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Happy freaking Fourth of July! Today is Joe’s favorite holiday. Thanksgiving is second. Today is like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, all rolled into one big ol’ star-spangled fireworks show! The only thing missing is live football. Today is all […] The post Happy Fourth Of July! appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Head coach Todd Bowles recently talked about Bucs “just taking plays off,” so Joe wants to look deeper into Tampa Bay’s post-bye-week games, the ones that sent the Bucs from a 6-2 record to a sad 7-9 finish. Joe’s calling […] The post Loaf Watch: Buccaneers-Rams appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
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The Pittsburgh Steelers moved quickly to replace RB Kenneth Gainwell this offseason after he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, inking Rico Dowdle to a two-year deal. Dowdle is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons (he can make NFL history if he hits that mark again), and he’ll pair with Jaylen Warren in Pittsburgh’s backfield. It’s […]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had potentially the most prized UDFA prospect in the 2026 draft in their grasp on draft day. However, 28 picks before Navy running back Eli Heidenreich was set to sign with the Bucs, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him, and ended their chance of selecting the intriguing prospect.Heidenreich spilled the story recently […] The post AFC Foe Snatched Buccaneers’ Draft Sleeper appeared first on HEAVY .
Very special edition of the JoeBucsFan Show at NOON today on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Joe and Ira Kaufman will chop it up on all things Buccaneers filling in for The Nick Wize Show. Listen online to Tampa […] The post JoeBucsFan Show 12 P.M. To 2 P.M. TODAY On WDAE appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
As you have probably read a time or two on this here corner of the interwebs, there is a disagreement at JoeBucsFan.com World Headquarters when it comes to Baker Mayfield. One Joe has been stomping his feet for months to […] The post What If Baker Mayfield Struggles In 2026? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
With training camp just weeks away, let's take a look back and attempt to name every NFL team's greatest wide receiver of all time. Throughout NFL history, many fans have seen some of the league's best players suit up for their club. While some teams have had many generational talents, some have had just a […]
It’s known that the Bucccaneers’ decision makers offered Baker Mayfield a contract extension. They want to keep him after his current deal expires in March. But how much was offered and for how long? That’s unclear. All that’s known is […] The post Ex-GM: No “Big” Contract For Baker Mayfield appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Finding a consistent starting cornerback opposite Joey Porter Jr. has been tough for the Pittsburgh Steelers. This year, there’s more reason for confidence than there has been in quite some time with Jamel Dean coming to town on a three-year deal. Dean was impressive in 2025 in Tampa Bay, as he has been for most […]
Mike Evans joins the 49ers after 12 seasons with Buccaneers, impressing teammates and emerging as Brock Purdy's potential go-to perimeter target in 2026.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield have yet to get close on an extension. This deal might get pushed to the deadline, and ESPN Insider Dan Graziano reports that there is a good chance that a long-term extension does not get done.However, he does think that the team might come to some sort of […] The post ESPN Insider Reveals Unexpected Baker Mayfield Contract Angle appeared first on HEAVY .
Pittsburgh Steelers’ seventh-round pick Eli Heidenreich revealed on Christian Kuntz’s podcast that he almost landed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers Rookie Eli Heidenreich Shares Wild Draft Day Story
49ers TE George Kittle praises Mike Evans' veteran savvy and impact, saying he's "all-in" on the star receiver ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin held his annual "White Party" in the Hamptons on Wednesday and brought out a star-studded list of guests.
Bleacher Report called former Bucs No. 5 overall pick Devin White the NFL's best "Bargain Bin" free agent in 2026. The post Bucs’ Former No. 5 Overall Pick Called NFL’s Best ‘Bargain Free Agent’ appeared first on HEAVY .
Tristan Wirfs is Joe’s favorite player. Love everything about him. He’s building a Hall of Fame career. But there is one thing that irks Joe when it comes to Wirfs. And it’s nothing against Wirfs in any way. To set […] The post Tristan Wirfs No. 53 appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense is going to be the unit under the most pressure in 2026. Head coach Todd Bowles is on the hot seat, and he is a defensive-minded coach, so that unit cannot fail this year. While the Bucs did a good job of improving the depth and talent of the unit, […] The post Analyst Disrespects Buccaneers Defensive Stars appeared first on HEAVY .
Luke Goedeke has improved in every season that he has played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per PFF. As he enters his fifth NFL season, the thought is that if he continues to improve, he will start to be known as one of the best players at his position. When you combine that with Tristan […] The post PFF Makes Eye-Opening Claim About $90M Buccaneers Star appeared first on HEAVY .
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles believes the team got a steal in rookie OLB Rueben Bain, Jr., and said that not only is he physically gifted, but he also displays great leadership qualities, even if he’s not in that role yet. “I’m extremely grateful,” Bowles said, via Tampa Bay Times. “Just seeing him in person, there’s size and […] The post NFC Notes: Kyle Pitts, Tyler Shough, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans have a few legitimate reasons to gripe and be nervous about Baker Mayfield and his long-term status with the team. However, one area that fans cannot complain about at all is his desire to leave everything on the field.Despite being far from the most mobile quarterback in the NFL, Mayfield leads […] The post Baker Mayfield Quietly Does Something No NFL QB Can Match appeared first on HEAVY .
So legendary JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman made a powerful point in his recent column. The Buccaneers have never had a quarterback be their primary starter for six consecutive seasons. So what, you say? Well, only the Bucs can make that […] The post Is QB Instability Driving Team Glazer? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
For football fans, summer brings that awful, hollow word “hope.” And for the Bucs, that’s no different. July starts today, which means training camp is around the corner, and the defense of the Bucs seemed to have received a Bronx […] The post USA Today Not Overly Impressed With Bucs Defense (For Now) appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
So what’s the big issue sticking out like a hanging chad for the Bucs as we roll into July? There is only one. What’s happening with Baker Mayfield’s contract? Long-time NFL columnist Albert Breer of SI.com said One Buc Palace […] The post Albert Breer: Don’t Be Shocked If Bucs Extend Baker Mayfield During Training Camp appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are truly lacking at any position on defense, it’s at cornerback, where they seem to have made all the wrong moves at arguably the most important position on that side of the ball.ESPN’s Seth Walder called out the Buccaneers for as much on Tuesday as he handed out offseason grades […] The post Buccaneers Blasted for Losing $36.75 Million Starter in Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .