“Tough” Weekend For Bucky Irving

October 8th, 2024

There are lots of reasons the Bucs lost to the Falcons on Thursday. A cynical fan might say there were well over 500.

But Joe thinks it’s safe to say rookie running back Bucky Irving thinks he lost the game for the Bucs. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Derek Carr Injury, Next Moves At Inside Linebacker, More Falcons-Game Frustration & Position Evaluation, Answers Fan Questions And More

October 8th, 2024

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Devin White Released By Eagles

October 8th, 2024

Free man.

Philadelphia has had enough. [read more]

Missed Opportunities

October 8th, 2024

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Yes, Joe is still muttering into a pint of cold beer at Hooters about how the Bucs choked away a game last week in Atlanta. [read more]

Chris Godwin, Mike Evans Nearly Equal In Percentage Of Targets From Baker Mayfield

October 8th, 2024

Catching up.

Until recently, Bucs receiver Chris Godwin was getting roughly a third of all Bucs targets from Baker Mayfield. But the target percentage is beginning to even out. [read more]

Two Different Defenses: With Vita Vea And Without

October 8th, 2024

So the Bucs really have two defenses within their 30th-ranked defense (yards-per-game allowed). [read more]

“Easy Fixes”

October 8th, 2024

Breathe easy, Bucs fans.

Don’t look at the weather report and listen to the words of Lavonte David. [read more]

Offensive Line Not Great, But There Is A Silver Lining

October 8th, 2024

“But no sacks, coach.”

This ought to enrage the pressures-are-more-important-than-sacks crowd. [read more]

Only Five Teams Have Better Records Than The Bucs

October 8th, 2024

Joe is feeling too much Bucs depression among fans. [read more]

Running Attack Better; Not Good Enough

October 8th, 2024

“Hey Buck, one of us has to get 90 yards. You feel me?”

Joe is still waiting. [read more]

Baker Mayfield Passing Chart Week 5

October 8th, 2024

Short and sweet (throws).

Joe doesn’t know whether to be worried or not. [read more]

Slimy Saints Lose, Derek Carr Hurt

October 8th, 2024

Scheduled for MRI.

The slimy Saints may have lost much more than a ballgame last night. [read more]

Bucs GM Is Uplifted By Justin Skule

October 7th, 2024

“Hey Ira, how bout you and the boys leave the O-line evaluation to the professionals. I don’t tell you how to conjugate a verb or eat a donut.”

So Week 2 punching bag right tackle Justin Skule is no longer a guy Bucs fans are screaming about or wishing to be traded to a future Bucs opponent. [read more]

Not Seen In The NFL Since 2010

October 7th, 2024

If you thought the carving of the Bucs’ interior pass defense Thursday night felt historic, well, that’s because it was.

Joe’s got the numbers. [read more]

Have Your Say!

October 7th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 12:40 p.m. Poll closed 1:41 p.m.

Expect Bucs Evacuation To Be A Family Affair

October 7th, 2024

So the Bucs are bolting town tomorrow to set up shop in New Orleans and prepare to face the slimy Saints on Sunday.

It will be more than a business trip. [read more]

Baker The Touchdown Maker (II)

October 7th, 2024

The NFL’s best.

So what NFL quarterback has had his hand — and legs — in the most touchdowns this season? [read more]

Bucs Head To New Orleans Early

October 7th, 2024

The Bucs are bugging out. [read more]

Todd Bowles Still A “Coach Of The Year” Candidate?

October 7th, 2024

 Todd Bowles

Everything seemed to be looking up for the Bucs. Solid team. Seemed well-coached. Dangerous offense. Defense that could be stout. [read more]