Vikings Watch: 12 More Days

August 29th, 2023

The Vikings, the Bucs’ opening day opponent, probably set or tied an NFL record last season by being outscored yet finishing 13-4.

It’s a mindblowing stat. [read more]

Mock Draft Party, You’re Invited!

August 29th, 2023

Todd dives into the latest mock draft data.

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Your 2023 Buccaneers 53-Man Roster

August 29th, 2023

Rookie first-round pick Calijah Kancey.

Cuts are in! The Buccaneers’ 53-man roster is set, including 13 rookies! At least for today. There’s still lots of time for Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht to make additions and subtractions.

Licht said he expected to do just that while on the Buccaneers Radio Network before Saturday night’s kickoff.

Keep in mind the No. 3 quarterback rules have changed, so the Bucs can use John Wolford as an emergency guy without burning a roster spot.

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Richard Sherman, Michael Irvin, Keyshawn Johnson Jump On Baker Mayfield Bandwagon

August 29th, 2023

Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin.

Add a few retired NFL greats to those who believe Baker Mayfield has it in him to lead the Bucs successfully this season. [read more]

Mike Evans On His “Last Legs?”

August 29th, 2023

Skeptics abound.

There’s a disturbing take running through wise former NFL players and even some sage observers. [read more]

Replacing Jumping Scotty Miller

August 29th, 2023

Upgrade.

Last year when you got past Mike Evans and Chris Godwin (and Playoff Lenny!) there was a pretty big dropoff in production from wide receivers. [read more]

Bucs Against The World

August 29th, 2023

Has words for naysayers.

Joe brings this up a lot partly because it sort of blows Joe’s mind. [read more]

Was Offense Saturday A Taste Of What’s In Store?

August 29th, 2023

Bucs OC Dave Canales.

In the last worthless preseason game, Joe thinks fans got a whiff of what we can expect from new Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales. [read more]

Bucs Land Two Players On ESPN’s Top-100

August 29th, 2023

Still a large presense.

While NFL Network polls just a fraction of league players to determine its annual Top-100 players list, the four-letter polls “experts” to cobble together its list. [read more]

Jason Licht Gets A Trust Vote

August 28th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

A fresh industry survey gets mixed results and shines a kind spotlight on Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

“Classic Trap” And 7.74 Wins

August 28th, 2023

Caught in a trap?

The chanting you heard in downtown St. Petersburg today had nothing to do with the approaching Hurricane. It was all about a high priest addressing his minions on the State of the Buccaneers. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Confirms He Had A Head-Start On Learning Bucs Offense

August 28th, 2023

Played in similar offense.

One reason Joe thought Baker Mayfield might be a savvy, buy-low-sell-high investment was where Mayfield played last season. [read more]

Hands Across America: Fantasy Football Edition

August 28th, 2023

Todd talks about the best “pass catchers” for your fantasy draft this season and raises questions about others you may want to avoid.

The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters. Hooters is your spot to catch all the games this season. Tons of great beer specials and $6 Drinks All Day Every Day. Click above to listen or download, or access at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and more platforms!

Aaron Rodgers Talks To Bucs

August 28th, 2023

Legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers had plenty to say on the field with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12 days ago. [read more]

Todd Bowles And Readiness

August 28th, 2023

Camp Cupcake might have gotten more frosting and a cherry on top this year. [read more]

What To Make Of The Bucs’ Run Game

August 28th, 2023

Regular JoeBucsFan readers might want to puke because they’ve read the following so much. [read more]

A Rich Tale Of Perseverance

August 28th, 2023

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Yeah, that was him. Same guy.

It’s hard to believe Josh Johnson is still out there, flinging footballs and making guys miss when he starts to scramble. Yet there he was Saturday night against the Bucs — the franchise that once drafted him in the fifth round. [read more]

Has The Fourth Estate Been Wrong About Baker Mayfield?

August 28th, 2023

Proving critics wrong?

If you can find media outside the Tampa Bay area who predicted the Bucs would be good with Baker Mayfield at quarterback, you have basically found a unicorn. [read more]

Todd Bowles Sort Of Takes A Page From Dirk Koetter About The Center Position

August 28th, 2023

Center Robert Hainsey.

Former Bucs coach Dirk Koetter was very much a circle-the-wagons kind of a guy. [read more]

Predicting The Initial 53-Man Roster

August 28th, 2023

Who stays? Who goes?

Cutdown Day is tomorrow in the NFL where teams initially whittle their rosters down to the mandatory 53 players. [read more]

False Hope?

August 27th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

It didn’t take long after Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht announced on WFLA-TV Channel 8 during the third quarter of last night’s Crows-Bucs broadcast that center Ryan Jensen’s season is over and he’s going on injured reserve. [read more]

Rachaad White: Smooth Operator

August 27th, 2023

Running back Rachaad White.

Joe is beginning to see the light, provided by Bucs running back Rachaad White. [read more]