Archive for 2024

Injuries Finally Caught Up With Receivers

Monday, November 11th, 2024

Really missed on Sunday.

Joe typed this moments after the Baltimore debacle when the Bucs lost future Hall of Famer Mike Evans and Pro Bowl receiver Chris Godwin, who appeared to be having a career year. (more…)

Baker Mayfield: The Right Call Was A Field Goal (This Time)

Monday, November 11th, 2024

Liam, I think I see an eight-yard pass on your sheet.

Last Monday, after the Bucs (with sober minds) decided to kick an extra point rather than go for a two-point conversion and willingly handed Pat Mahomes a chance to win the game, when asked about the decision, Mayfield was diplomatic. (more…)

NFC South Remains Wide Open

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Weak when not playing the Bucs.

So the Falcons (6-4) proved how unimpressive they are today by losing to the slimy Saints, snapping New Orleans’ seven-game losing streak. (more…)

Baker Mayfield Cementing As A Franchise Quarterback

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Joe remains in awe of Baker Mayfield stiff-arming beastly 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa today with the game on the line while Bosa hung on — as Mayfield ran laterally to his right carrying Bosa.

Ten steps Mayfield ran dragging the four-time Pro Bowler along for the ride. (more…)

Calijah Kancey Has To Be Smarter

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Play smarter, please.

Look, Joe is a big Calijah Kancey fan. If the guy can just start a season healthy, Joe thinks he will wreak havoc on the league. (more…)

“I Think We Stack Up Well”

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht was a confident guy before today’s kickoff.

And it had nothing to do with Bill Belichick praising him going viral last week or Jon Gruden being honored on the JumboTron. (more…)

Todd Bowles Not Giving Backups A Break

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Who is to blame?

Brock Purdy attempted six passes in the 49ers’ final, game-winning drive Sunday. The ball never touched the ground. (more…)

Bucky Irving’s Final Touch Came With 11:50 To Play

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

“He’s got twitch, doesn’t he. Man, he can move.”

The above was just one of the high-energy takes by Tom Brady on the FOX broadcast when talking about electric Bucs rookie running back Bucky Irving. (more…)

Once Again, Defense Gives Up The Booty

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Sad defense.

Not only are the Bucs a bad team — 4-6 — it is very obvious to Joe: (more…)

Too Many Injuries May Doom The Bucs

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Needing a miracle?

If the Bucs somehow make the playoffs after today’s loss, one thing needs to happen. (more…)

The Kind Of Defense That Got Lovie Smith Fired

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Team Glazer is lurking.

Consider that through this ugly Bucs four-game losing streak the Todd Bowles defense has allowed 15 touchdown passes against 0 interceptions — all while opposing quarterbacks have completed 99 of 131 passes, a 75.6 completion rate. (more…)

Frontrunners

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So we have officially reached the bye week. The Bucs are 4-6.

Other than calling the Bucs a bad team — you are what your record says you are — Joe thinks it is fair to judge what a team is through 10 games. (more…)

Curious Rachaad White Up The Middle Call

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Who’s responsible?

What a groin-kick loss today for the Bucs. Joe will have trouble getting over this one.

Especially troubling to Joe was the Bucs not going for the jugular late in the game. Sound familiar? (more…)

Bucs Lose 23-20; Season On The Brink

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Joe is ill. This game was very, very, very much within reach for the Bucs but they couldn’t rise up and grab it — at home.

All while the Falcons were losing to the slimy Saints. (more…)

ESPN: Tristan Wirfs Has Sprained MCL

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Injured

The early word is Tristan Wirfs has a sprained MCL. (more…)

Jon Gruden Welcomed In The Stadium By Team Glazer

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

So the Tampa Bay public address announcer was loud and proud in the first quarter today bellowing at Bucs fans to welcome Jon Gruden, the Super Bowl-winning head coach ousted from the Buccaneers Ring of Honor.

What a moment it was. (more…)

49ers At Bucs, Live Blog

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

OK, it is warm and breezy at The Licht House today where way too many 49ers fans have infiltrated the building. Big game for Bucs if they hope to make the playoffs.

Feel free to bang it here for your thoughts, comments and observations of the game.

And as always, Joe hopes that you please do behave. (more…)

Make The Call!

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 8:44 a.m.

 

50/50 Shot Bucs Play International Game In 2025

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Will Vita Vea and the Bucs return to Germany in 2025?

Bucs fans who enjoy traveling to road games have a coin flip of a chance they’ll need a passport in 2025. (more…)