Bounceback Year For Chris Godwin?
June 26th, 2023
Surprising (telling?) numbers.
Joe is eager to find out if Chris Godwin is reborn with new offensive coordinator Dave Canales. [read more]
Mike Evans’ Receiving Yards Likely To Increase?
June 26th, 2023
Better without Tom Brady?
Some Bucs fans confess that no Tom Brady this year could end Mike Evans’ NFL-record, career-opening streak of consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. [read more]
Rotten Bucs Run Game
June 26th, 2023
Not his fault. At all.
Joe understands some fans like to throw shade on Tom Brady’s play last season. No clue why or what the motivation is. [read more]
Antonio Brown Says Bucs Weren’t Grateful To Have Him
June 25th, 2023
Antonio Brown did a wild and confusing job explaning why he simultaneously was a me-first guy but still a team player during the Buccaneers’ 2021 season — the one in which he famously quit during the Week 17 Bucs-Jets game. [read more]
“Our Main Focus Would Be What Can We Do”
June 25th, 2023
Stop trying to pigeonhole the Buccaneers offense.
Though he never would say it that way, that was sort of the message from new Buccaneers offensive coordinator David Canales last week. [read more]
Replacing Playoff Lenny’s Catches
June 25th, 2023
“TB, I’ve got bills to pay. Can I be in your next dumb movie?”
Now this almost surprised Joe. When is the last time a Bucs running back was targeted in the passing game this often? [read more]
Rachaad White’s Second Chance
June 25th, 2023
New start to career.
One big mystery of this offseason is the Bucs really didn’t add any running back of significance to bolster the league’s worst rushing attack. [read more]
One Bad Thing
June 25th, 2023
Bucs coach Todd Bowles.
By the end of November, Bucs fans should know if the Bucs are a contender, a poser or if Bucs coach Todd Bowles is in trouble. [read more]
Island Life For Tristan Wirfs
June 24th, 2023
Tristan Wirfs
It’s been well documented that Tristan Wirfs will not spend a June or July week at Catalina Island playing blackjack and fishing for tuna and Calico bass.
However, island life is in Wirfs’ near future. [read more]
Data Dave Canales
June 24th, 2023
New Bucs playcaller Dave Canales.
Nobody accused the Buccaneers of being a modern offense last season, relying on analytics and embracing progressive football thinking.
In fact, Tom Brady and fired playcaller Byron Leftwich were huge fans of pencil, paper and eyeball tests. [read more]
Production From Receivers Means A Productive Season
June 24th, 2023
Production = wins.
Joe isn’t sure if the following stat says anything about the Bucs or not. Other than their *wide* receivers were good. [read more]
Paper Losers
June 24th, 2023
GM Jason Licht is questioned.
Future Hall of Fame receiver Steve Smith is flummoxed by what he’s seen transpire in Tampa. [read more]
Bucs Need The Adult Baker Mayfield
June 24th, 2023
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At times, he’s been his own worst enemy. Now, he needs to embrace new friends.
You would think Baker Mayfield gets it by now. The Browns weren’t convinced he was their guy. The Panthers weren’t impressed. The Rams let him move on as a free agent. [read more]
You Can’t Pass On Lavonte David
June 24th, 2023
“Hey, Derek Carr, bring that sh!t!”
Bucs legend Lavonte David may be 33, but he doesn’t play like an old man. [read more]
One Good Thing
June 24th, 2023
Can Bucs take advantage?
Can the Bucs take advantage? [read more]
Ira Kaufman Dissects New Expectation Shared By Rachaad White, Evaluates Two True Insider Assessments Of Baker Mayfield Vs. Kyle Trask, Talks Ring Of Honor Mystery And Theories, Tight End Loss/Gain, A Pending Training Camp Announcement & More
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Overcoming Kyler Traskfield
June 23rd, 2023
Defense is the key.
So, just for argument’s sake, you are not a believer in Baker Mayfield. And you scoff at the notion that Kyle Trask is a starting NFL quarterback.
Well, what then? [read more]
Lacking Run Game Sure Seemed Like It Sank Tom Brady And The Bucs
June 23rd, 2023
A little research shows it’s fair to say the worst rushing attack in the NFL last year did the Bucs in. [read more]
Last Chance For Russell Gage
June 23rd, 2023
Production needed.
If there was one player who Joe considered a major disappointment it was wide receiver Russell Gage. He needs to have a solid if not strong year for a bunch of reasons, millions in fact. [read more]
