Luke Goedeke Will Be Questionable; Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs Out

September 13th, 2025

Questionable for Monday.

Joe understands how folks got super excited with the news that both Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs returned to practice this week. [read more]

The JoeBucsFan Show Sunday At Noon On WDAE

September 13th, 2025

Schedule change! Dial up a loaded JoeBucsFan Show Sunday at noon on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Listen online, too, or via the iHeart Radio app, or below.

Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every Saturday since February. This will be Joe’s first Sunday edition. Regular schedule next weekend.

Josh Grizzard On Emeka Egbuka’s Called Shot

September 13th, 2025

Details game-winner at Atlanta.

For those who regularly listen to the “Ira Kaufman Podcast,” Joe spoke this week about being so how happy for Bucs fans on Sunday. [read more]

The One With James Cook

September 13th, 2025

Todd previews fantasy starter decisions for Week 2 NFL and has solved the mystery of why he did not want to own James Cook again this year. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Click above to listen or download, or at Apple Podcasts, Podbean and many more platforms!

Will C.J. Stroud Burn Todd Bowles Again?

September 13th, 2025

Houston QB C.J. Stroud.

This hasn’t happened with regularity. But still, it happens more to Todd Bowles and the Bucs defense more than it should. [read more]

Todd Bowles “Outmatched” The Dixie Chicks

September 13th, 2025

Still has it.

Joe hopes Bucs coach Todd Bowles can similarly throw Houston’s offense a curveball like this. [read more]

Skip Bayless: Baker Mayfield Is A Top-Ten Quarterback

September 13th, 2025

Sees the light with Baker Mayfield.

The lightning rod that is media personality Skip Bayless is doing his victory laps. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield, Bayless said, is proving him right. [read more]

An Opening For The Bucs’ Pass Rush

September 12th, 2025

Three first-round draft picks.

Joe didn’t see a lot of designed runs for Falcons QB Michael Penix on Sunday, so it’s fair to say he dropped back to pass more than 45 times against Tampa Bay.

The Bucs tallied just one sack. [read more]

Emeka Egbuka Approves New Nickname

September 12th, 2025

Joe gets that things sound better than usual when Laura Rutledge says them. [read more]

Friday Injury Report: Healing Bucs

September 12th, 2025

Still out.

The Bucs are getting healthier as Monday night’s game in Houston approaches. [read more]

Josh Grizzard: Baker Mayfield Showing Benefits Of Eliminating Revolving Door Of Offenses

September 12th, 2025

If Baker Mayfield were to retire today, he’d be known for winning a Heisman Trophy, being a No. 1 overall draft pick and for having an obscene amount of coordinators in his professional life. [read more]

Film Bonding For Josh Grizzard And Baker Mayfield

September 12th, 2025

These two don’t just dress alike.

Praise for Baker Mayfield usually comes in the form of respect for his rifle arm, tough-guy mentality, vocal leadership and the always popular “moxie” love. [read more]

Football Season At Hooters!

September 12th, 2025


Joe’s been endorsing — and enjoying — local Hooters locations since before Lavonte David was drafted. Online ordering is easy, and so is enjoying a good meal in their fun locations.

Historic Low For Rachaad White

September 12th, 2025

Rachaad White scored nine touchdowns last season and was a key piece of the Bucs offense even after Bucky Irving became the No. 1 running back.

So why did White have a historically low number of touches Sunday? [read more]

Emeka Egbuka: Bucs Are Good Because The Team Is Filled With Leaders

September 12th, 2025

Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka.

Whenever Joe hears someone talk about “leaders,” Joe cannot help but remember that godawful morning sports radio host that used to pollute the local public’s airwaves, Dan Sileo. [read more]

YaYa Diaby Still A Focus Of Offenses

September 12th, 2025

Calijah Kancey celebrates with YaYa Diaby after the Bucs’ outside linebacker tackled Atlanta QB Michael Penix.

Last year Joe felt bad for YaYa Diaby. All offenses had to do was take out YaYa and they knew the Bucs more often than not wouldn’t have an edge rush. [read more]

Get The Facts

September 12th, 2025

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With so many offices across the Tampa Bay area, Center For Men’s Health makes getting quality care easy. Please visit C4MH.com today. Their website is loaded with great information and all the details.

Whether Benjamin Morrison Plays Is Up To Benjamin Morrison

September 12th, 2025

Cornerback Ben Morrison.

The Bucs’ heralded rookie cornerback from Notre Dame may just see his first NFL snaps on Monday night. That’s the word from Bucs coach Todd Bowles. [read more]

Eyebrow Raised On Bucs Offense

September 12th, 2025

Baker Mayfield

Was last week’s ho-hum production by the Bucs offense (aside from Baker Mayfield’s three touchdown passes, including two to Emeka Egbuka) enough to raise questions? [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

September 12th, 2025

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. [read more]

Lofty Words From Todd Bowles On Jamel Dean

September 12th, 2025

“Good job, Jamel.”

Each season, no matter if the Bucs are bad or good, Bucs fans have to have a player to beat up on. [read more]

Thursday Bucs Injury Report; Two Miss Practice

September 11th, 2025

Haason Reddick is banged up.

The Bucs defense has taken a bit of a hit. [read more]