Archive for 2024

Update On Antoine Winfield Injury

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Knee injury information.

Well, it’s not good but it’s not a disaster, either. (more…)

“We Ain’t Really Used To Care About Football”

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Gronk opened an ugly door and another ex-Buccaneer dove in.

If you’ve been a Bucs fan for more than a dozen years, then you might want to stop reading here if you have a weak stomach or high blood pressure. (more…)

“They Don’t Have A Large Margin For Error From A Talent Standpoint”

Monday, December 9th, 2024

So what are fair expectations for the Bucs as they march toward a fourth consecutive division title? (more…)

Todd Bowles: Bucs Learning How To Close Out Wins

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Todd Bowles explains team growth.

With a couple of smarter coaching moves and a couple of plays late in games, who knows how many wins the 7-6 Bucs would have right now? (more…)

Buccaneers Are Hearty Favorites To Make The Playoffs

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Computer models across the nation were humming last night, or perhaps that buzz was Ira Kaufman after his bang-the-table Bucs prediction came through. (more…)

Mike Evans Needs 410 Yards To Reach 1,000 For 2024

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Challenge steeper.

Yesterday, Bucs future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans had a nice game. Not nice enough. (more…)

Five Things

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Receiver Jalen McMillan and tight end Cade Otton celebrate McMillan’s late touchdown Sunday.

Welcome to Victory Monday! That’s three in a row. Joe feels spoiled. So, let’s get after it. Hope you are caffeinated. (more…)

Bucs Offense Looked Ugly Yesterday, But Was It A Mirage?

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Baker Mayfield got yards.

Picks. Fumbles. Punts — ugh, the punts! After the Bucs jumped to a 14-0 lead, much of the next 2 1/2 quarters was painful to watch. (more…)

Rachaad White Had His Best Day On The Ground (In 2024)

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Running back Rachaad White celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown Sunday.

It’s hard to believe, but 2024 will end three weeks from tomorrow. (more…)

The No. 3 Seed Is In Play

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

While some Bucs fans are skeptical Tampa Bay will make the playoffs, despite leading the NFC South with a 7-6 record, Joe is looking up at the chances of scoring a No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs.

That’s right, No. 3. (more…)

Why The Passing Game May Have Bogged Down

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

After the Bucs jumped out to a 14-0 lead, the offense, for whatever reason, seemed stuck in the mud. (more…)

Gamechanger Tykee Smith

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

The best rookie on the field today was the Bucs’ No. 23, not superstar tight end Brock Bowers.

So the Raiders came out of the halftime break today and marched on the Bucs to the tune of a 15-play drive that ate up about 10 minutes.

Joe was about ready to sprint to a toilet. (more…)

Make The Call!

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 8:56 p.m. Poll closed at 9:55 p.m.

 

Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Raiders

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

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As he reached for the Buc locker room door, with the Glazers lined up inside to greet him, YaYa Diaby spoke loud and clear for all to hear:

“First place, baby, first place.” (more…)

The Return Of Sean Tucker

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

Not-so secret weapon.

Since Sean Tucker went nuts against the slimy Saints, running for 136 yards, the Bucs have put him on ice. (more…)

Lavonte David Plowing Through All The Dead Flies

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

Bucs need him even more.

The dead flies are so thick Lavonte David has to wear boots. (more…)

Just Win Baby

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

Bucs channeled Raiders legend Al Davis.

Somewhere, Al Davis would be appalled at what has happened to his beloved Raiders. (more…)

Sterling Shepard’s Biggest Day Since The 2022 Opener

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

Yeah, yeah, two touchdown catches today for rookie Jalen McMillan. That was sweet, though Todd Bowles wanted McMillan to take a knee on the late TD rather than score. (more…)

Todd Bowles Wins The Hot-Seat Trifecta

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

He did it! Todd Bowles pulled it off.

And Joe has to give a standing ovation. (more…)

Baker Mayfield: Turnover Machine & Thrill Ride

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

Joe will dare say that Baker Mayfield is looking like a winner version of Jameis Winston in recent weeks, including today. (more…)

Rachaad White Comes To The Rescue

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

Came through when needed.

NFL coaches always talk about the next man up when players go down. Today, one could argue that was running back Rachaad White. (more…)