Luke Goedeke Is Stronger Than Tristan Wirfs
May 15th, 2023
Beast.
Yes, you read the headline correctly.
It’s no fish tale, though it is a fishing story. [read more]
Former GM Says Todd Bowles Has An Available Week 2 Advantage
May 15th, 2023
Bucs coach Todd Bowles.
One of the great Bucs myths is that cold-climate teams come to Tampa and struggle mightily under the broiling Florida sun. [read more]
“Rest Edge” A Minor Bucs Schedule Challenge
May 15th, 2023
Informed gamblers know there’s a key stat to predicting a team’s season: how much rest the club has prior to a given game compared to its opponents. [read more]
Down Grade For Jason Licht
May 15th, 2023
“Reminder, block Bucky Brooks until 2024.”
NFL Network year-round draft guru Bucky Brooks, the former defensive back/return man, thinks he might get a phone call from Bucs head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht. [read more]
Bucs Signing Veteran Receiver David Moore
May 15th, 2023
A former NFL touchdown maker with a recent legal history is the newest Buccaneers receiver.
No, it’s not furniture-hurling, bicycle-throwing quitter Antonio Brown. [read more]
“Who Wants To Watch This Team?”
May 15th, 2023
VSiN’s Femi Abebefe.
Joe has made the point to let loyal readers know there is zero buzz nationally about the Bucs. [read more]
Should The Bucs Be “Serious” About Austin Ekeler?
May 15th, 2023
Chargers RB Austin Ekeler.
Interesting dynamic at One Buc Palace behind the scenes. [read more]
Football Outsiders: The Future Isn’t Now
May 15th, 2023
NFL analyst not sold.
You can sum up the Bucs’ last few years with the famous quote from Hall of Fame coach George Allen — and his reluctance to deal with rookies or stockpile draft picks. [read more]
Did The Bucs Find Lavonte David’s Successor?
May 15th, 2023
Bucs rookie ILB SirVocea Dennis.
It warmed Joe’s heart when franchise icon Lavonte David was brought back this spring, his 12th in the NFL, all with the Bucs. [read more]
Tom Brady Questioned The Barefoot Walk
May 14th, 2023
Bucs tight end Ko Kieft.
It’s that time of year when Joe catches up on podcast listening, and Bucs tight end Ko Kieft’s recent chat was next on Joe’s list. [read more]
Built To Beat The Vikings On Opening Day
May 14th, 2023
“Jamel, fire up the film now. And watch how Carlton played him, too.”
Joe feels very good about the Bucs opening the season against Minnesota in 119 short days for one primary reason. [read more]
“You Have No Idea How To Develop A Quarterback”
May 14th, 2023
“I played for a defense-first coach, too, Kyle. But he was different than most.”
Is Kyle Trask on the wrong football team?
A former Pro Bowl quarterback dropped very harsh words last week when it comes to defense-first head coaches like Todd Bowles developing a young QB. [read more]
Jose Ramirez: A Shaq Barrett Clone With A Military Mindset
May 14th, 2023
Bucs rookie OLB Jose Ramirez.
Just like Bucs first-round pick Calijah Kancey gets compared to a fellow Pitt alumni, Aaron Donald, folks are comparing Bucs’ sixth-round pick, Jose Ramirez to Bucs sack king Shaq Barrett. [read more]
Yes, You Can Coach Up Big Uglies In Underwear Football
May 14th, 2023
Harold Goodwin explains.
From time to time (often when Joe publishes practice notes), Joe will be asked how an offensive lineman or a linebacker looked during underwear football. [read more]
Learned Toughness Early
May 14th, 2023
Bucs rookie DB Josh Hayes.
This is for the timeout crowd. [read more]
“That’s Going To Be The Determining Factor”
May 13th, 2023
Bucs QB Kyle Trask.
So Bucs rookies and tryout players are finished running around the fields of One Buc Palace in shorts and t-shirts.
Heck, today’s session was so important, Todd Bowles didn’t even show up. (Joe’s being sarcastic but serious about Bowles.) [read more]
