Another Article Touting Liam Coen As A Head Coach Next Year

November 21st, 2024

On a team’s shopping list?

It’s that time of the year — the second half of the season — when NFL stenographers try to guess who will be a coach of what team after the smoke clears from Black Monday (Jan. 6). [read more]

“Stayed Off My Foot As Much As Possible”

November 20th, 2024

Antoine Winfield Jr. is not on the Buccaneers’ official injury report that came out today, but he sort of issued his own personal injury report. [read more]

Food, Fun & More For Sunday’s Bucs-Giants Game

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

Bring canned foods to help local food banks and/or a toy for a local child.

Bill Currie Ford, a mile north of the stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, is the place to watch the Bucs on Sunday.  The watch party runs from noon through the end of the game. Come anytime!!

Martin Gramatica will be there all day and Bill Currie Ford will feed you! Raffles and more.

Bucs Assistant General Manager Mike Greenberg Floated As Potential Jets GM

November 20th, 2024

“Greeny, we’d miss you.”

Is this the year an NFL owner in need of a general manager looks south to Tampa and thinks, ‘Maybe we should raid Jason Licht’s staff for the stability, production and intelligence we’re seeking at GM?’ [read more]

“Going To Be Close” For Tristan Wirfs And Zyon McCollum

November 20th, 2024

Quick update given today on the injuries to starting cornerback Zyon McCollum (hamstring) and All-World left tackle Tristan Wirfs (sprained knee).

Todd Bowles said it’s “going to be close” for each.

If Joe had to wager, Joe would say Wirfs is a go in a knee brace and McCollum won’t see the field.

Bowles noted that recently-promoted veteran cornerback Troy Hill will get a long look this week to see what knows. Joe presumes that meant the playbook.

Mike Evans “Trending” To Play Against Giants

November 20th, 2024

When last seen on the field — before today — Mike Evans messed up his hamstring and dropped this pass.

So the greatest receiver in Bucs history was back on the practice field today with his healed/healing hamstring. [read more]

Bucs Super Bowl QB Is No Fan Of The Fire Todd Bowles Rants

November 20th, 2024

It was very obvious this week that when former Bucs Super Bowl-winning QB Brad Johnson isn’t lighting up social media with bizarre trick shots, he’s paying close attention to the current Tampa Bay team. [read more]

Too Many Bad Teams. Too Many Games Left.

November 20th, 2024

Todd discusses all the bad football still to come for the 2024 NFL season and how that Rondé Barber game-clinching pick six in the 2002 NFC Championship Game may have never happened if Andy Reid’s first choice to replace an injured Donovan McNabb had decided to leave the broadcast booth in pursuit of a fourth Super Bowl title. 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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Was The Bucs-Giants Outcome Revealed At A News Conference?

November 20th, 2024

Tiki Barber explains.

So iconic Giants running back Tiki Barber, twin brother of Bucs legend Rondé Barber, will be calling the Bucs-Giants game this Sunday for CBS. [read more]

The Bucs, Takeaways And Winning Football Games

November 20th, 2024

How are the Bucs doing?

Joe was very, very surprised no one with the Bucs had whined about this stat this year. [read more]

What’s Gone Wrong For Liam Coen?

November 20th, 2024

Tough to find a negative.

If you are going to find something wrong with the Bucs’ hire of offensive coordinator Liam Coen and the job he has done, you may have to set aside some time to discover a fault. [read more]

Bucs Defense Isn’t A Total Sieve — But Close

November 20th, 2024

Offenses explode on Bucs.

Disturbing numbers for a defense coached up by a defensive-minded head coach. [read more]

Computer Projections: Bucs’ Playoff Chances A Coin Flip

November 20th, 2024

Playoff percentage.

Well, this is something very interesting to Joe. [read more]

“They’re Checking Out At Thanksgiving”

November 19th, 2024

Bucco Bruce Arians

The remaining Bucs opponents have a combined record of 24-47. [read more]

Victor Cruz Suggests Giants Should Tank For Arch Manning

November 19th, 2024

Will the Bucs’ opponent be trying to win on Sunday?

So Joe sat down to listen to an interview today with retired Giants fan-favorite receiver Victor Cruz.

Why? Because Cruz caught passes from Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen in college, and he stays tight with the Giants, the Bucs opponent on Sunday. [read more]

Brad Johnson: Baker Mayfield Can Win A Super Bowl

November 19th, 2024

In Joe’s mind, there are only two kinds of quarterbacks: guys with enough game to win a Super Bowl and the rest of the field. [read more]

Top NFL Rookie Running Back Honors For Bucky Irving

November 19th, 2024

So who’s the best rookie running back in the NFL?

First, Joe will note that five running backs were drafted before Bucs rookie RB Bucky Irving, and the five running backs snatched after Irving came within the nine selections following Irving going to Tampa Bay in Round 4.

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Behind The “Fire Bowles Frenzy”

November 19th, 2024

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There are a lot of arrows trained on Todd Bowles as the primary culprit for Tampa Bay’s 4-6 start.

That’s understandable because NFL head coaches take most of the heat when a team struggles. Four consecutive losses have triggered a “Fire Bowles” frenzy and Buc Nation appears eager for a change at the top.

And while Bowles has surely made his share of mistakes during this extended tailspin, there’s one question begging for an answer: [read more]

Mike Edwards Hopes To “Spark” The Defense

November 19th, 2024

Back home.

Since his rookie year when the Bucs didn’t make the playoffs in 2019, former and now-returned Bucs safety Mike Edwards no longer knows what it’s like to play in a season when his team doesn’t make the playoffs. [read more]

Larry Foote Acknowledges Antoine Winfield Struggles

November 19th, 2024

Bucs defensive assistant Larry Foote.

Joe just has to believe All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield is hurt. He doesn’t look remotely the same as he did this summer, forget about last year when he was named All-Pro. [read more]

Gameday Fun & Food With Martin Gramatica On Sunday At Bill Currie Ford

November 19th, 2024

Great time ahead!

Watch the Bucs game free on Sunday with a Bucs great at Bill Currie Ford. Check out the video below.

Todd Bowles Has A Brutal Record Coming Off Byes

November 19th, 2024

It’s a sad record after byes.

This is not very encouraging. [read more]