The Quick-Study Bucs

September 6th, 2023

Left tackle Tristan Wirfs.

Joe was very encouraged by one point of emphasis from Baker Mayfield today. [read more]

No Tom Brady Texts For Baker Mayfield

September 6th, 2023

It’s only Wednesday and the Bucs kick off Sunday at 1 p.m., but so far there have been no texts from Tom Brady to the man who is replacing him. [read more]

Unexcused Absence For Ke’Shawn Vaughn

September 6th, 2023

Running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn led the Bucs in their last playoff victory — against the Eagles two seasons ago.

Early drama at One Buc Palace. [read more]

“The Trick Is To Win While You’re Doing It”

September 6th, 2023

Todd Bowles

Interesting comments from Todd Bowles today during his first game-week news conference of the season.

Bowles talked about how his team is sort of an unknown commodity. [read more]

Win Or Go Home For Todd Bowles

September 6th, 2023

Ira Kaufman enjoys a Bromosa from Big Storm Brewing Co. while he puts his foot down.

So where does Team Glazer stand when it comes to its head coach?

The Sage Of Tampa Bay Sports answered the question. [read more]

How The Bucs Could Make A Super Bowl

September 6th, 2023

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.

Look, as Joe has pointed out repeatedly for months, the vast majority of NFL analysts outside the Tampa Bay area are convinced the only reason the Bucs signed Baker Mayfield was to be in position to win the Caleb Williams sweepstakes (#CollapseForCaleb). [read more]

“I Just Don’t Know Who Is Winning With That Team”

September 6th, 2023

Peter King pities Todd Bowles.

It seems a heavy-hitter TV guy and typist of many NFL words is almost willing to give Bucs coach Todd Bowles a pass. [read more]

Why The Defense Could Be Damn Good This Year

September 6th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe has been harping for months how the Bucs defense can be quite good this year. If it can develop an edge rush, this defense could be lights out. [read more]

CBS Predicts Worst-Case Scenario For Bucs

September 6th, 2023

Can he carry the Bucs?

Yesterday, Joe brought word from good guy Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports about what the best-case scenario would be for the Bucs, the team’s ceiling. [read more]

Gambling Props For Mike Evans

September 6th, 2023

Handicappers weigh in.

People who invest in the NFL (indirectly) are not hip to Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans. This year. [read more]

Weak Leadership

September 5th, 2023

Todd Bowles

Joe needed a quiet moment after reading a new feature on Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles.

Joe emerged trying to choose betwen Rolaids, a bottle of Big Storm barrel aged rum or running head first into a wall. [read more]

Former Bucs WR Mike Williams Dies

September 5th, 2023

Dead at 36.

[UPDATE: 12:10 a.m.] This is damn sad. [read more]

Report Implies Common Ground Found In Mike Evans Contract Talks

September 5th, 2023

This should put a little smile on the faces of many Bucs fans. [read more]

“Fix All The Things I Really Wanted To Fix”

September 5th, 2023

Bucs center Robert Hainsey

The triumphant return of stud center Ryan Jensen this season turned out to be a fantasy. The reality is Robert Hainsey is back in that role, and he says he’s significantly better. [read more]

Surprising Super Bowl Runs Are Not So “Surprising”

September 5th, 2023

Todd discusses how nine of the last 10 Super Bowls have involved a team that did not win a playoff game the previous year. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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More Bottom-Feeder Predictions

September 5th, 2023

Former Bucs QB and current NBC analyst Chris Simms.

If coaching matters so much, then Joe wonders why Saints head coach Dennis Allen keeps having his team picked to win the NFC South.

The man has a 15-38 record without a good season to his resume. [read more]