Influence on offense?

One reason why Joe, if all things are even, prefers an offensive-minded head coach is because defensive coaches seemingly are not aggressive with their offenses. [read more]

Bucs ILB Devin White.

Devin White has all the tools to be elite. And it says a lot that he has developed a reputation after easily his worst season last year, he made his first Pro Bowl. [read more]

This reminds Joe of when 36 of Peter King’s closest friends stiffed Buccaneers GM Jason Licht. [read more]

Lots of firm takes from former Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms on the state of the NFC South.

And yes, his picks are in courtesy of NBC Sports. [read more]

It’s almost prediction season at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. And today Joe is recalling Tampa Bay finishing 10-6 in 2010 with legendary quarterbacks and superior head coaches in their division. [read more]

Lavonte David

Sometimes it takes a person watching from the outside to have the smartest take. [read more]

National TV spot.

As you likely already know, the Bucs kick off the season in eight days. Joe can smell the brisket in Dallas from here. [read more]

What the Bucs will miss.

Joe is beginning to understand why Pat McAfee hired his old teammate and fellow native of “the ‘Burgh” to be a weekly guest on McAfee’s YouTube/SiriusXM show. [read more]

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In episode 25, Todd reminds you to drop the mandatory TE and replace it with the W/T flex in your settings. Why? There are only six tight ends who are fantasy relevant for season-long leagues.

This is a fine way to kick off your Labor Day weekend celebration with a Big Storm beer. [read more]

Breakout year?

This is good news for the hopes that Tom Brady returns at age 46 (!), or the Bucs possibly lure another starting quarterback to Tampa Bay. [read more]

Rookie running back Rachaad White.

Joe can’t recall seeing so much hype for a rookie running back that had a meh preseason — certainly not for a third-round draft pick. [read more]

NFL executives weigh in.

Bucs fans are so nervous they have begun scouring other teams’ rosters looking for guards and centers that might be on the trading block. [read more]

Major mysteries in the Bucs secondary.

Joe was intrigued by two comments coming out of One Buc Palace in the last couple of days. [read more]

Potential roster shuffling.

Joe is slightly surprised the Bucs haven’t landed a veteran backup offensive lineman. [read more]

If you haven’t listened yet to Byron Leftwich on The Pivot podcast, you’re not the Bucs fan you think you are. As Joe explained last week, the segment was that good. [read more]

Healing vibes.

Among the uplifting news yesterday at One Buc Palace was that running back Giovani Bernard is expected back at practice next week following an ankle injury in the preseason opener. [read more]

Cornerback Jamel Dean.

Now we all remember how Cooper Kupp helped the Rams end the Bucs’ season last year. It was a real kick in the nuts. [read more]

“Don’t forget about me!”

Could an old man (by NFL standards) actually put together back-to-back seasons leading the NFL in passing? One plugged-in NFL reporter doesn’t think it is so crazy. [read more]