Not yet a starter.

It seems just from the comments on this here website, Bucs fans have quickly soured on cornerback Jamel Dean. [read more]

The votes are in. [read more]

Mike Evans has had a hamstring issue for 10 days.

It’s lingering. a

That was the indirect message today from head coach Todd Bowles. The official Wednesday injury report hasn’t been released, but Bowles said Evans’ health remains a question mark. He said more will be known Friday when Evans does more running.

Can the Bucs beat the high-octane Lions on Sunday without Evans? Joe doesn’t want to consider that.

The NFL wants big-time ratings for Sunday’s Bucs-Lions clash that was flexed from a 1 o’clock start to the 4:25 p.m. slot on FOX. [read more]

Breaking down his QB.

One pleasant NFL surprise this season has been the play of Baker Mayfield. [read more]

Former Bucs tight end Cameron Brate.

Here’s a kick in the groin. [read more]

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Mark Twain said it more than a century ago — and the man had a point.

“There are lies, damned lies and statistics,” Twain concluded at the time. The NFL hadn’t even started, so there’s no way he was talking about Mike Alstott’s franchise-record 58 career rushing touchdowns.

Some NFL numbers don’t lie. Some swear. There are more than a few statistics through the opening month to explain Tampa Bay’s 3-1 start heading into a dynamic home matchup against the 4-1 Lions. [read more]

What if…

Joe is sensing changing attitudes about the Bucs.  [read more]

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Bucs ILB Lavonte David.

This is a very interesting year for Bucs veteran inside linebacker Lavonte David. [read more]

Has message for critics.

Some 10 days ago when the Bucs defense held the slimy Saints out of the end zone in a huge 26-9 Week 4 win in New Orleans, Joe joked with Bucs cornerback Carlton Davis after the game. [read more]

Clutch.

We all know about Baker Mayfield’s clutch play on third downs. Well, what about the money time of the game, the second half? [read more]

Joe loves when Todd Bowles issues a scouting report of sorts on one of his players. [read more]

In his five seasons, Buccaneers savior linebacker Devin White has seen his share of rough play from guys off the bench. For Joe, the 2021 edition of Richard Sherman comes to mind. [read more]

Joe has a first class seat on the Baker Mayfield bandwagon.

A near-perfect preseason followed by a stunning four-game run to start the regular season, what’s not to like? [read more]

Cornerback/safety Dee Delaney.

Todd Bowles’ defense has been regarded for years as highly complex and no quick-study for any young player jumping into it. [read more]

It’s widely known that Mike Evans holds the NFL record for most consective seasons of 1,000 or more receiving yards to start a career. [read more]

Top shelf play.

So who is the best defensive back in the NFL? Darius Slay? Marshon Lattimore? Sauce Gardner? How about Antoine Winfield? [read more]

Pushing for playing time?

Boy, these comments were odd to Joe. [read more]

Surprising stat.

It seems just based on raw numbers, the Bucs could do a better job catching passes from Baker Mayfield. [read more]