Report: Baker Mayfield Contract Extension Talks “Are Finished”

July 28th, 2026

Joe’s not buying it, but it’s out there. [read more]

Make The Call!

July 28th, 2026

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Ira Kaufman Talks Baker Mayfield Showdown, Christian Roseboom, Identifies Three Key Training Camp Figures, Has A Ted Hurst Argument, And More

July 28th, 2026

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July 28th, 2026

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ESPN: No “Significant” Progress In Bucs-Baker Mayfield Talks

July 28th, 2026

Still looking for new pact.

Well, we know one guy in a contract hassle with the Bucs isn’t going to hold out. Or likely hold-in. [read more]

“Big Cat:” “No One Believes In” Todd Bowles

July 28th, 2026

Scapegoat for Vita Vea impasse.

OK, it’s time to chum the waters. [read more]

Ben Solak: Second Round Pick For Vita Vea Is Not Crazy

July 28th, 2026

Still valuable.

Does Joe want Vita Vea in a Bucs uniform this fall? Hell yes! [read more]

Gerald McCoy Is “Annoyed” With Vita Vea Contract Squabble

July 28th, 2026

Not happy.

Things are going good for former Bucs All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy.

Well, until yesterday. [read more]

Report: Vita Vea Wants To Pay (A Lot Of) State Taxes

July 28th, 2026

Why not?

Who knows what the true motivation is for Vita Vea coming out and claiming he wants out of Tampa Bay? [read more]

Vita Vea Talks To Kay Adams

July 28th, 2026

Good timing!

Leave it to NFL it-girl Kay Adams to be the only person who spoke to Vita Vea yesterday. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

July 28th, 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]

Ndamukong Suh Speaks Out On Behalf Of Vita Vea

July 28th, 2026

Vita Vea confidante Ndamukong Suh.

Joe has an answer to Ndamukong Suh’s question. [read more]

“Teams Have Been Calling” For Vita Vea

July 27th, 2026

“Look, Howie, I’m only talking to AFC teams right now.”

So iconic manbeast Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea, a Tampa Bay Super Bowl champion, wants a trade. [read more]

Ndamukong Suh Blasts Bucs’ Negotiation Style

July 27th, 2026

Vita Vea’s good friend Ndamukong Suh is publicly shaming the Bucs for their handling of a potential Vea contract extension that has resulted in Vea requesting a trade.

Poor Vea, the guy is in line to earn $18 million this season. [read more]

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July 27th, 2026

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Todd Bowles Blame Is Spreading

July 27th, 2026

Legendary Bucs nose tackle Vita Vea wants a new team, a new address.

He has asked for a trade, it was reported today. [read more]

Jason Licht Labeled A Face-To-Face Contract Guru

July 27th, 2026

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

One NFL insider who did not hold hands with the Patriots head coach was talking about the Baker Mayfield contract extension negotiations today. [read more]

Report: Vita Vea Will Report To Bucs Training Camp But His Participation Is Unclear

July 27th, 2026

“Jason, he’s here, but he’s not here, and he doesn’t want to be here, but he really does want to be here if we really want him here for years. Is he allowed in the cafeteria?”

So disgruntled Vita Vea could be fined up to $50,000 per day for not attending training camp.

It seems please-trade-me Vea doesn’t want to cough up the cash and protest like a tough guy. [read more]

Bucs Have 11 Defensive Linemen On The Roster

July 27th, 2026

Manbeast Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea wants out of Tampa. Joe wrote about it earlier, based on today’s report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. [read more]

Report: Vita Vea Asks To Be Traded

July 27th, 2026

At least Devin White had the common courtesy to ask for a trade in April. [read more]