Bucs-Jets Practice Notes & Nuggets

August 16th, 2023

Feisty session at Jets headquarters against an ornery Jets team before a raucous crowd lined up to get in hours before practice began. Joe patrolled the grounds and has plenty of notes as the teams practiced on two fields, sometimes three. There definitely were Bucs standouts, including competing Kyle Trask rising from the ashes after a rough start. [read more]

Anthony Nelson’s Super Scrimmage Highlights Strong Draft Run

August 16th, 2023

Roster construction.

So today, Bucs outside linebacker Anthony Nelson had a helluva day practicing before the watchful eyes of the media the capital of the free world, Gotham City, as well as in front of prying “Hard Knocks” cameras. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs’ First Go As A Left Tackle Against An Opponent; “It Sucks Not Getting Another Day”

August 16th, 2023

Left tackle Tristan Wirfs.

Big step in the journey of Tristan Wirfs today in practice against the Jets in New Jersey.

Why? Because he didn’t get to play in the Bucs’ preseason opener and he’s learning a new position. [read more]

“The Guy Got Me Out Of Character”

August 16th, 2023

Intense day for the Buccaneers’ inside linebacker tandem.

Fight after fight after fight today at Buccaneers practice against the Jets in New Jersey, the most Joe has ever seen. And it wasn’t just two guys getting after it and getting pulled away quickly. [read more]

Welcome Back, Pass Rush!

August 16th, 2023

Big day for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and the pass rush.

UPDATED: Joe Tryon-Shoyinka did not hesitate when Joe asked him if today’s practice against the Jets was a standout event. [read more]

Todd Bowles Comments On Russell Gage Injury

August 16th, 2023

Russell Gage (3) today, just before his serious injury at Bucs-Jets practice.

At the Bucs-Jets scrimmage in New Jersey this morning, wide receiver Russell Gage wrecked his knee. [read more]

Report: Russell Gage Done For The Year

August 16th, 2023

Awful news.

It must be a horrible injury for Russell Gage if this prognosis is already being reported by one of the top national NFL scribes working for the league’s own network. [read more]

Fight Day At Bucs-Jets Scrimmage

August 16th, 2023

Goes after Jets linebacker.

Fights are breaking out all over the place at the Bucs-Jets scrimmage this morning in the Garden State. [read more]

Russell Gage Carted Off From Bucs Practice

August 16th, 2023

UPDATED: 11:02 a.m. — It seems Russell Gage suffered a significant injury in New Jersey this morning.

His head in his hands while he was carted off told a story. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Talks “Big Picture Mindset”

August 16th, 2023

Buccaneers No. 1 quarterback Baker Mayfield has drawn praise for his maturity.

Joe gets the chatter, that includes Todd Bowles, but that should be the case for every sixth-year quarterback that’s played a lot of games for a lot of coaches. [read more]

Telling Poll On Bucs Quarterbacks

August 16th, 2023

Lacking quality traits, per BSPN.

It’s the dog days of August and most football fans are trying to burrow their way through the sludge of preseason — and the endless articles and video pieces of some guy from East Cornfield State who will someday be in Canton.

General stories on physical traits of players is all the rage. [read more]

Kurt Warner Thinks Bucs Offense Fits Baker Mayfield

August 16th, 2023

Talkin’ Baker Mayfield.

Regular listeners to the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” have heard one of the Joes refer to the Bucs offense with Baker Mayfield holding the joystick. [read more]

Fantasy First Round Projections

August 16th, 2023

Todd uses thousands of recent mock drafts to discuss the players most likely to be selected in the first round this year.

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“Can’t You Just Pick A Common Quarterback Like A Normal Person?”

August 16th, 2023

Takes a swing at Bucs QBs.

The Bucs’ quarterback competition now has sunk to satirical levels. [read more]

Great Pressure On A Rookie

August 16th, 2023

Rookie right guard Cody Mauch.

Cody Mauch’s rookie season just got tougher. [read more]

Calling A Difference Between Kyle Trask And Baker Mayfield

August 15th, 2023

Baker Mayfield

A bunch of guys spending all day at One Buc Palace have logged many hours studying No. 1 QB Baker Mayfield and his competition, Kyle Trask. [read more]

Training Camp Schedule Is Working

August 15th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

When the Bucs released their training camp schedule last month, Joe had never seen one like it. [read more]

Kyle Trask Is Mike Glennon

August 15th, 2023

Competing QB Kyle Trask

After a months-long siesta from Buccaneers fans, a prominent former Tampa Bay player has come out swinging. [read more]