Lavonte David On Calijah Kancey: “Immediate Impact”

June 15th, 2023

Lavonte David

Joe has been talking to players as they come off the practice fields at One Buc Palace this week after underwear football practice. Joe asked a few guys about one of their new defensive teammates. [read more]

Ryan Neal Brings The Juice

June 15th, 2023
Ryan Neal

Bucs safety Ryan Neal.

Man, Chucky would have loved Ryan Neal. [read more]

Encouraging Shaq Barrett Video

June 14th, 2023

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett

It was no surprise to see Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett working hard on the field this week at mandatory Buccaneers minicamp. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Competition Realities At Multiple Positions, Todd Bowles’ Bold Call, Sidelined And Silent Devin White, And Much More

June 14th, 2023

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Practice Notes Day 2 Of Bucs Minicamp

June 14th, 2023

Day 2 of Bucs minicamp is in the books. [read more]

“Emotions Got The Best Of Him”

June 14th, 2023

The Buccaneers’ elder statesman played the role of Sage after minicamp practice today. [read more]

Todd Bowles Gives Mike Evans Ultimate Compliment

June 14th, 2023

There are few unused superlatives when it comes to the greatest receiver in Buccaneers history. [read more]

Leonard Fournette: Devin White Will Get Paid

June 14th, 2023

It’s no secret that Buccaneers savior linebacker Devin White wants the $20 million per year being hauled in by the top players in the game at his position. [read more]

“He Doesn’t Have To Move To Be Effective”

June 14th, 2023

Todd Bowles opens up on his rookie prize.

Rookie first-round pick defensive tackle Calijah Kancey is undersized and the Bucs freely admit it.

But don’t dare imply that Kancey can’t play like a player who’s a little taller and 25 pounds heavier. [read more]

Todd Bowles: “It’s Going To Be A Problem”

June 14th, 2023

Todd Bowles

Despite the Bucs scoring just 18 points per game last season, on par with the Mike Glennon-led Buccaneers of 2013, head coach Todd Bowles believes adversity lies ahead on offense. [read more]

What Was Todd Bowles Trying To Say About The Running Backs?

June 14th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Now this is just weird. And Joe can only guess that Bucs coach Todd Bowles may not have been a Playoff Lenny kinda guy. But you decide.

[read more]

Towel Boys

June 14th, 2023

Baker Mayfield explains.

Some things may just stay the same. [read more]

Keeping An Eye On SirVocea Dennis

June 14th, 2023

Early impressions.

Joe has noticed one thing about rookie linebacker SirVocea Dennis: He makes plays. [read more]

Todd Bowles On Devin White’s Status

June 14th, 2023

Hold-in or held out?

So yeah, disgruntled Bucs linebacker Devin White showed up yesterday for mandatory minicamp. That’s all he did. Showed up.

White didn’t practice. He stood on the sidelines and joked with teammates. It almost seemed like a coordinated thing. [read more]

Todd Bowles Lands On CBS “Hot Seat” List

June 13th, 2023

Todd Bowles

Man, what irony for CBSSports.com to publish a feature on NFL coaches sitting on the proverbial hot seat just as their analysts team arrived at One Buc Palace to interview Todd Bowles and others. [read more]

“[Baker] Was Clearly The No. 1 Quarterback Here”

June 13th, 2023

Baker Mayfield

So a 12-year NFL general manager was at One Buc Palace today watching practice and scoring access with important Buccaneers and came away with a strong impression. [read more]

Practice Notes From Day 1 Of Minicamp

June 13th, 2023

Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield prepare for position drills as Bucs OC Dave Canales (far right) looks on.

The Bucs offense looked uneven today, some good, some bad. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield hinted one reason the offense wasn’t smooth was this was the first time the defense had all starters at practice, sans Devin White and Shaq Barrett who watched from the sidelines. [read more]

“Enough Talent There To Be A Playoff Team”

June 13th, 2023

GM Jason Licht.

Shaun King is no Peter King. [read more]

Kyle Trask Has A Word For New Bucs Offense

June 13th, 2023

Sneaky offense.

Joe gets this question all the time. Of course, there won’t be an answer until a couple of real NFL games are played. [read more]