Archive for 2025

Stopping Chris Lindstrom

Friday, June 6th, 2025

Solving Chris Lindstrom.

Joe has been to too many combines to count. Each year, Joe is on a quest to find out how many NFL coaches or front office shot-callers think the PFF tribe’s mindless “grades” are worth a bucket of warm beer. (more…)

Emeka Egbuka Talks Mentors Baker Mayfield & Sterling Shepard

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka.

Bucs first-round pick Emeka Egbuka is in capable veteran hands. (more…)

“Now I Can Play With No Worry”

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Freedom rings within the Buccaneers’ inside linebackers room. (more…)

Playoff Surge Capability Lacking?

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

So Tuesday’s spring Bucs practice was open to media (many are not) and an invite also was extended to many retired Buccaneers.

Joe had a nice chat with one in attendance about the current team. (more…)

Josh Grizzard’s Impact On Cade Otton

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Confident in Josh Grizzard.

Fans have heard from various Bucs players since the promotion of Josh Grizzard to offensive coordinator. (more…)

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Thursday, June 5th, 2025

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Baker Mayfield Will Have More Say In Offense

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

A veteran quarterback coming off back-to-back stud seasons should have a lot of say in the offense. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Talks “Natural Feel” Of Emeka Egbuka

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

“Hope you enjoy losing, Liam. We’re freakin’ loaded.”

The blessing of Emeka Egbuka has come from face of the franchise. (more…)

Calijah Kancey Brings Comfort To SirVocea Dennis

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Bucs ILB SirVocea Dennis.

SirVocea Dennis has a friend in Calijah Kancey. (more…)

Todd Bowles Explains Why Underwear Football Is Important To Rookies

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Feels responsible for rookies.

As Todd Bowles said earlier this week, he doesn’t like to “sugarcoat” things for rookies in underwear football. (more…)

Looking Back At The 2021 Draft

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Best of 2021 draft?

No one is perfect. And given what transpired in the early months of 2021, there isn’t one Bucs fan who wouldn’t take this deal: (more…)

Gerald McCoy Talks Super Bowl Road

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

Retired Bucs Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy.

Six-time Buccaneers Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was a polarizing player during his Tampa Bay days.

But Joe thinks there’s at least one thing every Bucs fan can agree on when it comes to McCoy: (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks OTA Progression & Overhype, Training Camp Adjustments, Benjamin Morrison, Rookies Under Todd Bowles, Baker Mayfield & The Media, And More

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

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McDavid Might Actually McDo It

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

Todd opens June with thoughts on the meteoric rise of Scottie Scheffler, why the Panthers could lose the Stanley Cup Finals and how a rule change 45 years ago in the NBA may have outlived its original purpose. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Steelers Confirm One Joint Practice With The Bucs

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.

It’s official. The Bucs will have one joint practice with the Steelers on Thursday, Aug. 14, at what used to be called Heinz Field.

The 2 p.m. session won’t be open the public, and it won’t be the traditional joint practice. (more…)

Todd Bowles To Rookies: You’re In The NFL Now

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

Welcome to the NFL, rook.

Some coaches might want to take it easy on rookies. They’ve got a lot on their plate. Weeks ago they had no idea where they were going to live and play. Now, they’re expected to know the playbook and their assignments. (more…)

Antoine Winfield Doesn’t Want To Hide Behind Injuries

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

Turns the page.

Man, Antoine Winfield’s 2024 season was about as big of a disaster as an NFL player could have short of a catastrophic injury. (more…)

Additional Observations From Underwear Football Practice

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

Joe chuckled when hearing Todd Bowles say the following. (more…)

Todd Bowles Not Speaking (Directly) With Haason Reddick?

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Hold up. Before people start throwing rocks at Joe, let’s be clear: The headline is sarcasm. (more…)