Jamel Dean (35) and Benjamin Morrison (21) kick start Bucs minicamp.

How about a midnight snack? [read more]

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It happens every training camp. But maybe not much longer. [read more]

Outside, said Todd Bowles.

A lot of Bucs fans — including Joe — seem to have rookie cornerback Jacob Parrish penciled in as the starting nickel corner. [read more]

Has Baker Mayfield smiling.

It sounds like Bucs rookie first-round draft pick Emeka Egbuka is already a starter, to hear Baker Mayfield speak of him. [read more]

Rachaad White is an extra serious running back as he enters the first contract year of his career. [read more]

Haason Reddick practiced today.

Ahhhhh, No. 5 was at mandatory mincamp practice today looking like a communicative player eager get the details right with teammates. [read more]

The big black knee brace on Tristan Wirfs’ right leg today looked ominous.

He didn’t practice and worked away from the team during much of today’s mandatory mincamp practice session.

Todd Bowles says Wirfs will be fine for training camp and this was just a “precautionary” measure and there’s no reason for concern.

Last month, Bowles mentioned that five of seven Bucs missing voluntary OTA practice were banged up. Apparently, Wirfs was one of those guys.

Nine weeks ago Todd Bowles talked about the Bucs lacking “killer instinct.” and players must be the ones to enhance it.

Joe asked Baker Mayfield about that today. [read more]

*Bucs kick off warm-ups inside the Glazer shed. Threatening weather outside but no rain.

*Newcomer punter Riley Dixon (bizarrely wearing his No. 92 jersey) is hammering punts against the interior roof to loosen up. [read more]

Busted.

Yeah, far more often than not, Joe mocks the PFF tribe. Why? Because a good bit of their content is either nonsensical or asinine. You pick. [read more]

Rehab status?

So in a couple of hours, Joe will be out at minicamp at One Buc Palace. Everyone on the Bucs roster is supposed to show up. [read more]

How secure?

Interesting insight here from a guy Joe is going to bet had long talks last week with both Bucs coach Todd Bowles and AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

In honor of a half-century of Buccaneer football, I’m counting down the Top 50 players in franchise history, based solely on their accomplishments with the franchise. This week, we continue at No. 40.

No. 50 – Mark Cotney
No. 49 – Mike Washington
No. 48 – Richard “Batman” Wood
No. 47 – Aqib Talib
No. 46 – Ricky Reynolds
No. 45 – Keyshawn Johnson
No. 44 – Ricky Bell
No. 43 – Vincent Jackson
No. 42 – Mark Carrier
No. 41 – Donnie Abraham

40. Cadillac Williams
Few Buc rookies have made the immediate impact of the fifth overall pick in the 2005 draft. Williams ran for 434 yards in his first three NFL games, the most prolific start in NFL history for a first-year back. He went on to win Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, receiving 47 of the 50 votes cast. The Pro Football Hall of Fame asked for the shoes and gloves Williams wore during those first three weeks. His career was marred by torn patellar tendons in each knee, but he remains fifth all-time in rushing yards and sixth in rushing touchdowns for the Buccaneers. In 2009, Williams rushed for 823 yards and finished second to Tom Brady in voting for Comeback Player of the Year. [read more]

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht envisions Bucs fans enjoying preseason handoffs more than they may have expected. [read more]

Baker Mayfield is movin’ on up. [read more]

Are these Buccaneers really a bunch of nasty, all-in tough guys? [read more]

At One Buc Palace.

He’s in the building! [read more]

So was the Kyle Trask-Baker Mayfield competition a sham in 2023?

A man who was very close to the situation has weighed in. [read more]

Strong bond to Tampa Bay.

The same person who created a nationwide stink and rare Bucs mega-drama is the same person who may be responsible for the Bucs having arguably the deepest wide receiver room in the NFL. [read more]

Unknown yapper expects bounceback for Bucs defender.

Joe never knew Bubba the Love Sponge worked for the PFF tribe. [read more]

Catalyst, says ESPN talking head.

Damn, just one friggin’ punt. [read more]

Source of knowledge for SirVocea Dennis.

Lavonte David isn’t just one of the best players in Bucs history, he’s one of the better players to ever snap on a chin strap. [read more]