Robert Hainsey Carted Off
August 10th, 2022
UPDATED 12:10 p.m. – Not what anyone wanted to see at One Buc Palace (video below). [read more]
Another Cornerbacks Top-10 List, Another Carlton Davis Absence
August 10th, 2022
Carlton Davis
Joe’s writing this, in part, because of how Bucs defensive backs were all jacked up when NFL Network preseason-ranked the Tampa Bay starting cornerbacks duo as the worst in the league before the 2020 season. [read more]
Ryan Jensen Back At Practice; Russell Gage Leaves With An Injury
August 10th, 2022
Thirteen days after blowing out his left knee on the practice field, Pro Bowl center and Buccaneers fan favorite Ryan Jensen was back on the field this morning, albeit in a knee brace. [read more]
A Todd Bowles Defense Is Beginning To Rise
August 10th, 2022
Always has tough run defense.
In the past six or seven practices, Joe noticed a trend that had a lot of Bucs fans, skittish about the suddenly vulnerable offensive line, pointing fingers. [read more]
An Inexperienced Player Is Experienced By Playoff Time
August 10th, 2022
Major downgrade with injury.
In the mind of one of the more respected offensive line analysts working in #NFLMedia, the Bucs’ offensive line took a substantial hit when center Ryan Jensen blew out his knee early in training camp. [read more]
“I Had A Little Groupie Moment”
August 10th, 2022
Joe loves a great Tom Brady story that involves one of Joe’s favorite Buccaneers of all-time. [read more]
Will Gholston Dares Opponents Not To Double-Team Akiem Hicks And Vita Vea
August 10th, 2022
“Ira, the d-line can be magic. Just like you had with Muriel Burkowitz.”
It sounds like Bucs veteran defensive lineman Will Gholston is Dallas-ready.
Or at least, he’s ready for the Cowboys offensive line to try a stupid stunt. [read more]
Did Todd Bowles Accidentally Name Robert Hainsey A Starting Center?
August 10th, 2022
Starting?
Now Joe knows many in the Bucs organization — Joe has spoken with suits, coaches and players — have very strong, vocal support for Bucs backup center Robert Hainsey to take the reins from injured Ryan Jensen. [read more]
“Coach Until He’s Not Breathing Anymore”
August 10th, 2022
Tom Moore won’t quit.
Aside from the bizarre and public “changing of the towel” routine by center Robert Hainsey, there are few more comical training camp moments to Joe than when Bucco Bruce Arians is seen on his covered golf cart driving by senior Bucs offensive assistant coach Tom Moore. [read more]
Ira Kaufman Talks Camp Chatter Behind The Scenes, Inside Jason Licht’s “Great Renaissance,” Preseason Game 1, And Much More
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Simple Football Fact: Field Goals Are Worth Three Points
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In episode seven, Todd walks you through his adjusted kicker scoring to better reflect your kicker’s fantasy impact.
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Bucs Training Camp Notes (Practice No. 11)
August 9th, 2022
Offensive line drills.
As the Bucs prepare for a pair of controlled scrimmages against the Dolphins tomorrow and Thursday along with a game Saturday night, a couple of things stood out. [read more]
“One Of Those Tough Decisions We Have To Make”
August 9th, 2022
Their battle is on, says Todd Bowles.
Joe loves every inch of this reality. [read more]
“Explosive” Julio Jones
August 9th, 2022
Like many Bucs fans, Joe still stares at the stars and thanks the football gods that Julio Jones is in a Tampa Bay uniform. [read more]
Tom Brady Finally Pestered Lavonte David About Those Picks
August 9th, 2022
Still looking for takeaways.
Through two weeks of training camp practice, one light for most people that don’t box their sons while lounging on exclusive yachts off the coast of Italy was ol’ Lavonte David looking like a not-so-old linebacker. [read more]
Chris Godwin Inching Towards Returning To Contact
August 9th, 2022
Not needed for Dallas?
One reason the Bucs acquired Julio Jones was veteran depth. And perhaps, Jones could be starting Week 1 given that Chris Godwin is on the shelf.
But will he stay there? [read more]
There Is A Reason Rachaad White Is Getting So Many Snaps
August 9th, 2022
Big fan of Rachaad White.
Now Joe hasn’t sat down at training camp and jotted down how many snaps each skill position player had. There are only so many seconds to document what happens on each play and sadly, there is no DVR to rewind at training camp. [read more]
Luke Goedeke More Work-In-Progress Than Game-Ready?
August 9th, 2022
Learning curve.
This will not calm down the offensive line freakout crowd. [read more]
Refs Aren’t Giving Bucs A Break
August 9th, 2022
Not friends of the Bucs.
There is a general conception that star quarterbacks get calls, preferential treatment from the zebras. [read more]
