What makes most football coaches drool uncontrollably?

No, not turnovers, but great guess. [read more]

Bucs need “work.”

In the mind of one NFL columnist, the Bucs must resolve several issues before they can consider themselves on the cusp of being a contender. [read more]

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Joe has told fans that Todd Bowles tunes out criticism at an extreme level.

He’s nowhere near obsessed with fan and media opinion like most NFL head coaches are. [read more]

So why does Todd Bowles typically stay so calm on the sidelines, which is maddening for a lot of fans? [read more]

Receiver Jalen McMillan.

Last year was a complete and total waste for Bucs receiver Jalen McMillan. [read more]

“Sorry Ira, I can’t use you as my agent!“

Depending on how Baker Mayfield plays (and how the season unfolds for the Bucs), Mayfield could pocket quite a bit of Team Glazer loot or maybe find a team desperate to pay him top dollar in 2027. [read more]

Refreshing return.

To hear KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles speak of right guard Cody Mauch, the Bucs never did recover from his season-ending knee injury. [read more]

Road creamsicles return.

The creamsicles will return in December. Sort of. [read more]

Man, Todd Bowles sounded today like a man toasting his good friend and work comrade at an awards dinner. [read more]

It’s Year 10 for iconic Bucs receiver Chris Godwin, so he’s played with a lot of guys at wide receiver, from Vincent Jackson to DeSean Jackson and Mike Evans, to Antonio Brown, Julio Jones and more. [read more]

A few weeks ago, Joe referenced something that was very apparent when the Buccaneers’ had two ferocious and long practices against the Jets in New Jersey. [read more]

The Buccaneers’ franchise quarterback has not only thrived in Tampa, he’s grown as a player. [read more]

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In the fourth episode of five previewing the 2026 NFL season, Todd suggests six potential playoff teams that could evolve into a Super Bowl contender. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Plantation Palms Golf Club and Brandon Legal Group. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Rookie corner Keionte Scott.

Though the Bucs added bodies this week to help out, the depth in the secondary is frightening (but not as bad as the lack of depth on the offensive line). [read more]

Potential major impact.

If the Bucs’ special teams plays with half the intensity of new special teams coach Danny Smith, the unit could vault the Bucs into the playoffs. [read more]

Sink or swim season?

This is a little harsh, but Joe can understand why someone came to the following conclusion. [read more]

Always motivated.

It seems the folks left over at NFL.com from the hostile takeover by Disney/BSPN are nearly in lockstep: The Bucs will be your 2026 NFC South landfill champions. [read more]

Baker Mayfield is thinking big, while also thinking very small. [read more]