Flash poll posted at 4:28 a.m. Poll closed at 8:11 a.m.

Here comes the blitz.

The Bucs ought to take advantage of this if the numbers are true. [read more]

More carries on the way?

In 2022 and 2023, the Bucs had the worst rushing offense in the NFL. [read more]

Hurried?

Joe has been displaying Baker Mayfield’s passing charts each week and while pointing out a consistent theme. [read more]

“Kyle, you better know everything about that backup Falcons nickel back like I do.”

Baker Mayfield is often celebrated for his arm strength and his win-at-all-costs mindset (unless Todd Bowles doesn’t call timeout), and the huge production he had for the Bucs last year and through Week 4 this season. [read more]

Benched punter Jake Camarda.

So Joe blew off the Bucs benching third-year punter Jake Camarda on Sunday. It just didn’t move Joe’s needle, but Todd Bowles’ fresh commentary on the situation did.

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“Hey Todd, you better find bubble wrap for Lavonte David!”

So former Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Chucky previewed Thursday’s Dixie Chicks-Bucs game.

Chucky is irked. [read more]

Lavonte David reacts to rankings.

Lavonte David has been on a bit of a media tour since the Bucs trounced the Eagles on Sunday, when David had two sacks a forced fumble and a whale of a game. [read more]

There have been a couple of parades at One Buc Palace during the past two offseasons that served as a great learning experience for Bucs officials. [read more]

Still out.

UPDATED: It isn’t often Joe hears of a guy who has missed his fourth consecutive game with a concussion, but that’s what will happen tomorrow night with right tackle Luke Goedeke. [read more]

Right tackle Justin Skule.

Was it as simple as a boost in confidence that has helped Justin Skule rise above his mighty struggles? [read more]

Joe suspects every Falcons fan would agree on something, and it has nothing to do with how lucky the team got Sunday against the slimy Saints. [read more]

CB1?

If you ask Joe, Jamel Dean is the Bucs’ No. 1 corner. He’s a veteran starter. He has a ring. And he’s being paid like a No. 1 corner. [read more]

While this nugget comes from a high-ranking Buccaneers official, Joe is labeling it a “report” because it’s so hard to believe. [read more]

The read-between-the-lines crowd will like this. [read more]

MVP chatter.

Joe was listening to a national sports radio show not found on SiriusXM NFL Radio and the host was rattling off teams he believes are the NFC’s best. [read more]

“Start fast, Baker.”

Baker Mayfield was sharp against the Eagles. One reason that got a lot of run for his good day was getting rid of the ball quicker. [read more]

Sunday at The Licht House, Baker Mayfield had a pass that if you didn’t know any better, you’d think it was thrown by the guy up in the FOX broadcast booth working as a commentator. [read more]

Still out.

Man, the Bucs have a long injury report today. [read more]

The Bucs still aren’t throwing deep (very much).

Joe sensed a pattern through the first three weeks. Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen wanted to limit his quarterback throwing 20 yards or more downfield.

That mostly continued Sunday against the Eagles.

Coen has had Baker Mayfield largely throwing outside the hashmarks. That was, until the Eagles’ game. On Sunday, Mayfield scattered passes all over, just not deep.

Mayfield had four attempts over 20 yards, per NexGen Stats, completing just one. Overall, Mayfield was 30-of-47 for 347 yards with two touchdowns and no picks.