Explosion predicted.

Mike Evans is going to be a Hall of Famer. It may take a few years after he is eligible, but he will make it. [read more]

Another strong game facing slimy Saints?

The last time the Bucs played the slimy Saints, Bucs No. 4 receiver Deven Thompkins had his best game as a pro. [read more]

Impact.

Look, Joe is absolutely stoked with how outside linebacker YaYa Diaby has progressed. And Joe is darn pleased with how defensive tackle Calijah Kancey has developed after injuring his calf in training camp. [read more]

Rebound?

Look, Joe thinks the Bucs should beat the slimy Saints. But there is a reason it is hard to sweep teams in the NFC South. And one reason is the following. [read more]

Game 16

Slimy Saints (7-8) at Bucs (8-7) 

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: FOX (WTVT-TV Channel 13 locally) with Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi.

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Single coverage = disrespect.

Here is a hidden reason why Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales may be getting sniffs from NFL owners about being a head coach. [read more]

Two intriguing betting looks for Sunday’s Bucs-Saints game as many of Joe’s comrades are enjoying newly-legal sports wagering in Florida. [read more]

Baker Mayfield

Joe is flashing back to what happened when the Bucs started this season 3-1. [read more]

Bucs QB earns respect.

The face of a national hollering show is coming clean. [read more]

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Free football.

The Bucs return to FOX tomorrow and yes, Orlando, there is a Santa Claus!

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Impressed with Bucs.

Bucs fans, you are watching a good football team right now. You know who says that? Ian Beckles says that. [read more]

Impressive stat.

There seems to have been a whole lot more chatter the past couple of days that Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales might be a one-and-done kind of a guy in Tampa. [read more]

Focused on goal.

Awesome answer from Bucs coach Todd Bowles this afternoon. [read more]

Carlton Davis is one of three Bucs ruled out for Sunday.

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles had a 3 minute, 50 second news conference today.

Here are Bowles’ key shares: [read more]

Hates Saints defensive end Cam Jordan.

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan is one of the great anti-Bucs windbags of the 21st century. He’s trashed the Bucs repeatedly.

So it’s sort of fun to note that Jordan is now a trash player. [read more]