Rehab status?

So in a couple of hours, Joe will be out at minicamp at One Buc Palace. Everyone on the Bucs roster is supposed to show up. [read more]

How secure?

Interesting insight here from a guy Joe is going to bet had long talks last week with both Bucs coach Todd Bowles and AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

In honor of a half-century of Buccaneer football, I’m counting down the Top 50 players in franchise history, based solely on their accomplishments with the franchise. This week, we continue at No. 40.

No. 50 – Mark Cotney
No. 49 – Mike Washington
No. 48 – Richard “Batman” Wood
No. 47 – Aqib Talib
No. 46 – Ricky Reynolds
No. 45 – Keyshawn Johnson
No. 44 – Ricky Bell
No. 43 – Vincent Jackson
No. 42 – Mark Carrier
No. 41 – Donnie Abraham

40. Cadillac Williams
Few Buc rookies have made the immediate impact of the fifth overall pick in the 2005 draft. Williams ran for 434 yards in his first three NFL games, the most prolific start in NFL history for a first-year back. He went on to win Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, receiving 47 of the 50 votes cast. The Pro Football Hall of Fame asked for the shoes and gloves Williams wore during those first three weeks. His career was marred by torn patellar tendons in each knee, but he remains fifth all-time in rushing yards and sixth in rushing touchdowns for the Buccaneers. In 2009, Williams rushed for 823 yards and finished second to Tom Brady in voting for Comeback Player of the Year. [read more]

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht envisions Bucs fans enjoying preseason handoffs more than they may have expected. [read more]

Baker Mayfield is movin’ on up. [read more]

Are these Buccaneers really a bunch of nasty, all-in tough guys? [read more]

At One Buc Palace.

He’s in the building! [read more]

So was the Kyle Trask-Baker Mayfield competition a sham in 2023?

A man who was very close to the situation has weighed in. [read more]

Strong bond to Tampa Bay.

The same person who created a nationwide stink and rare Bucs mega-drama is the same person who may be responsible for the Bucs having arguably the deepest wide receiver room in the NFL. [read more]

Unknown yapper expects bounceback for Bucs defender.

Joe never knew Bubba the Love Sponge worked for the PFF tribe. [read more]

Catalyst, says ESPN talking head.

Damn, just one friggin’ punt. [read more]

Source of knowledge for SirVocea Dennis.

Lavonte David isn’t just one of the best players in Bucs history, he’s one of the better players to ever snap on a chin strap. [read more]

Will he get eight?

It’s very easy to go under the radar when you are not seen or heard. You know, out of sight out of mind? [read more]

Chris Godwin

It’s 13 Sundays from opening day and Joe wouldn’t wager on Chris Godwin being available.

The Godwin smoke coming from One Buc Palace has a funny odor to it. [read more]

Lavonte David

Man, the Bucs are loaded at inside linebacker. [read more]

Work ethic.

Joe was very happy to see this video. But once it ended, a question arose. [read more]

Great beach listening.

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Bucs ILB SirVocea Dennis.

There are more than a couple of X-factors for this Bucs season. [read more]

Budding star?

Now this is pretty damn impressive to Joe. Provided it is accurate. [read more]