Ira Kaufman Talks QB Competition Logistics, Timelines & Veterans Leaning Toward Baker Mayfield, Antoine Winfield Vs. Devin White, And Ira Takes Fan Questions & More

July 19th, 2023

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Two-A-Days Already Started For Heavier Rachaad White

July 19th, 2023

Rachaad White

The Buccaneers’ first training camp practice is in seven days, but the grind is in full swing for their projected No. 1 running back. [read more]

Round 2 In New England For Lombardi Lenny

July 19th, 2023

Hmmmm, the Bucs’ running game was miserable last season and the greatest head coach in NFL history is interested in signing the guy who had the most carries and catches out of the backfield for Tampa Bay. [read more]

Fans Dig In On Bucs Quarterback Preference

July 19th, 2023

Joe loves polling fans here and especially comparing results over time.

A poll popped here in April and the same one arrived this week. [read more]

Slow Down And Get It Right

July 19th, 2023

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

What’s the big rush?

We’re still 11 days from the first padded practice of training camp, yet some Buc fans are already wondering why Todd Bowles hasn’t named Baker Mayfield his starting quarterback. [read more]

Another Mike Evans Snub

July 19th, 2023

Mike Evans

This is becoming a disturbing pattern. [read more]

Are Bucs Engaging In A Risky Experiment With Tristan Wirfs?

July 19th, 2023

Transition.

So we are a week from Bucs training camp and this still keeps Joe tossing at night. [read more]

Fresh Start For Ke’Shawn Vaughn

July 19th, 2023

Bucs RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn.

“We really like Ke’Shawn [Vaughn]. We’ve always liked Ke’Shawn. I know he’s been with us for three years, but he really hasn’t gotten opportunities. When he has, he’s done some good things.”

— Bucs GM Jason Licht.

When Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht spoke the highlighted words above at the combine before the TV klieglights of NFL Network, BSPN, FOX Sports, CBS, NFL Network, Peacock and SiriusXM NFL Radio, NFL broadcast partners all, it really got the attention of Bucs fourth-year running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn back in Florida. [read more]

Just A Really Weird Offense

July 19th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

These stats are just infuriating to Joe. But, do they tell a deeper story? [read more]

Betting The Under

July 19th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So let’s take a brief look at the Bucs. [read more]

“That Style Of Offense That He Wants”

July 18th, 2023

Todd Bowles

One of Todd Bowles’ loyal soldiers made it crystal clear that the Bowles way on offense is about running the football effectively. [read more]

Dave Canales Acknowledges His Huge Learning Curve

July 18th, 2023

Great candor from the Bucs’ new playcaller.

Joe’s a big fan of new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales. Great vision, great energy, great communicator, great approach.

But can he succeed as a playcaller in eight weeks? [read more]

Asking Kyle Trask And Baker Mayfield, “Where Are We Going?”

July 18th, 2023

Buccaneers QB competitor Kyle Trask.

Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales is quick to admit he’s spreading the secret sauce from Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll all over the Tampa Bay offense. [read more]

Alarming Run Game Stats

July 18th, 2023

Bucs RB Rachaad White.

Well, it can only get better from here, Joe guesses. [read more]

Logan Hall Figured Out His 2023 Goal In January

July 18th, 2023

Bulked up.

Second-year defensive lineman Logan Hall was a cautionary tale of how rookies at his position often struggle. [read more]

Can The Defense Keep Todd Bowles Safe?

July 18th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe is on record saying if the Bucs finish with a losing season, Bucs coach Todd Bowles likely will be on very thin ice. [read more]

Grading The Offseason

July 18th, 2023

Life without Tom Brady.

The Bucs had three glorious years with Tom Brady. [read more]

“It Might Be The Hottest Of Seats”

July 17th, 2023

A team colleague of Todd Bowles 20 years ago thinks the Bucs’ head man is on the verge of getting fired without fast production during the 2023 season. [read more]

Lavonte David Talks Tom Brady Lesson

July 17th, 2023

Quarterback Baker Mayfield should be a player very aware that every snap could be his last. [read more]

Have Your Say!

July 17th, 2023

Flash poll posted at 10:45 a.m. Poll closed at 12:13 p.m.

How Much Did The Bucs Upgrade?

July 17th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

The Bucs, in the mind of an NFL columnist/gambler, can be looked at as two half-glasses of water. [read more]