Archive for 2024

Baker Mayfield In Good Company With So Many Short Passes

Saturday, November 16th, 2024

“Liam, I can throw 20 yards.”

A weekly theme for Joe is pointing out how the Bucs are a dink-and-dunk offense. (more…)

The Revived Run Game

Saturday, November 16th, 2024

Helped jump-start dormant Bucs run game.

Last year Joe gave up on the Bucs’ run game. (more…)

Nick Bosa Laughs At Baker Mayfield Win; Fred Warner Praises Niners Crowd In Tampa

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Yeah, Joe remains sour about Sunday’s loss to the 49ers. There’s no 24-hour rule at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters, though there is a one-hour rule for the cole slaw on the intern hot dog bar. (more…)

Blame The Second-Down Defense

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Looking at first down conversions on Bucs defense.

In half the Bucs’ losses, including the past two, the Tampa Bay defense choked away the game like gagging dogs. (more…)

Todd Bowles Picked A Defensive Star Of The Game

Friday, November 15th, 2024

The positives within the Bucs defense are much harder to find these days. (more…)

“Sense Of Calm”

Friday, November 15th, 2024

No panic.

For Bucs fans, there is a whole lotta hope and prayer to be banked on the next seven weeks. (more…)

Bucs’ Playoff Probability Rises

Friday, November 15th, 2024

So on Monday, Joe highlighted NFL.com data models showing the Bucs’ shot at the playoffs is 33 percent.

New York Times spreadsheeters had the Bucs with a 15 percent probability. (more…)

CBS: Zyon McCollum First Half All-Pro

Friday, November 15th, 2024

People are noticing.

One of the best surprises of the first 10 games was a guy Joe was really concerned about prior to the Bucs’ season. (more…)

This Week’s Free Stretch Knows There’s No Extra Credit For Coming Close In The NFL And Cleans Out Bad Feelings Before The Bye

Friday, November 15th, 2024

The bye week is here and Bobby Fenton is clearing the air, and more. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been here at JoeBucsFan.com for eight-plus years.

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If The Bucs Could Win One-Score Games…

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

This is very interesting to Joe on many levels and suggests the Bucs are very close to having a very good team. (more…)

Cade Otton Was Mr. Separation

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Raises game.

Joe still tries to wrap his mind around how the Bucs can bounce back from the loss of Chris Godwin. (more…)

Mike Edwards Returns

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

He’s back.

So the Bucs once again reached back into their history trying to find some magic. So far this year, all that reaching has done is give the Bucs a rash. (more…)

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 11 Edition)

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 1:24 p.m. Poll closed at 3:45 p.m. Last week’s results linked here.

 

Liam Coen Lands On Major Head Coach Candidate List

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

‘Tis the season. (more…)

“Angles And Want-To”

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

At the least the Bucs are open about their tackling woes.

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Kirk Cousins Is Injured

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Busted up.

Yes, a healthy (unhealthy?) share of Bucs fans are thinking playoffs thanks to the Bucs’ very soft remaining schedule and the Falcons’ implosion against the slimy Saints on Sunday. (more…)

Bruce Arians Said He Mostly Stays Away From Bucs For A Reason

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Current status with Bucs.

On the list of Buccaneers front office personnel on the team’s website, a few names down below Jason Licht, Mike Greenberg and John Spytek, is a name familiar to virtually all Bucs fans. (more…)

“Players Have To Hold Players Accountable”

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Todd Bowles is looking for the strong leadership he and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht crowed about all offseason. (more…)

Todd Bowles Doesn’t Want To Hear About An Easy Schedule

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Can’t bank on wins.

A whole lot of Bucs fans are putting significant stock in the final seven games of the season, thinking the Bucs will wake up and start playing winning football. (more…)

Choosing The Bucs’ MVP

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

MVP?

Just so Joe can set the standard here, MVP is an acronym for “Most Valuable Player.” (more…)

Now This Is A Balanced Offense

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Strong conversion rate.

Joe is pretty darn confident that somewhere next year, maybe in the NFL, maybe in college, Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen is going to be a head coach. (more…)