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NFL.com: No Playoffs For You, Bucs!

Friday, August 30th, 2024

Motivation.

This is getting as predictable as the Four-Letter leading off a highlights package with Yankees-Red Sox. (more…)

Bucs Planned And Hoped To Draft QB Michael Pratt

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

“Keep grinding, Kyle.”

So the Bucs signed a quarterback to their practice squad and today Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht admitted the plan was to draft the guy in April. (more…)

Shaq Barrett Opens Door For Bucs: “Tampa Has A Special Place In My Heart”

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Breaking news?

Joe can’t claim to be as giddy as Kay Adams was with this news. But Joe sure did enjoy watching Adams bounce up and down in her chair. (more…)

Jason Licht: Baker Mayfield Driven By Negative Press

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Tortured by the front office.

When Bucs fans see a story or report doubting or criticizing Baker Mayfield, it’s a safe bet Mayfield himself has it in his phone courtesy of Bucs staff members devoted to putting it there. (more…)

The Termination Pontification

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

In episode #310 of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd offers up a dozen NFL franchises who could have new head coaches in 2025. (This was the podcast last year where Todd accurately discussed the end of Mike Vrabel in Tennessee.). The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

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“I’m Fired Up!”

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Feels greatness on the way.

You want Super Bowl hype? Looking for positive vibes year-round? Then 85-year-0ld Tom Moore is your man. (more…)

Rich Eisen Picks The Falcons

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

“Hey Rich, stop asking me for interviews.”

Joe sure hopes Baker Mayfield sees this. It could add to whatever is in his eyes these days. (more…)

NFL.com: Bucs’ Triplets Incomplete

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

NFL.com waiting for more.

Back in the 1990s, the Jimmy Johnson Cowboys made the football term “triplets” famous. And they had one of the very best. (more…)

Todd Bowles Gives Bucs Four Days Off

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

It’s 10 days from the opening kickoff and the Bucs are on a mini-vacation. (more…)

Hall Pass

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Todd makes the case for Breece Hall being the most overrated player in 2024 fantasy drafts. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Bucky Irving: Bucs Offense Will Explode

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Bucs offense brewing.

Bucs rookie running back Bucky Irving knows something about a good offense. (more…)

Jason Licht: Lack Of Depth Does Not Mean Weak

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Explaining depth vs. weak.

Last week Bucs coach Todd Bowles said the Bucs are not a deep team. He noted Bucs teams of the past since he came to town in 2019 have been deeper. (more…)

Jason Licht On Dixie Chicks Lovefest

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Doesn’t appear too petrified about Kirk Cousins.

The sudden slurping of Kirk Cousins confuses Joe. (more…)

Baker Mayfield 2.0

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

“Eye of the tiger, Kyle. Eye of the tiger.”

You know it’s time for a real football game when Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht is talking about the gleam in his quarterback’s eyes. (more…)

Bucs Make O-Line Change, Claim Packers Guard/Tackle

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

A late-fourth-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2021 is now a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Dissects Jason Licht Chatter & Roster Building, Talks Locker Room Chats, And More

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

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Jason Licht Doesn’t Want To Send A Message, Despite Sending A Message

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

Real talk from Bucs GM.

“Hey you. Yeah, you. You third stringer, you. That’s right. You better mind your P’s and Q’s on the field or you may not be here next week. But please don’t take that the wrong way. All good?”

That seemed to be the non-message message Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht floated today at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Graham Barton “Has Really Answered The Bell”

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht talks about his two new starting offensive linemen: rookie Graham Barton (right) and Ben Bredeson.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talked to media today and made it clear he has high expections for his first-round draft pick. (more…)

Conor Orr: Bucs Will Win NFC South

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

Four-peat.

This time last year, a guy who to the best of Joe’s knowledge hasn’t stepped foot in One Buc Palace for years (if ever) enraged the entire building by predicting the Tom Brady-less Bucs would win but two games in the regular season. (more…)

Oddsmakers Reject Rachaad White

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

So while the Florida sports betting landscape has yet to take firm roots and will still face some challenges, it’s legal and Buccaneers bets are on the table. (more…)

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Post-Preseason Edition)

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 8:56 a.m. Poll closed at 9:58 a.m.