So why exactly did Sean Murphy-Bunting live on the bench Sunday night? [read more]

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By now, every Buc fan is painfully aware the Saints have Tampa Bay’s number. [read more]

Everyone paying attention knows Buccaneers savior linebacker Devin White wasn’t the player he could have been last year.

So today, Joe’s clearing the floor for Todd Bowles’ State of Devin White address, as delivered on the Buccaneers Radio Network. [read more]

Laughs at screen passes.

Joe has written about this but it’s time to flush it out. [read more]

Stress-free zone.

If you thought the Bucs’ air attack forgot to fuel its fighter planes Sunday night, you wouldn’t be the only one. [read more]

Reason to smile.

If Joe had explained to Bucs fans the following on Sunday morning, the freakout would have been epic to monitor. [read more]

Still has afterburners.

So, Julio Jones is a washed-up old man of a receiver who needs to go to the old folks’ home, eh? [read more]

Time for a couple of fun facts.

First, Mike Evans leads all active players in career touchdown catches. [read more]

Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting

The Bucs’ depth in the defensive backfield is impressive. [read more]

Addresses bone-rattling block.

It began yesterday morning (maybe Sunday night). The crying from NFL defensive ends that a running back can splash a pass rusher to protect his quarterback. [read more]

“You are the best, Mike!” (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe thought this was pretty cool. [read more]

Bucs badasses on the interior line.

Tom Brady wants to throw the ball less and Todd Bowles wants a more physical Bucs team than the 13-game winner of last season. [read more]

Leonard Fournette was clear that the Bucs were trying to send a message to the NFL last night. [read more]

Tom Brady sure was introspective today. [read more]

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In episode 31, Todd recaps key fantasy numbers from the opening weekend.

What a starting lineup debut at center last night for second-year man Robert Hainsey. [read more]

“Blaine, I have a feeling Julio and Russell have ideas.”

The undermanned Cowboys were a bunch of pretenders and now they have no quarterback. Dallas belongs in the rearview mirror. [read more]

Status.

Joe thought nearly barfed when Chris Godwin was limping on the sidelines last night. [read more]

Injury update.

Donovan Smith is a tough SOB. It’s why he’s only missed two starts in his career. [read more]

Perfect response.

Boy, Playoff Lenny has NFL guys worked up. [read more]