The Incredibly Shrinking Ali Marpet
May 30th, 2022
Retired Pro Bowl left guard Ali Marpet.
Joe understands it is hard to let go. Especially when on face value, a player departing in his life makes little football or economic sense. [read more]
Enjoy And Honor Memorial Day
May 30th, 2022
Joe never felt comfortable with the greeting, “Happy Memorial Day.”
Why? It’s not meant to be a happy day.
Bruce Arians’ Words Bring Blaine Gabbert, Kyle Trask Into Focus
May 30th, 2022
Helping Todd Bowles.
When former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians was on Pittsburgh sports radio last week, he was asked about his coaching future, if he has any. [read more]
Raiders Clearing Cap Room For Ndamukong Suh?
May 29th, 2022
There are various rumors out there regarding free agent Ndamukong Suh’s next stop. Joe has ignored most of them but this chatter comes from a legitimate Raiders beat writer and author. [read more]
Smart Money Is On Tom Brady For 2022 MVP
May 29th, 2022
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BY IRA KAUFMAN (aka The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports)
If this is indeed Tom Brady’s final rodeo in a Buc uniform, there’s only one way to send him out in style — another league MVP award and another Super Bowl ring.
Nothing less will suffice for the greatest winner the NFL has ever seen.
While we don’t know who will be crowned MVP, let’s assume it’s going to be a guy under center. Since 2007, 14 of the past 15 NFL MVP awards have gone to quarterbacks. The only outlier in that span is Adrian Peterson, who averaged a startling 6.0 yards per carry while running for 2,097 yards in 2012. [read more]
Aidan Hutchinson Says He Wants To “Smack” Tom Brady
May 29th, 2022
This reminds Joe of when then-rookie pass rusher Chase Young was running across a field and yelling. “I want Tom!” [read more]
Evidence Tackle Tristan Wirfs Is An Elite Pass Blocker
May 29th, 2022
Crazy good numbers.
Joe thinks one can make a great case that Bucs right tackle Tristan Wirfs is the best tackle in the NFL. [read more]
Vita Vea Is A Monster But Was It Ndamukong Suh Who Transformed The Bucs’ Defense?
May 29th, 2022
“Damn Vea, remind those bums on radio I played too.”
Yesterday, Joe brought details of a man’s grade of the Bucs’ 2018 draft. [read more]
Bruce Arians Takes The High Road When Discussing Antonio Brown
May 29th, 2022
Gets props from old coach.
Former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians had to know this was coming. [read more]
Will Another Big Tight End Deal Prompt Gronk To Want More?
May 28th, 2022
So another gargantuan tight end contract was announced today, and this one goes to a guy who caught only 36 balls for 475 yards and 4 touchdowns last season — paltry numbers compared to what Rob Gronkowski delivered for Tampa Bay. [read more]
Bryon Leftwich Won’t Interview Until At Least Mid-January
May 28th, 2022
Byron Leftwich
The wacky and flawed NFL rules surrounding interviewing head coaching candidates have changed again. [read more]
A Fresh Leadership Scouting Report On Tom Brady
May 28th, 2022
So how is Tom Brady raising the game of his teammates?
It’s hard to quantify but one veteran Bucs receiver gave it a fresh shot. [read more]
The Other Most Important Player
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BY IRA KAUFMAN
He just might be the most important Buccaneer this side of Tom Brady. [read more]
Burning Question For Bucs
May 28th, 2022
Eighth ring possible?
So when Tom Brady had his rapture, he didn’t just come back to collect a Bucs paycheck. Brady came back to win the GD Super Bowl. You know, “unfinished business?” [read more]
Mark Dominik Grades Bucs’ 2018 Draft Class
May 28th, 2022
”I gave you a nice grade, Jason. Please don’t mention Da’Quan Bowers, OK?”
Folks are catching on and it is enjoyable to listen to. [read more]
Tom Brady “Controversy” Makes Bruce Arians Laugh
May 28th, 2022
Revisits “controversy” on radio.
Hey, if you ever see former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians having a bourbon at a local lounge, ask him how much Tom Brady hates him. [read more]
Jaelon Darden Is Still Mastering The Playbook
May 27th, 2022
Second-year receiver/returner Jaelon Darden opens up.
Second-year receiver/returner Jaelon Darden has become a bit of a punching bag for a lot of Bucs fans. [read more]
Underdog Scotty Miller
May 27th, 2022
Bulked up Scotty Miller speaks.
Scotty Miller added 15 pounds of good weight this offseason, and you can see it on the practice field.
The fourth-year wide receiver also is back to his underdog mindset after a rough 2021 season. [read more]
Ira Kaufman Talks Significant Change To The Bucs Defense, Logan Hall Patience & Devin White Attitude, A Deep Dive On Russell Gage, Plus A Spirited Lavonte David Debate And Much More
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