Mike Evans & The Rams
March 26th, 2025So last March, credible Dianna Russini, now of TheAthletic.com, claimed there were eight teams hoping to make a run at Mike Evans and win him over if he hit free agency. [read more]
So last March, credible Dianna Russini, now of TheAthletic.com, claimed there were eight teams hoping to make a run at Mike Evans and win him over if he hit free agency. [read more]
“Tenth in the NFC?”
The Bucs have been to the playoffs five straight seasons. That’s four consecutive NFC South titles after winning a Super Bowl. [read more]
“Hey Lavonte, you let me know if you see loafing against the run.”
Joe knows Todd Bowles is a stop-the-run-first kind of guy. This coaching philosophy is often at odds with the way the NFL is near the quarter pole of the 21st century. [read more]
“Zach, baby, it’s 4th-and-3 with 1:49 remaining.”
Not one, not two, but three voices have been in Todd Bowles’ ear on gamedays as trusted consultants for game-management decisions.
That was the case last season, and the way Bowles described it to Joe, man, it sounded like chaos. [read more]
“Looking at you, Jason Licht.”
Some folks at One Buc Palace are just not all that comfortable being in the media spotlight. [read more]
Alabama ILB Jihaad Campbell.
The only reason Joe is posting the following is because it comes from a former NFL general manager and a high-ranking limb of the Bill Parcells tree, on which Bucs coach Todd Bowles has a branch as well. [read more]
Two members of Team Glazer.
Joe’s learned over the years that it’s tough to poll fans on how they feel about Buccaneers ownership. [read more]
Sua Opeta (left) with fellow guard Ben Bredeson.
Joe is getting Aaron Stinnie vibes.
Remember when Stinnie, a postseason/Super Bowl hero at guard during the 2020 season, blew out his ACL in a worthless 2022 preseason game? [read more]
Improvement?
In a way, Joe feels sorry for new Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. It’s hard to believe he can elevate the offense. [read more]
South Carolina ILB Demetrius Knight.
OK, so, Joe is open-minded about this Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell. [read more]
“Mark, we’re very different.”
Those who often find themselves thinking about Bucs history, moves and non-moves, will be intrigued by this admission. [read more]
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Bucs OL coach Kevin Carberry.
Yes, the Bucs made a bunch of moves this month, large and small. But one move in retrospect seems to almost have been swept under the rug. [read more]
Upside.
To Joe, this seems like a no-brainer. [read more]
Baker Mayfield’s Buccaneers story is not as simple as him playing well and earning a big contract after narrowly squeaking by Kyle Trask in a 2023 training camp quarterback battle for the ages. [read more]
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So Haason Reddick’s Jets defense last season ranked third in the NFL in yards allowed and 11th in total sacks with 42.
Those are interesting numbers considering a lot of Bucs fans think everything about the Jets last season was a bumbling mess and Reddick had little chance of success as a result. [read more]
Yes, Joe does read the comments on this here corner of the interwebs. [read more]