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Turnovers Are The Key In Detroit, Says Baker Mayfield

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield.

Last year the Bucs lost to the Lions twice — once at home by two touchdowns and once in the playoffs in Detroit by eight points. (more…)

Injury Situation Grows Worse

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Wednesday injury report.

We knew all about the defensive players the Bucs lost last week. But the list of walking wounded, including offensive players, has grown. (more…)

How Angry Are The Bucs?

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Todd Bowles said today there’s nothing to think about last season’s Bucs-Lions playoff game, no big helpfuly takeaway, because it has nothing to do with the Bucs’ trip to Detroit on Sunday?

Baker Mayfield doesn’t seem to agree. (more…)

Todd Bowles Addresses YaYa Diaby Rust

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

So the bully of the Buccaneers’ pass rush, YaYa Diaby, had a quiet day Sunday, though Joe liked his fight coming off an injury that cost him weeks of practice. (more…)

Graham Barton: “Keep Hammering The Basics”

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

The Bucs’ rookie starting starter offered insight into how far away he is from feeling comfortable at his position. (more…)

Diverse Contributions Excited Jason Licht

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Remember that asute postgame take by former Bucs defensive back Logan Ryan?

It seems Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht has the same thought. (more…)

Artificial Lack Of Intelligence

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Todd pokes fun at Yahoo for its fantasy draft report cards and discusses early buyer’s remorse for those who passed on Saquon Barkley and Cooper Kupp. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Good Offensive Start: A Breakdown

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Best in red zone since Randy Moss?

Joe really enjoys former NFL offensive lineman and current NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger doing his All-22 breakdowns of teams and games. (more…)

Bucs GM Compares Rachaad White To Bucky Irving

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

“Bucky, man, you hear that? I’m a glider.”

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht assessed his 2024 running game after Tampa Bay’s glorious Week 1 victory. (more…)

“It Seems Like He’s Getting Better”

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Mike Evans at practice.

Don’t tell Bucs officials that Mike Evans is past his prime — or even that he’s played his best football. (more…)

Rachaad White’s Good And Bad Day

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Bucs Rachaad White tries to break free Sunday.

Lost in the shuffle of Mike Evans doing Mike Evans things by catching two touchdowns and Chris Godwin looking like vintage Chris Godwin was what the third member of the Bucs’ formidable three-headed pass-catching monster did. (more…)

So, How Much Did The Bucs’ Run Game Improve?

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Right tackle Luke Goedeke.

Did the Bucs’ rebuilt, re-tooled and redesigned run game get better on Sunday? Guess it depends on how you look at it. (more…)

Tom Brady Has A Message For Baker Mayfield

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Shout out to Baker Mayfield.

Hey, the fourth quarterback to lead the Bucs to an NFC title game (and a Super Bowl win a couple of weeks later) finally broke down and talked about his former team. (more…)

Screen Magic In Week 1

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Rachaad White catches a screen pass Sunday with loads of room to run.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht beamed and gushed when the Bucs executed a gorgeous screen play in the 2024 preseason finale.

So Joe can only imagine Licht’s reaction when Rachaad White rumbled 40 yards untouched on a screen in Sunday’s season opener. (more…)

Huge Offensive Output Wasn’t Most Impressive For Todd Bowles

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

Yeah, wins are nice, but head coach Todd Bowles is looking for something deeper very early in the season. (more…)

Jason Licht Talks Week 1 Offense, Reflects On Liam Coen Hire

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht really likes Tampa Bay’s new offensive coordinator. (more…)

Don’t Worry, Drive Currie

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

Prepare to be absolutely blown away at Bill Currie Ford, Tampa’s first family of Ford, one mile north of the stadium on Dale Mabry Highway. Family-owned makes a difference!

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Bucs Were Explosive

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

Bucs OC Liam Coen.

Joe never, ever expected to see the day so long as Bucs coach Todd Bowles was piloting the pirate ship. (more…)

Luke Kuechly: You Want To Play For A Guy Like Baker Mayfield

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

There’s a trend out there.

Players generally love Baker Mayfield, especially Tyreek Hill. National media types? Not so much. (more…)

“It’s Leaning Towards Mr. Evans.”

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

OK, Joe will confess typing this here post is partly to brag on the JoeBucsFan.com official game photographer. You can see evidence of his craft above. (more…)

The Jordan Love Juncture

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

Todd discusses Survivor possibilities for Week Two and how anti-Packers play immediately becomes a factor. The Todd Wright Survivor Football Podcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group.

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