Another Ascending Sophomore

August 9th, 2024

Cornerback Josh Hayes.

The Bucs are loaded with second-year players.

Why? Because they won the NFC South last season with 13 rookies on the opening-day roster, plus a bunch on the practice squad. [read more]

Jason Licht Explains Bucs’ New Salary Cap Situation

August 9th, 2024

“You’re not the only one who can talk money, Greeny.”

The salary-cap-obsessed crowd will love this.

It’s like sizzling bacon over their stale avocado toast. [read more]

About Those Graham Barton Snaps

August 9th, 2024

Few bad snaps overblown? Bucs GM Jason Licht and one of his assistants weigh in.

Yeah, Graham Barton has had a few snaps in shotgun that, well, eeerrr, haven’t been bullseyes. [read more]

John Spytek Seems A Mix Of Old School And New Age

August 9th, 2024

Bucs assistant GM John Spytek.

Bucs assistant general manager John Spytek was given a platform yesterday after practice as he addressed the local pen and mic club. [read more]

Todd Bowles Live At The Improv

August 9th, 2024

More one-liners.

Joe has sensed a much more relaxed Todd Bowles this summer. Maybe that’s a sign the head coach knows his team is good. [read more]

Special Guest Jason Licht On The Ira Kaufman Podcast; Plus Ira Talks Saturday’s Bucs-Bengals Game, His Birthday Party & More

August 8th, 2024

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Trading For Tua

August 8th, 2024

Todd discusses a dynasty league move by 102.5 The Bone’s Drew Garabo in the Anthony Perrone (Pin Chasers) dynasty league that creates many fantasy talking points. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Bucs Training Camp 2024: Day 12 Practice Notes

August 8th, 2024

Continues to impress.

It appears the end of early morning practices may be finished until next summer. [read more]

Chris Braswell Gradually Coming Along

August 8th, 2024

Bucs OLB Chris Braswell.

Here is about the best thing Joe can say about a rookie who is not Tristan Wirfs or Antoine Winfield. [read more]

“It Feels Like Graduation”

August 8th, 2024

So how does it feel to sit out a preseason game? [read more]

Todd Bowles: Most Starters Will Sit; Rookies Will Play

August 8th, 2024

Joe will keep this simple.

Don’t look for the Bucs’ biggest names on your TV screen on Saturday.

After practice today, Todd Bowles said most starters will not play in the preseason opener though he said rookies will. Of course, it’s likely at least one rookie is sure to earn a “starter” label before the real opening day in September.

Don’t freak out. The Bucs for last year’s preseason opener and the team was very ready for Week 1 in Minnesota.

Jokes, Sandwiches & Competing

August 8th, 2024

One quick-witted funny guy on the Bucs roster is rookie guard Elijah Klein. [read more]

The Saints Are Angry, Too.

August 8th, 2024

Remember that CBS report claiming the Bucs are “seething?”

There’s another bitter club in the NFC South. [read more]

Christian Izien Motivated By Competition

August 8th, 2024

Defensive back Christian Izien.

Christian Izien isn’t going down without a fight. [read more]

Todd Bowles Is Absolutely Right About Trey Palmer

August 8th, 2024

Speed kills.

Yesterday, Joe highlighted Bucs coach Todd Bowles discussing how Bucs speedy receiver Trey Palmer needs to improve or at least hone his “underneath stuff.” [read more]

What Can Brown Or St. Brown Do For You?

August 8th, 2024

Todd plays another This or That with two of the top wide receivers in fantasy football. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Bucs Have No Buzz (Revisited)

August 8th, 2024

Too good for Bucs?

This is how far the Bucs are down the buzz meter. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Tight Ends Will Not Be Forgotten

August 8th, 2024

Big piece to offensive puzzle?

With a receiver corps that includes Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Trey Palmer and Jalen McMillan, it’s easy to forget about tight ends. [read more]

Todd Bowles Weighs In On Graham Barton Development

August 7th, 2024

Is he any good? [read more]

Todd Bowles On Tight Ends Blocking: Damn Right It’s Important

August 7th, 2024

“Coming along.”

Since the clock ran out for the Bucs in Detroit back in January, the Bucs began their drive to fix their running game. [read more]

Bucs Training Camp Notes & Nuggets Day 11

August 7th, 2024

Stiff morning breeze out at One Buc Palace. It’s almost comfortable under the cloud cover. Joe is parked in the covered bleachers sitting next to a 1st-grader who keeps asking his parents why nobody tackles anyone. Underwear football, kid. Welcome to training camp when the team wears shorts and vows not to play real football. The youngster got annoyed and defiantly refused an ice pop. [read more]