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Patience.
Joe can just envision Albert Breer popping up on Rich Eisen’s show this week to discuss Baker Mayfield’s comments on his potential new contract, and Breer pulling a Kevin Bacon in “Animal House.” [read more]
Noted Baker Mayfield hater now sings different tune.
In a certain way, Joe thinks notorious windsock Colin Cowherd was imitating former Bucs guard Ian Beckles. [read more]
Buying into the new passion.
Even though we are in the midst of underwear football season, Joe thinks YaYa Diaby is the (very) early leader for quote of the year. [read more]
The mere thought of Baker Mayfield hitting the free agent market after the 2026 season has energized fans in Pittsburgh. [read more]
Team Glazer.
One of Joe’s heroes was talking Bucs today on The GM Shuffle podcast. [read more]
How and why did receiver Emeka Egbuka go from spectacular to nothing special during last season, his rookie campaign after Tampa Bay made him a first-round draft pick in 2025?
How Warrick Dunn escaped.
Way cool story from Chucky on Bucs history and how he was initially denied the chance to coach one of the best running backs in team history, Warrick Dunn. [read more]
Baker Mayfield is confident Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka will rise up.
Joe doesn’t believe there is one Bucs fan happy that Mike Evans sprinted out of One Buc Palace like the place was on fire and into the open arms of Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch and the 49ers. [read more]
Popular NFL analyst reacts.
Joe can already tell that the Baker Mayfield contract debate will fuel Bucs fans and fill the sleepy gap from Bucs minicamp — next week! — through the start training camp in late July. [read more]
Gunslinger.
Potentially, the Bucs’ regular-season opener in Cincinnati will be full of fireworks. [read more]
“Schefty, where’s the respect?”
A plugged in former NFL executive who has negotiated plenty of contracts says the Buccaneers will have a very hard time not paying Baker Mayfield more than $50 million per season. [read more]
This post has nothing to do with the Sunshine Skyway or the Buccaneers defense. Don’t go there. [read more]
Still has it.
When people ask KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles or Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht about their passing game, specifically in the wake of Mike Evans leaving, one reason they express confidence the Bucs shall overcome is because Chris Godwin made plays late last season. [read more]
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.
Joe is as confident as can be Baker Mayfield, if healthy, will line up under center for the Bucs to open the 2027 season. [read more]
Adjustment complete?
Now this is an interesting angle Joe had never thought of while spending hours scanning websites trying to find a clue why Emeka Egbuka was hot as a firecracker on the Fourth of July in the first half of the season and cold as Arctic ice in December and January. [read more]
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“Look, Mr. Glazer, Baker will come around. His agent went limp on us two years ago.”
The Buccaneers showed Baker Mayfield the money. He held his nose. [read more]
Improve tackling, please.
Here’s a good bar bet to use tonight. [read more]
