Michael Penix, look out for a new and energized Bucs pass rush! [read more]

Bucs cornerbacks coach Kevin Ross delivered thought-provoking comments.

Did Bucs cornerbacks coach Kevin Ross have a memory lapse today, or was he foreshadowing? [read more]

Zeroed in on picks.

It seems Todd Bowles has given an edict to his assistant defensive coaches. [read more]

Bucs first-round draft pick Emeka Egbuka.

Now this was fun. [read more]

Joe is exhaling. [read more]

Pressure.

Super Bowl pressure is piling up for Todd Bowles. [read more]

DL coach Charlie Strong.

The Bucs have a new defensive line coach this year but not a new guy to local football fans. [read more]

Bucs OLB coach Larry Foote.

In no uncertain terms, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht said he expects 2024 second-round draft pick Chris Braswell to “shock” people this season. [read more]

Coach talks Sean Tucker and new kickoff rules.

So the NFL radically changed its kickoff rules for the 2025 season. A touchback now will be placed on the 35 yard line. First down, offense! [read more]

Fed up with Bengals.

Joe admits to being a bit surprised by this. [read more]

Bonded.

The Bucs really like how the team is full of good dudes and the locker room seems stocked with guys who will help any teammate at a moment’s notice. [read more]

“Lavonte, why did Licht sign this kid? Do the Glazers want me gone?”

Joe is not trying to be mean here. It would be cool to see “Big Gator” Desmond Watson make the Bucs’ regular-season roster. [read more]

Bucs rookie CB Jacob Parrish.

Look, Joe’s not going to go nuts here after watching two days of underwear football practice with the rookies, the UDFAs and the tryout slugs. [read more]

Considering WDAE radio host Pat Donovan sent this directly Joe’s way, and considering Donovan is employed by the Buccaneers Radio Network, Joe is taking this to the bank. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The Buccaneers take great pride in dedicating this season to celebrating a half-century of play in the National Football League.

To mark the occasion, it’s time to honor the 50 most notable players in franchise history, counting down toward No. 1. These rankings are based on production and impact as Buccaneers only, so Tom Brady’s unmatched accomplishments with the Patriots don’t count.

We’ll group five players at a time in each column, wrapping up well before the 2025 season gets underway. While you won’t agree with every choice, all selections made a valuable contribution to the franchise.

50. Mark Cotney
This hard-hitting safety was a 7-year starter who joined the Bucs in their inaugural 1976 season after being obtained from Houston in the veteran allocation draft. Cotney used his 6-foot, 205-pound frame to punish receivers who dared to go over the middle at Tampa Stadium.
Cotney finished his career with 17 interceptions, 7 fumble recoveries and 5 sacks. He also posted a sack and a pick in the postseason as a key member of an impressive defense. [read more]

Officially, the 2025 NFL schedule will be released on Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Will the Bucs play Miami in Spain? In Detroit on Thanksgiving? At home on Christmas Day?

Those options are on table. [read more]

There is zero doubt Baker Mayfield had a career year last season with 41 touchdowns and 4,500 yards passing with a league-leading 16 interceptions mixed in to his stunning 71.4 percent completion rate. [read more]

Playing under pressure matters.

In last month’s draft, the Bucs selected three guys that starred for big-time programs and used to playing marquee games in prime time, high-stakes games in packed stadiums. [read more]