Moving Tristan Wirfs Could Be Brilliant And Could Be A Disaster

September 23rd, 2025

Back to right tackle smart?

Sunday morning, Joe typed that when Bucs All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs returns, with all the other injuries the Bucs have at offensive line, might it be better to temporarily keep Graham Barton at left tackle, Ben Bredeson at center and put Wirfs back to right tackle where he played when the Bucs won the Super Bowl for the 2020 season? [read more]

Haason Reddick: Bucs Feel Like The Eagles

September 22nd, 2025

Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick.

As winners of two of the last eight Super Bowls, the Philadelphia Eagles have become the gold standard in the NFC. [read more]

The Ex-Bucs At Sunday’s Game

September 22nd, 2025

Steve Spurrier, the original Bucs quarterback, swings a sword after he gave Bucs fans a hype speech from the pirate ship Sunday. Spurrier was one of an estimated 140 ex-Bucs who took part in the Bucs’ celebration of 50 seasons in the NFL.

Joe got a ton of questions both Sunday and today about which ex-Bucs showed up as the team celebrated 50 years of Bucs ball. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Emeka Egbuka Is Not A Rookie

September 22nd, 2025

Emeka Egbuka cooks Jets CB Sauce Gardner.

While it’s still way early after three games, it’s hard for Joe to think of a more valuable player in the NFL than Bucco Baker Mayfield. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Dissects The Bucs Victory, Talks Postgame Locker Room, Haason Reddick & More

September 22nd, 2025

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The One With All The J’s at Running Back (Jonathan, Jordan, James)

September 22nd, 2025

Todd reviews the top fantasy performers from Week Three in the NFL. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Baker Mayfield Has No Time For Injuries

September 22nd, 2025

Top NFL insider explains.

It’s no exaggeration to suggest folks watching a football game on TV and folks watching high above the field are watching two different games. [read more]

Right Tackle Could Be In Play For Tristan Wirfs

September 22nd, 2025

So All-Pro, All-World left tackle Tristan Wirfs is on a path toward returning to play Sunday against the Eagles. [read more]

Mike Evans Has “Low Grade” Hamstring Problem

September 22nd, 2025

Only a tiny nugget of news on Mike Evans’ new hamstring problem today from Bucs head coach Todd Bowles.

This afternoon Bowles said Evans will have an MRI on Tuesday and his hamstring issues is “low grade.”

History On Bucs’ Side

September 22nd, 2025

There is some hesitation in this here story for Joe, but there is also a happy ending. [read more]

Happy 31st Birthday Haason Reddick

September 22nd, 2025

Haason Reddick (No. 5) and YaYa Diaby celebrate Diaby’s sack of Jets QB Tyrod Taylor yesterday.

Heralded newcomer Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick has been eating a huge load of snaps and doing some good things.

Is he producing enough? [read more]

Bucs Coaches Had Fun, “Unbelievable Vibes” With O-Line Changes

September 22nd, 2025

So what was going on behind the scenes at One Buc Palace last week when it was learned the Bucs lost their starting guards due to injury: Cody Mauch and backup-turned-starter Michael Jordan? [read more]

The Offensive Line Discovery Tree

September 22nd, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe had to smile reading a high-profile national column devoting a lot of space to the history of the Bucs’ makeshift offensive on display yesterday against the Jets.

It was as if Monday Morning Quarterback author Albert Breer asked Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht to email him a full breakdown of each starter and Breer played cut-and-paste. [read more]

Ex-Players Don’t Like Mike Evans Reaction To Hamstring

September 22nd, 2025

Mike Evans left the field immediately following his hamstring pull late in yesterday’s game.

There are many Internet doctors among us. They include former NFL players studying games for major networks. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Suggests Encouragement Works With Raw Offensive Linemen

September 22nd, 2025

Baker Mayfield talks blocking.

Joe’s seen many veteran, star quarterbacks who, when things don’t go their way, will either stare down an offensive lineman like drama queen Aaron Rodgers or outright chew their heads off like Dan Marino would do. [read more]

Todd Bowles And Baker Mayfield

September 22nd, 2025

Baker Mayfield pulls away from Jets DL Micheal Clemons Sunday.

Joe still sees the following in the comments on this here website and just chuckles over it. [read more]

Five Things

September 22nd, 2025

Emeka Egbuka celebrates making a tough catch against Sauce Gardner in the Bucs’ 29-27 win over the Jets.

Welcome to Victory Monday! What a roller coaster yesterday was. Hop in as Joe takes a look back! [read more]

When The Bucs Decided To Play Smashmouth Football

September 22nd, 2025

Bucky Irving attacking the middle of the Jets’ defense helped referees keep their hankies in their pockets and revived the Bucs’ run game.

Man, Joe wonders how many officials who worked yesterday’s game had to have MRIs last night from throwing out their elbows by tossing so many flags. [read more]

“Bad Wins, We’ll Still Take Them”

September 22nd, 2025

Antoine Winfield speaks.

Is there such a thing as an ugly win? Yeah, there is. [read more]

Bill Cowher, Matt Ryan Gush Over Baker Mayfield

September 22nd, 2025

The accolades keep flowing for the Buccaneers’ franchise quarterback. [read more]