Grade!

Joe isn’t sure how anyone can decipher or judge a rookie from two targets and one catch (and almost a wild catch for a second reception). [read more]

Job security.

Michael Pratt, we hardly knew thee. [read more]

Questioning Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht on an offensive line evaluation is the equivalent of doubting Rondé Barber’s knowledge of defensive back play.

Yeah, nobody’s perfect, but these aren’t people to doubt in their area of expertise. [read more]

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Get caught up on every AFC West draft pick with draft guru Sean Sullivan. He’s all over every rookie in this speedy but thorough breakdown. Tremendous prep for the season. Enjoy!

Listen by clicking above or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where summer savings are fantastic. Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

Joe heard the following and immediately became obsessed with receiver Davante Adams having another 1,000-yard season for his new team, the Los Angeles Rams. [read more]

Calijah Kancey means business.

So Calijah Kancey led the Bucs with 7 1/2 sacks last season in just 12 games. That’s a beastly total for a defensive tackle, and Kancey had more tackles for loss and quarterback hits than Vita Vea, despite playing in four fewer games. [read more]

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Todd discusses all the reasons why Josh Jacobs continues to deliver terrific fantasy value. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Bucs OC Josh Grizzard.

Joe tends to give a lot of credibility to those who have been there, done that. [read more]

Arrow pointing up. Coaches and executives survey released.

Baker Mayfield, in the eyes of NFL coaches and suits, improved last year. [read more]

Made an impression.

So former NFL offensive lineman and current NFL Network talking head Brian Baldinger has been posting highlights on his Twitter account of plays and players that made an impact in the first week of worthless preseason games. [read more]

Why sign a RB?

Joe’s antennae are up. [read more]

Mike Evans

Mike Evans seems to know something a lot of fans don’t. And he let a squirt of the toothpaste out of the tube. [read more]

New Bucs quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

Preseason depth charts are rarely worth the digital space they occupy, or they paper they’re printed on. [read more]

Antoine Winfield, Jr.

Joe tries to shove away all thoughts of Mike Evans and Lavonte David no longer suiting up for the Bucs. [read more]

Tez Johnson returned to practice. (Photo from an earlier practice.)

Today was technically the final practice of 2025 training camp at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Tough times for Lavonte David.

One of the mindblowing lines delivered during the dark side of Bucs history came in January of 2019. [read more]

Who will start on Saturday?

Last week Bucs coach Todd Bowles stated starters would get the night off in their first worthless preseason game against the mighty Titans. [read more]

Mid-practice scolding?

Roughly halfway through practice this morning, Joe thought the Bucs called the practice way early. All players, whether from the defensive sideline or the offense gathered behind the quarterback, came forward to the middle of the field. [read more]

Happy moment for the Bucs offense. Starting tight end Cade Otton was back on the practice field today, his first practice this month. Otton had a hamstring injury.

Joe sure hopes all the hamstring issues the Bucs have now are two-weekers like Otton’s.

Official good news on running back Rachaad White today.

Sage Ira Kaufman previously shared the positive report on his Sunday podcast: Rachaad White’s groin injury is not serious. Today, head coach coach Todd Bowles said White is “day-to-day.”

Joe is exhaling. White scored nine touchdowns last seasons and ranked in the top-five in the NFL in catch percentage. That’s a lot to replace.

“Work with me here, Baker. C’mon.”

A standing ovation is in order for JoeBucsFan.com columnist and radio/podcast legend Ira Kaufman. Happy birthday, Ira!

The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is older than Doug Williams and it’s believed he’s younger than Marv Levy. [read more]

Bucs WR Garrett Greene looks for YAC against the Titans.

Ian Beckles was so right on with these comments. [read more]