Looks Like Benjamin Morrison Gets The Start

December 17th, 2025

First start coming?

Unless Bucs coach Todd Bowles does some juggling to his secondary — given how his defense has played the past six weeks, he may want to think about it — it appears rookie Benjamin Morrison will get the first start of his NFL career Sunday when the Bucs face the Stinking Panthers. [read more]

Mike Evans Thought He Could Have Played Better

December 17th, 2025

Mike Evans said he played “OK.”

We all (Joe assumes) saw the video of Mike Evans crashing out at the end of Thursday night’s gutless loss, hollering “Third and 28!” [read more]

The Wednesday Injury Report

December 17th, 2025

Injury-free? Finally?

Health will not be a major excuse if the Buccaneers can’t beat the stumbling Panthers on Sunday afternoon. [read more]

Baker Mayfield: “Blame Me; Don’t Blame Todd”

December 17th, 2025

Baker Mayfield

Sort of a roundabout and somewhat strange answer by Baker Mayfied today to a question about head coach Todd Bowles. [read more]

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December 17th, 2025

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Jason Pierre-Paul “Looked Good” In Crowded Field

December 17th, 2025

So it’s Week 2 on the Buccaneers practice squad for Jason Pierre-Paul, who the Bucs re-signed off his couch this month. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Todd Bowles Survival Meter, More Thursday Happenings, Downs & Ups, And More

December 17th, 2025

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The One Where Trevor Lawrence’s Six TDs Were Available On Waivers

December 17th, 2025

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Can Bucs’ Good Fortune Continue Against Carolina?

December 17th, 2025

Can he find the right buttons to push?

If the Bucs have a pulse, if unnamed defensive players Bucs coach Todd Bowles called out last week have a heartbeat, now is the time to show it. [read more]

How Much Of Losing Streak Is On Baker Mayfield?

December 17th, 2025

Points finger at Bucs QB.

Let Joe be clear on this: Joe firmly believes the Bucs’ defense is why the team went from perhaps being a No. 1 seed to now fighting for their playoff lives. [read more]

What Could Have Been And May Still Be

December 17th, 2025

Rise Up: Mike Evans elevates over Atlanta corner Cobee Bryant for a catch Thursday.

Maybe Joe was looking at the Bucs’ offense through creamsicle-colored glasses. But things looked good Thursday. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Season Trending Up?

December 17th, 2025

Turning the corner?

Yes, Joe can take away positives from the loss to the Dixie Chicks on Thursday night. No, really. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

December 17th, 2025

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. [read more]

Bucs Fall In BSPN Rankings

December 17th, 2025

What do you think Lavonte? How many more wins you have left in those old bones?

The Bucs are almost in the bottom third of the league. [read more]

Todd Bowles Explains His Outrage Outburst

December 16th, 2025

So the entire NFL world is familar with Todd Bowles dropping seven F-bombs in 24 seconds during his postgame news conference on Thursday night.

It was like he was gunning for a record under the NBA shot clock. [read more]

Todd Bowles: “It’s A Players Team”

December 16th, 2025

What is Todd Bowles saying? [read more]

Mike Evans Says Crushing Falcons Hit Helped Him

December 16th, 2025

Bucs fans saw the greatest receiver in franchise history, Mike Evans, return from collarbone surgery Thursday and take a crushing early-game hit that bent him like a pretzel. [read more]

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 16 Edition)

December 16th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 12:36 p.m. Poll closed at 1:36 p.m. Last week’s results linked here.

 

Mike Evans Is Excited

December 16th, 2025

Yes, Joe has a reason for optimism! [read more]

“Unfathomable” Collapse

December 16th, 2025

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

This is not the sort of surprise Bucs fans were expecting or bracing for.

[read more]

Jalen McMillan Discusses His Return

December 16th, 2025

Receiver Jalen McMillan absorbs a hit from Atlanta safety Xavier Watts on McMillan’s first catch of the season, a 19-yard grab that set up the Bucs’ first touchdown Thursday.

It was, unfortunately, an unforgettable scene on an otherwise forgettable warm Pittsburgh summer night. [read more]

Bucs May Be Stuck With Bad Apples

December 16th, 2025

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Attention conspiracy theorists: This one is for you. [read more]