Todd Bowles Said He Likes Bucs’ Depth At Inside Linebacker

June 3rd, 2025

Confident.

What has been a disconnect between the Bucs and fans — not just Bucs fans but NFL fans — is now a full-blown major disconnect. [read more]

Todd Bowles Names One Standout From Week 1 Of OTAs

June 3rd, 2025

Local media was only permitted to watch one of the Bucs’ four practices last week. So today Joe asked head coach Todd Bowles to share a few positive standouts from the three sessions closed to prying eyes like Joe’s. [read more]

Benjamin Morrison “Moving Very Good”

June 3rd, 2025

Rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison (left) coming off the practice field today with fellow rookie Tez Johnson.

Joe is impressed. Others collecting checks from Team Glazer are, too. [read more]

Tuesday Practice Notes, News & Happenings

June 3rd, 2025

It’s Joe’s nearly world famous practice notes.

*Few clouds but a sweet breeze for the 10:35 a.m. start.

*Trey Palmer, Jalen McMillan, Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson and Kameron Johnson catching punts. One drop by Johnson. McMillan isn’t very smooth but no drops. [read more]

The Biggest Minicamp Storyline

June 3rd, 2025

Pressure.

Today is the last chance Joe will have to watch an OTA underwear football practice. Next week is mandatory minicamp. [read more]

BSPN: Mike Evans Likely A Buc For Life

June 3rd, 2025

What will he do in 2026?

Lost in the excitement for the coming season is one potentially ugly fact: [read more]

PFF: Hot Seat For Todd Bowles

June 3rd, 2025

Expect more from Todd Bowles.

Sometimes, Joe thinks Todd Bowles has become a punching bag and the guy still has the sword of Cooper Kupp hanging over his head. [read more]

Winner: Jason Licht

June 3rd, 2025

Winning the offseason.

A month ago, Bucs fans were winding down from the draft. And after the second day of the draft, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was catching flowers from folks in the fourth estate.

Including one employed by the league. [read more]

Another Vote For Baker Mayfield Over Brock Purdy

June 2nd, 2025

Joe always pays attention when one NFL analyst talks Bucs because he’s a former scout who worked in a similar world traveled by Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Todd Bowles Says Kyle Trask Would Make A Good Coach

June 2nd, 2025

“Just soak it all in, Kyle.”

Might Kyle Trask become the next Tampa Bay offensive coordinator?

The fifth-year veteran is coach material, says Todd Bowles. [read more]

Report: Steelers Sniffing A Trey Palmer Trade

June 2nd, 2025

Joe finds this report somewhat funny considering who calls plays for the Steelers and the presence of Scotty Miller on the Pittsburgh roster. [read more]

There Is Always A Method Behind The Madness

June 2nd, 2025

Taking charge.

So as Joe prepares to march out to One Buc Palace tomorrow morning for underwear football practice, one thing jumped out Joe last week watching the first voluntary spring tune-up. [read more]

Calijah Kancey Chasing 60 Quarterback Pressures

June 2nd, 2025

Run defense debate.

No, Joe is not into quarterback pressures, the football equivalent of playing horseshoes and hand grenades. [read more]

Lavonte David: Bring On Washington!

June 2nd, 2025

Playoff loss eats at him.

Joe actually likes this for the 2025 season. But Joe certainly does not like it for how the 2024 season ended. [read more]

No, The Bucs Won’t Trade For Will Levis To Back Up Baker Mayfield

June 2nd, 2025

“Baker, this is idiotic!”

Joe is in disbelief after being triggered by something so stupid, but here we are. [read more]

“That You Don’t See Much Out Of A Quarterback”

June 1st, 2025

Baker Mayfield is no Tom Brady or Jameis Winston.

That’s the word from one of his Tampa Bay teammates. [read more]

More National Gushing For Bucs Roster, Jason Licht

June 1st, 2025

Future Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht signs a football for an adoring fan.

Occasionally there is intriguing Bucs chatter during NFL Live on ESPN TV. [read more]

Calijah Kancey Already Has Put It Together

June 1st, 2025

He’s figured it out.

A former high priest of the PFF tribe seems to have split opinions on Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey. [read more]

Who’s Hurt At Receiver? Who Cares?

June 1st, 2025

“This is gonna be great!”

Very interesting point made by BSPN’s follicly-challenged NFL analyst. The Bucs are so deep at receiver that there is no reason to get all twisted up about hamstrings and sore ankles. [read more]