Locked in.

Lost in the excitement of the Bucs signing running back Kenneth Gainwell and the hope Bucky Irving returns to his rookie form, is Sean Tucker’s return. [read more]

Early weapon?

This was an interesting angle from Pat Donovan of WDAE-FM 95.7/WDAE-AM 620 on how new Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson may use Bucky Irving. [read more]

Scapegoat or just plain goat?

The Bucs, despite their firepower, didn’t have a great offense last year. [read more]

Joe did a triple-take last month when Todd Bowles broke from his in-season and postseason claims that effort was no issue with his Buccaneers last season.

Bowles referenced guys “just taking plays off.” That sounds like an effort issue, so Joe launched operation Loaf Watch. [read more]

“You’re my guy, ‘Bake.'”

While the two Joes agree Baker Mayfield will very likely be the Bucs’ quarterback in 2027, both continue to throw empty beer cans at each other at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. [read more]

Chucky isn’t feeling the backup.

A Buccaneers legend has joined the chorus. [read more]

Optimism is flowing but the water pressure isn’t good. [read more]

“Pppsssttt, coach, your defense hasn’t been good for a few years now.”

Ah, Joe has a hunch folks will swing and miss at this one. [read more]

Cutting down on flags.

Joe believes the root cause of the following could be summed up in one word. [read more]

Speaks out.

A guy who spent two years with Baker Mayfield in Tampa sees the Bucs’ franchise QB as someone who will accept less money than he’s worth. [read more]

Miami Mauler edge rusher Rueben Bain

A year ago, Bucs edge rusher YaYa Diaby attended the Von Miller/Maxx Crosby Sack Summit and came away enlightened. [read more]

Todd Bowles

Yes, Joe has been deep-sea diving into football stats for a read on what went wrong for the Bucs last year and how the Bucs could right the pirate ship? [read more]

Spreadsheeter not impressed.

Back when the 2020 season got underway, Joe doesn’t know if any NFL team had a better tight end room than the Bucs’. [read more]

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“Folks will miss me.”

Joe already is on record saying the Bucs’ defensive backs might not improve this fall as their best corner, Jamel Dean, bolted to Pittsburgh in free agency. [read more]

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Team Glazer members and Raise The Flags stars.

Perhaps there is a new deadline on the Baker Mayfield contract extension front. [read more]