Keith Armstrong Reflects On His Epic Tirade

July 29th, 2023

Special teams chief Keith Armstrong.

Joe’s been hard on special teams chief Keith Armstrong on these here pages. But it’s not personal.

Joe just doesn’t think the Bucs have been good enough on fourth down. That doesn’t mean Armstrong is a bad guy or a coach going through the motions. [read more]

Overlooked Attribute For Calijah Kancey

July 29th, 2023

Vita Vea talks about his teammate. (Vea’s barber was a busy man this offseason.)

Joe really wants to see first-round draft pick Calijah Kancey unleashed. [read more]

Todd Bowles Has Just About Had It With Underwear Football

July 29th, 2023

Eager for pads.

Joe has had his fill of underwear football. Every practice this offseason was underwear football. This has continued through the first three days of training camp. [read more]

Ryan Jensen Gets Emotional

July 28th, 2023

Ryan Jensen

Joe doesn’t post YouTube video on these pages unless it’s a rare, rare, rare exception.

Today is one of those days. [read more]

Bucs Training Camp 2023 Day 3 Practice Notes

July 28th, 2023

Kyle Trask is (finally) being consistent. It appears Todd Bowles grew sick of watching quarterbacks have half the morning to throw. And Bucs linebackers are beginning to prowl. All that and more in today’s practice notes. [read more]

A Favorite At Nickel Cornerback?

July 28th, 2023

Rookie safety/cornerback Christian Izien.

The Tampa Bay roster numbers — including the related salary cap situation — dictate that it could be a unique year when it comes to undrafted free agents making the team. [read more]

YaYa Diaby Talks Speed, Shaq Barrett Lessons

July 28th, 2023

After three days of his first NFL training camp, third-round pick YaYa Diaby is feeling like his learning curve isn’t steep.

Joe was damn happy to hear it. [read more]

Hot Summer For All, Hotter Seats For Some NFL HC’s

July 28th, 2023

Todd discusses valid (or invalid) scenarios that could result in the early termination of current NFL head coaches. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group & Westchase Golf Club. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Stitcher here, Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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Internal Scouting Report On David Moore

July 28th, 2023

Veteran newcomer Bucs receiver David Moore is battling for the No. 4 receiver job.

Joe is loving all the competition at wide receiver in Buccaneers camp.

It’s a cool mix of speed, youth and experience. [read more]

“A Step Quicker”

July 28th, 2023

Receiver/returner Deven Thompkins is all smiles at Bucs practice this morning.

Joe has a hunch a guy from southwest Florida is going to play a role with the Bucs this season, perhaps bigger than heralded 2022 free agent signee Russell Gage. [read more]

“When He Is One-On-One, He Is Still Open”

July 28th, 2023

Props from Bucs QB.

It may have been a steamy, muggy morning yesterday at the practice fields of One Buc Palace, but Joe felt the shivers up his spine. [read more]

“Agitated” Kyle Trask Has Disappeared

July 28th, 2023

“Kyle, quit slouching.”

Joe found the following Kyle Trask admission telling on a few fronts. [read more]

Tirstan Wirfs’ Progress Assessed

July 28th, 2023

Tristan Wirfs

Buccaneers All-Pro right tackle turned left tackle Tristan Wirfs said he planned to live in the gym this summer and work on his craft — a new craft at a new position. [read more]

Kyle Trask And The New Bucs Offense

July 28th, 2023

Uptempo.

There are a couple of things Joe has noticed about this new offense from first-year Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales. [read more]

The Run Game Will Improve

July 28th, 2023

Only room to improve.

On face value, Joe can fully understand why folks are skeptical of the Bucs’ run game. [read more]

Todd Bowles (And Others) Are Pretty Tired Of Underwear Football

July 27th, 2023

No evals until pads come on.

Joe understands Bucs fans are stoked that training camp began yesterday. But not until next week will people see any semblance of football. [read more]

Surprise! Defensive-Minded Coach Likes Young Players Getting Picks

July 27th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So there were a couple of picks today at practice. And a couple of almost picks. And Bucs coach Todd Bowles, who essentially is the defensive coordinator, was all smiles about it. [read more]

Bucs Training Camp Day 2 Practice Notes

July 27th, 2023

Bucs OL coach Joe Gilbert works with his troops Thursday at Bucs training camp.

Players remained in the throes of underwear football at One Buc Palace as the second day of training camp is now in the books. [read more]

Todd Bowles Shuts Door On Tom Brady Talk

July 27th, 2023

The Buccaneers’ head coach is having none of it when it comes to romancing the memory of Tom Brady and its effect on his 2023 football team. [read more]