“The guy.”

UPDATED: If you think Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is just satisfied with signing a fat check and finding a new home for at least the next two years, think again. [read more]

Ranked.

Hey, at least he’s better than Marcus Mariota. [read more]

No slacking.

Something at Bucs practice caught Joe’s eye Tuesday. And it wasn’t even during practice. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs

So four years ago, left tackle Tristan Wirfs weighed 320 pounds. Now he plays at a mean and lean 360 pounds.

The things he and Bucs strongman Luke Goedeke do in the weight room are hard to imagine. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe’s heard rumors that Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht now has an intern dedicated to filing and organizing all the published and broadcast darts thrown at his team — and his quarterback. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

This could be the final time the NFL hosts OTAs. At least on the field. [read more]

Bucs ILB K.J. Britt.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles doesn’t want to hear any noise about how inside linebacker K.J. Britt isn’t the best in pass coverage. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

When Liam Coen watches film of Rachaad White, he sees the good, the bad and the possibilities. [read more]

Dominating underwear football?

OK, Joe really, really, really wants to believe this Graham Barton report from NFL Network’s Sara Walsh. And there is zee-row reason to believe her report is hatched in any way. She’s a strong reporter. [read more]

Former Bucs RB Leonard Fournette.

So regular readers know that Joe loves Bucs history, the kind that gets shared years after the fact and sheds light on realities unknown in real-time. [read more]

Right guard Cody Mauch is on a mission.

Man weight is a beautiful thing if you’re a young NFL offensive lineman.

Not so good if you’re a buffet-inhaling, beer-swilling, fried-shrimp-munching, sushi-grazing media slob. [read more]

New Bucs guard Sua Opeta.

Two firm compliments in two weeks about a new Buccaneer gets Joe’s attention. [read more]

Todd Bowles is a big NBA fan, so he knows teams, at times, have brought in “shot doctors” to assist players with form shooting, free throws and more. [read more]

Baker Mayfield rolls out during QB drills this morning at One Buc Palace.

The boys were back in the backyard of One Buc Palace as the heat ramped up this morning like it was July. [read more]

Job remains the same.

For Jamel Dean, this spring’s OTAs have been way different for him. [read more]

Guard Cody Mauch.

With the Bucs drafting center (?) Graham Barton and signing veteran guards Ben Bredeson and Sua Opeta, there was some question whether second-year guard Cody Mauch would be moved to the left side as the interior of the offensive line is retooled. [read more]

Buccaneers backup quarterback Kyle Trask is one of the great mysteries of this Tampa Bay sports decade. [read more]

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield

How can you tell a good offense? It has explosive plays. [read more]

Bucs edge rusher YaYa Diaby.

So NFL folks like to say a good player often takes his biggest steps from his rookie season to his second year. [read more]