Happy Birthday, Ira Kaufman!

August 11th, 2022

A standing ovation is in order for JoeBucsFan.com columnist and radio/podcast legend Ira Kaufman. Happy birthday, Ira!

The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports today turns 83 today and doesn’t look a day over 68 years old. How does he do it? [read more]

The Crazy-Good Facts On Vita Vea

August 11th, 2022

Hey Titus, how good is Vita Vea?

One reason Joe is not hyperventilating into a paper bag (yet) about Robert Hainsey possibly starting at center for Ryan Jensen is who the guy practiced against all last year. [read more]

Lavonte David Praises Joe Tryon-Shoyinka’s Growth

August 11th, 2022

Offers feedback.

Joe understands some folks are nervous about Bucs outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka for several reasons. [read more]

Happy Tom Brady

August 11th, 2022

Lots of visible and physical love for Julio Jones.

Joe was so glad that legions of Bucs fans denied access to training camp got to watch about an hour of live camp coverage yesterday on NFL Network. [read more]

“I Didn’t Do As Good A Job As I Could Have With That”

August 10th, 2022

A lot of Bucs have said they’re still sour about how last season ended against the Rams.

Today Tristan Wirfs sounded like he blamed himself for the loss. [read more]

The One Exception For Head To Head Leagues

August 10th, 2022

In episode eight, Todd discusses why the Wild Card almost annually protects a good fantasy team from bad luck.

The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by HootersClick above to listen or download, or access at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and more platforms!

Rookie Year (Take Two) For Kyle Trask?

August 10th, 2022

“Kyle, coaches talking isn’t always a good thing. It wasn’t like that in New England.”

Count this as the second comment from a Bucs coach this year on Kyle Trask that raises an eyebrow. [read more]

Training Camp Notes (Practice No. 12 — Controlled Scrimmage With Dolphins)

August 10th, 2022

Russell Gage pulls in a pass (before his injury) and Dolphins corner Kader Kohou looks for a flag.

Standing room only crowd at One Buc Palace for the first of two controlled scrimmages with the Dolphins. Everyone seemed a little amped up as it was a major break from the monotony of training camp. No one seemed more geeked than the players. [read more]

The Offensive Line Protected Tom Brady Just Fine

August 10th, 2022

Protected.

Quick update on what Joe saw in a macro sense from the Bucs’ offensive line that was on the field today protecting the meal ticket and franchise, Tom Brady. [read more]

“It’s Ryan’s Job”

August 10th, 2022

Bucs kicker Ryan Succop

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles offered up insight into the Tampa Bay kicking competition today. [read more]

Logan Ryan Likes What He Sees With Julio Jones

August 10th, 2022

Julio Jones grabs a pass in front of Dolphins corner Xavien Howard Wednesday at Dolphins-Bucs controlled scrimmage.

The cool thing about watching each and every training camp practice is seeing, over a period of a few practices, guys gradually get better (or, sadly, regress). [read more]

A Day Of Cheetah Chasing For Carlton Davis

August 10th, 2022

Joe didn’t see any flashed deuces at Tyreek “Cheetah” Hill today at Bucs practice. [read more]

Robert Hainsey Carted Off

August 10th, 2022

UPDATED 12:10 p.m. – Not what anyone wanted to see at One Buc Palace (video below). [read more]

Another Cornerbacks Top-10 List, Another Carlton Davis Absence

August 10th, 2022

Carlton Davis

Joe’s writing this, in part, because of how Bucs defensive backs were all jacked up when NFL Network preseason-ranked the Tampa Bay starting cornerbacks duo as the worst in the league before the 2020 season. [read more]

Ryan Jensen Back At Practice; Russell Gage Leaves With An Injury

August 10th, 2022

Thirteen days after blowing out his left knee on the practice field, Pro Bowl center and Buccaneers fan favorite Ryan Jensen was back on the field this morning, albeit in a knee brace. [read more]

A Todd Bowles Defense Is Beginning To Rise

August 10th, 2022

Always has tough run defense.

In the past six or seven practices, Joe noticed a trend that had a lot of Bucs fans, skittish about the suddenly vulnerable offensive line, pointing fingers. [read more]

An Inexperienced Player Is Experienced By Playoff Time

August 10th, 2022

Major downgrade with injury.

In the mind of one of the more respected offensive line analysts working in #NFLMedia, the Bucs’ offensive line took a substantial hit when center Ryan Jensen blew out his knee early in training camp. [read more]