All the love retired Saints quarterback Drew Brees dropped on Baker Mayfield this week almost gave Joe a warm feeling about that slimy team.

Almost. [read more]

Outside linebacker José Ramirez.

Joe would think a lot of edge rushers might be bitter about how they were used (or not used) in their rookie seasons. Not José Ramirez. [read more]

Free football.

Unless you live in the the greater DC/Baltimore/Virginia region, most of Florida or Baton Rouge, you are out of luck tomorrow. [read more]

It’s a fantastic annual tradition! Click the image for dates and times.

Not satisfied.

Joe remembers a couple of years ago when backup linebacker K.J. Britt really impressed Joe. [read more]

So what does everyone’s favorite Hall of Fame cornerback think of rookie QB Jayden Daniels facing the Bucs on Sunday at The Licht House? [read more]

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The Commanders aren’t blessed with many proven weapons, but they have one who is keeping Todd Bowles up at night. [read more]

Questionable.

UPDATED: Is it too early to start doing shots of bourbon? [read more]

Guardians caps can now be worn in games.

This offseason, the NFL made a ruling that players, if they so choose, can wear those dopey Guardian caps. [read more]

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Pregame with the mighty Sage of Tampa Bay Sports and Joe. Ira’s 40th season covering the Bucs kicks off. Is it Sunday yet? Enjoy!

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Todd recaps the Foundation draft and why he used a throwback strategy based on both draft position and players available. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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No respect for Bucs’ edge rush?

Joe is a burning bush kinda guy. Talk and hope are empty thoughts to Joe. Action and documentation mean something and hold real value. [read more]

Out.

The headline says it all. Third-year Bucs defensive lineman Logan Hall, a starter most of last year, won’t play in the season opener Sunday because of a bad foot.

Today, head coach Todd Bowles said it’s unclear when Hall will return as his rehab has been slow.

Bring on Will Gholston and Greg Gaines! Joe is not concerned.

Has believer at the four-letter.

Dan Graziano isn’t buying the John Elway Kirk Cousins hype. [read more]

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Seven snaps enough?

What can we expect from the Bucs on Sunday? It doesn’t seem that Liam Coen is fully sure. [read more]

Ex-Bucs QB Shaun King years ago at a Tampa Bay practice with general manager Jason Licht.

One of four quarterbacks to lead the Bucs to the NFC Championship game, Shaun King, is one of Joe’s favorite analysts.

Smart, and he’s always got angles not heared elsewhere. [read more]

Mike Evans is no chest-pounding gloater, but he let a little bit of that cocky side of him slip out to media yesterday. [read more]

Bucs OC Liam Coen

Joe remembers way back in 2022 with the Bucs offense simply woeful, then offensive (emphasis on “offensive”) coordinator Byron Leftwich, in his normal condescending if not outright lying way, got into a sparring session with a couple of reporters. [read more]

Offensive line chatter.

For all who think the Bucs’ offensive line is the root of all evil and is fully to blame for bird flu, climate change and Roger Goodell, Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen said yesterday the cavalry has arrived. [read more]