Handling The Hype
December 19th, 2023
Pregame star.
Joe was eager to see how the Bucs would perform Sunday considering Baker Mayfield was on the air less than three hours before kickoff cracking backhanded foot fetish jokes at Rex Ryan. [read more]
More “Better Than Tom Brady” Chatter For Baker Mayfield
December 19th, 2023
“Do you believe what these big names are saying, Julio? By the way, your Eagles stink.”
Put the apples next to the apples and this is what you have. [read more]
High-Profile MVP Chatter For Baker Mayfield
December 19th, 2023
Joe was in disbelief hearing this, but upon consideration with a broad view, it makes sense. [read more]
Building An Offense For Baker Mayfield
December 19th, 2023
Unlocking Baker Mayfield.
Really interesting piece on how Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield may have finally found a coach for him. [read more]
The Case Of Mike Evans, An Excited Bucs Fan And Packers Security
December 19th, 2023
Hassle for his touchdown ball.
When Joe is covering the Bucs at an NFL stadium, often Joe is watching a totally different game. No, really. [read more]
Bucs Near Bottom Third Of Draft Order
December 19th, 2023
Bucs GM Jason Licht.
That’s right, the Bucs are in first place, basically needing two wins to wrap up the NFC South. [read more]
If The Playoffs Began Today…
December 19th, 2023
Interesting opponent.
My how quickly things change in the NFL. [read more]
“The Offense Is Far More Efficient And Successful”
December 18th, 2023
“Kyle, they fall out of love with you fast in this league.”
Joe has written here a handful of times that Baker Mayfield is outperforming his predecessor, as in the Bucs are better at quarterback this season.
Joe is not alone in this assessment. [read more]
Todd Bowles Identifies Growth In His Playcaller
December 18th, 2023
Bucs playcaller Dave Canales.
With 14 real games under his belt as commander of the Bucs offense, Dave Canales isn’t a rookie at his job any longer. [read more]
“The Quarterback I Trust The Most”
December 18th, 2023
Is Baker Mayfield the seventh-best quarterback in the NFC? Joe would go there. [read more]
Bucs Starting To Look Good (Because Everyone Else Looks So Bad)
December 18th, 2023
Why are the first-place Bucs a likely playoff team with a 7-7 record, still in the running for a wild card even if they stub their toes? [read more]
Richard Sherman Details Devin White Absence, Says White Asked To Start
December 18th, 2023
Ex-Bucs cornerback Richard Sherman shares his inside knowledge.
Joe always pays attention when Richard Sherman talks Bucs, and today he was talking about unrest within the Buccaneers defense. [read more]
People Are Noticing
December 18th, 2023
Better than Devin White?
Look, the Bucs’ pass defense is hideous. Not sure where the blame lies, the corners, almost zero edge rush or Todd Bowles playing too much zone. [read more]
Trevor Lawrence In Concussion Protocol
December 18th, 2023
This is not Trevor Lawrence.
Will the Buccaneers be facing journeyman backup quarterback C.J. Beathard when the Jagurs come to Tampa on Sunday afternoon? [read more]
Eight Rookies With Significant Snaps
December 18th, 2023
Bucs GM Jason Licht.
Joe has to give another standing ovation to Buccaneers general Jason Licht.
He’s in the midst of doing what the great GMs do. [read more]
Has Baker Mayfield Played His Way Into A New Bucs Contract?
December 18th, 2023
Baker Mayfield’s future.
In the Bucs’ current three-game win streak, there has been a constant. That would be Baker Mayfield has been really solid in big moments. [read more]
Should The Cowboys And Eagles Be Worried?
December 18th, 2023
Dangerous enough?
Now Joe isn’t ready to go crazy like this guy Joe trusts who isn’t thinking the Bucs will be a patsy one-and-done playoff team. [read more]
Todd Bowles Awfully Pleased With His Quarterback
December 18th, 2023
Baker Mayfield and Todd Bowles share a moment last week in Atlanta.
A big reason why Baker Mayfield is in Tampa is his relationship with Todd Bowles, one that was first fostered when Mayfield was entering the 2018 NFL Draft. [read more]
