May 29th, 2024

Tristan Wirfs
So four years ago, left tackle Tristan Wirfs weighed 320 pounds. Now he plays at a mean and lean 360 pounds.
The things he and Bucs strongman Luke Goedeke do in the weight room are hard to imagine. [read more]
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May 29th, 2024

Bucs GM Jason Licht.
Joe’s heard rumors that Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht now has an intern dedicated to filing and organizing all the published and broadcast darts thrown at his team — and his quarterback. [read more]
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May 29th, 2024

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.
This could be the final time the NFL hosts OTAs. At least on the field. [read more]
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May 29th, 2024

Bucs ILB K.J. Britt.
Bucs coach Todd Bowles doesn’t want to hear any noise about how inside linebacker K.J. Britt isn’t the best in pass coverage. [read more]
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May 29th, 2024

BY IRA KAUFMAN
When Liam Coen watches film of Rachaad White, he sees the good, the bad and the possibilities. [read more]
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May 29th, 2024

Dominating underwear football?
OK, Joe really, really, really wants to believe this Graham Barton report from NFL Network’s Sara Walsh. And there is zee-row reason to believe her report is hatched in any way. She’s a strong reporter. [read more]
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May 29th, 2024

Former Bucs RB Leonard Fournette.
So regular readers know that Joe loves Bucs history, the kind that gets shared years after the fact and sheds light on realities unknown in real-time. [read more]
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May 28th, 2024

Right guard Cody Mauch is on a mission.
Man weight is a beautiful thing if you’re a young NFL offensive lineman.
Not so good if you’re a buffet-inhaling, beer-swilling, fried-shrimp-munching, sushi-grazing media slob. [read more]
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May 28th, 2024

New Bucs guard Sua Opeta.
Two firm compliments in two weeks about a new Buccaneer gets Joe’s attention. [read more]
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May 28th, 2024
Todd Bowles is a big NBA fan, so he knows teams, at times, have brought in “shot doctors” to assist players with form shooting, free throws and more. [read more]
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May 28th, 2024

Baker Mayfield rolls out during QB drills this morning at One Buc Palace.
The boys were back in the backyard of One Buc Palace as the heat ramped up this morning like it was July. [read more]
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May 28th, 2024

Job remains the same.
For Jamel Dean, this spring’s OTAs have been way different for him. [read more]
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May 28th, 2024

Guard Cody Mauch.
With the Bucs drafting center (?) Graham Barton and signing veteran guards Ben Bredeson and Sua Opeta, there was some question whether second-year guard Cody Mauch would be moved to the left side as the interior of the offensive line is retooled. [read more]
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May 28th, 2024

Buccaneers backup quarterback Kyle Trask is one of the great mysteries of this Tampa Bay sports decade. [read more]
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May 28th, 2024

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield
How can you tell a good offense? It has explosive plays. [read more]
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May 28th, 2024

Bucs edge rusher YaYa Diaby.
So NFL folks like to say a good player often takes his biggest steps from his rookie season to his second year. [read more]
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May 28th, 2024

Believes in Baker Mayfield.
It seems Kay Adams doesn’t get it either. [read more]
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