Joe gets that things sound better than usual when Laura Rutledge says them. [read more]

Still out.

The Bucs are getting healthier as Monday night’s game in Houston approaches. [read more]

If Baker Mayfield were to retire today, he’d be known for winning a Heisman Trophy, being a No. 1 overall draft pick and for having an obscene amount of coordinators in his professional life. [read more]

These two don’t just dress alike.

Praise for Baker Mayfield usually comes in the form of respect for his rifle arm, tough-guy mentality, vocal leadership and the always popular “moxie” love. [read more]

Joe’s been endorsing — and enjoying — local Hooters locations since before Lavonte David was drafted. Online ordering is easy, and so is enjoying a good meal in their fun locations.

Rachaad White scored nine touchdowns last season and was a key piece of the Bucs offense even after Bucky Irving became the No. 1 running back.

So why did White have a historically low number of touches Sunday? [read more]

Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka.

Whenever Joe hears someone talk about “leaders,” Joe cannot help but remember that godawful morning sports radio host that used to pollute the local public’s airwaves, Dan Sileo. [read more]

Calijah Kancey celebrates with YaYa Diaby after the Bucs’ outside linebacker tackled Atlanta QB Michael Penix.

Last year Joe felt bad for YaYa Diaby. All offenses had to do was take out YaYa and they knew the Bucs more often than not wouldn’t have an edge rush. [read more]

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Cornerback Ben Morrison.

The Bucs’ heralded rookie cornerback from Notre Dame may just see his first NFL snaps on Monday night. That’s the word from Bucs coach Todd Bowles. [read more]

Baker Mayfield

Was last week’s ho-hum production by the Bucs offense (aside from Baker Mayfield’s three touchdown passes, including two to Emeka Egbuka) enough to raise questions? [read more]

“Good job, Jamel.”

Each season, no matter if the Bucs are bad or good, Bucs fans have to have a player to beat up on. [read more]

Haason Reddick is banged up.

The Bucs defense has taken a bit of a hit. [read more]

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Bucs WR Mike Evans.

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Talks return.

So today Bucs coach Todd Bowles made a lot of Bucs fans’ day when he did not rule out the return of both Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs. [read more]

Two-time Super Bowl-winning defensive end Chris Long is one of the more Bucs-friendly guys in the national media. [read more]

Whenever something interesting happens at One Buc Palace, there typically are several versions of the truth. [read more]

It sounds like Buccaneers rookie second-round pick Benjamin Morrison will play on Monday night for the first time this season. [read more]

[UPDATE: 3:39 p.m.] More injuries on the Buccaneers’ offensive line. [read more]

Finally!

Reciever Chris Godwin is back on the field with teammates today at practice. It’s the first time he’s been in front of media working on the One Buc Palace grass since his October dislocated ankle.

Godwin will be limited today in the underwear football session, and head coach Todd Bowles will be sure to provide an update this afternoon.

Special news. Joe might just crack a couple of lunchtime beers.