The Robert Hainsey Conundrum

August 2nd, 2022

Vita Vea explains.

It seems many (not all) Bucs fans who type comments on this here website are bent (Ira is too) that the Bucs will give Robert Hainsey a chance to win the starting center job and not trade for a replacement of injured Ryan Jensen. [read more]

Bucs Training Camp Notes (Practice No. 6)

August 2nd, 2022

Offensive line drills Tuesday morning.

UPDATED 2:50 p.m. – Scotty Miller, Rachaad White and Ke’Shawn Vaughn got a lot of work with “the ones” today, highlighting play in this morning’s Bucs training camp practice. [read more]

“No One-Day Wonders”

August 2nd, 2022

Joe loved a few one-liners from Todd Bowles today because they are important for fans through all of August. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs Carted Off Practice Field With Heat Issue

August 2nd, 2022

The headline tells the story. So Joe’s not going to go overboard here.

It was hot as hell at practice today and Tristan Wirfs didn’t pass out, but he did cave in to the heat-related cramps about 85 percent through the session.

Todd Bowles said Wirfs is fine and confirmed it was just a no-biggie cramp issue.

Camp Quickie

August 2nd, 2022

The players in the kicker battle, challenger Jose Borregales (left) and Super Bowl-season hero Ryan Succop. Joe’s got an update and more.

Joe’s taking quick air conditioning break at Bucs training camp practice — Day 6 — so why not type something up? [read more]

“That Guy Is A Problem”

August 2nd, 2022

Russell Gage (17) got past Logan Ryan in practice Monday.

If Tom Brady and new wide receiver Russell Gage needed time to get on the same page, you never would have guessed that only a week ago they participated in their first organized Bucs practice together. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Devin White Improvement, Center Angst, Several Camp Impressions, Season Prediction Change, Hainsey 2021 Scout Team, And Much More

August 2nd, 2022

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Cam Brate Excited With New Offensive Weapons

August 2nd, 2022

Applauds front office.

Joe has mentioned that Bucs players are happy if not more so about how the Bucs’ front office went out and got two former Pro Bowlers, tight end Kyle Rudolph and receiver Julio Jones, just before training camp opened. [read more]

Todd Bowles Explains What Scotty Miller Can Do To Stay On The Roster

August 2nd, 2022

Battle for roster spot.

The Bucs, you may have heard, have an absolutely loaded wide receiver room. [read more]

“Sobering” Julio Jones Numbers

August 2nd, 2022

Bothersome Julio Jones’ numbers.

It seems as if the NFL community of insiders is looking behind their backs, trying to figure out what they are missing. [read more]

Bucs Training Camp Notes (Practice No. 5)

August 1st, 2022

Practice notes!

It was the first day of padded practice but by watching many on the defense, you would not have known. More on that in a moment. [read more]

The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast Returns

August 1st, 2022
In the season premiere, Todd thanks you for all your support over the previous six seasons and Hooters in Tampa Bay for their continued sponsorship as Season 7 begins.
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“It’s The Worst”

August 1st, 2022

Carlton Davis talks Rams, Saints’ jibber-jabber, and getting picked on.

The forgotten first-half gaffe of the Bucs-Rams playoff game is one that Carlton Davis hasn’t forgotten, even if most Tampa Bay fans have. [read more]

Tom Brady, Scotty Miller Channel NFC Championship

August 1st, 2022

“Scooter, we did it again!”

Bucs fans love to reminisce over the Tom Brady bomb to Scotty Miller to close the first half of the 2020 season’s NFC Championship game. [read more]

Tom Brady Passes On Gronk Question

August 1st, 2022

Odd response from Tom Brady today, one that could make a few people think he’s still hopeful that Rob Gronkowski will return. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs Discusses Robert Hainsey

August 1st, 2022

Says Bucs center in good spot.

Joe already wrote a story on how, if Robert Hainsey has to be prepped to start in the wake of Ryan Jensen’s knee injury, the backup center cannot be in a better position to learn and grow. [read more]

Tom Brady Says He’s “Heartbroken” About Ryan Jensen

August 1st, 2022

Tom Brady wasn’t in the best mood today when talking to media for the first time at Buccaneers training camp. [read more]

Todd Bowles May Let The Music Play

August 1st, 2022

The silence at One Buc Palace, a trademark of the Bucco Bruce Arians regime, may not continue this summer. [read more]

If Suspension Length Stands, Bucs Would Face Deshaun Watson

August 1st, 2022

Bucs cornerback Carlton Davis

So for now, creepy Browns quarterback DeShaun Watson has a six-game suspension for the 2022 NFL season. It was handed down today by the judge ruling on his misdeeds on behalf of the NFL and its players association. [read more]

Breshad Perriman, JoJo Ozougwu Leave Practice

August 1st, 2022

Receiver Breshad Perriman.

Given all the attention on the Buccaneers’ receiver battle, Joe will note that veteran WR Breshad Perriman left the practice field slowly during a 1-on-1 drill with defensive backs and appeared to be injured as he headed to the locker room.

Also leaving early, and clearly injured, was linebacker JoJo Ozougwu, a camp hopeful out of Arkansas State.

Don’t Be Stupid!

August 1st, 2022

Bucs coach Todd Bowles explains.

Longtime Howard Stern fans know where Joe is coming from here. [read more]