So much for the Patriots’ defensive mastermind. [read more]

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Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians

The Dolphins have been a running joke since dumbbell meathead coach Dave Wannstedt ran the show in South Beach. [read more]

Numbers show Tom Brady will miss his BFF (best football friend).

When this Bucs offense is humming, it is a beautiful sight.

It’s as good as the Greatest Show on Turf, the 1990s Vikings, the Bill Walsh 49ers. [read more]

Bucs CB Richard Sherman.

Joe caught a lot of hell writing that it sure seemed clear that former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman was a step or two slow when he was forced to start for the Bucs mere hours after signing due to a rash of injuries (and now that a third corner is down, Sherman surely has become a full-time starter). [read more]

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

Among the many Bucs injuries, Jason Pierre-Paul’s bum shoulder gets lost in the wash. [read more]

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

No, the headline isn’t about what the Bucs have stepped in losing their top three cornerbacks. [read more]

Great news coming out of One Buc Palace. [read more]

Highest ranked Bucs LB.

Joe’s already been very clear that Lavonte David was the Buccaneers’ hero in New England when he batted down a Mac Jones pass on 3rd-and-3 that was headed to a wide open receiver with 1 minute remaining.. [read more]

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

Bruce Arians was talking today and aside from answering questions about injuries and cornerbacks — there were many — he talked about his team using its head, specifically on offense. [read more]

The dream for many Bucs fans is over.

Word broke this morning that Patriots All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore was done with the Belichates. And now it’s official; he’s a Stinkin’ Panthers corner.

All it cost was a 2023 sixth-round pick, per ProFootballTalk.com.

Carolina is not messing around after starting 3-0 and falling to 3-1. The Bucs play Carolina in Weeks 16 & 18.

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Yes, it still matters.

Even in this pass-happy league, running on empty is no way to go. [read more]

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Antonio Brown

It was a solid and emotional seven-catch night for Antonio Brown at New England, with a 40-yard bomb called back because of an offensive line penalty and a game-winning touchdown passs dropped. [read more]

Bucco Bruce Arians

Whenever Bucco Bruce Arians doesn’t brush off a suggestion or question about adding a specific player, that often means there is smoke behind the scenes. Just ask Tom Brady. [read more]

Message to fans.

UPDATED 12:06 p.m. – Though cryptic and unclear, the message is at least promising. [read more]

Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks & Ira Kaufman look back at the iconic Bucs-Patriots game. Presented by Converged Technology Professionals. TAMPA TWO always delivers.

More fun from The Identity Tampa Bay & Joe.

“Sorry, Tommy.”

It sounds like Leonard Fournette got an earful from coaches on Sunday night.

And it wasn’t happy chatter about his strong night of running the ball. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

The word on the street says All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore was cut by the Patriots, but is that accurate? [read more]

O.J. Howard

No Rob Gronkowski means a lot more work for Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard.

How did they perform on Sunday? [read more]