Little was easy for the banged up Bucs defense this season (including the Bucs punting 17 more times than last season) as they were the glue that helped the team squeak out a division title with a losing record. [read more]

The Buccaneers’ No. 1 cornerback has missed the last two games with a shoulder injury and lots of practice time. [read more]

It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

Can’t worry about the noise.

The Bucs are in the playoffs. That’s great. But the Bucs are also a target among NFL fans. [read more]

Not the same team.

When the 2022 season started, most folks thought the Bucs were a passing team that could run the ball. [read more]

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott.

If this keeps up the Bucs just may pull off the upset. [read more]

The wizard!

Regular readers of this here website know Joe has typed many different times about how the Bucs have been saved by Tom Brady’s magic. [read more]

Very interesting listening this evening on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio. [read more]

Fun factoid about the Bucs’ 2023 regular season schedule. When the team heads to Buffalo, players can look up in the stadium and see O.J. Simpson’s name in the Bills’ Wall of Fame. [read more]

Bucs C Ryan Jensen.

Is there a chance Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen plays a week from tonight in the wild card round of the playoffs against the Cowboys? Bucs coach Todd Bowles won’t say. [read more]

Joe heard this and got a vision of Bucs players holding hands in a big circle after they landed home in Tampa last night following a beatdown at the hands of the Falcons. [read more]

Those listening carefully on TV yesterday heard the announcers shared perspective given to them by failed Bucs playcaller Byron Leftwich. [read more]

Russell Gage

The Bucs were looking for momentum and to “fix some things” before entering the playoffs.

Joe’s not sure those marks were achieved, but it still feels great to be three games from another Super Bowl. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 10:49 a.m. Poll closed at 11:50 a.m.

A quick peek at the Buccaneers’ official ticket partner, TicketMaster.com, reveals thousands of Tampa Bay fans have lined up to sell their playoff tickets to the highest bidder. [read more]

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Always a chance with “12.”

When you look at how the Bucs have played most of the season, well, you wonder how in the world this team made it to the playoffs. [read more]

Yeah, yesterday was a drag. The Bucs are now responsible for Tom Brady’s first losing season. But you know what, Joe doesn’t have time for that nonsense. It’s the NFL Playoffs! Time to prep for the dreaded Cowboys as the Bucs open at home on “Monday Night Football!” [read more]

Outstanding season.

If the Bucs needed to win yesterday’s hard practice, Joe is very confident Chris Godwin would be holding a Bucs franchise record this morning. [read more]