Jason Pierre-Paul Is Meeting With The Ravens

June 9th, 2022

It would be a little sad to see Super Bowl-season hero Jason Pierre-Paul in a Baltimore uniform, and that very well could happen soon. [read more]

“Zero Whatsoever”

June 9th, 2022

The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports, JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman, pressed Tom Brady today on a subject that set the NFL world on fire for several months, a story that continues to smolder today. [read more]

Status Of Bucs Tight End Rob Gronkowski

June 9th, 2022

Waiting.

Earlier today, Day 3 and the final day of minicamp, was held in the Glazer Shed.

Joe saw a promising sight. [read more]

Tom Brady Says Next Six Weeks Are Critical For Russell Gage

June 9th, 2022

The man stepping in to try and fill the shoes of Chris Godwin is very much on the mind of Tom Brady. [read more]

Tom Brady Doesn’t Deny Negotiations With Miami Dolphins

June 9th, 2022

The chatter in many NFL media circles about Tom Brady being ready to join the Dolphins in the Winter of 2022 as a football executive/owner finally got more clarity today. [read more]

Mike Evans Playing At A Discount

June 9th, 2022

Pro Bowl receiver Mike Evans.

Joe can see a couple of Bucs fans arguing about this over a few Big Storm Brewing beers. [read more]

Referees Coaching Players

June 9th, 2022

Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich chats with a group of referees who worked yesterday’s Day 2 of minicamp.

Joe saw the coolest thing yesterday at underwear football practice/Day 2 of minicamp. [read more]

“It’s About How You Kick Under The Lights”

June 9th, 2022

Todd Bowles talks kicking.

As Joe wrote the other day, history says Todd Bowles won’t be afraid to launch Ryan Succop in August if the Bucs’ Super Bowl kicker is struggling to keep up with challenger José Borregales.

Yesterday, Bowles reinforced that. [read more]

Donovan Smith Thinks He’s A Pro Bowler

June 9th, 2022

Donovan Smith

He trying to get the real Donny fired up on camera.” — Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith, June 8, 2022. [read more]

“He’s A Better Pass Catcher Than I Thought He Would Be”

June 9th, 2022

Running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn.

It’s hard to read between the lines when head coach Todd Bowles speaks because he’s a cautious communicator at news conferences. [read more]

Notes From Day 2 Of Minicamp

June 9th, 2022

Ryan Jensen and Tristan Wirfs share a laugh while warming up for Day 2 of minicamp Wednesday.

Today is the final day of mandatory minicamp and the next time the Bucs gather on the practice fields of One Buc Palace, it will be training camp (no, no dates have been announced). [read more]

Mike Evans Talks Tom Brady-Receiver Chemistry

June 8th, 2022

Russell Gage is catching balls but not practicing.

Everyone knows Mike Evans is on track to land in the Pro Football Hall of Fame one day. And with fellow stud receiver Chris Godwin recovering from a blown knee, Joe’s mind is locked in on newcomer WR Russell Gage fitting in — and quickly.

[read more]

Carlton Davis Talks Competition Fire

June 8th, 2022

It’s a new day in Tampa Bay when it comes to the cornerbacks room at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Pace Chatter Is A Mirage

June 8th, 2022

Eyes were opened yesterday when Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen talked about how practice was faster than usual, and about how Tom Brady did a great job pushing the pace on his first day back to work. [read more]

Inexpensive And Effective

June 8th, 2022

A different look at Bucs running backs

It’s hard to moan much about the Buccaneers’ 2021 running game, in large part because the Bucs ranked second in the NFL in overall yards per play. And they’re one of the lowest paid running backs stables in the NFL. [read more]

Ryan Jensen Has No Concerns About Who Plays Left Guard

June 8th, 2022

Ryan Jensen-approved.

Joe likes to joke how we are in the early stages of List Season. Everyone it seems in #NFLMedia has a list. After minicamp ends Thursday afternoon, we will be in the heart of List Season until training camp opens. [read more]

Is Ryan Jensen Unfairly Targeted By Refs?

June 8th, 2022

Bad rep?

So Joe is already liking this Akiem Hicks, and it’s not for football reasons. [read more]

Leonard Fournette Displays Deep Man-Love For Tom Brady

June 8th, 2022

I love you, Tommy.

You could piece together quotes and see and hear about interactions, but yesterday it all came out in the open. [read more]

Todd Bowles To Bucs: Practice Smart, Play Smart

June 8th, 2022

Message.

So yesterday as the final week of underwear football and the first day of mandatory minicamp was about to get underway, Bucs coach Todd Bowles spoke for the first time to his team on the practice field with nearly full attendance. [read more]