YaYa Diaby Talks Speed, Shaq Barrett Lessons

July 28th, 2023

After three days of his first NFL training camp, third-round pick YaYa Diaby is feeling like his learning curve isn’t steep.

Joe was damn happy to hear it. [read more]

Hot Summer For All, Hotter Seats For Some NFL HC’s

July 28th, 2023

Todd discusses valid (or invalid) scenarios that could result in the early termination of current NFL head coaches. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group & Westchase Golf Club. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Stitcher here, Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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Internal Scouting Report On David Moore

July 28th, 2023

Veteran newcomer Bucs receiver David Moore is battling for the No. 4 receiver job.

Joe is loving all the competition at wide receiver in Buccaneers camp.

It’s a cool mix of speed, youth and experience. [read more]

“A Step Quicker”

July 28th, 2023

Receiver/returner Deven Thompkins is all smiles at Bucs practice this morning.

Joe has a hunch a guy from southwest Florida is going to play a role with the Bucs this season, perhaps bigger than heralded 2022 free agent signee Russell Gage. [read more]

“When He Is One-On-One, He Is Still Open”

July 28th, 2023

Props from Bucs QB.

It may have been a steamy, muggy morning yesterday at the practice fields of One Buc Palace, but Joe felt the shivers up his spine. [read more]

“Agitated” Kyle Trask Has Disappeared

July 28th, 2023

“Kyle, quit slouching.”

Joe found the following Kyle Trask admission telling on a few fronts. [read more]

Tirstan Wirfs’ Progress Assessed

July 28th, 2023

Tristan Wirfs

Buccaneers All-Pro right tackle turned left tackle Tristan Wirfs said he planned to live in the gym this summer and work on his craft — a new craft at a new position. [read more]

Kyle Trask And The New Bucs Offense

July 28th, 2023

Uptempo.

There are a couple of things Joe has noticed about this new offense from first-year Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales. [read more]

The Run Game Will Improve

July 28th, 2023

Only room to improve.

On face value, Joe can fully understand why folks are skeptical of the Bucs’ run game. [read more]

Todd Bowles (And Others) Are Pretty Tired Of Underwear Football

July 27th, 2023

No evals until pads come on.

Joe understands Bucs fans are stoked that training camp began yesterday. But not until next week will people see any semblance of football. [read more]

Surprise! Defensive-Minded Coach Likes Young Players Getting Picks

July 27th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So there were a couple of picks today at practice. And a couple of almost picks. And Bucs coach Todd Bowles, who essentially is the defensive coordinator, was all smiles about it. [read more]

Bucs Training Camp Day 2 Practice Notes

July 27th, 2023

Bucs OL coach Joe Gilbert works with his troops Thursday at Bucs training camp.

Players remained in the throes of underwear football at One Buc Palace as the second day of training camp is now in the books. [read more]

Todd Bowles Shuts Door On Tom Brady Talk

July 27th, 2023

The Buccaneers’ head coach is having none of it when it comes to romancing the memory of Tom Brady and its effect on his 2023 football team. [read more]

No Scorecard System In Place For The QB Competition

July 27th, 2023

Todd Bowles

As much as the Bucs (and most teams) are into analytics, it seems there is no custom software at One Buc Palace to score the blossoming Tampa Bay quarterback competition. [read more]

Kyle Trask Worked With Bucs Receivers During The Offseason, Baker Mayfield Did Not

July 27th, 2023

Score the “W” for Kyle Trask.

It may not be worth much, but it does say something. [read more]

Former NFL GM Thinks Bucs Could Be Players For A QB Before Season

July 27th, 2023

“It’s too early, John.”

Joe is confident Baker Mayfield is your Buccaneers starting quarterback for 2023 unless Kyle Trask continues to practice and play (in scrimmages and worthless preseason games) like he did yesterday’s abbreviated session. [read more]

Carlton Davis: Ryan Neal Makes Secondary “Complete”

July 27th, 2023

Bucs CB Carlton Davis.

If recent history is a window into the future, the Bucs secondary very easily could have the last laugh this year. [read more]

Will Gholston Likes What He Sees From Calijah Kancey

July 27th, 2023

Reviews Bucs rookie.

So yesterday was the first time veteran defensive lineman Will Gholston wore a Bucs helmet for any purpose since the Bucs’ loss to the Cowboys in the January playoffs. [read more]

Only Place To Go Is Up

July 27th, 2023

Avoiding long field goals helps.

In the NFL, you’ve got to have a little luck. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks All Things Day 1 Of Training Camp, Reflects On 7 Years At JoeBucsFan, Dives Deeper On Bucs Defensive Line Moves And Decisions, And Plenty More (With A Special Guest)

July 26th, 2023

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