Containing Lamar Jackson

October 18th, 2024

Defensive assistant Larry Foote.

It sounds like the Bucs have resigned themselves to the notion that Crows quarterback Lamar Jackson will burn their defense. [read more]

Liam Coen Confident Bucs Will Continue With Fast Starts While Searching For RB1

October 18th, 2024

Who starts at running back?

In case you haven’t learned, the theme sifting from One Buc Palace this week can be summed up in two words. [read more]

Rondé Barber: Bucs Lose Monday If They Allow 175 Yards Rushing

October 18th, 2024

Legendary Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber has drawn a line in the sand. [read more]

Liam Coen Is Seeking Trust At No. 3 Receiver

October 18th, 2024

Receiver Sterling Shepard

So Bucs receivers not named Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have combined for 15 catches, 221  yards and 3 touchdowns through six games.

Not good enough, Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen said today. [read more]

“Down In And Down Out”

October 18th, 2024

Joe loves how Bucky Irving is getting all kinds of respect from ex-players and national media. [read more]

“Interception, Interception, Interception.”

October 18th, 2024

So Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum is tied for the NFL lead in passes defensed with 10. [read more]

Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 7)

October 18th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 9:34 a.m. Poll closed at 12:24 p.m. Last week’s results linked here.

 

Sean Tucker: “Mentality” Of Offense Has Changed

October 18th, 2024

At times last year, it seemed like former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales tried to lull opponents to sleep. [read more]

Baker Mayfield: I’m Not Lamar Jackson

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. [read more]

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

October 18th, 2024

So yesterday Bucs coach Todd Bowles was asked what he’s going to do about his running attack. [read more]

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

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. [read more]

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

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”

October 17th, 2024

UPDATED: Mike Evans wasn’t on the official injury report last week. He is on it this week. [read more]

Being A Sparkplug Has Its Limits

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. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Jalen McMillan Has Catching Up To Do

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. [read more]

Ravens Bring Historic Streak To Tampa

October 17th, 2024

So the Ravens come to Tampa on Monday night with what may be the most dangerous rushing attack in NFL history. [read more]

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

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?

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

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.” [read more]