Report: Jaguars Ask To Interview Liam Coen; Will He Accept?

January 7th, 2025

So NFL Network reports the Jaguars formally requested to interview Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen for their open head coach position. [read more]

Distracted Bucs

January 7th, 2025

Is it logical to believe the Bucs were distracted Sunday against the Saints, overly consumed with Mike Evans getting his 11th consecutive season of 1,000 or more yards? [read more]

“Motivated” Vita Vea

January 7th, 2025

Joe’s antennae always come alive when a player talks about another player’s motivation. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Rachaad White Will Get More Touches

January 7th, 2025

Shut out Sunday.

Since the Bucs curb-stomped the Chargers in Los Angeles, Bucs running back Rachaad White’s touches have dropped each week. [read more]

Ex-Bucs GM Talks Sunday Stunner

January 7th, 2025

“I couldn’t believe it, either, Mark.”

Did the Bucs really just need a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the slimy Saints after trailing 16-6 at halftime?

Keep calm. The Commanders, the Bucs’ playoffs opponent, blew a 17-point lead on the Saints and were a two-point conversion from losing to them three weeks ago. [read more]

“That’s Good Karma”

January 7th, 2025

Proud of Bucs organization.

Joe already thought of this but it sparked another element that could pay off for the Bucs come free agency. [read more]

“This Guy Is Just Changing Lanes On The Autobahn”

January 7th, 2025

Buh-bye.

Former NFL offensive lineman Brian Baldinger is a big fan of what Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen did turning the league’s worst rushing offense into a top-five rushing offense. [read more]

Liam Coen, Baker Mayfield And Short Passing

January 7th, 2025

Bucs OC Liam Coen.

Last week in his weekly press conference, Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen needled (?) Joe for focusing so much on how the long pass is pretty much a thing of the past. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Grades Todd Bowles, Talks Mike Evans, Locker Room Chatter, Saints Win, Inconsistency And More

January 6th, 2025

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Gambling Todd Bowles

January 6th, 2025

High-stakes roller now.

Now this is not the Todd Bowles that Joe had grown accustomed to. [read more]

Jets Pursuing Mike Greenberg

January 6th, 2025

“Do what you want, Greeny, but you can manage my cap in Vegas and I’ll give you all the WNBA tickets you want.”

So the Jets made it official, per the NFL Network ticker. [read more]

Winning Without Antoine Winfield, Jr.

January 6th, 2025

Imagine if Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht didn’t re-sign safety Antoine Winfield in March, when Licht made Winfield the highest paid defensive back in NFL history. [read more]

“I Don’t Know Why That Is”

January 6th, 2025

You got answers? It sounds like the Buccaneers’ defensive coordinator will be happy to hear them. [read more]

Todd Bowles Offers Brief Updates On Injured Bucs

January 6th, 2025

Unlikely return this week.

UPDATED*: The Bucs have a few starters, key injured starters, that they have not written off for the season. Yet. [read more]

Todd Bowles Shows Off His Comedic Timing

January 6th, 2025

Mic drop.

Joe only wishes Bucs fans could see the side of Todd Bowles Joe often sees. [read more]

Jalen McMillan Says His Surge Came From Learning To Be A Pro

January 6th, 2025

Details turning the corner.

Joe likes to say rookies play like rookies because they are rookies.

It is part of the learning process of entering the NFL. Rookies often have to learn they are no longer playing the East Cornfield State squads of the world. [read more]

Bucky Irving Is NFL’s 10th Leading Rusher; Sets Bucs Record

January 6th, 2025

Did Bucky Irving have a bad game this season?

Maybe not. Yeah, one could argue Irving’s fourth-quarter fumble in Atlanta cost the Bucs a “W.” [read more]

The Bucs Have Hope

January 6th, 2025

Joe generally finds the word “hope” to be vile. [read more]

Zyon McCollum Bailed Out Secondary

January 6th, 2025

Strong defense Sunday.

With Antoine Winfield still dinged up, with Jamel Dean still nursing a bum knee and with Jordan Whitehead out of commission due to his car accident driving to One Buc Palace on Saturday morning, the Bucs were down to one starter in the secondary. [read more]