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Bucs sophomore center Graham Barton has looked bigger and stronger this summer.
He seems destined for improvement, which is impressive considering he was an above average starting center last season as a rookie adjusting to a new position. [read more]
Joe’s seen the play about 100 times.
Calijah Kancey probably threw out every white towel in his home. [read more]
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Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every Saturday since February. Varying times.
Offers insight on big offseason move.
Joe doesn’t need to detail how badly the Bucs needed a veteran edge rusher. [read more]
Todd Bowles isn’t messing around when it comes to his roster. First, the head coach served up an edict: Be “hellacious” in kick return coverage and you’ve got a golden ticket to make the team.
And Bowles continued. [read more]
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Despite getting fired by the organization he grew up cheering for, Jon Gruden remains in love with the Buccaneers. As the franchise approaches its 50th NFL season, I caught up with Gruden at his lair in Tampa. [read more]
No shocker here.
Joe doesn’t think it is a stretch to suggest the Bucs will need strong play by a rookie if they hope to make a deep run in the playoffs come January. [read more]
Weighs pros and cons of retirement.
Aside from the lack of sleep, Joe loves watching morning training camp practice. You really get to learn about the Bucs when you see 14 or so practices in three weeks. [read more]
Preseason Game 1
Titans at Bucs
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: WFLA-TV Channel 8 with Chris Myers, Rondé Barber and Aileen Hnatiuk.
Rebroadcast: WTTA-TV Channel 38 will rebroadcast the game Sunday at 10 a.m. NFL Network also Sunday at 6 a.m., Tuesday at 3 p.m. and Friday at 3:30 a.m.
Talks tactics.
Speed is on Baker Mayfield’s mind, perhaps more than ever. [read more]
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LOADED podcast wrapping up the Bucs’ week of practice, signings and comments before Saturday’s preseason opener. Pregame with The Sage!
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So who is the sugar in the sweet tea that is the Bucs offense? [read more]
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Todd discusses the historic numbers BTJ put up as a rookie last year, but why overdrafting him may not be worth your second round pick in 2025. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!
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Blindside protection.
Last year former Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen had the Bucs offense rolling. [read more]
Praises rookies.
There is a lot of chatter about Bucs rookies.
For good reason. Most of them look like they can play. [read more]
Receiver Ryan Miller, who has had a solid training camp, has an extra opportunity Saturday.
Change has come to the NFL, at least for the guys who decide the Buccaneers roster. [read more]
It’s not Vita Vea.
Joe likes what Todd Bowles has learned, how he’s evolved in one particular way. [read more]
Training camp is beginning to wind down. Joe’s body feels like it’s been through two-a-days. What day is it? What month is it? What’s sleep? It isn’t just a crazy time for the players and coaches. [read more]
Defensive back Tykee Smith.
Todd Bowles is hard to read when it comes to one aspect of his defense. [read more]
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The scent of Bucs football is in the air, real uniforms and plenty to watch on Saturday night! Bobby Fenton is all over it. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for nine years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.
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In addition to the Bucs, Bobby loves the Gators, Lightning, and Rays. He is an avid Ultimate Frisbee player, as well as a special teams ace for the Dunedin Pirates semi-pro football team of the Florida Football Alliance. He lives in South Tampa and his current deadlift PR is 455 pounds.
New Punter Riley Dixon is a dual-threat and has Bucs officials super-excited.
Nobody wants to read about punters because they’re boring, unless Pat McAfee is your punter or the guy is a threat in the passing game, like new Bucs punter Riley Dixon is. [read more]
Overshadowed.
Bucs receivers this past offseason have gotten a lot of run. And that has really amped up in training camp. [read more]
