Reminisces?

Once upon a time in the NFL, there were six worthless preseason games. For NFL players, that made for a grueling summer. [read more]

Todd Bowles

Without coaching a game, Todd Bowles apparently has flipped one of the loud voices in intelligent NFL media into his corner. [read more]

Out.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles today took a page from the NHL. And it has Joe spooked. [read more]

Todd Bowles is tight-lipped about UDFA Desmond Watson.

As Joe typed in today’s practice notes, Joe did not see Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs or Rachaad White at practice today at Thornton Mellon University (sarcasm alert). [read more]

Bucs begin practice at Carnegie Mellon University Wednesday morning.

Joe is waiting for next week’s media schedule to be released but this may be the second-last open practice of the year. Tomorrow the Bucs have their joint practice with the Steelers. [read more]

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Fresh of his 71st birthday, Sage Ira has plenty on his Bucs buffet as the team prepares for Week 2 of the preseason. Enjoy!

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The Bucs are on the field at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, an underwear football practice session on turf. Current temperature is 73 degrees.

Joe will have nuggets and observations later today.

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Todd looks at all the quarterbacks and running backs who had the most chances inside the five in 2024. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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No. 1 seed?

So have the Bucs taken on the personality of their head coach?

Joe’s not referring to players enjoying Gladys Knight, trips to Publix, low-grade chocolate chip cookies, NBA games and going to bed early. [read more]

In football jail.

Joe waited a few days to type about this because Joe was hoping it was just a bad dream. [read more]

“Careful under that bus, Desean.”

Never again. [read more]

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In the 350th episode of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd explores scenarios that could convince the Manning family to put Arch into the NFL in 2026. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Plantation Palms. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Lynchpin?

A man who has a serious, if not misguided notion about the Bucs’ coaching staff still believes there is hope for the Bucs having a helluva season. [read more]

Grade!

Joe isn’t sure how anyone can decipher or judge a rookie from two targets and one catch (and almost a wild catch for a second reception). [read more]

Job security.

Michael Pratt, we hardly knew thee. [read more]

Questioning Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht on an offensive line evaluation is the equivalent of doubting Rondé Barber’s knowledge of defensive back play.

Yeah, nobody’s perfect, but these aren’t people to doubt in their area of expertise. [read more]

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Get caught up on every AFC West draft pick with draft guru Sean Sullivan. He’s all over every rookie in this speedy but thorough breakdown. Tremendous prep for the season. Enjoy!

Listen by clicking above or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where summer savings are fantastic. Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

Joe heard the following and immediately became obsessed with receiver Davante Adams having another 1,000-yard season for his new team, the Los Angeles Rams. [read more]

Calijah Kancey means business.

So Calijah Kancey led the Bucs with 7 1/2 sacks last season in just 12 games. That’s a beastly total for a defensive tackle, and Kancey had more tackles for loss and quarterback hits than Vita Vea, despite playing in four fewer games. [read more]

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Todd discusses all the reasons why Josh Jacobs continues to deliver terrific fantasy value. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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