Victor Cruz Suggests Giants Should Tank For Arch Manning

November 19th, 2024

Will the Bucs’ opponent be trying to win on Sunday?

So Joe sat down to listen to an interview today with retired Giants fan-favorite receiver Victor Cruz.

Why? Because Cruz caught passes from Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen in college, and he stays tight with the Giants, the Bucs opponent on Sunday. [read more]

Brad Johnson: Baker Mayfield Can Win A Super Bowl

November 19th, 2024

In Joe’s mind, there are only two kinds of quarterbacks: guys with enough game to win a Super Bowl and the rest of the field. [read more]

Make It Hooters For Lunch And Dinner!

Sunday, November 17th, 2024

A delicious plate of Hooters wings and their great salads, sandwiches and shrimp make for a heck of a lunch or dinner! Get it done! Locations are across the Bay area and online ordering is always easy from Joe’s great friends.

Top NFL Rookie Running Back Honors For Bucky Irving

November 19th, 2024

So who’s the best rookie running back in the NFL?

First, Joe will note that five running backs were drafted before Bucs rookie RB Bucky Irving, and the five running backs snatched after Irving came within the nine selections following Irving going to Tampa Bay in Round 4.

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Behind The “Fire Bowles Frenzy”

November 19th, 2024

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

There are a lot of arrows trained on Todd Bowles as the primary culprit for Tampa Bay’s 4-6 start.

That’s understandable because NFL head coaches take most of the heat when a team struggles. Four consecutive losses have triggered a “Fire Bowles” frenzy and Buc Nation appears eager for a change at the top.

And while Bowles has surely made his share of mistakes during this extended tailspin, there’s one question begging for an answer: [read more]

Mike Edwards Hopes To “Spark” The Defense

November 19th, 2024

Back home.

Since his rookie year when the Bucs didn’t make the playoffs in 2019, former and now-returned Bucs safety Mike Edwards no longer knows what it’s like to play in a season when his team doesn’t make the playoffs. [read more]

Larry Foote Acknowledges Antoine Winfield Struggles

November 19th, 2024

Bucs defensive assistant Larry Foote.

Joe just has to believe All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield is hurt. He doesn’t look remotely the same as he did this summer, forget about last year when he was named All-Pro. [read more]

Gameday Fun & Food With Martin Gramatica On Sunday At Bill Currie Ford

November 19th, 2024

Great time ahead!

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Todd Bowles Has A Brutal Record Coming Off Byes

November 19th, 2024

It’s a sad record after byes.

This is not very encouraging. [read more]

Jason Licht Among Best At Draft

November 19th, 2024

“I don’t want to hear about it, Kaufman! You’re the one who wanted Devin White over Josh Hines-Allen so badly.”

From time to time Joe reads how fans, frustrated with this or that, want to run Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht.

This perplexes Joe. [read more]

Bad News Regarding Zyon McCollum?

November 18th, 2024

So Bucs starting cornerback Zyon McCollum, the team’s best corner this season, left last week’s game against the 49ers with a hamstring injury. [read more]

“When You Witness It, It’s Something Special”

November 18th, 2024

It’s hard to believe, but some NFL players are not enthusiastic about grinding year-round to improve. [read more]

Gronk Defines “A Solid Team”

November 18th, 2024

Are the Bucs a good team, a solid team?

Per the words of Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski, Bucs fans from Riverview to Reddington Beach are about to find out. [read more]

NFL.com, New York Times Increase Bucs’ Playoff Chances

November 18th, 2024

The Bucs haven’t improved on the field in weeks, but those around them are suffering so much that Tampa Bay’s postseason chances have improved significantly. [read more]

“I’m Ready Now”

November 18th, 2024

Jamel Dean

Let there be no confusion, Jamel Dean said, he’s ready to play Sunday against the Giants. [read more]

Ira’s Back! Ira Kaufman Talks Todd Bowles’ Stay-The-Same Approach, Fan Reaction, Post-Bye Changes, Mike Evans’ Streak, Team Glazer & The Hot Seat, And More

November 18th, 2024

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Jamel Dean Now On Deck

November 18th, 2024

Return imminent?

Prior to this morning, Bucs fans were staring at the very real possibility that their starting cornerbacks Sunday could be Josh Hayes and this rookie Tyrek Funderburk. [read more]

Pro Bowl Sleeper

November 18th, 2024

Chance to get even better?

So we’ve pushed past the midway point of the season and some observers decided to take a look back at what’s transpired. [read more]

Danny Dimes Benched For Giants; Bucs “Expected” To Face Tommy DeVito

November 18th, 2024

Likely new Giants QB.

The Bucs’ next opponent coming Sunday is the Giants. And the Bucs, it appears, will be facing a backup quarterback. [read more]

Make The Call!

November 18th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 7:48 a.m. Poll closed at 10:05 a.m.

Liam Coen No. 3

November 18th, 2024

Sought-after

If Dave Canales can get a gig as a head coach in the NFL (his Stinking Panthers are just one game behind the Bucs in the NFC South) then why wouldn’t Liam Coen? [read more]

Flashbacks Yesterday To Bucs Loss In Kansas City

November 18th, 2024

Safe space.

This has been a good football weekend for Joe (not so much with Joe’s short-term investing). Including Thursday night’s NFL game and Friday night’s Big Ten game, Joe inhaled nine football games loafing on the couch sucking down beers. [read more]