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Desperate For Relevance

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

As owner of the Falcons since 2002, Arthur Morris Blank has adopted a cool, laid-back approach. It’s the same philosophy he took as co-founder of Home Depot in 1978, preferring a low-key, carefully designed growth plan.

Those calm days are over. (more…)

Jason Licht Had 2023 Green Light To Gut Roster

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

A rare peek here at the involvement of Team Glazer into the Tampa Bay roster. (more…)

Gang Glean

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

Todd reviews the ESPN fantasy draft and what can be “gleaned” from Mike Clay, Adam Schefter, Stephania Bell, etc. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Bucs Begin Shaving Roster

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

Among cutdown victims.

To meet Tuesday’s mandatory roster limit of 53 players, the Bucs started shedding players today.

Of course, no huge names were sent packing but a few guys who showed some things in training camp and worthless preseason games are now on the market.

Receiver Tanner Knue, running back Ramon Jefferson, tight end David Wells, corner Andrew Hayes and linebacker Kalen DeLoach are among the first Bucs casualties, as documented by Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Per Auman, the Bucs have waived 12 players.

The deadline to cut the roster to 53 is 4 p.m. Tuesday.

What Does Sean Tucker Know?

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

Cryptic message.

Yeah, call Joe weird. But unless something happens, it hasn’t. Don’t tell Joe you have never been surprised by a transaction a team has made. Or hasn’t made. (more…)

“Good Start”

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

Turning the corner?

While this video mainly highlights Graham Barton specifically, something else caught Joe’s eye. (more…)

So, How Many Outside Linebackers Will The Bucs Keep?

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

What will the Bucs do?

Bucs coach Todd Bowles has stated he is very happy with the depth of his outside linebackers. We’ll see. (more…)

There Was Vita Vea, And There Was Luke Goedeke

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

Ornery.

Joe loves violence from Bucs trench warriors. (more…)

Buckyneers.com And Baker Mayfield’s “Stud” Comments

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

Joe was intrigued to learn that the website domain “Buckyneers.com” instantly directs readers to a page devoted to rookie running back Bucky Irving on the Buccaneers’ official website. (more…)

Trust And Distribution

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

First, a round of applause for the legendary JoeBucsFan.com photographer, who produced the photos above and below. (more…)

Make The Call

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 12:55 p.m. Poll closed at 2:05 p.m.

Chase Edmonds, Rakim Jarrett “For Sure” Will Be On Injured Reserve

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

Chase Edmonds IR bound.

Two Bucs players Joe thought were on the outside looking in as far as a spot on the team got bailed out today. (more…)

Is It “Unnerving” For Todd Bowles To Play Kyle Trask?

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

Backs up backup QB.

Don’t run smack about Kyle Trask around Bucs coach Todd Bowles. (more…)

Baker Mayfield On First Drive: “Efficient”

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

Opening drive thoughts.

Joe can’t remember the last time the Bucs scored a touchdown on their opening drive in the regular season. (more…)

Gerald McCoy Seemed To Enjoy Vita Vea’s “Assault”

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

Enjoyed Vita Vea’s play.

Boy, Joe is still on a high from last night and it has nothing to do with cold adult beverages. (more…)

Bucs GM Endorses Sean Tucker

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

Sean Tucker (right) with the guy whose job he’s about to take (Chase Edmonds).

Joe thinks any list of the top-5 Bucs preseason surprises must include second-year running back Sean Tucker. (more…)

Another Tone-Setting Night For Graham Barton

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

So what you’re seeing in the screenshot above is Bucs rookie center Graham Barton blocking and clearing a massive hole for Rachaad White running to daylight after catching a basic screen pass last night. (more…)

Chase McLaughlin Is Back On Track

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

Chase McLaughlin

The free agent signing this offseason that’s never talked about is Chase McLaughlin. Tampa Bay paid top dollar for its money kicker — a guy Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager pulled off the street cheap before the 2023 season. (more…)

“All I Wanted To See”

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

If you blinked last night, you missed the first team Bucs offense smack around the Dolphins’ backups at The Licht House. (more…)

“You Don’t Have To Make A Perfect Throw”

Saturday, August 24th, 2024

High praise from Bucs QB.

In his first home game as a Bucs receiver, even though it was a worthless preseason game, Jalen McMillan made a catch that people will remember long after they forgot about Friday’s night’s game. (more…)