The Talent Gap, The Streak & The Goal

July 10th, 2024

So many summer savings are flowing at Bill Currie Ford! That’s new and used vehicles, and don’t forget to ask GM Sean Sullivan for the Ira Kaufman discount. Pick-up, delivery and loaner vehicles are available for service appointments.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Can you win three consecutive division titles and still be in a rut?

The question appears ludicrous upon first glance. [read more]

Falco, “I Want The Ball.” McGinty, “Winners Always Do.”

July 10th, 2024

In episode #302 of The Todd Wright TODDcast, Todd offers up a summer six-pack of thoughts on everything from Smashville’s Steven Stamkos to how NFL games could change more than expected with the new kickoff rules, and to why his fantasy football podcast just joined Seinfeld and The Love Boat in a very special category. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Tampa Bay Downs Golf. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Time To Prepare

July 10th, 2024

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

This surprised Joe. It seems NFL strongman Roger Goodell did the Bucs no favors in making out the 2024 schedule. [read more]

Rachaad White: New VisitTampaBay.com Spokesman

July 10th, 2024

Where would you rather be?

So yesterday Bucs running back Rachaad White was on “The Rich Eisen Show,” seen and heard not just nationally but globally. And someone at VisitTampa.com needs to give White something for the effort. [read more]

What If Baker Mayfield Struggles?

July 10th, 2024

Repercussions.

Kyle Brandt may have said it the best: We all want Baker Mayfield to succeed yet his history suggests he’s a yo-yo. [read more]

Vita Vea Doesn’t Make BSPN’s Top-10

July 10th, 2024

Honorable mention.

This is a bit of a surprise. And maybe the Bucs having Vita Vea lose weight was sort of a tip to the following. [read more]

Best In Class Tackles The AFC North Draft

July 9th, 2024

JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan dives into the AFC North draft, which was very typical of the bruising division. The quick but in-depth recap is a must-listen.

Listen by clicking above. Or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where summer savings are fantastic. Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

“I Genuinely Cannot Find Eight Solid Wins”

July 9th, 2024

Erin Kate Dolan.

So the gambling crowd that dabbles in ESPNBet is very familiar with one of ESPN’s top handicapping analysts, the famous Erin Kate Dolan. [read more]

Open Bucs Training Camp Dates — In Jacksonville

July 9th, 2024

Old memories at a Bucs-Jaguars practice in Jacksonville.

This is a public service announcement for the masses wanting to see more of Bucs training camp — without buying season tickets or joining a special interest group. [read more]

NFL Folks Not On Rachaad White Bandwagon

July 9th, 2024

Shutout.

We have entered the thick of List Season. [read more]

Kyle Brandt: Bucs Are No. 19

July 9th, 2024

NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt.

Appearing on “The Mina Kimes Show,” mysterious co-host (?) of “Good Morning Football” Kyle Brandt ranked the reigning NFC South champion Bucs in the teens. [read more]

Former NFL Suit Only Sees One Young Stud On Bucs’ Roster

July 9th, 2024

Recognition.

A former NFL suit seems to agree with a member of the PFF tribe when it comes to the Bucs roster. [read more]

Best Bet: Mike Evans

July 9th, 2024

Money.

Quick. Grab your phone and start pulling up your favorite legal gambling app. [read more]

Oddsmakers Down On Baker Mayfield Production

July 8th, 2024

First, a disclaimer. You won’t find Joe making a season wager on a player in early July.

But yes, many fans make those kinds of bets and Joe has an intriguing line to share on Baker Mayfield. [read more]

Cody Mauch Talks Bucs Fans, Youth Camp

July 8th, 2024

Cody Mauch has put the word out. If you see him at the mall or a restaurant, don’t hesitate to say hello. [read more]

Bucs Didn’t Beat Bucs Too Often In 2023

July 8th, 2024

Not many offensive flags.

When Bucco Bruce Arians first came to town, he often railed in disgust at how the Bucs were so penalty-happy. [read more]

Last Year’s Rookies

July 8th, 2024

Player evaluation.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht and most national #NFLMedia look at the same players but see two very different rosters. [read more]

Big-Name Lobbying For Doug Williams

July 8th, 2024

So many summer savings are flowing at Bill Currie Ford! That’s new and used vehicles, and don’t forget to ask GM Sean Sullivan for the Ira Kaufman discount. Pick-up, delivery and loaner vehicles are available for service appointments.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

You don’t get a call from a Hall of Famer every day.

When the voice on the other end identified himself as Mel Blount, I figured it was a prank call. But it was indeed the Steelers legend calling to gather support for a self-described “crusade.” [read more]

As Baker Mayfield Goes, So Do The Bucs

July 8th, 2024

2024 too soon to be the man?

Unlike many other national #NFLMedia stenographers who believe the Bucs won with smoke and mirrors last year and will revert to their pre-Bucco Bruce Arians level of losing, one man is not buying that mindset. [read more]

Starting Fast Isn’t A Cliché

July 8th, 2024

Key stat.

Too many times from 2009-2015, in the early years of The Lost Decade, Joe and most other Bucs fans heard a lot about “starting fast.” [read more]

Refuted Report Of Former Bucs Regime Ordering Players To Hurt Falcons

July 7th, 2024

Former Bucs head coach Greg Schiano.

Division rivalries can be highly charged. [read more]