Props from his new OC.

Strong words on the Bucs’ starting quarterback from his new offensive coordinator. (more…)

Needs just one (major) piece.

Sorry, Joe could not root for the Eagles last night. (more…)

“Hey Gronk, that Super Bowl last night reminds me of another Super Bowl when the Chiefs’ offensive line got its arse kicked.”

Four years and one day ago was the only other time the Chiefs lost a Super Bowl. And Joe thought it sure looked familiar to last night. (more…)

Bucs OL coach Kevin Carberry got a promotion.

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles delivered one of the all-time great lines nearly two years ago following the decision to retain his offensive line coaches seven weeks after finishing last in the NFL in yards per carry. (more…)

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.

How powerful is Baker Mayfield at One Buc Palace?

His teammate gave candid insight. (more…)

Is The Licht House showing its age? Well, it may be old by NFL standards. (more…)

Danger lurking?

A month from Wednesday the NFL free agency dinner bell rings.

NFL suits will be free to sign anyone available to be had (of course, legal tampering launches a month from tomorrow. And in about two weeks, illegal tampering ramps up at the combine). (more…)

All-Pro surprised Tristan Wirfs.

If there is one thing that goes down in NFL history for the Bucs in 2024, Joe can assure you that the team’s legacy will not be the signing of Randy Gregory. (more…)

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Tristan Wirfs talks health.

Most offensive lineman take a beating through a season. (more…)

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“Keep scoring, Bake!”

So many NFL players descend upon the Super Bowl site every year, this time New Orleans, and wander through the media center where one can find radio row. (more…)

Lots of nuggets come from Media Row at the Super Bowl. Joe’s got a bunch to share over the next few weeks. (more…)

Expectations.

The Kirk Cousins drumbeat began about 11 months ago after the first wave of free agency. (more…)

Bucs’ All-Pro LT digs him.

OK, so Joe is going to do some dot-connecting here. Joe might be off, but perhaps not. (more…)

The Week 1 concussion suffered by Bucs right tackle Luke Goedeke was no trivial traumatic brain injury.

And yes, every concussion is a traumatic brain injury. (more…)

So listeners to yesterday’s new Ira Kaufman Podcast heard the star of the show say that he left One Buc Palace yesterday with a special feeling. (more…)

Laments exit from Tampa.

America’s Quarterback has been a busy man in New Orleans this week. (more…)

It’s rather well known that Baker Mayfield and Tristan Wirfs like to hang out at establishments and have a few drinks.

But what are these tough guys drinking? (more…)

Rookie Bucs OC Josh Grizzard.

The Bucs in the regular season were third in total offense (399.6 yards a game), fourth in rushing offense (149.2 a game), third in passing (250.4) and fourth in average points scored (29.5). (more…)

How Tristan Wirfs learned of the Liam Coen drama.

Roughly two weeks ago, Tristan Wirfs and the rest of his Bucs offensive linemen and Baker Mayfield and their families got away to a tropical location to enjoy the sands and beach and clear waters of the Caribbean and/or the Bahamas. (more…)