Takeaway chatter.

There is an old football saying: If defensive backs could catch, they’d be wide receivers. [read more]

Shaq Barrett

It’s been nine months since Shaq Barrett had Achilles surgery and, following an intense rehab, the Bucs’ sacks king will tell you he’s already ready for a big season. [read more]

Bucs defensive tackle Greg Gaines spent past four seasons with the Rams playing alongside Aaron Donald.

Today’s calf injury to rookie defensive tackle Calijah Kancey certainly moves a spotlight to newcomer veteran DT Greg Gaines, but Gaines deserved a bigger spotlight regardless.

Joe had 1-on-1 time with Gaines this morning. [read more]

Talks rookie OLBs.

So this past spring, the Bucs, hadcuffed by the salary cap but knowing their edge rush had to improve somehow, decided to add edge rushers the economical way: through the draft. [read more]

Competing quarterback Kyle Trask.

Joe loved hearing this heartfelt take from a Buccaneers defensive player. [read more]

Bucs OLB Joe Tyron-Shoyinka throws a blocking sled during position drills Sunday morning at Bucs training camp.

So the Bucs were bottomless today. [read more]

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett isn’t interested in the noise some are making about Tampa Bay taking a step backward without Tom Brady. [read more]

Running backs Rachaad White and Chase Edmonds.

Todd Bowles gave what Joe believes was an important scouting report today on one of his new running backs. [read more]

The daily Russell Gage report has a happier tone today. [read more]

Grounded.

[UPDATED: 12:49 P.M.] First round draft pick Calijah Kancey, who had the attention of several Bucs veterans for his speed and smarts, now has his rookie season at defensive tackle stunted. [read more]

Bucs OC Dave Canales.

So the Bucs have completed three training camp practices. What’s Joe’s takeaway? [read more]

Practice is underway this morning at One Buc Palace. Another no-pads, no-hitting day. The good stuff begins tomorrow for the first time this summer — on Day 5 of training camp.

Joe shot this photo of dueling quarterbacks Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield. Trask really was standing tall in the first three sessions of camp.

Injury.

Joe didn’t see this happen so Joe cannot offer specifics. But NFL Network reporter Sara Walsh reported that Bucs’ first round pick Calijah Kancey was carted off the One Buc Palace practice field this morning. [read more]

Talks position change.

Anyone who follows Bucs right tackle Luke Goedeke on Instagram knows the Wisconsin native has really developed a fondness for saltwater fishing on the Gulf. [read more]

Preferred Bucs over Eagles.

It seems Bucs undrafted free agent receiver Rakim Jarrett is a wise man. [read more]

Factoring in rest.

It’s an interesting theory. And if you believe Warren Sharp’s conclusion, it’s not great news for the Bucs. [read more]

Replacements thriving.

There was joy in the air at One Buc Palace yesterday. [read more]

Mike Evans, the greatest receiver in Buccaneers history, is known for his historic consistency, so his annual NFL Network Top-100 ranking was quite fitting. [read more]

So much fun last year with live bands, all kinds of specials, and BOGO 4-packs of beer (Joe’s favorite alongside the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich and the Mahi Tacos.) And they’re doing it all again!

It’s the 11th anniversary party at the Big Storm Brewing Co. taproom in Clearwater, 1270749th Street North. See you there!

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“Ira, this is going to be fun.”

When head coach Todd Bowles learned on Monday that veteran defensive lineman Will Gholston would return for his 11th Bucs season, Bowles had to have felt like Joe being asked to choose a favorite server at a local Hooters restaurant. [read more]