Bucs’ Pass Defense Will Be Tested

September 25th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe understands the Eagles and the Bucs want to establish the run and pound the ball. However, number says both offenses would be playing right into the hands of the opposing defenses by doing this. [read more]

Report: Saints QB Derek Carr To “Miss Some Time”

September 25th, 2023

Next man up?

Yes, the Bucs have a big game tonight hosting the defending NFC champion Eagles. But news broke last night concerning the Bucs’ next game in six days. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Discusses Early Crossroads Game, Hard Decisions At Running Back, Devin White Likeability, Rare Head Coach Phrasing From Todd Bowles, Eagles-Bucs Prediction, And More

September 24th, 2023

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“This Is A Different Animal This Week”

September 24th, 2023

Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce.

The Bucs are 24 hours from stepping into their first heavyweight title fight of the 2023 season. [read more]

Saints Choke Versus Packers; Falcons Lose

September 24th, 2023

Lost.

The Buccaneers are alone in first place! [read more]

“His Footwork Is Like A Ballerina Right Now”

September 24th, 2023

Hardcore Bucs fans might remember that Warren Sapp himself was on the sidelines cheering on Shaq Barrett in 2019 when Shaq broke Sapp’s franchise record mark of 16 1/2 sacks in one season. [read more]

One And Done “Rest Edge” For Eagles

September 24th, 2023

Serious bettors know all about “rest edge.”

It’s not something to mess with. [read more]

Brett Favre Is Buying Baker Mafyield After Expecting “Tom Brady Blues”

September 24th, 2023

Joe likes this take from Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre because Favre admits he’s never met Baker Mayfield or talked to Mayfield’s teammates about him. [read more]

Victim Of Narratives And Odell Beckham, Jr.

September 24th, 2023

The new Baker Mayfield isn’t that new, says two legendary receivers.

The rapid rise and fall of Baker Mayfield in Cleveland is being dissected more than ever now that Mayfield is a two-game stud with the Buccaneers. [read more]

Todd Bowles Thinks Jamel Dean Can Play Better

September 24th, 2023

“I’ll do better, Coach.”

In the Bucs’ first game, once they figured out how to slow down Vikings stud receiver Justin Jefferson, the defense locked down Minnesota’s offense. [read more]

Strength Vs. Strength

September 24th, 2023

Challenge.

Key element for Monday night’s game will be how the Tampa Bay run defense stops the Eagles’ run game. [read more]

Is Running The Smart Way To Attack The Eagles?

September 24th, 2023

Establish the run.

Joe knows Bucs coach Todd Bowles likes to run the ball. Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales likes to run, too. Against the Eagles, that seems to be playing right into their hands. [read more]

Embrace Off-Coverage

September 24th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Two things are guaranteed to fill Joe’s Twitter mentions Monday night. It never fails. [read more]

Todd Bowles Updates On Pair Of Injured Stars

September 23rd, 2023

Discusses dinged-up starters.

Carlton Davis will be worked out tomorrow and will be a gametime decision Monday evening when the Bucs host the Eagles, head coach Todd Bowles said today. [read more]

Bucs Kickoff — Eagles Week!

September 23rd, 2023

Rock dives deep into this Monday Night Football Matchup between the Bucs and Eagles. Rock takes you Under The Rock for all he’s seen and heard inside One Buc, what both teams are saying in both Tampa and Philly as well as matchups. It’s a Rock-JoeBucsFan exclusive!! 

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Calijah Kancey Ruled Out Monday Night

September 23rd, 2023

No go.

Bucs rookie defensive tackle Calijah Kancey will miss his second straight game, Todd Bowles told the local pen and mic club today. [read more]

Defense Is Good, But It’s Not A Lockdown Bucs Defense

September 23rd, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles’ defense leads NFL in an ugly stat.

The defense has led the way for the undefeated Bucs, shutting down Justin Jefferson (in the second half) of the Bucs’ Week 1 game and throttling Bears quarterback Justin Fields to the lowest rushing output of his career. [read more]

Prediction: Mike Evans Blows Up Monday Night

September 23rd, 2023

Strong performance expected by Eagles expert.

Mike Evans is going to damage the Eagles secondary. [read more]

Would You Believe?

September 23rd, 2023

Impressed with Bucs.

Ian Beckles is talking Bucs. And Joe is listening. [read more]

Did Practicing And Defending Justin Fields Help Bucs Defense Prepare For Jalen Hurts?

September 23rd, 2023

Defending mobile QBs.

So last week the Bucs practiced with a determination to prepare to stop a Cam Newton-type mobile quarterback in Chicago’s Justin Fields. [read more]

Kelce Brothers Laud Todd Bowles Defenses

September 22nd, 2023

The Bucs have a huge chore on their hands Monday in the form of the Eagles’ offensive line. [read more]