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A Case For Baker Mayfield

So Bucs fans, would you jump at the chance to pay the following quarterbacks if they suddenly became available? * The first is the quarterback of America’s Team, Dak Prescott. He threw for the third-most yards and fourth-most touchdowns in […] The post A Case For Baker Mayfield appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Report: “Extensive Talks” Between Bucs And Baker Mayfield; Sides Not Close

Ian Rapoport is one of the NFL super-insider reporters. And it certainly helps him to work for NFL Network, which is partly owned by the league itself. Joe knows Rapoport’s calls and texts for information get answered, and Joe suspects […] The post Report: “Extensive Talks” Between Bucs And Baker Mayfield; Sides Not Close appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

JoeBucsFan Show TODAY At 10 A.M. On WDAE

Fire up the JoeBucsFan Show at 10 a.m. on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Joe and Ira Kaufman have a full plate. Listen online to Tampa Bay’s all-sports beast or via the iHeart Radio app, or click the […] The post JoeBucsFan Show TODAY At 10 A.M. On WDAE appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

“Guys Don’t Do That Much Anymore”

A common theme ran through the new Netflix “Quarterback” series starring Baker Mayfield, Jayden Daniels, Joe Flacco and Cam Ward. These quarterbacks are going to play injured and their teams respect them greatly for it. Sit out to heal? They […] The post “Guys Don’t Do That Much Anymore” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Loaf Watch: Buccaneers-Falcons

Time stood still last month when Todd Bowles broke from repeated claims that effort was no issue with his Buccaneers in 2025. The head coach referenced guys “just taking plays off.” That sure sounds like an effort issue, so Joe […] The post Loaf Watch: Buccaneers-Falcons appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl Champion Announced Retirement from NFL

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lifted the Lombardi Trophy in 2023 after a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.Played on February 7, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, the Buccaneers made NFL history as the first NFL team to play and win a Super Bowl in their home stadium.On […] The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl Champion Announced Retirement from NFL appeared first on HEAVY .

Mike Evans gives Kyle Shanahan the type of WR he hasn’t had since 2016

The San Francisco 49ers needed a splash at wide receiver and they got one this offseason, signing Mike Evans to a three-year, $42 million deal to pry the veteran away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans, one of the most accomplished wide receivers of the last 10 years, had his most injury-riddled campaign in 2025, […]

Ranking Every Buccaneers First-Round Pick Since 2015: Tristan Wirfs Comes Out on Top

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have done a good job of maximizing their first-round picks over the past decade, building a roster that won Super Bowl LV and still is a contender for the NFC South. From landing All-Pro stars like Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea to finding key contributors like Calijah Kancey, the Buccaneers have […] The post Ranking Every Buccaneers First-Round Pick Since 2015: Tristan Wirfs Comes Out on Top appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Veteran CB Levi Wallace Retires From NFL

Veteran CB Levi Wallace announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, via his Instagram.              View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Vi (@leviwallace) Wallace, 31, wound up going undrafted out of Alabama back in […] The post Veteran CB Levi Wallace Retires From NFL appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

NFC Notes: Rueben Bain Jr, Cameron Jordan, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints

Buccaneers Former longtime Buccaneers HC Jon Gruden raved about Tampa Bay first-round DE Rueben Bain Jr. Gruden compared Bain to former Steelers OLB James Harrison because of his tough mentality and playstyle.  “I think he can be a double-digit sack guy,” Gruden said, via the 95.7 WDAE show. “If you look at James Harrison who […] The post NFC Notes: Rueben Bain Jr, Cameron Jordan, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Shop Today At Bill Currie Ford!

Family-owned Bill Currie Ford has been there for the community since 1960, one mile north of the stadium on Dale Mabry Highway. Great incentives in July for buying or leasing, AND general manager Sean Sullivan has the JoeBucsFan discount for […] The post Shop Today At Bill Currie Ford! appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Can Todd Bowles Reclaim His Reputation?

You hear it. Joe hears it. We all hear it. In the immediate moments before kickoff, almost always, the FOX/CBS/NBC/BSPN/Amazon broadcast crew references Todd Bowles as a mad scientist with blitzes that are unique and vast that even the likes […] The post Can Todd Bowles Reclaim His Reputation? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

“I Didn’t Really Want To Get Traded”: Jon Gruden Regrets Leaving Raiders for Buccaneers Despite Winning a Super Bowl

Jon Gruden won a Super Bowl. He got the ring, the parade, the validation every coach chases. However, looking back at how he was shipped to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he didn’t want the opportunity at first glance. “That was an emotional time for me,” Jon Gruden said on the Not Just Football podcast. “I […] The post “I Didn’t Really Want To Get Traded”: Jon Gruden Regrets Leaving Raiders for Buccaneers Despite Winning a Super Bowl appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Sean Tucker is an Ideal Late-Round Pick in Best Ball

Buccaneers News: Sean Tucker Won’t Go Away Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker has rarely seen a featured role through his first three seasons in the league, but when given an expanded workload, he has made the most of it. With Bucky Irving missing time in 2025 due to foot and shoulder injuries, Tucker [...]

Jon Gruden Returning To NFL In New Role

Jon Gruden is returning to an NFL broadcast booth, this time in a role he has never held before. Per Tampa Bay reporter Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan , Gruden will handle play-by-play duties for an NFL preseason game in August, with reports indicating it will be a Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason contest. "In about a month, Jon Gruden will be doing play-by-play on an NFL game," Kaufman said on 95.7 WDAE. "He's not fooling around about this stuff." A Different Kind Of Job Gruden made his broadc...

Morning Cup Of Joe

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. Distraction of the Day Chucky really, really, really hates spread-option offenses […] The post Morning Cup Of Joe appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Maxx Crosby Fears Baker Mayfield

Hey Maxx Crosby, if Baker Mayfield gives you such a problem, pretty sure if you squeeze John Spytek and Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager enough, they might swing a deal so you can avoid a headache the rest of your career. […] The post Maxx Crosby Fears Baker Mayfield appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Ira Kaufman Talks Vita Vea Revelation, Inside His Jon Gruden Chat, Todd Bowles’ Legendary Vocal Defender, 2026 Ring Of Honor, Quarterback On Netflix, And More

Lots on the hot and cold buffet today with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports and Joe. Enjoy! The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts […] The post Ira Kaufman Talks Vita Vea Revelation, Inside His Jon Gruden Chat, Todd Bowles’ Legendary Vocal Defender, 2026 Ring Of Honor, Quarterback On Netflix, And More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Shakur Stevenson reacts to viral Shannon Sharpe interview, Eddie Hearn spoiling Zuffa Boxing signing

Shakur Stevenson is the biggest signing in the short history of Zuffa Boxing, but it was an interview with Shannon Sharpe that went viral. Stevenson and Sharpe had a bit of a debate on the former NFL player’s Nightcap podcast, where things got a little bit heated as Sharpe insinuated — then flat out said […]

NFC Notes: Bijan Robinson, Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers Jeremy Fowler‘s quarterback ranking list saw Bucs QB Baker Mayfield only receiving an honorable mention from an anonymous NFL coordinator: “He’s a winner. [He] can make every throw. Fearless. Teammates seem to love to play for him.” Fowler asked around the league about the game’s top offensive tackles, and last year’s No. 1 ranked […] The post NFC Notes: Bijan Robinson, Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Beat Writer Explains Why Jamel Dean Will Be ‘Really Important Piece’

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest moves this offseason was signing CB Jamel Dean. Dean has been a reliable corner during his career, which has been spent entirely with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it was another attempt by the Steelers to bolster their secondary. After years of failed experiments at cornerback, Ray Fittipaldo pf […]