Have offensive coordinators figured out Todd Bowles?

When Bucs games are televised, in the immediate moments prior to kickoff when the network announcing crew has to pretend the coaching matchup is akin to Bill Walsh vs. Bill Parcells, Bucs coach Todd Bowles is often hailed as a revolutionary defensive mastermind whose exotic, blitz-heavy packages leave even the most savvy, intelligent veteran quarterbacks dizzy and confused. [read more]

“Baker, you’ve got the numbers. Get your bag!”

This will rankle some folks but Joe doesn’t believe this is crazytalk. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

One of the Joes is a lot more pessimistic than the other when it comes to the 2026 Bucs. That doesn’t mean the Bucs cannot return to their division-winning ways. [read more]

Former Bucs cornerback Jamel Dean.

So what Buccaneers took plays off last season?

Joe is seeking clarity beyond Lavonte David admitting to being called out for loafs and YaYa Diaby wagging a finger of shame at Bucs film. [read more]

Team Glazer

So how will the Bucs proceed with Baker Mayfield and his hard (or imagined?) contract extension deadline he set for Day 1 of 2026 training camp? [read more]

“You hurt me, Mike.”

More reviews are in on the greatest receiver in Tampa Bay history. [read more]

New attitude?

The kindest word Joe can think to describe the 2025 Bucs defense is “soft.” [read more]

Optimism surfacing?.

Joe doesn’t think Baker Mayfield was “posturing” in any way. [read more]

Believes in Todd Bowles.

The Bucs missed the playoffs for the first time this decade last year. And you could argue, as a pass rusher, YaYa Diaby hasn’t yet been developed. [read more]

New Bucs backup QB Jake Browning.

So one fun aspect of the upcoming Netflix “Quarterback” docuseries is that Joe Flacco is featured along with Baker Mayfield, among others.

Flacco’s surprising 2025 season was highlighted by a trade tied to the Bucs. [read more]

Former Bucs QB Chris Simms thinks Baker Mayfield is the NFL’s 10th-best quarterback. Longtime CBS NFL insider Pete Prisco just ranked Mayfield No. 16 at his position. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs gives Bucs fans a peak into the Netflix “Quarterback” docuseries, which features Baker Mayfield.

Joe’s really looking forward to next month. [read more]

How secure is Bucky Irving?

As good as the Bucs offense was in 2024, Joe’s not sure the Bucs come close to being as explosive an offense under Liam Coen without then-rookie running back Bucky Irving bursting onto the scene. [read more]

Unique Rueben Bain comparison.

Bucs outside linebacker YaYa Diaby is in a big year, a contract season. Like Baker Mayfield, Diaby is looking to get paid. [read more]

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Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.

In the words of NFL.com reporter/analyst Eric Edholm, the Baker Mayfield contract squabble is nothing more than “fluff” to give folks something to talk about during the five or six weeks between underwear football season and the July start of training camp. [read more]

How much left in that tank?

We are in the throes of List Season. [read more]