Baker Mayfield’s faulty headset didn’t doom the Bucs.

No, this isn’t about KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles’ oft-used excuse for bad defensive play. [read more]

Catches eye of former NFL lineman.

Joe was pretty stoked to get to see in person what may turn out to be a historic game for the Bucs last Sunday in Cincinnati. [read more]

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]

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Numbers suggest a reason to celebrate for Emeka Egbuka.

If you just look at the numbers, it seems to suggest Emeka Egbuka ought to have a helluva day come Sunday against the hapless Cleveland Browns. [read more]

Interesting Wednesday news conference this afternoon at One Buc Palace. [read more]

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So Miami Mauler rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain had a shockingly weak debut on Sunday. After a lot of hype (not his fault), he didn’t look like the high-motor, highly-skilled player he was in training camp. [read more]

The Bucs emerged rather cleanly from their Week 1 loss at Cincinnati.

Starting cornerback Jacob Parrish left the game early with a back injury and was limited in practice today. X-Ray and MRI tests on him were good, per Todd Bowles, so perhaps Parrish is in play to be on the field Sunday against Cleveland.

Beyond that, special teams ace Miles Killebrew (concussion) is the only injury of note.

Yes, the Buccaneers offense has been known to go to a silent snap count at home because fans screaming for the opposition get too loud.

It’s deflating. [read more]

Vita Vea got a raise. What he didn’t get was a strong review for his play on Sunday.

Yes, four of six Buccaneers captains let the team down in Cincinnati. Leadership! [read more]

What was Baker Mayfield doing Sunday, protecting the football like he’s working on his Jameis Winston impression? [read more]

Is Todd Bowles hands off on the Buccaneers’ offense?

Sort of. [read more]

The Buccaneers’ home opener on Sunday is not sold out and plenty of never-been-sold seats are available all around The Licht House. [read more]

Though it may not be seen by fans, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles is constantly talking to Baker Mayfield about turnovers.

That was the message from Bowles yesterday on the Buccaneers Radio Network. [read more]

Bucs OC Zac Robinson watches his offense from the sidelines Sunday.

Ian Hartitz is somewhat known in the football stathead/analytic circles because, well, his play with numbers results in something interesting. [read more]

Benjamin Morrison

Joe saw things on Sunday afternoon at Mike Brown Stadium in the Queen City Joe never would have bet a nickel on ever happening. [read more]

Bucs needed more.

Joe’s got locker room notes after the Bucs lost to the Bengals. [read more]

Gets noticed.

When you go beasting on one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks in a very popular, old-school division, you will get noticed. [read more]

The 13-season leader of the Buccaneers wants to eat “Ws” and isn’t thinking much about style points on game days. [read more]