Tight end Cade Otton, back when he was a red zone option.

There was a divide at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. [read more]

Copycat league.

Baker Mayfield hasn’t had a good past couple of games after looking like an MVP for the first six games. [read more]

Hoping for “things.”

So what the hell is going on with injured Bucs? Are they playing after the bye or will we even see them before Christmas? [read more]

What happened?

Even though the Bucs had a plodding, almost stagant offense Sunday in New Orleans, the defense played so damn well that one NFL observer gave the Bucs a very high grade for the win. [read more]

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. [read more]

Has love for “Nelly.”

You know it, you love it: It’s Kyle Brandt’s weekly “Angry Runs” segment. [read more]

Emeka Egbuka is learning about life as the Bucs’ No. 1 receiver. [read more]

Joe has serious concerns about the Bucs offense, especially the run game.

For two consecutive games, the Bucs made an opponent’s defense look far better than it really is.

Consider the following facts: [read more]

Talking takeaways.

Later this week Joe will share a few discussions with Bucs defenders Joe had on the subject of takeaways. [read more]

Anthony Nelson holds the ball aloft after walking into the end zone with his first NFL pick-six Sunday.

Did Anthony Nelson visit “The Zone” on Sunday? [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The Bucs have a mess of injuries and a real shot at the Super Bowl.

Should they sit on their hands and hope for healing, or should they go get a player or two? [read more]

So the Bucs started a right guard yesterday who was not injured Cody Mauch, injured Luke Haggard, scary-in-Detroit Michael Jordan or buried Elijah Klein. [read more]

Joe has to applaud the Bucs’ front office and Todd Bowles for executing a major upgrade at inside linebacker.

Consider the following: [read more]

Bucs WR Tez Johnson.

When opportunity presents itself, what are you going to do? [read more]

Jealous of defense.

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield showed why he’s a leader and why his teammates respect him so. [read more]

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Denied!

This nonsense of people sitting in a New York boardroom ordering officials what to do despite what the refs on the field see on instant replay is out of hand. [read more]

Bucs defense swarmed Alvin Kamara.

Hey, hey, Tampa Bay, your Bucs have just two losses headed to the bye. Few Bucs fans dreamed the Bucs would only have two losses entering the bye week. Grab your coffee and let’s go! Victory Monday, bay-bee! [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles was in such a good mood after the Bucs’ win last night he even let his sarcasm show. [read more]