National Narrative About The Bucs Changing After Win Over Vikings?
September 12th, 2023
Changing perception?
Joe mentioned the following many, many times over the offseason. Without Tom Brady and with Baker Mayfield, just about the entire universe outside of Tampa Bay believed the Bucs were low-key tanking and among the favorites in the Caleb Williams sweepstakes (#CollapseForCaleb). [read more]
Great Late-Afternoon Injury Update
September 11th, 2023
Rookie defensive tackle and first-round pick Calijah Kancey.
The Bucs had a thrilling opening-day win against the Vikings yesterday, and it seems they didn’t lose any players in the process. [read more]
Todd Bowles Says Players Adore Baker Mayfield: “They Love Him To Death”
September 11th, 2023
It sounded this evening like Baker Mayfield is more of a Todd Bowles kind of quarterback than 45-year-old Tom Brady was. [read more]
Your Annual Reminder: Targets Mean Nothing In Fantasy Football
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Todd reviews fantasy numbers from Week One and discusses the rush for Baltimore running backs on waivers this week.
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“Nelly’s Doing Nelly Things”
September 11th, 2023
Anthony Nelson’s late-third-quarter sack of Kirk Cousins yesterday.
Buccaneers outside linebacker/edge rusher Anthony Nelson got a payday this offseason.
It was a relatively quiet re-signing of the team’s top sack artist off the edge from a year ago. [read more]
Defensive Line Ironman Logan Hall
September 11th, 2023
Major playing time for Logan Hall.
As of Monday morning, the Buccaneeers have the No. 1 run defense (yards allowed) in the NFL this season. [read more]
“I’m Pretty Much Delusional When It Comes To That”
September 11th, 2023
One of Joe’s offseason themes was “Todd Bowles needs wins.” [read more]
The Root Of Peter King’s Bucs Bashing?
September 11th, 2023
Peter King
After NBC Sports super insider tripled down on his Bucs criticism last week, Joe thought King’s popular Monday morning column today would feature King issuing some form of mea culpa.
No chance, and King sort of took an extra shot in Tampa Bay’s direction. [read more]
Todd “Big Balls” Bowles Addresses 4th-And-1 Call
September 11th, 2023
The Bucs put their faith in Matt Feiler and Baker Mayfield.
A cynic might say Todd Bowles put his career on the line yesterday in a 17-17 tie game with the Bucs having a 4th-and-1 at their own 32 yard line with 8 minutes left. [read more]
Jim Rome Defends Baker Mayfield
September 11th, 2023
Heart.
Clones! You won’t believe who is pulling for the Bucs. [read more]
Five Things
September 11th, 2023
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It’s Victory Monday!
OK, Joe is on the road in Minneapolis and is physically shot. Mentally, Joe’s awake, still buzzing from the win over the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium just two train stops from Joe’s downtown hotel.
(Yes, Joe can still hear that damn Vikings horn.)
So let’s get after it. [read more]
Baker Mayfield Isn’t About “Style Points And Gold Stickers”
September 11th, 2023
Got the job done.
When yesterday’s game got into crunch time, Baker Mayfield delivered. [read more]
Bucs Couldn’t Stop Justin Jefferson In The First Half, But Goal Was Reached
September 11th, 2023
Anyone see Justin Jefferson in second half yesterday?
Yeah, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, perhaps the best receiver in the NFL, absolutely gouged the Bucs in the first half. [read more]
Sticking To The Plan
September 11th, 2023
Didn’t deviate.
Joe remembers this summer asking Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales how he can improve his running backs’ yards-after-contact yardage. [read more]
Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Vikings
September 10th, 2023
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An opportunistic Buc defense had plenty to celebrate on that giddy plane ride back from Minneapolis. [read more]
Eating The Clock Helped The Bucs Win
September 10th, 2023
Defensive coaches love, love, love time of possession. Just love it. [read more]
Baker Mayfield Scored Multiple Victories
September 10th, 2023
Baker Mayfield won a lot more than the game today. [read more]
Schiano Man (Christian Izien) Proves Clutch In First NFL Game
September 10th, 2023
“Todd, I told you Christian Izien could play!”
It was a Toes on the Line moment. [read more]
