Says he will play against Eagles.

Bucky Irving was held out of today’s practice that was shoved inside the Glazer Shed due to Hurricane Helene. [read more]

Rachaad White

Joe has been clear on the following for the better part of the year, maybe longer. [read more]

If you believe in coaching and performance trends like Sean Payton teams owning Todd Bowles’ defenses, then you’ll love this one (graphic below). [read more]

So Sunday’s groin-stomp 26-7 loss to the Broncos was unique in more ways than one. [read more]

“Baker, I’ve got intel.”

ESPN super insider Adam Schefter was rumbling about something yesterday that seems rooted in inside information. [read more]

Not blameless in sacks.

A fair amount of preseason misconceptions are being flushed out as the NFL enters its fourth week of play in 2024. [read more]

Defensively, it’s all about sacks.

Joe has pointed out (more than once) how sacks are drive-killers. The statistical evidence is overwhelming. [read more]

Bucs OC Liam Coen.

Yes, the Bucs are moving the ball. Even with a shaky run game, even with Mike Evans largely not being much of a factor, the Bucs are moving the ball down the field. [read more]

May the Bucs defensive line be a fraction as destructive as this nasty thing rolling through the Gulf is expected to be. [read more]

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley.

Every once in a while you can tell a theme on Bucs players’ minds during a game week. [read more]

Out.

Eagles receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith — ever heard of them? — were not at the Eagles’ indoor practice today. [read more]

So early in the season, one might think that after getting thumped at home by a weak opponent on Sunday, the Buccaneers would strap on the pads and get physical in practice this week. [read more]

Luke Goedeke

So Buccaneers MVP  starting right tackle Luke Goedeke has missed the past two games with a concussion issue. [read more]

This offseason, defensive lineman Logan Hall, the Bucs’ No. 33 overall pick in 2022, was ordered to “add to the party” by his position coach. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Time to take a moment to turn the page on Week 3 and start looking ahead to the Eagles, 1 p.m. Sunday at The Licht House. [read more]

Too early to panic?

Joe can just hear it now. [read more]

Rookie edge rusher Chris Braswell, the second-round pick.

So what does the Bucs staff think of Chris Braswell’s performance through his first three games? [read more]

Flash poll posted at 3:11 a.m. Poll closed at 8:12 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

“I’ll do better, Coach.”

So Todd Bowles was asked to detail the play of his defensive backs and one guy got a public finger-wagging. [read more]

Rightfully so, Joe has racked up about 3,800 steps pacing the halls of JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters yearning for the return of starting defensive tackles Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey. [read more]