Bucs DC Todd Bowles.

We all know how much the Bucs, and in particular defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, covets stopping the run. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 9:48 a.m. Poll closed 11:09 a.m.

Update.

Although this report today was very cautious in its presentation, it seems Bucs running back Playoff Lenny might see the field Sunday against the Rams. [read more]

Vinny knows.

Perhaps only one man can get away with not being impressed by Tom Brady being a starting quarterback at age 44.

And he was on national radio talking about it this week. [read more]

Small school eye.

Joe knows for some this is a touchy subject. [read more]

Needs a few sack dances.

Joe loves to hear this. It is the ultimate answer for a defense. [read more]

Picks his QB to win NFC.

Packers drama queen quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a choke artist. Let’s call it like we see it. [read more]

Chance to play?

One area hammered by injuries all season has been the Bucs secondary, specifically the top three cornerbacks. [read more]

What a compliment it is to hear future a Hall of Fame wide receiver barking to the nation that the Rams need to wake up and take Mike Evans out of Sunday’s game. [read more]

Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman look at the Bucs-Eagles game in this edition of TAMPA TWO. More fun from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Cameron Brate’s Gronk spike.

So what’s the biggest mismatch in the Bucs-Rams clash on Sunday at The Licht House?

A renowned coach and Tom Brady authority has a firm opinion that should calm the nerves of overly fearful Bucs fans that are starting to annoy Joe. [read more]

“Questionable”

If you happen to be down in the dumps today, don’t read the Bucs’ injury report.

For those that crave this sad information, Joe has today’s rundown (not quick).

Did not practice: WR Cyril Grayson (hamstring), C Ryan Jensen (ankle), RB Ronald Jones (ankle), WR Breshad Perriman (hip/abdomen), OLB Jason Pierre-Paul (veteran’s day), RT Tristan Wirfs (ankle). Limited participation: RB Giovani Bernard (hip/knee), QB Tom Brady (veteran’s day), CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (hamstring), T Josh Wells (quadriceps).

Everyone was else was full participation.

Intelligence.

It seems like in almost every win, Bucs safety Mike Edwards makes a big play. The guy is a damn ballhawk. [read more]

Dealing with pain.

Joe remembers late in training camp Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians joked how players may feel OK for the first week or two of the season, but then they will be hurting in some form or fashion the rest of the way. [read more]

Tampa Bay’s No. 1 cornerback, Carlton Davis, blew out a quad muscle and missed two months before returning in early December.

Joe asked defensive coordinator Todd Bowles for some perspective on Davis’ recovery today. [read more]

Still drinking Cam Newton’s Gatorade?

Joe asked and Shaq Barrett didn’t flinch. [read more]

Ironic words from Tom Brady today as Byron Leftwich and Todd Bowles prepare to interview for head coaching jobs with other organizations before the Bucs kick off Sunday against the Rams. [read more]

The latest.

New news seems the same as the old news. [read more]

If you believe guys who make a living betting on the NFL know more than BSPN talking heads like that fool Bart Scott, then Bucs fans should be very interested in the following. [read more]