Archive for 2023

Cody Mauch Ahead Of Schedule?

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

Development.

It seems Cody Mauch is turning into the NFL player the Bucs warned us about. (more…)

“Everything Is Clicking”

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

Turning point.

On Sunday in the middle of the celebration in the Bucs locker room at Lambeau Field, Joe had a one-on-one with Bucs future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans. (more…)

Todd Bowles May Still Be On The Hot Seat

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Joe hates to be the guy who passes gas at a wedding ceremony. With everyone (including Joe) rejoicing in a huge Bucs road win on Sunday, that doesn’t mean Joe has to step out of the world of reality where evil and darkness loom daily. (more…)

Antoine Winfield Not Just A Premier Safety, He’s A Gamewrecker

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

Elite.

Is Bucs safety Antoine Winfield a good player? A Pro Bowler? Joe would say no. He’s better than that. (more…)

From “Out Of Sorts” To Vaunted Playmaker

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

It’s not popular among today’s pewter and red clad Publix shoppers to mention how Baker Mayfield was struggling for weeks prior to Sunday’s thriller in Green Bay. (more…)

Runnin’ (Back) Down A Dream

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

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Todd Bowles Knew As Early As Friday Devin White Wasn’t Playing Against Green Bay

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Interesting timeline is developing between when Bucs inside linebacker Devin White told Todd Bowles he couldn’t play in Sunday’s game against the Packers. (more…)

Baker Mayfield And His Carrots

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Baker Mayfield

Once upon a time, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht mentioned that some players play better when they have carrots in front of them. (more…)

Handling The Hype

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Pregame star.

Joe was eager to see how the Bucs would perform Sunday considering Baker Mayfield was on the air less than three hours before kickoff cracking backhanded foot fetish jokes at Rex Ryan. (more…)

More “Better Than Tom Brady” Chatter For Baker Mayfield

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

“Do you believe what these big names are saying, Julio? By the way, your Eagles stink.”

Put the apples next to the apples and this is what you have. (more…)

High-Profile MVP Chatter For Baker Mayfield

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Joe was in disbelief hearing this, but upon consideration with a broad view, it makes sense. (more…)

Building An Offense For Baker Mayfield

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Unlocking Baker Mayfield.

Really interesting piece on how Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield may have finally found a coach for him. (more…)

The Case Of Mike Evans, An Excited Bucs Fan And Packers Security

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Hassle for his touchdown ball.

When Joe is covering the Bucs at an NFL stadium, often Joe is watching a totally different game. No, really. (more…)

Bucs Near Bottom Third Of Draft Order

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

That’s right, the Bucs are in first place, basically needing two wins to wrap up the NFC South. (more…)

If The Playoffs Began Today…

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Interesting opponent.

My how quickly things change in the NFL. (more…)

“The Offense Is Far More Efficient And Successful”

Monday, December 18th, 2023

“Kyle, they fall out of love with you fast in this league.”

Joe has written here a handful of times that Baker Mayfield is outperforming his predecessor, as in the Bucs are better at quarterback this season.

Joe is not alone in this assessment. (more…)

Todd Bowles Identifies Growth In His Playcaller

Monday, December 18th, 2023

Bucs playcaller Dave Canales.

With 14 real games under his belt as commander of the Bucs offense, Dave Canales isn’t a rookie at his job any longer. (more…)

“The Quarterback I Trust The Most”

Monday, December 18th, 2023

Is Baker Mayfield the seventh-best quarterback in the NFC? Joe would go there. (more…)

Bucs Starting To Look Good (Because Everyone Else Looks So Bad)

Monday, December 18th, 2023

Why are the first-place Bucs a likely playoff team with a 7-7 record, still in the running for a wild card even if they stub their toes? (more…)