Ira Kaufman Talks Vita Vea Reaction & Realities, Saturday’s Game, Rueben Bain, Bucky Flashbacks, A “Relevant” Argument, More

August 21st, 2026

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Do You Believe In Love?

August 21st, 2026

Todd discusses how the rookie running back in Arizona and the highly-paid quarterback in Wisconsin are both creating fantasy questions. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Todd Bowles Calls Vita Vea His “Centerpiece “

August 21st, 2026

Happy coach.

Boy, Bucs coach Todd Bowles was sure breathing a sigh of relief when he had his Thursday press briefing. [read more]

Report: Baker Mayfield Counteroffered With Two-Year Contract Extension

August 21st, 2026

Baker Mayfield said 22 days ago that he was unhappy and slightly insulted by the contract extension offer tossed his way by the Buccaneers. [read more]

Benjamin Morrison Explains His Hard Rookie Lessons

August 21st, 2026

Cornerback Benjamin Morrison reflects on what he has learned.

Joe always appreciates when an NFL player bares his soul, comes clean and is upfront and honest. [read more]

Todd Bowles’ Plans For Vita Vea

August 21st, 2026

Plan to get Vita Vea in football shape.

So Bucs Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea found a healer, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said, and his back seemed to be cured overnight. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

August 21st, 2026

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]

Replacing Mike Evans

August 21st, 2026

What would Chucky do?

In honor of Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Chucky returning to the broadcast booth to call the Chiefs-Bucs worthless preseason game on Saturday, Joe will have a daily story about Chucky in the lead-up to the game. [read more]

Bucs All-In For Todd Bowles

August 20th, 2026

“Well done, Jason.”

Joe thinks it’s absolutely no coincidence there was a rare Team Glazer sighting on the practice field Tuesday morning and then news broke of a raise and a contract extension for Vita Vea a day later. [read more]

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August 20th, 2026

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Have Your Say!

August 20th, 2026

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Bobby Fenton And The Free Stretch Make An Appearance At Bucs Camp; We Talk Vita’s Contract, The Real Backup QB Situation, And Starters Vs. The Chiefs

August 20th, 2026

Bobby has plenty to share as Preseason Game 2 approaches, and after two days watching the team at One Buc Palace. Follow Bobby Fenton on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for 10 years. Always a quality listen from a true Tampa native.

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Jon Gruden: Bucs-Chiefs Call “Could Be A Game-Changer In The Broadcast Booth”

August 20th, 2026

Jon Gruden is a Buccaneers legend, but he’s also a business man, and he knows Saturday will be a showcase for him potentially to earn millions broadcasting games on TV again. [read more]

“Heartwarming” Contract Waiting Game For Vita Vea

August 20th, 2026

Since being set to earn about $18 million this season upset Vita Vea, he successfully squeezed the Bucs into granting him a 33 percent raise and contract guarantees for next season. [read more]

Sleep Numbers OVER 100

August 20th, 2026

Todd knows all fantasy football players crave a “sleeper” this time of year. In this episode, he carefully defines what that might entail in terms of ADP and highlights a few names that could be winning lottery tickets. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Bucs 2026 Training Camp Practice Notes Day 15

August 20th, 2026

Defensive lineman Jayson Jones sheds a sled and looks to hit a tackling dummy. DL coach Marcus West looks on.

Training camp, at least at One Buc Palace, is now finished for 2026. [read more]

Vita Vea Wouldn’t Acknowledge He Asked For A Trade

August 20th, 2026

A sect of Bucs fans was angered that newly re-signed Vita Vea asked to be traded. [read more]

About Vita Vea’s Back

August 20th, 2026

“What bad back?”

We all know that Bucs Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea was a hold-in. He asked to be traded — more on that in a moment. He wanted a new contract. [read more]