Bucky Irving Did Not Practice

October 23rd, 2024

Watched practice today.

Obviously, Joe hopes this action was taken with an abundance of caution in mind. [read more]

“We Have No Time To Stay Down”

October 23rd, 2024

Can’t look down any longer.

Bucs legend Lavonte David always likes to talk about “mindset” and “mentality.” He must have been a psych major at Nebraska. [read more]

Todd Bowles: “Just Throw To The Open Guy”

October 23rd, 2024

Joe could hear a hint of exasperation in Todd Bowles’ voice.

And no, it nothing to do with the Bucs’ miserable run defense. [read more]

Will ZYN Use Get Baker Mayfield Suspended?

October 23rd, 2024

The Kyle Trask commune has been stirring about this for a couple of days. [read more]

“It’s A Coincidence”

October 23rd, 2024

So the Bucs allowed three drives totaling 225 yards and 17 points on Monday night against the Ravens — in the second quarter. [read more]

Bucs Have Been Less Reliant On Mike Evans And Chris Godwin For First Downs

October 23rd, 2024

The move-the-chains crowd might like this. [read more]

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka Continues To Fade

October 23rd, 2024

The numbers say Joe Tryon-Shoyinka is on pace for arguably the worst statistical season of his ho-hum, four-year career. [read more]

The Funderburk Files

October 23rd, 2024

New starter and rookie cornerback Tyrek Funderburk.

One note of intrigue regarding the sad Bucs defense is that undrafted rookie starter Tyrek Funderburk hasn’t been a significant piece of the problem. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs Holding Call Mocked By Bill Belichick

October 23rd, 2024

The Manningcast can be a really fun resource for Xs and Os perspective on a particular play, and the whole show has kicked up a notch from that perspective with Bill Belicheat joining Eli and Peyton Manning this year. [read more]

Bucs Defense Set A Season High Monday — And Not The Good Kind!

October 23rd, 2024

Todd Bowles

If this is the type of defense Joe can expect a defensive guru to craft, perhaps it is time to scrap the defense and start from scratch. [read more]

The Running Men

October 23rd, 2024

Todd connects your fantasy league success this season with the priority you put on drafting running backs AND reminds everyone that the John’s Pass Village location of Hooters is finally back open for business. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Click above to listen or download, or at Apple Podcasts, Podbean and many more platforms!

Mike Evans Injury Update

October 23rd, 2024

MRI scheduled.

Perhaps by tonight the Bucs will know more about what’s going on with Mike Evans. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Passing Chart Week 7

October 23rd, 2024

Still putting up numbers.

So Monday night, it appears Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen let loose. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Chris Godwin Could Return This Year

October 23rd, 2024

Wishful thinking?

UPDATE: Whatever glimmer of good news can come out of the carnage Monday night of the Bucs losing two of the league’s best receivers, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, Todd Bowles delivered it yesterday. [read more]

Ryan Clark: It’s “Absolutely Ridiculous” To Go After Todd Bowles For Chris Godwin Injury

October 23rd, 2024

Has Todd Bowles’ back.

Super Bowl-winning cornerback and current four-letter hot take artist Ryan Clark is morally offended by those in the Tampa Bay pen and mic club who — in Clark’s eyes — had the nerve to badger Bucs coach Todd Bowles Monday night about why he didn’t wave the white flag against the Crows.

For those with working crystal balls, that would have saved Chris Godwin from a season-ending injury. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Getting Good Pass Blocking

October 23rd, 2024

This is right up the alley for the folks who constantly stomp their feet about the Bucs’ offensive line. [read more]

The Slow Death Of The Bucs’ Run Defense

October 22nd, 2024

Through the 2019 and 2020 seasons, Todd Bowles’ Buccaneers defense was among the best ever when it came to stopping the run.

Yes, it was that good. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Unlikely Bucs Make A Major Trade For A Receiver

October 22nd, 2024

Standing pat.

Would Todd Bowles be interested in the Bucs going out and finding a top-shelf receiver from another team in the wake of the devastating injuries to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin? Sure. [read more]

Sitting Chris Godwin Wouldn’t Have Equaled Quitting

October 22nd, 2024

There’s a divide among Bucs fans and a divide at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters.

Joe polled fans early today and took the temperature of the beer-can-littered conference room at blog HQ. [read more]