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Joe helps occasional readers, or those too busy to read everything, catch up a little easier before kickoff.
In no particular order, here are Joe’s 10 most important Buccaneers stories of this short week. [read more]
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No sacks allowed in four games?
Last week the Bucs got 347 yards from the arm of quarterback Baker Mayfield. Part of that was his determination to get rid of the ball quickly. [read more]
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Todd covers a few timely football topics, but also shares some personal emotions about his time growing up on the Gulf Beaches of Pinellas County and the impact of Hurricane Helene on those communities. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.
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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Week 5 is already here and Bobby Fenton is all over where the Bucs stand for this crossroads Thursday night game in Atlanta. 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.
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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]
