Big time return today

In limited preseason action, Jaelon Darden did not impress Joe in the least for the main reason he was drafted: to return kicks. [read more]

“I don’t forget!”

Prior to today, the last time we saw Tom Brady play the Bears, he held up four fingers as if to say, “It’s fourth down now, right?” [read more]

Warrior is back.

Former star basketball guard Allen Iverson had a comment for the ages when, after being asked about blowing off practices, he went on a long rant highlighted by, “We’re talking practice. Not a game. Practice.” [read more]

It was not Tom Brady’s best day, but with the time Brady gets to throw and the weapons at his disposal, it just doesn’t matter. [read more]

Cornerback Dee Delaney has come a long way since his defensive debut against the Falcons.

UPDATED 6:58 p.m. – Before the season, Bucs cornerback Dee Delaney had four defensive snaps in the NFL since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Now he can say he’s better than Richard Sherman. [read more]

Our beloved Buccaneers are now 6-1 for first time in franchise history.

And the mighty beasts of the NFL have won 14 of their last 15 games.

It’s damn impressive. What was seen today is what can happen when the Bucs put out an all-phases effort. [read more]

Four TDs today, Tommy?

Comment all game long with fellow fans and a few Bears-loving clowns.

Please act like decent human beings — unless you’re blasting the referees.

Go Bucs!!!

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Tom Brady chatter.

It’s coming, says “The Playmaker,” Michael Irvin. It’s coming like a hurricane in the horizon. So the Bears defense better hunker down. [read more]

New duties.

A little scoopage from Peter Schrager of FOX Sports this morning. [read more]

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Rock brings you inside stories from the week at One Buc. … Playoff Lenny told Rock he loves it here and the Bucs love him. … How’s Gronk coming along? …  Rock breaks down the Bears matchup. … Loaded episode with ABC Action news sports anchor/reporter Kyle Berger stopping by with a take on the game, but also how Brady has made Kyle step up his reporting game and more!

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TAMPA TWO is always fresh with Bucs icon Derrick Brooks and Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman talking all things Bucs, presented by The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Tribal stats.

If you buy what the PFF tribe is selling, Jamel Dean may be one of the most underrated defensive backs in the NFL. [read more]

Once upon a time in 2019, nobody cared much about the Bucs except pain-loving Tampa Bay fans.

Now not only is America glued to the Bucs, the team has amassed record numbers of haters. [read more]

Bucs DC Todd Bowles.

For those with clear memories of the Bucs’ defense in the late 1990s and early oughts, it was as ferocious as they come. [read more]

Only shot to win.

Joe enjoys the analysis from noted handicapper and stathead Warren Sharp. And after monitoring Sharp’s breakdowns over the past year or so, a clear theme has emerged. [read more]

Game 7

Bears (3-3) at Bucs (5-1)

Kickoff: 4:25 p.m.

TV: WTSP-TV Channel 10, NFL Sunday Ticket Channel 714. National TV broadcast map can be found here.

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Joe loves hearing about the Bucs offense from those in the know. Hall of Fame quarterbac Kurt Warner did a hell of a deep dive on Bucs film recently on YouTube.

On Friday, former Bucco Bruce Arians Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer was chiming in. [read more]

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It’s time for Devin White to get off his high horse and make some impact plays.

Sunday would be a nice start. [read more]