The Battle To Replace Russell Gage

August 17th, 2023

Roster construction: Receivers.

Last year the Bucs kept seven wide receivers in their initial cutdown to 53. So based on that, here’s Joe’s stab at receivers in the wake of Russell Gage’s season-ending injury yesterday. [read more]

Rich Eisen: Pressure Is On Baker Mayfield To Save His Career And If He Falters Early, “It Might Be Caleb Williams Tank Time”

August 17th, 2023

“Baker, you hear what Rich Eisen is saying?”

The pressure is on Baker Mayfield, big time, says the face of NFL Network. [read more]

Todd Bowles Didn’t Seem Excited About Bucs’ Pass Rush

August 17th, 2023

Todd Bowles

Maybe it was Todd Bowles being low-key. Maybe it was Bowles not getting excited because he wanted to keep his defense focused. Maybe Bowles realizes it’s still the middle of August. [read more]

“We Want To Know Who The Starter’s Going To Be”

August 16th, 2023

Baker Mayfield talks to ESPN super insider Adam Schefter this afternoon — as Todd Bowles walks by.

Joe doesn’t doubt that Baker Mayfield is Tampa Bay’s No. 1 quarterback, but Bucs players are yearning for it to be official. [read more]

Mike Evans: I No Longer Need Preseason

August 16th, 2023

As recently as 2020, the greatest receiver in Tampa Bay history said he needed at least one preseason game to get his mind and body right for Week 1. [read more]

Bucs-Jets Practice Notes & Nuggets

August 16th, 2023

Feisty session at Jets headquarters against an ornery Jets team before a raucous crowd lined up to get in hours before practice began. Joe patrolled the grounds and has plenty of notes as the teams practiced on two fields, sometimes three. There definitely were Bucs standouts, including competing Kyle Trask rising from the ashes after a rough start. [read more]

Anthony Nelson’s Super Scrimmage Highlights Strong Draft Run

August 16th, 2023

Roster construction.

So today, Bucs outside linebacker Anthony Nelson had a helluva day practicing before the watchful eyes of the media the capital of the free world, Gotham City, as well as in front of prying “Hard Knocks” cameras. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs’ First Go As A Left Tackle Against An Opponent; “It Sucks Not Getting Another Day”

August 16th, 2023

Left tackle Tristan Wirfs.

Big step in the journey of Tristan Wirfs today in practice against the Jets in New Jersey.

Why? Because he didn’t get to play in the Bucs’ preseason opener and he’s learning a new position. [read more]

“The Guy Got Me Out Of Character”

August 16th, 2023

Intense day for the Buccaneers’ inside linebacker tandem.

Fight after fight after fight today at Buccaneers practice against the Jets in New Jersey, the most Joe has ever seen. And it wasn’t just two guys getting after it and getting pulled away quickly. [read more]

Welcome Back, Pass Rush!

August 16th, 2023

Big day for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and the pass rush.

UPDATED: Joe Tryon-Shoyinka did not hesitate when Joe asked him if today’s practice against the Jets was a standout event. [read more]

Todd Bowles Comments On Russell Gage Injury

August 16th, 2023

Russell Gage (3) today, just before his serious injury at Bucs-Jets practice.

At the Bucs-Jets scrimmage in New Jersey this morning, wide receiver Russell Gage wrecked his knee. [read more]

Report: Russell Gage Done For The Year

August 16th, 2023

Awful news.

It must be a horrible injury for Russell Gage if this prognosis is already being reported by one of the top national NFL scribes working for the league’s own network. [read more]

Fight Day At Bucs-Jets Scrimmage

August 16th, 2023

Goes after Jets linebacker.

Fights are breaking out all over the place at the Bucs-Jets scrimmage this morning in the Garden State. [read more]

Russell Gage Carted Off From Bucs Practice

August 16th, 2023

UPDATED: 11:02 a.m. — It seems Russell Gage suffered a significant injury in New Jersey this morning.

His head in his hands while he was carted off told a story. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Talks “Big Picture Mindset”

August 16th, 2023

Buccaneers No. 1 quarterback Baker Mayfield has drawn praise for his maturity.

Joe gets the chatter, that includes Todd Bowles, but that should be the case for every sixth-year quarterback that’s played a lot of games for a lot of coaches. [read more]

Telling Poll On Bucs Quarterbacks

August 16th, 2023

Lacking quality traits, per BSPN.

It’s the dog days of August and most football fans are trying to burrow their way through the sludge of preseason — and the endless articles and video pieces of some guy from East Cornfield State who will someday be in Canton.

General stories on physical traits of players is all the rage. [read more]

Kurt Warner Thinks Bucs Offense Fits Baker Mayfield

August 16th, 2023

Talkin’ Baker Mayfield.

Regular listeners to the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” have heard one of the Joes refer to the Bucs offense with Baker Mayfield holding the joystick. [read more]

Fantasy First Round Projections

August 16th, 2023

Todd uses thousands of recent mock drafts to discuss the players most likely to be selected in the first round this year.

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“Can’t You Just Pick A Common Quarterback Like A Normal Person?”

August 16th, 2023

Takes a swing at Bucs QBs.

The Bucs’ quarterback competition now has sunk to satirical levels. [read more]

Great Pressure On A Rookie

August 16th, 2023

Rookie right guard Cody Mauch.

Cody Mauch’s rookie season just got tougher. [read more]

Calling A Difference Between Kyle Trask And Baker Mayfield

August 15th, 2023

Baker Mayfield

A bunch of guys spending all day at One Buc Palace have logged many hours studying No. 1 QB Baker Mayfield and his competition, Kyle Trask. [read more]