Joe has trouble getting a read on the Bucs defense. The pass defense has been miserable too often and the edge rush isn’t what it used to be.

But the run defense has had many excellent games, turnovers have been forced at a good rate and the Bucs don’t allow a lot of points. [read more]

Not practicing.

So the Bucs hit the practice fields outside of One Buc Palace today and there was a notable player who wasn’t between the white lines. [read more]

Studs.

Friends, we better savor what Bucs fans have for maybe just one more game. [read more]

Not a one-man offense.

Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales is getting a lot of chatter about being a head coach someday. The Stinking Panthers have already reached.

There could be more invites. [read more]

How hurt?

Man, this video doesn’t look good. [read more]

Strong start; wore down last week.

Really cool video of one of the picks nailed by Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht in his 2023 draft and rookie undrafted free agent class, [read more]

 

It’s mind-blowing how the Eagles fell from 10-1 to 11-6. They will limp into the playoffs against the Bucs on Monday night.

It almost reminds Joe of Lovie Smith’s Bears in 2012 going 7-1 and finishing 10-6. [read more]

Todd Bowles

Interesting chatter from a plugged in NFL insider. [read more]

Antoine Winfield gets props.

Eff the Pro Bowl. You got “The Belt,” son! [read more]

Todd Bowles’ handpicked offensive coordinator is about to enter new territory. [read more]

Conundrum.

According to a Philadelphia-based NFL columnist for CBS, unless Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales finds magic pixie dust for his run game, or unless he goes against his inner soul and goes pass-happy, the Bucs are doomed. [read more]

Adapting to playoff intensity.

So this week will be eye-opening for five Bucs starters. [read more]

Eagles fans are outraged.

Boy, some people think it’s bad around here. [read more]

“Hey Glazer, you gonna hide when you hear the cheers for me in The Licht House next year? I hope you choke on that organic rabbit food you eat.”

One of the best quotes of this season came when Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht said of the slimy Saints, “I hate them.” [read more]

Ugly stat.

NextGen Stats don’t lie. [read more]

Wanted.

The best way to get back at division rivals is to pick them apart. [read more]

“Not a big fan of this guy opening up like that, Mike.”

Interesting take from Ali Marpet tonight on one of his former teammates. [read more]

It’s a mastermind game coming next Monday for Bucs head coach/defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. [read more]