Rallying to win (the division).

So the Mike Evans streak wasn’t the only streak on Joe’s mind this afternoon. And thankfully, fortunately, this streak is oh-vah! (more…)

So the regular season just ended with rookie Jalen McMillan hauling in 24 catches, 316 yards and 7 touchdowns through his final five games.

Joe’s never seen a guy pull off those kinds of numbers with limited targets. (more…)

A two-year problem for Todd Bowles.

Rough day for the legions of Bucs fans that aren’t supporters of head coach Todd Bowles. (more…)

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Instant classic pregame episode here before the Bucs’ historic Week 18. Enjoy!

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Huge must-win victory Sunday and The Sage dives in to on-field and locker room happenings.

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Defensive tackle Vita Vea hugs OLB YaYa Diaby in celebration of a defensive play in the Bucs’ beat down of the Stinking Panthers.

Happy Victory Monday! Fun game yesterday. But Joe senses Bucs fans couldn’t fully let loose with robust hilarity and emotion because they were on pins and needles over the Dixie Chicks game late last night. But everything turned out fine. So grab your mug of coffee and let’s roll! (more…)

So halftime social media buzz got a shot of juice today when Todd Bowles told the Buccaneers Radio Network that defensive backs needed to get their heads out of their collective asses. (more…)

Bucs franchise quarterback Baker Mayfield is having a career year and, as Joe said all spring and summer, he’s a hell of a lot better than Kirk Cousins.

You like that, Falcons? (more…)

So a lot of NFL owners, possibly even Team Glazer, want to see what Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen does Sunday in a high-pressure game against the NFL-worst Panthers defense. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 4:55 a.m. Poll closed at 9:25 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

There have been happy times in recent years courtesy of the Todd Bowles zone defense, but there’s also been a lot of cringing and screaming. (more…)

Bucky Irving is so special, Bucs fans have come to rely on him having a standout game every week. (more…)

Joe hates to be the Grinch with Christmas in two days, but lumps of coal are in your stockings, Bucs! With the playoffs on the line you played like you did nothing but listen to the hype and pretended the Cowboys were the Titans (emphasis on the first syllable).

So let’s get this going so you can finish holiday shopping and make sure you get a good bottle of Christmas cheer to help you forget last night. (more…)

After today’s games, the Bucs would need a mountain of help to qualify for the playoffs as a Wild Card team. (more…)

Bucs are scared of the dark.

Joe never expected to type the following: (more…)

So the Bucs weren’t ready for prime time and simply were not the better team tonight.

Depressing!

No fluke plays. Just the Bucs defense having not enough answers for almighty Cooper Rush and the Bucs offense sputtering just enough with bad snaps, bad penalties, bad drops, fumbles and some bad quarterback decisions. (more…)

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Loaded and meaty episode with The Sage hitting on a variety of Bucs subjects of the day and others only on his radar with Joe. Enjoy!

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Flash poll posted at 2:03 a.m. Poll closed at 7:01 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

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The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports is in full-appreciation mode. Enjoy!

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Team Glazer needs to get creative and aggressive.

It’s time for Team Glazer to get clever and creative and open its vault like never before. (more…)

So future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans walked into today’s blowout of the Chargers with 43 catches for 590 yards and 7 touchdowns.

He walked out with 52 catches, 749 yards, 9 TDs and a big fat smile. (more…)