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Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-year running back Bucky Irving lol went from eight touchdowns in his rookie season to four touchdowns in his second year. However, Mike Clay of ESPN thinks it will be as simple as staying healthy for him to get back to eight touchdowns again in 2026.Clay notes that Kenneth Gainwell might impact […] The post ESPN Analyst Ignores Major Flaw in Bucs Breakout Projection appeared first on HEAVY .
Perhaps there is a new deadline on the Baker Mayfield contract extension front. Mayfield says will not negotiating with the Bucs once training camp starts on July 29. But what about next week? On July 14, Mayfield will be seen […] The post A Baker Mayfield Negotiations Mover? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Bleacher Report's Moe Moton singled out former Bucs DT Logan Hall as the NFL's "Biggest Bust" in 2026 with the Houston Texans. The post Former Bucs Draft Pick Called ‘Biggest Bust’ for AFC Team appeared first on HEAVY .
The worst thing an offense can be is predictable. It drives Joe nuts when NFL offenses are basically telegraphing to defenses what’s coming. Damn, it is hard enough to score in this league as it is. Broadcasting what’s coming only […] The post Memo To Zac Robinson: Don’t Be Predictable appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Pro Football Talk writes that in league circles is the Buccaneers believe their offer to QB Baker Mayfield for a long-term deal will ultimately be stronger than what he’d get from any other team. Per PFT, Tampa Bay is confident that when it puts its final offer out ahead of Mayfield’s deadline of the start […] The post Buccaneers Believe Their Offer For Baker Mayfield Will Be Best He Gets appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a contract feud with Baker Mayfield, trade speculation increases if the team simply cannot reach an extension before the season. After Mike Garafolo’s report signaling that the Buccaneers and Mayfield are far away on a deal, it makes sense for trade rumors to increase.It seems more likely that the […] The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers Baker Mayfield Trade Speculation Increases appeared first on HEAVY .
While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield stand off in contract negotiations, Mike Florio warns the organization about the consequences if they wait to long to sign their franchise quarterback. Florio said, “Baker Mayfield seems to be a guy who thinks his own way. Operates to his own rhythm. And I like that. And that’s […] The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers Receive Tense Baker Mayfield Warning appeared first on HEAVY .
As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield reach an impasse on a new contract, Joel Corry encourages the quarterback to take his time with negotiations. Mayfield states that he wants to remain with the organization, but Mike Garafolo indicates that the team is in no rush to sign the signal-caller.Corry believes that Mayfield’s camp […] The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield Encouraged to be Patient With Contract appeared first on HEAVY .
A fascinating Buccaneers data point was shared by NFL media yesterday. Guess how many times receivers Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka were on the field at the same time? The answer is 61 times — the trio played […] The post Telling Number Of 2025 Season Is “61” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Losing reigning team MVP and dependable offensive weapon Kenneth Gainwell in free agency to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was a big blow to the Pittsburgh Steelers. But the Steelers turned right around and signed veteran Rico Dowdle, adding a dependable running back with experience under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy. Now, the Steelers appear to […]
While OTAs did not leave Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the best feeling about second-year cornerback Benjamin Morrison, there is still reason to buy into the breakout. Eva Geitheim of Sports Illustrated noted that the Bucs are not concerned with the injury scare and that Morrison is still a breakout player to watch entering the 2026 […] The post Buccaneers Have Surprising Plan for Breakout Defender appeared first on HEAVY .
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are being floated as a potential landing spot for Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The post Buccaneers Floated as Shedeur Sanders Landing Spot Amid Browns QB ‘Logjam’ appeared first on HEAVY .
Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge rusher Yaya Diaby was not expected to crack the top of the edge rusher rankings conducted by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. However, Diaby was also nowhere on the honorable mention list or even the list of edge rushers who received votes. Considering the list was conducted by scouts, executives, and coaches, […] The post ESPN Ranking Could Cost Yaya Diaby Millions appeared first on HEAVY .
Gerald McCoy talks Rueben Bain, Jr. and his philanthropy in an exclusive interview with Heavy. The post Buccaneers Legend Addresses Rueben Bain Jr. Concerns appeared first on HEAVY .
Sports Illustrated predicts University of Miami QB Darian Mensah will be a 1st-round pick by the Buccaneers in the 2027 NFL draft. The post Miami QB Darian Mensah Predicted as 1st Round Savior for NFC Team appeared first on HEAVY .
Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield remains confident an extension will get done before the season, as he enters the final season of a three-year, $100 million deal. “I would love to be there,” Mayfield said, via Greg Auman. “I think both sides want to get it done. Now it’s a matter of finding that middle […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Pitts, Jalon Walker, Buccaneers, Falcons appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
With NFL Training Camp beginning soon, extensions to key players could occur in the coming weeks. However, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers received bad news regarding their star defensive tackle Vita Vea. On NFL Network’s The Insiders, Mike Garafolo indicated that the two parties are far apart on a contract extension.The Buccaneers also currently work through negotiations with […] The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers Receive Bad News About Pro-Bowl Star appeared first on HEAVY .
Vita Vea wearing the Silver and Black? Yes, please. That’s the sentiment of the Las Vegas Raiders’ fan base. We recently asked our readers would they want the Raiders to pursue Vea, the star defensive tackle of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a recent post. The results were overwhelmingly in favor of the idea. That […]
The Buccaneers and QB Baker Mayfield have remained apart on extension talks this offseason as the veteran enters the final year of his three-year, $100 million contract. Speaking on an episode of The Insiders, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo says the two sides are still not close on an extension and “a lot of work” needs […] The post Buccaneers & Baker Mayfield Not Close On Extension appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat landed at No. 77 and No. 78 overall, respectively, on this year's NFL Top 100, the annual list featuring NFL players ranking the league's top stars.
Things can change quickly in the NFL. There might not be a better current example than Tampa Bay Buccaneers right guard Cody Mauch. Mauch entered 2025 as a staple of the team and a potential cornerstone piece to grow with. However, in 2026, he is entering the year with growing pressure and questions, per Jacob […] The post Buccaneers Next Major Contract Decision Isn’t Baker Mayfield appeared first on HEAVY .
BY IRA KAUFMAN He was supposed to ride off into a storied career atop his chosen Super Bowl horse, Artistic Dream. Instead, it’s the steed’s rider who has broken down. Devin White had the world at his stirrups during the […] The post Nearing The Finish Line appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien was named the NFL's best nonstarter after signing with Lions as a free agent. The post Buccaneers’ Former 15-Game Starter Praised for New Role With NFC Contender appeared first on HEAVY .
Prediction season is about to begin, when Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht annually fills his bag of receipts. On SiriusXM NFL Radio, Sunday was “NFC South day.” Joe was glued to the airwaves with a tray of […] The post Another Midseason Bucs Nosedive, 8-9 Record Predicted appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
A prominent NFL analyst saw the Buccaneers finish as the 10th-best team in the NFC last season and sees little improvement on the horizon. Former Pro Bowl defensive back Ryan Clark delivered the bad news during a visit to The […] The post Baker Mayfield Fears On The Record appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .