Archive for 2025

Bucs Training Camp 2025 Day 3 Notes

Friday, July 25th, 2025

What happened at practice today?

The defense seemed more active today as the Bucs wrapped up their third training camp practice for Summer 2025. (more…)

Haason Reddick Has An Educated Fan In Robert Ayers

Friday, July 25th, 2025

It turns out the Bucs have an additional real-life Haason Reddick expert on staff.
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“He’s Been Great The Last Three Days”

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Defensive back Tykee Smith

Todd Bowles threw out the “G” word today.”

And no, there was no update on Chris Godwin, who was watching Day 3 of training camp in street clothes like he was yesterday. (more…)

David Walker Is Injured

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Injured

So rookie fourth-round pick edge rusher David Walker left practice about 10 minutes early today with team medical staff. He was walking slowly and looking uncomfortable.

Normally, Joe wouldn’t make big deal about this, but Walker comes with a special label. (more…)

Way Too Early To Worry About Blocking

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Energized.

Look, the Bucs have a damn good offensive line. Maybe top two. It’s a strength, right up there with receiver. (more…)

Todd Bowles Said Emeka Egbuka Looks “Really Sharp”

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Todd Bowles weighs in.

Pardon Joe for typing another slobbering piece on Bucs rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. (more…)

Greatness Wiring Of Baker Mayfield

Friday, July 25th, 2025

The Bucs have a franchise quarterback. The Bucs also have a top-10 quarterback.

So where does it end for Baker Mayfield? (more…)

Bucs Sign Guard Michael Jordan

Friday, July 25th, 2025

“He’s not wearing No. 23, Mr. Glazer.”

Joe had fun typing that headline. (more…)

JoeBucsFan Show SATURDAY At 10 A.M. On WDAE Radio

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Dial up a loaded JoeBucsFan Show at 10 a.m. on Saturday on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Listen online, too, or via the iHeart Radio app. The local Saturday fun on WDAE starts this week with Rock Riley at 9.

Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every Saturday since February. Varying times.

Baker Mayfield Said Emeka Egbuka Really Can Do It All

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Love from his quarterback.

Now before Joe gets rolling, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield didn’t specifically call rookie receiver and first-round pick Emeka Egbuka “The Truth.” (more…)

Baker Mayfield Wants To Play Smarter

Friday, July 25th, 2025

“Just be you, Baker.”

The last couple of years Baker Mayfield has been fire. If he stays on that same level, who knows what the Bucs will do? (more…)

Todd Bowles: It Was All “Mental” For Chris Braswell

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Knows Bucs defense now.

Joe has stated on many occasions that he doesn’t expect much, if anything, from rookie edge rushers. The position is so damn tough for rookies. (more…)

The Progress Of Devin Culp

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Feeding time for tight ends?

While the Bucs don’t have a star tight end, they seem to have a solid corps of tight ends. (more…)

Body Makeover For Elijah Klein

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

Joe said several times last year on the Ira Kaufman Podcast that rookie sixth-round-pick guard Elijah Klein didn’t look like an NFL player. (more…)

Todd Bowles On Edge Rushers: Let’s Get The Pads On

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

Harrassed Bucs QBs today.

Though Joe didn’t have it in his notes but apparently Chris Braswell was credited with multiple sacks today in no-contact, underwear football. (more…)

Bucs Training Camp Practice Notes Day 2

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

Second day of training camp is a wrap for David Walker (51) and YaYa Diaby.

Day 2 is done for the Bucs as training camp is starting to get warmed up. (more…)

Mike Alstott: “It’s Not Just Tom Brady’s Team”

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

Bucs legend Mike Alstott.

Is it possible Mike Alstott took a backhanded poke at the Tom Brady era, when the Bucs bought a lot of pieces to win a Super Bowl? (more…)

QB Rankings And Baker Mayfield

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

Baker Mayfield isn’t impressed.

Everywhere you turned this offseason, Baker Mayfield was ranked by somebody — media, a survey of NFL people, beer-swillers in Largo — to be a top-10 NFL quarterback. (more…)

Best In Class Dissects The AFC North Rookies

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

Go deep inside the AFC North draft with draft guru Sean Sullivan. He’s all over every pick in this speedy but thorough breakdown. 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.

Todd Bowles Wants More Deep Fade Throws

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

Is QB coach Thad Lewis telling Baker Mayfield to throw deep?

Throw deep! (more…)