Tuesday Practice Notes

August 25th, 2020

Early scene at Bucs practice at One Buc Palace today.

So Tuesday was sort of eventful with big plays made by offensive starters and Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians getting his blood pumping. Let’s get to it: [read more]

Hallway Retention & Uniqueness

August 25th, 2020

Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles

Todd Bowles coached superstar safeties Tyrann Matthieu and Jamal Adams as rookies, so it was time for Joe to ask the Tampa Bay defensive coordinator to share his perspective on Bucs rookie Antoine Winfield, Jr. [read more]

Feisty Bucco Bruce Arians

August 25th, 2020

Short fuse today.

Not sure who urinated in his Wheaties this morning, but Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians sure was agitated at practice. [read more]

Touchdown Tommy

August 25th, 2020

Wheels. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe confesses to not wanting to see this too often. [read more]

RoJo Channels LeGarrette Blount

August 25th, 2020

Strong run.

If RoJo can just string a play like this three times a game, there will be no kvetching from Joe or Bucs fans that RoJo cannot get the job done. [read more]

“I Think It’s Like Peanut Butter And Jelly”

August 25th, 2020

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich

Joe’s always interested in retired offensive lineman Max Starks talking Bucs because he spent many years around Bucco Bruce Arians and is a close friend of Byron Leftwich. [read more]

Vita Vea Had COVID-19

August 25th, 2020

Vita Vea is healthy!

After practice today, Vea acknowledged that he had COVID-19 accompanied by three days of flu-like symptoms. No timetable was given for when he was afflicted by The Sickness.

Marpet: “It’s Unbelievable”

August 25th, 2020

Tom Brady is tricky and lightning-fast mentally, Ali Marpet explained today, but in one area Brady is grading off the charts. [read more]

Improvement

August 25th, 2020

One Buc Palace guest sees a difference-maker.

From what Joe has seen, backup receivers Scotty Miller and Justin Watson are improved. [read more]

Stats Guru: Pick The Over

August 25th, 2020

“Jason, I will have my son hop to Biloxi to drop some cash on the over. How much you in for?”

A guy who monkeys with numbers for a living seems to think the Bucs will have a high number this year.

As in wins. [read more]

Oddsmakers Disrespecting Shaq

August 25th, 2020

At sportsbooks across the nation (Florida is behind the times), one can place exotic wagers such as who will win NFL Defensive Player Of The Year.

Right now, oddsmakers — and bettors — at one major outlet seem to think 14 defensive players have a better shot at the honor than Shaq Barrett. [read more]

Almost 500 Days Later, Lightning Prevent Torts From Bursting Its Bubble

August 25th, 2020

In Episode 118 of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd takes a big picture look at the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Papa John’s.
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Tom Brady’s Adjustment

August 25th, 2020

Molding the offense.

So last year the Bucs offense was the best in franchise history led by a gunslinger who tossed for 5,109 yards. A feat almost like the sun setting in the east. [read more]

Arians: It’ll Get Real On Friday

August 25th, 2020

Tom Brady was dropped at practice yesterday.

For real.

By an edge rusher. [read more]

Bucs Sign Veteran Center

August 24th, 2020

UPDATED 5:15 p.m. – Another intriguing, all-in move by the Buccaneers. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Talks Changing Intensity Levels, Tristan Wirfs & More

August 24th, 2020

TAMPA TWO is here with another training camp episode!

Lots of knowledge and fun with Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks, and his trusty sidekick, Sage JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman. Another strong production from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

No Mistakes For Winfield

August 24th, 2020

Bucs rookie safety Antoine Winfield, Jr.

Very interesting take today from a colleague of Buccaneers rookie safety Antoine Winfield, Jr. [read more]

Act IV For Chris Godwin

August 24th, 2020

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The Bucs clearly did their homework on Chris Godwin. [read more]

Five Routes, Four Catches

August 24th, 2020

Just a quick look at Bucs receivers honing their routes today.

Jamel Dean Talks About When His Career Changed

August 24th, 2020

Yes, the Bucs will bank heavily on three 23-year-old cornerbacks this season.

Today, one of them explained that his football life changed on Nov. 3, 2019. [read more]

How A QB Legend Can Help DBs

August 24th, 2020

Bucs CB coach Kevin Ross. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Bucs cornerbacks coach Kevin Ross is living proof what playing with a living legend at quarterback can do for a defensive back. [read more]

Coach Brady

August 24th, 2020

“Damn Tom, the way you coach up receivers, the Glazers will hire you to take my place. But I’m not ready for full-time golf yet.”

It’s obvious a factor in the Bucs putting all their eggs in the basket on a 43-year old quarterback like park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring Tom Brady was his experience. [read more]

Bruce Arians Sums Up Camp For 7 D-Linemen

August 24th, 2020

Ndamukong Suh.

So how’s it looking along the defensive line, coach? [read more]