Happy coach.

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

“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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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 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]

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]

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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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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]

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

“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]

“Todd, I got your back — publicly.”

Joe had a question for Vita Vea this morning at One Buc Palace and, man, he sure delivered an answer. [read more]

Acts like a pro.

So KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles has had 14 training camp practices to watch his prized jewel of a draft pick, the Miami Mauler, Rueben Bain. [read more]