancey. [read more]
Report: Hamstring MRI For Mike Evans
October 3rd, 2023
The word from longtime ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler is that Mike Evans is heading to the MRI chamber for a look at the hamstring he pulled/tweaked Sunday in New Orleans.
There was speculation after the game that Evans only had a mild injury, and Fowler echoed that this morning on X.
The bye week landed at just the right time for Evans, who is more than one-third of the way to his 10th consecutive 1,000-yard season with 14 games remaining.
“He’s Not Playing Hero Ball”
October 3rd, 2023
“Hey, Schefter, what do you think?”
One of the rare preseason Bucs believers in the national media, a big-name former Buccaneer, emphsized yesterday that Baker Mayfield’s hot start is not a fluke and maybe not even special. [read more]
Dave Canales Explains Using Variety
October 3rd, 2023
Reflection pays off.
One thing Bucs fans likely have noticed by now, certainly they saw it in the win over the slimy Saints, is Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales uses a lot of different plays. [read more]
“Those Two Guys, They Work Their Asses Off”
October 3rd, 2023
Receiver Deven Thompkins holds on.
It sure feels like there’s a special camaraderie on this Tampa Bay team. [read more]
Run to Win
October 3rd, 2023
Will stick to the run game.
Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales has made it clear: He’s not going to scrap the run just because the Bucs can’t run. You must keep at it, he has said. [read more]
America Gets The Creamsicles
October 3rd, 2023
Much of the nation will now see the return of the creamsicles.
If Joe had said two young quarterbacks who had seen some postseason success but whose original teams had given up on them, would lead their new teams with rich histories of losing to be flexed nationally over a game involving teams from New York and Philadelphia, people would have Baker Act’ed Joe. [read more]
Watch Luke Goedeke Own A Linebacker
October 3rd, 2023
Fun video.
Now this is something cool to kick off your Tuesday — Bucs offensive linemen getting their jobs done. [read more]
Next Bucs Game Flexed To A 4:25 P.M. Start
October 2nd, 2023
An orange scheduling change.
It seems FOX is all fired up to get the Buccaneers-Lions game in front of a larger network audience. [read more]
Baker Mayfield’s Ridiculous Third-Down Numbers
October 2nd, 2023
Third-down king.
The positive here is incredible, and that’s what makes it sort of a cautionary tale. [read more]
“He’s Having A Good Time”
October 2nd, 2023
Baker Mayfield
Life is great when you’re completing 69+ percent of your passes, playing for a first-place team and being 100 percent appreciated by your teammates and coaches. [read more]
Calling The “W” For Mike Evans
October 2nd, 2023
Much was made of the Mike Evans-Marshon Lattimore bout yesterday and Joe is giving a clear win to Evans in the twice-annual duel between the greatest receiver in Bucs history and one of the great jerks in slimy Saints history. [read more]
A New Level For Pocket Crusher Vita Vea
October 2nd, 2023
Manbeast Vita Vea wreaked havoc on the Saints.
More Vita Vea is a great thing. Joe’s been screaming about that for years.
Let the man play! He’s been getting more snaps this year and the results have been fantastic. [read more]
“He’s At Home Now”
October 2nd, 2023
Hey, sometimes development and evaluation take time. [read more]
Dave Canales Seems To Be Learning On The Fly
October 2nd, 2023
Bucs OC Dave Canales.
Joe wonders just how good the Bucs would be with a run game? [read more]
Antoine Winfield And T.J. Watt
October 2nd, 2023
Has serious company.
Yesterday inside the NFL’s version of Lincoln’s Tomb, Joe witnessed one of the best performances he’s ever seen from a Bucs defensive back. [read more]
Cleanest Jersey In The NFC
October 2nd, 2023
Baker Mayfield eating only four sacks through four games is downright stunning considering the Buccaneers have the worst running game in the NFL at 3.0 yards per carry.
It’s like a 2022 flashback but with successful scrambling added. [read more]
Five Things
October 2nd, 2023
Return of “The Gravediggers.”
What an awesome Victory Monday this is! Leaders of our various counties in the Tampa Bay area should grant workers a day off to celebrate whenever the Bucs beat the slimy Saints. [read more]
Ira Talks Blowing Out The Saints, Exciting State Of The Bucs, Antoine Winfield & Jason Licht Euphoria, And More
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Greatness From Trey Palmer
October 2nd, 2023
Taking nothing away from rookie sixth-round pick wide receiver Trey Palmer’s stunning touchdown catch yesterday, but Joe mostly wanted to type this up to show off the fantastic photo from the iconic JoeBucsFan.com photographer on the scene. [read more]
