Same Offensive Line, Eh?

August 14th, 2023

“You’ll get the hang of line calls, Kyle. Takes time.”

Very interesting if not telling intel from none other than Warren Sharp on Bucs quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. [read more]

Twin Terrors

August 14th, 2023

Strong.

One bright spot for Joe in a grim Bucs offseason was a signing made by AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Bucs Training Camp 2023 Practice No. 13 Notes

August 13th, 2023

Bucs CB Zyon McCollum practices special teams tackling with a large beach-ball-like device Sunday at Bucs training camp.

If today is any indication, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans sure seem to be on the same page. The two hooked up for three of the highlight plays of today’s practice inside the Glazer Shed. Despite wearing pads, the Bucs played touch football today. Touch a ballcarrier and the whistle blew. That and more in today’s practice notes. [read more]

Shaq Barrett Playing The Percentages

August 13th, 2023

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.

So Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett was sounding like an accountant today. [read more]

“He Was Overlooked”

August 13th, 2023

Todd Bowles with rookie receiver Trey Palmer.

NFL head coaches don’t walk around campus in August calling rookies “a steal” in the draft.

That’s left for media, draft nerds and overhyped fans at training camp practices. [read more]

Bucs Make An Intelligence Play

August 13th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Tampa Bay made an intel play as kickoff in Minnesota is just 28 days away. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Can’t Just Play “Smashmouth” In Regular Season

August 13th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Boy, Joe still gets the shivers from remembering the Bucs’ opening possession Friday night to open the worthless preseason schedule. [read more]

The Good And Bad About Baker Mayfield Starting On Opening Day

August 13th, 2023

Bucs No. 1 quarterback Baker Mayfield is exactly four Sundays away — four! — from taking the field in Minnesota against the Vikings’ new Brian Flores-led defense. [read more]

Inside Ke’Shawn Vaughn’s Strange Night

August 13th, 2023

It was a bizarre 2023 debut for running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn.

Joe hasn’t seen such a strange performance line in a long time. [read more]

Did Frustration From Previous Play Lead To Kyle Trask’s Interception?

August 13th, 2023

By now, Joe has watched Friday night’s Bucs game three times. Hey, there is much to study. [read more]

The Difference Between Baker Mayfield And Kyle Trask

August 13th, 2023

Talkin’ quarterbacks.

So it sure looks like we fans got a taste of the Baker Mayfield era in Tampa Bay. [read more]

More Bucs Observations From Friday Night

August 13th, 2023

Bucs QB Kyle Trask.

Joe understands so many Bucs fans are stomping empty beer cans over the fact the offensive line struggled. [read more]

“Big Strides” For Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

August 12th, 2023

It’s been a strong spring and summer for third-year edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. [read more]

It Wasn’t All Luke Goedeke

August 12th, 2023

Bucs RT Luke Goedeke

Joe got whiffs of the scent last year. Now even though it was a worthless first preseason game, the smell is fully in Joe’s nostrils. [read more]

“We Were Pretty Sloppy”

August 12th, 2023

Good for Baker Mayfield! [read more]

Todd Bowles Implies Starters Will Sit Against The Jets

August 12th, 2023

Fifteen key Buccaneers, expected starters, got a rest day last night for Tampa Bay’s first preseason game. That included nearly the entire defense. [read more]

Same Ol’ (Stuff)

August 12th, 2023

Remember me?

OK, Joe is to the point with Ryan Jensen that Joe is not expecting the Pro Bowl center to suit up and start the season opener in Minneapolis. [read more]

Todd Bowles Praises All Three QBs

August 12th, 2023

Competing Kyle Trask.

The film review is in from last night’s first preseason game. [read more]

“This Is My Time”

August 12th, 2023

It’s gotta be the feet.

It was time for Trey Palmer to shine. [read more]

Slovenly Bucs

August 11th, 2023

Joe doesn’t want to hear about scrubs and camp meat playing. It was happening with projected Bucs starters on the field in the first quarter too. [read more]

YaYa Diaby Learned In His First NFL Game

August 11th, 2023

Not overwhelmed.

The lights weren’t too bright for Bucs rookie outside linebacker YaYa Diaby. [read more]