Gameday Tampa Bay
August 19th, 2023
Preseason Game 2
Bucs at Jets
Kickoff: 7:30p.m.
TV: WFLA Channel 8. Game will be rebroadcast on NFL Network Sunday at 10 a.m. and Monday at 8 p.m.
Streaming: NFL+ and Buccaneers.com (Geographic restrictions apply).
Radio: Buccaneers Radio Network WXTB-FM 97.9 in the Tampa-St. Petersburg region (Transmisiones de radio en español en WTMP-FM 96.1 y WMGG-AM 1470 en Tampa). Additional Buccaneers Radio Network stations can be found here. The game also will be broadcast on SiriusXM Channel 382 (Buccaneers Radio Network feed).
Weather: Really nice weather. Kickoff temperature in the New Jersey Swamplands of about 78, per AccuWeather.com, under mostly sunny skies. By game’s end, the temperature will be hovering around 71. Zero chance of precipitation other than the classy Jets fans throwing cold Big Storm beers at folks wearing Bucs gear.
Odds: Per BetMGM, as of midnight, Bucs +4; over/under 36.5.
Outlook: All eyes still will be on the quarterbacks. Kyle Trask is expected to start and Joe is sure that unless Trask plays near perfect football and throws for three touchdowns in the first half, Baker Mayfield will be named starting quarterback in a matter of hours, as world-famous JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman reported nine days ago. Some things Joe would like to see this evening: continued growth from YaYa Diaby rushing the passer (but Yaya’s ankle is on the mend and he did not practice this week) and better blocking by the offensive line, specifically run blocking. … And Joe would be happy if rookie receiver Trey Palmer continued to make highlights. His battle for the No. 3 receiver job takes center stage after Russell Gage was lost for the season (knee) on Wednesday. Veteran David Moore led the Bucs in receiving yard last week and Deven Thompkins has flashed his skills. … It’s also a big night for the development of rookie nickel cornerback Christian Izien. He’s currently the projected starter and could uses these valuable reps. He’s also a Rutgers guy from the New York area, so he might be feeling extra pressure. … Whois the Bucs’ backup running back? Ke’Shawn Vaughn averaged less than one yard per carry last week and Joe has heard whispers that veteran RB Chase Edmonds is a little dinged up, but nothing major. Rookie RB Sean Tucker? He could get a ton of action tonight. … Much like last week against Pittsburgh, expect a majority of Bucs starters to sit out the game. …Most important, let’s stay away from the injury bug.
August 19th, 2023 at 3:48 pm
Lets hope for signs of life at all levels. Starting with procedure penalty and holding calling back good plays. At least a first down on opening drive. Up the guts for 5 not 1.
August 19th, 2023 at 3:51 pm
No personal foul penalty for thuggery. Let them get the penalty.
August 19th, 2023 at 3:52 pm
I like your taste Joe 😂😂
August 19th, 2023 at 3:58 pm
Why would Joe lie? Ira reported Baker Mayfield will be your Week 1 starter.
August 19th, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Based on the joint (cage match?) practice – what’s the over / under on fights?
August 19th, 2023 at 4:10 pm
Is the mercurial madman from the dark room starting for the Jets tonight?
Curious to see how his deep space intellect melds with the Meadowlands marshes and ‘youz better not F.U.’ fans in lieu of a stadium filled with sympathetic blocks of cheese.
August 19th, 2023 at 4:16 pm
Would like to see Bowles open up the defense a little bit for the jets punking out on team scrimmages.
August 19th, 2023 at 4:21 pm
Play Tough. Play smart (by limiting penalties and turnovers). Avoid Injuries.
WIN the GAME!
Lets Go Bucs (non-starters)!
August 19th, 2023 at 4:37 pm
I want to see Ronnie Brown get some earlier playing time. No idea why they keep that roster filer Laird around taking snaps that could be used on guys who might have an NFL future. Brown is different than the other RB’s on the roster, and I’d like to see if he can do anything against better defensive talent.
August 19th, 2023 at 4:39 pm
Also I’d like to see Thompkins start the game and play a lot of snaps. I like Thompkins a lot as a gadget player and returner, but I think he hurts the team if he’s a #3 WR as he’s just too small (5′ 6″ 150lb was his workout numbers). But, I’d still like to see him play straight WR and see him make some big plays, even if it’s against backups.
August 19th, 2023 at 4:44 pm
More disciplined football on the offense please. No turn overs, protect the QB and get some push in the run game for once.
August 19th, 2023 at 4:44 pm
I would like to see a few things…Brown getting more time…Warner’s kid having a top-notch game would be cool.
No injuries would be the thing I mostly want from this game.
And Kyle Trask exploding…as Mayfield fizzles…that would be most excellent.
I do expect the defense to rock though.
August 19th, 2023 at 5:03 pm
Oh.. Yeah! Markees Watts gets 3 sacks tonight!!
August 19th, 2023 at 5:06 pm
No injuries. Few penalties. No turnovers. Good blocking by OLine. Good pass rush and tackling by defense. This is what I hope to see. IOW, a well-prepared and disciplined team that just executes and gets business done.
August 19th, 2023 at 5:14 pm
I agree completely with BucBonzai except I would also like to see a WIN and IDC how they get it. GO BUCS!
August 19th, 2023 at 5:23 pm
Who are we gonna blame the first Trask turnover on?
August 19th, 2023 at 5:38 pm
Is rodgers starting ? Would love too see our starting D light him up a few drives but i know bowles probably not having any off our starting D out there cause hes a boring coach at least the jets starting D will be out there and thats a good test for mr trask then mayfield will get the sloppy seconds
August 19th, 2023 at 5:41 pm
@tbbucs3 Trask?
August 19th, 2023 at 5:44 pm
Dan—
Some here, the superior athletes of the lot, have the unique ability to get laid and comment during said deed.
It’s called multitasking.
August 19th, 2023 at 5:52 pm
LOL @ JA Hey Joe just curious, have you ever thought about creating a Joebucsfan app?
August 19th, 2023 at 6:01 pm
Is the Jets girl in the picture Meghan Markle? Dang – her twin maybe?
August 19th, 2023 at 6:18 pm
Can we see a Bucs Jets in February?? hmm Maybe a preview guys.
August 19th, 2023 at 6:39 pm
@ Lt Dan,
That, sir, is NOT Megan. I know cuz my wife made me watch a whole season of Megan et al. Although in my defense, I don’t remember it much as I was asleep the whole time.
Wife: “Are you sleeping?”
Me: “No, why?”
Wife: “Cuz you were snoring.”
Me: “I wasn’t snoring, I was snortling my approval.”
August 19th, 2023 at 6:48 pm
Wow, the Steelers are destroying the Bills 1st team defense.
August 19th, 2023 at 7:09 pm
Zack Wilson v Trask to start…Rogers no play.
August 19th, 2023 at 7:09 pm
Pregame just said Baker Mayfield may not play at all tonight?
August 19th, 2023 at 7:10 pm
Rogers don’t want any piece of that #1 defense in the league. Stay on the sidelines chicken.
August 19th, 2023 at 7:21 pm
@Lt. Dan: that’s Jenn Sterger, the Jets “TV hostess” to whom Brett “the biggest stalker of us all” Favre sent lewd text messages a few years back.
August 19th, 2023 at 7:30 pm
If Mayfield doesn’t play, they should let Trask play three quarters.
August 19th, 2023 at 7:32 pm
Doodoodooshe is so conflicted seeing this, on one hand you have his broadcaster of the century Chris Meyers, but on the other hand he hates Ronde.
August 19th, 2023 at 7:33 pm
No Starting WRs.
Stacked deck against Trask?
August 19th, 2023 at 7:34 pm
I hope they all get some good rest.
August 19th, 2023 at 8:24 pm
Why is the broadcast in Spanish?
August 19th, 2023 at 8:33 pm
Ouch they look bad on both sides of the ball.