A Todd Bowles Kind Of A Game

August 19th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Someday, when Bucs coach Todd Bowles publishes his memoirs, tonight’s win over the Jets in the Bucs’ second worthless preseason game will be remembered as the kind of win Bowles drools over. [read more]

Running Game Still Sad

August 19th, 2023

“Hey Sean, you might start.”

Joe has been harping on this since February. And it is glaringly clear now. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Rested With Starters Against Jets

August 19th, 2023

Baker Mayfield

UPDATED 9:49 p.m. – Last week, head coach Todd Bowles strongly implied that competing quarterback Kyle Trask and fellow QB Baker Mayfield would get the same amount of snaps tonight in Preseason Game 2 as each had in Preseason Game 1. [read more]

Bucs-Jets, Open Thread

August 19th, 2023

Showtime! Preseason Game 2! Comment all night long right here. Play nice! All kinds of stuff to analyze, and Joe will be doing just that into the wee hours.

Go Bucs!

Gameday Tampa Bay

August 19th, 2023

Preseason Game 2

Bucs at Jets  

Kickoff: 7:30p.m.

TV: WFLA Channel 8. Game will be rebroadcast on NFL Network Sunday at 10 a.m. and Monday at 8 p.m.

[read more]

New Season, Old Picture

August 19th, 2023

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Sad but true: no quarterback drafted by Tampa Bay has ever received a second contract from the Buccaneers.

Sad but true: except for the stretch from 1999-2002, this franchise has never posted more than two consecutive winning seasons.

These two depressing facts are, of course, related. [read more]

Career Night For Kyle Trask

August 19th, 2023

Bucs QB Kyle Trask.

What a landmark day/night this is for Kyle Trask. He’ll make his first NFL start, albeit preseason, in a road game against the Jets. [read more]

Troubling Timing For Baker Mayfield Family And Financial Distraction

August 19th, 2023

Family trouble for Baker Mayfield.

Not Joe, but many fans and media believed Tom Brady was distracted last season because he was losing about $30 million in a shady, high-profile cryptocurrency deal.

Yeah, it’s a lot of money, but Brady is a walking ATM. He could make up those losses without breaking a sweat. [read more]

Stop Worrying About “Sleepers”

August 19th, 2023

Todd continues reviewing thousands of mock drafts and stresses hitting on consistent starters in early rounds should be your focus.

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Baker Mayfield Is Over The QB Uncertainty

August 19th, 2023

It smells like the Buccaneers’ quarterback battle officially has reached charade status as Preseason Game 2 approaches tonight. [read more]

Running Attack Could Doom The Bucs

August 19th, 2023

Run blocking in focus.

Now before folks roll their eyes, when Joe refers to “running attack,” Joe is not just referring to running backs, but the entire offense. [read more]

Replacing Russell Gage

August 19th, 2023

Eagles WR Greg Ward.

Joe isn’t trying to be an a-hole here, but the facts are the facts and the NFL is a brutally cold, cutthroat business. [read more]

Rondé Barber: Bucs May Be Hunting A Safety

August 19th, 2023

“What safety are you looking at, Jason?”

Joe knows who Bucs icon and Pro Football Hall of Fame corner Rondé Barber hangs with that also has a high-level office in the football operations at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Inside The QB Decision, Russell Gage Fallout, New Jersey Happenings, Mike Evans’ Candid Take, Preseason Game 2, And Much More

August 18th, 2023

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“I Don’t Want Just A Pressure, I Want The Sack”

August 18th, 2023

Outside linebacker/edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

Could a new outside linebackers coach pull the magic out of Joe Tryon-Shoyinka? The Bucs sure hope so and so do fans. [read more]

“Neuro-Responsibility” And Front-7 Success

August 18th, 2023

A major Buccaneers priority this season is repairing their run defense that fell from historically good in 2019 and 2020 to strong in 2021 and subpar in 2022.

Two Bucs think a step was taken in that direction during Wednesday’s 10-round fight against the Jets. [read more]

Best In Class Looks At The Worst Bucs Draft Moves — And Non-Moves — Of The 1970s And 1980s

August 18th, 2023

A fun, fast and furious look at the Bucs’ unique draft history through their first 15 seasons. JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan is on it!

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Helps If A Team That Wants To Run Can

August 18th, 2023

Bucs running backs Chase Edmonds (left) and rookie Sean Tucker.

Look, Bucs coach Todd Bowles wants to run the ball. In a throwing league. He ought to have a stout defense so this sort of makes sense. [read more]

Preseason Week 2 Edition Of The Free Stretch Podcast; A Pivotal Time

August 18th, 2023

Host Bobby Fenton has plenty of points to hit on in this episode. Bobby is a lifelong Bucs fan and has strong takes on all things Tampa Bay and more. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday. The Free Stretch is a fine listen presented by Bill Currie Ford. Remember Bill Currie Ford’s nationwide lifetime warranty on NEW vehicles!!

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For 6 years, The Free Stretch has been here for Bucs fans after being heard on several radio stations dating back to ancient times in 2006. Bobby also hosted a national show on Sporting News Radio. [read more]

Mike Evans, His Streak And Staying With The Bucs

August 18th, 2023

Mike Evans and Bucs’ future.

Very insightful feature on Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans, his future in the NFL and in Tampa. [read more]

DeVonta Over Deebo

August 18th, 2023

Todd uses mock draft data to talk about who may be available in rounds three and four in your upcoming fantasy draft. 

The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters. Hooters is your spot to catch all the games this season. Tons of great beer specials and $6 Drinks All Day Every Day. Click above to listen or download, or access at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and more platforms!