Columnist: Bucs Aren’t Tanking But They Are Sure “Cutting Corners”

May 22nd, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Regular readers, and listeners to the “Ira Kaufman Podcast,” know that “this Joe” believes the results of last month’s draft are a sign the Bucs are setting themselves up to draft a quarterback next spring. [read more]

ChatGPT Selects Most Underrated Bucs Players

May 22nd, 2023

Makes the list.

So last week, Joe had a light-hearted article about what ChatGPT thinks are the most overrated Bucs players. [read more]

Will Baker Mayfield “Follow The Wristband?”

May 21st, 2023

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.

Last year, Seattle quarterback Geno Smith revived his 10-year career at 32 years old by edging out Drew Lock for a starting job and following the gospel of his offensive coordinator, Shane Waldron, and QB coach Dave Canales, the Bucs’ new playcaller. [read more]

No Top-12 Offense In The Division Next Year

May 21st, 2023

Falcons QB Desmond Ridder.

What a great year it is for the Bucs to be installing a new offensive coordinator and hosting an alleged quarterback competition. [read more]

Scheming Trey Palmer Open

May 21st, 2023

Bucs rookie WR Trey Palmer.

Who doesn’t love speed? Speed kills, man. [read more]

NFL.com Not Impressed With Bucs’ Candidates Behind Center

May 21st, 2023

NFL.com not convinced.

The majority opinion at NFL.com is not believing in the Bucs. [read more]

Changing With The Times

May 21st, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Change is inevitable. [read more]

Ndamukong Suh Picks A Bucs Loss, And More

May 20th, 2023

Former Bucs defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, a Super Bowl-era hero, was busy at NFL Network last week as a guest analyst and podcast visitor. [read more]

From “C+” To “A-“

May 20th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht was skewered at NFL.com four years ago. [read more]

Is The Offensive Line Fixed?

May 20th, 2023

Is he ready?

An intriguing question about the Bucs while most fans focus on Kyler Traskfield. [read more]

“How Much Buy-In Is Coach Bowles Going To Get?”

May 20th, 2023

Microscope on coaching.

Leave it to a reasoned and seasoned former quarterback with a Super Bowl ring to have a different perspective on keys to the 2023 Buccaneers season. [read more]

Piecing Together The Draft Puzzle

May 20th, 2023

Solving the draft riddle.

So this week the Bucs published their latest “Below the Surface” video. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Remembers Jim Brown

May 20th, 2023

Bucs legend Derrick Brooks.

Joe never knew Bucs icon Derrick Brooks had a relationship with Jim Brown. [read more]

Noticeably Tougher Practices In Tennessee?

May 19th, 2023

Bruce Arians talks to Todd Bowles at a practice last season..

Joe was intrigued to hear former Bucs cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting say spring life in Tennesee Titans camp is tougher than in Tampa — and it’s better for preparing a team. [read more]

Peter King Firmly Defends Calling Bucs 31st-Best Team In The NFL

May 19th, 2023

NFL super insider Peter King

For those screaming “F Peter King,” the NBC Sports super insider has a response. [read more]

Clear Priorities For The Offense

May 19th, 2023

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After helping Todd Bowles choose a new quarterback for 2023, Dave Canales can get down to work.

The first order of business? Addressing two areas of weakness that sapped the life out of a once-potent offense. [read more]

Peacock’s Primetime Playoff Push

May 19th, 2023

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“Who Starts?”

May 19th, 2023

“J.J. McCarthy? Seriously?”

“This Joe” has written a few times and mentioned on the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” that the Bucs draft last month sets the team up to draft a quarterback next spring. [read more]