AFC Champion Beats NFC Champion In SB LVIII

January 26th, 2024

Todd discusses the pros and cons of the Ravens, Chiefs, 49ers and Lions this weekend and offers a big picture view of who wins it all in two weeks. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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Bills To Interview Bucs QB Coach Thad Lewis For Offensive Coordinator

January 26th, 2024

Bucs QB coach Thad Lewis.

First it was the Raiders. Now it’s the Bills.

Bucco Bruce Arians must be squirming in his recliner. [read more]

Dave Canales Trying To Poach Brad Idzik

January 26th, 2024

Bucs receivers coach Brad Idzik.

This isn’t one bit surprising. In fact, Joe thought former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales is a little late in doing this. [read more]

“We Kind Of Leaned Into The Uncomfortable”

January 26th, 2024

Bucs assistant general manager John Spytek.

Sure, Joe could nitpick the Buccaneers’ front offfice for their 2023 season peformance, but Joe can’t go there in any significant way. Team Licht did a hell of a job.

The talent was in the house to make the NFL’s final 8, and Joe could argue the Bucs had the players to land in the NFC championship game. [read more]

Bucs Request To Speak With Zac Robinson

January 26th, 2024

Rams QB coach Zac Robinson.

There you go, Todd Bowles. Now you’re talking. [read more]

If You Want To Keep Baker Mayfield…

January 26th, 2024

Rams QB coach Zac Robinson.

UPDATED 12:53 p.m. NFL Network reports the Bucs have asked to interview Zac Robinson.

Joe caught some flack yesterday after writing that former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales bolting to Carolina to take over the Stinking Panthers lessens the chances that both Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans will return to the Bucs next season. [read more]

Brian Johnson To Interview With Bucs

January 26th, 2024

Big news!

Attention Kyle Trask occult: You will need to clear your schedule for the rest of the day. Joe hopes you are well-stocked at home with many cases of Bromosa. [read more]

Kellen Moore To Interview With The Bucs

January 26th, 2024

NFL OC Kellen Moore.

Well, this interesting. [read more]

Needing An Edge Rusher

January 26th, 2024

Help.

If Joe had to point to one Bucs area that let the team down Sunday in the loss to Detroit, it was the edge rush. [read more]

Asking Baker Mayfield

January 26th, 2024

Returning to Tampa?

When the Bucs chose their last offensive coordinator one year ago, Dave Canales, the team had no starting quarterback in place. The only QB on the roster was zero-experience Kyle Trask. [read more]

The Need To Draft A Quarterback In The First Round More Imperative Than Ever

January 26th, 2024

Pressure.

“This Joe” strongly believes that the exit of former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales to Carolina puts Baker Mayfield’s status with the Bucs in jeopardy, both in the short-term and long-term. [read more]

The Lavonte David Waiting Game Begins

January 26th, 2024

Can still lay the lumber.

Thirteen tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack and a quarterback hit. [read more]

Raheem Morris To Be Named Atlanta Falcons Head Coach

January 25th, 2024

It’s a Race To 10 in Atlanta!

Quite a day for Bucs fans this has been. [read more]

“He Needs A Jugs Machine In His Bedroom”

January 25th, 2024

“What am I gonna do with you, Dean?”

Joe is taking a break from the offensive coordinator vacancy to focus on one of the most painful plays of the season. [read more]

Todd Bowles Reacts To Dave Canales Leaving For Carolina

January 25th, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It just so happened that Bucs coach Todd Bowles was in the middle of a podcast interview with me when news broke that his offensive coordinator, Dave Canales, would be the new head coach of the Carolina Panthers. [read more]

Chances That Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans Return Just Dropped

January 25th, 2024

Domino effect?

The arrow is pointing down. [read more]

So Now What?

January 25th, 2024

Lions QB coach Mark Brunell.

Let’s face it, this time last year Bucs coach Todd Bowles got lucky. [read more]

Bucco Bruce Arians Influence Could Return

January 25th, 2024

“Hey Todd, if you hire one of my guys, I’ll come back to practice.”

(Former) Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales getting hired to be head coach of the Carolina Panthers today opens an interesting possibility. [read more]

Bucs To Add Two Third-Round Draft Picks For Canales Hire

January 25th, 2024

Joe got this wrong, quoted the NFL rule but missed a fine-print qualifier. Apologies.

Dave Canales Is The New Panthers Head Coach

January 25th, 2024

Well, that was quick.

Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales has gone from first-time playcaller with Tampa Bay to the head coach of the Stinking Panthers in the NFC South. [read more]

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 21)

January 25th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 12:05 p.m. Poll closed at 1:16 p.m. Last week’s result linked here.