How Important Are Mike Evans And Chris Godwin?
June 7th, 2023
Usage.
Joe has to admit, with the changes to the Bucs offense in recent months, the throw-crap-against-the-wall guesses by some national NFL analysts might be on to something? [read more]
Team Glazer And Practice Squad Questions
June 6th, 2023
Team Glazer
It’s rare to get any behind-the-scenes whiff of Team Glazer involvement in football operations, so Joe had to share this new but old nugget. [read more]
Jameis Winston Collapse Against Bucs Sparked Change In League Offenses
June 6th, 2023
Rough day for Jameis Winston turned into a rough change for Tampa Bay.
The NFL is about adjustments, though that golden rule might not apply to the 2022 Bucaneers offense.
It did, however, apply to the Tampa Bay defense last season, per the words of cornerback Carlton Davis today. [read more]
Practice Notes On Final OTA Open To Media
June 6th, 2023
So after this morning’s underwear football practice open to media, the Bucs will have a three-day mandatory minicamp next week. After that, training camp in late July is the next time players will be seen together on the field. [read more]
Carlton Davis Wants To Bring “New Culture” To Bucs
June 6th, 2023
Veteran cornerback Carlton Davis.
Odd choice of words today by Buccaneers No. 1 cornerback Carlton Davis. [read more]
Is $23 Million Tristan Wirfs’ Magic Number?
June 6th, 2023
Tirstan Wirfs
It’s highly unexpected that Bucs superstar right/left tackle Tristan Wirfs will pull a Devin White next season and pout about having to play out the fifth-year option on his contract. [read more]
Todd Bowles, Bucs Plan On Meeting With Players On NFL Gambling Rules
June 6th, 2023
Bucs coach Todd Bowles.
So in recent weeks, it seems more and more players are getting popped for violating NFL rules on gambling. [read more]
Russell Gage, Shaq Barrett Expected Ready For Training Camp
June 6th, 2023
Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett.
Last week Todd Bowles said he doesn’t talk injuries during spring practices. And, as many fans know, the NFL doesn’t mandate injury reports until early September.
But Bowles was talking a little health this afternoon. [read more]
“I Like Tampa. I Like Baker”
June 6th, 2023
NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt.
You’ve read all sorts of stories Joe has referenced over the past two months in which so many NFL analysts think the Bucs are in the running for Caleb Williams next spring (#CollaspeForCaleb). [read more]
Would Trey Palmer Be Misused As A Starter?
June 6th, 2023
Bucs rookie WR Trey Palmer.
There is little to take away from underwear football practice other than noting what corners can cover and what receivers can get separation and catch. [read more]
BSPN: Devin White’s Best Fit May Not Be With Bucs
June 6th, 2023
Trade status.
The Bucs are between a rock and a hard place. [read more]
Uncertainty
June 6th, 2023
No confusion.
Sometimes, Joe doesn’t get what people want. [read more]
Inside The Hunger Of Dave Canales
June 5th, 2023
New Bucs playcaller Dave Canales.
Joe got a bigger whiff of the fire and fight within offensive coordinator Dave Canales last week. [read more]
Passing Calvin, Catching Irvin
June 5th, 2023
Joe laughs when folks question whether Mike Evans is worthy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [read more]
“Kyle Trask Is Going To Have To Do Something Extraordinary”
June 5th, 2023
Kyle Trask
Quarterback David Carr knows all about being a No. 1 overall draft pick who got off to a rough start.
Carr walked into an expansion team, the 2002 Houston Texans, and took a beating. [read more]
Re-Upping With Tristan Wirfs, Sooner The Better
June 5th, 2023
Finances.
Joe promises not to go into the usual full-blown meltdown/foot-stomping here. [read more]
CBS: Two Words Why Bucs Won’t Make Playoffs
June 5th, 2023
Impact remains.
The shadow of the farm animal casts a long image. [read more]
Former NFL OC: Bucs Already Know Who Will Start Between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask
June 5th, 2023
Leader in faux competition?
Some guys are really good assistant coaches and lousy head coaches. There’s no shame in that. [read more]
Was Rachaad White’s Rough Rookie Year Just Another Tough Step On His Football Journey?
June 5th, 2023
Recalls tough times.
Bucs running back Rachaad White didn’t get to be a second-day draft pick the easy way. [read more]
Ali Marpet Names Top “Tightass” Buccaneer And The Most Focused
June 4th, 2023
Ali Marpet shares.
Ira Kaufman Podcast listeners got these nuggets several days ago, but hey, of the many tens of thousands of readers here every week, not everyone has time to fire up The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports. [read more]
