So early in the season, one might think that after getting thumped at home by a weak opponent on Sunday, the Buccaneers would strap on the pads and get physical in practice this week. [read more]

Luke Goedeke

So Buccaneers MVP  starting right tackle Luke Goedeke has missed the past two games with a concussion issue. [read more]

This offseason, defensive lineman Logan Hall, the Bucs’ No. 33 overall pick in 2022, was ordered to “add to the party” by his position coach. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Time to take a moment to turn the page on Week 3 and start looking ahead to the Eagles, 1 p.m. Sunday at The Licht House. [read more]

Too early to panic?

Joe can just hear it now. [read more]

Rookie edge rusher Chris Braswell, the second-round pick.

So what does the Bucs staff think of Chris Braswell’s performance through his first three games? [read more]

Flash poll posted at 3:11 a.m. Poll closed at 8:12 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

“I’ll do better, Coach.”

So Todd Bowles was asked to detail the play of his defensive backs and one guy got a public finger-wagging. [read more]

Rightfully so, Joe has racked up about 3,800 steps pacing the halls of JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters yearning for the return of starting defensive tackles Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey. [read more]

Not so explosive after Week 3.

After Week 1, the Bucs tied with the mighty Chiefs for the fifth-most explosive plays in the NFL. This filled Joe’s heart with so much joy and optimism. [read more]

Still toying with defensive backs.

Mike Evans’ numbers have ticked down since Week 1. [read more]

Bucs edge rusher Anthony Nelson.

Sunday’s dagger came early — on a bad call by Broncos head coach Sean Payton that was bailed out by two missed tackles by Tampa Bay.

Todd Bowles called those out today. [read more]

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It’s time for Bucs fans to smile. And, well, Joe smiles when thinking about Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay’s electric rookie running back. [read more]

If you like to hear about less conventional/more subjective stats like “quarterback pressures,” Joe already shared how defensive linemen Logan Hall and Greg Gaines didn’t generate any on Sunday. [read more]

“Interesting group, Lavonte.”

This is a fun one. [read more]

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Sunday’s groin-stomp loss to the Broncos, and the aftermath, dominates today’s episode with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports and Joe. Enjoy!

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There is only one word Joe can think of when watching this attempt by the Bucs defensive line to get pressure on Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix. [read more]

“Keep the passes short, Mayfield.”

Joe is sensing a pattern with Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen and how he is using Baker Mayfield. [read more]

The man is not Houdini.

Yeah, so the Bucs lost one game on Sunday. First one of the season. Joe’s not panicking. Yet. [read more]

Suffocated by pass rush.

Blame it on the offensive line, says Billy Barnwell of BSPN. And this time, Joe agrees with the follicly-challenged stathead. [read more]

“Hey Buck, are these cats laying down for me?”

This just isn’t shocking, it is alarming. And Joe has a strong hunch you can’t blame Robert Hainsey. [read more]