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Baker Mayfield: I’m Not Lamar Jackson

Friday, October 18th, 2024

Good with feet, not great.

Is Baker Mayfield a mobile quarterback? Sure. He gets out of jams, moves in the pocket and when he sees an opportunity to run for a first down, he certainly will bolt. (more…)

Warren Sharp: Finding The “Hot Hand” Will Get A Team Burned

Friday, October 18th, 2024

So yesterday Bucs coach Todd Bowles was asked what he’s going to do about his running attack. (more…)

What Did We Learn About The Bucs After “Thursday Night Football”

Friday, October 18th, 2024

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

So last night, the bungling Broncos put a nail into the coffin of the 2024 season for the slimy Saints by blasting them in Lincoln’s Tomb 33-10. (more…)

Best In Class Reviews Week 6 Across The NFL … With A Healthy Side Of Bucs

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Those guys you tracked through the NFL Draft process?? JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan is still tracking them. Enjoy!

Listen by clicking above. Or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where summer savings are fantastic. Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

UPDATED: “He Tweaked His Leg”

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

UPDATED: Mike Evans wasn’t on the official injury report last week. He is on it this week. (more…)

Being A Sparkplug Has Its Limits

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Valuable addition.

Todd Bowles pretty much the art of gameface down. When he stands at a podium, you’d think he was a pallbearer at a funeral because he’s so stoic. (more…)

Todd Bowles: Jalen McMillan Has Catching Up To Do

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Development hit speed bump.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles made it clear today: Eventually, rookie wide receiver Jalen McMillan “will be fine.” But McMillan’s body let him down with rotten timing. (more…)

Ravens Bring Historic Streak To Tampa

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

So the Ravens come to Tampa on Monday night with what may be the most dangerous rushing attack in NFL history. (more…)

This Week’s Free Stretch Hopes Everyone Is Okay As We Set Our Sights On The Bright Lights Of MNF

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Week 7 is here and Bobby Fenton is diving into the Bucs’ entering Monday Night Football — at home! — against the Ravens. Enjoy! Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been here at JoeBucsFan.com for eight-plus years.

Click above to listen or to download The Free Stretch, or catch it on Apple Podcasts and many other platforms.

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Week Seven: Lucky Or Unlucky?

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

With apologies for no podcast last week, Todd looks ahead to this weekend’s NFL action and offers honest comments about personally surviving Hurricane Milton. The Todd Wright Survivor Football Podcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group.

The Todd Wright Survivor Football Podcast is also found on iHeart Radio. Click above to listen or download.

Fumble Recovery

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Rookie running back Bucky Irving is assessed by Todd Bowles.

So one message given to Bucky Irving hours after he fumbled late during the Week 5 debacle in Atlanta went something like this

“Man up. Deal with it. You will fumble as a running back and instant recovery is what matters.” (more…)

“You Can’t Give All The Credit To Graham Barton”

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Joe really enjoyed one nugget from Ira Kaufman’s chat with a Buccaneers legend this week. (more…)

Jamel Dean Avoided Serious Injury

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Bucs fans saw their No. 1 (?) cornerback leave Sunday’s game in the first quarter with a nasty looking injury. (more…)

Exploding Bucs Offense

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Surprising numbers.

Now Joe doesn’t know if the Bucs are in the top-10 in explosive plays, definitions of explosive plays vary depending who is manning a keyboard. But Joe admits to rubbing his eyes in disbelief looking at these offensive numbers. (more…)

Bucs Offensive Line Recognized

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

One of George Carlin’s seven dirty words foils Bucs highlight package.

Joe really, really, really wanted to show this breakdown of the Bucs’ offensive line by a former offensive lineman and assistant coach. (more…)

Azeez Ojulari And The Bucs (Again)

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Help wanted at outside linebacker.

Over at BSPN, good guy Jeremy Fowler looked at players who may get traded to contending teams. An interesting name popped up for the Bucs. (more…)

Rob Gronkowski On Baker Mayfield: “He’s A Dawg Out There”

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

It seems Baker Mayfield is foot-rubbing Rob Gronkowski’s type of quarterback.

Or was that Tom Brady? (more…)

Finish? How About Being Complete?

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Complete game desired.

Very interesting observation on if the Bucs can take another step up in play (and wins) now that the team is beginning to pull away from two NFC South foes. (more…)

“He’s Always Been Ready”

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

NFC Offensive Player of the Week Sean Tucker.

Interesting perspective from the Buccaneers’ running backs coach. (more…)

10 Questions For Bruce Arians

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

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From his perch in central Georgia, 435 miles from Tampa, Bruce Arians watches the Bucs with a keen eye.

The coach who led the 2020 Bucs to a Super Bowl victory is feeling prideful for the job his hand-picked successor is doing as Tampa Bay seeks a fourth consecutive NFC South title. I caught up with Arians this week to talk about Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, Liam Coen and Tampa Bay’s 4-2 start heading into a dynamic Monday night matchup against the streaking Ravens. (more…)

Sacks Over Pressures: A Different Angle

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

“Don’t worry Chris, pressures are a f@#$ing joke.”

There’s a not-so-new trend in the NFL where folks are trying to con innocent Americans into believing pressures are more important than sacks. (more…)