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Warren Sharp: Bucs Will Miss Jamel Dean More Than You Think
When the 2025 offseason began, Joe was ready to cut bait with Jamel Dean. It wasn’t that Joe didn’t think Dean could play. He could. Joe’s problem was Dean was too brittle. Every big game he got hurt or couldn’t […] The post Warren Sharp: Bucs Will Miss Jamel Dean More Than You Think appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
What If Baker Mayfield Struggles In 2026?
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 .
NFL.com: Defensive Upgrades Not Enough
Last year the Bucs had a soft, quitting defense. Thankfully, the organization saw the same thing and made a concerted effort to bring in guys with passion in their hearts and violence on their minds. Good start. The Bucs signed […] The post NFL.com: Defensive Upgrades Not Enough appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Ex-GM: No “Big” Contract For Baker Mayfield
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 .
Ira Kaufman Talks Josiah Trotter, More Teddy Bridgewater Scrutiny, Graham Barton, Front Office Miscalculation, Special Teams & More
Iconic Ira takes you into the holiday weekend with a lot of energy on various subjects. Enjoy! The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or […] The post Ira Kaufman Talks Josiah Trotter, More Teddy Bridgewater Scrutiny, Graham Barton, Front Office Miscalculation, Special Teams & More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Tom Pelissero: Lone Issue For Bucs Entering Camp Is Getting Baker Mayfield Contract Done
Baker Mayfield is on record, several times since he came to the Bucs, that Tampa Bay is the first team to embrace him for who he is and never tried to change him. And for NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, […] The post Tom Pelissero: Lone Issue For Bucs Entering Camp Is Getting Baker Mayfield Contract Done appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
BSPN: Bucs May Miss Mike Evans But Remaining Receivers Will Be Fine
It seems a guy who swallowed a calculator believes the Bucs shouldn’t lose much sleep because Mike Evans couldn’t bolt out of town fast enough. (While this is not a Mike Evans’ post, Joe knows there are shallow fans who […] The post BSPN: Bucs May Miss Mike Evans But Remaining Receivers Will Be Fine appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Warren Sharp Ponders Todd Bowles’ Hot Seat
If Joe didn’t know better, famed handicapper-turned-stathead Warren Sharp is like many of Joe’s commenters and many callers to WDAE-AM 620/WDAE-FM 95.7: How much longer can the Bucs’ endure Bucs coach Todd Bowles’ defense? In Sharp’s annual preview, which is […] The post Warren Sharp Ponders Todd Bowles’ Hot Seat appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
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 Awful: Calais Campbell’s brother (allegedly) murdered their […] The post Morning Cup Of Joe appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Tristan Wirfs No. 53
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 .
Possible New Window Into Baker Mayfield’s 2025 Health
Here’s a fresh nugget from an unlikely source, a guy who spends every football day around Baker Mayfield. Buccaneers practice squad/third-string quarterback Connor Bazelak, sometimes known as the guy who took Kyle Trask’s Bucs future, had a sitdown recently with […] The post Possible New Window Into Baker Mayfield’s 2025 Health appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
“I See More Derrick Brooks In Him”
So it seems Bucs rookie inside linebacker Josiah Trotter was trained by the best straight-line linebacker in the history of football. That would be his dad, Jeremiah. That’s the take from Jeremiah Trotter’s former Eagles teammate Ian Beckles, who also […] The post “I See More Derrick Brooks In Him” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Is QB Instability Driving Team Glazer?
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 .
USA Today Not Overly Impressed With Bucs Defense (For Now)
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 .
Albert Breer: Don’t Be Shocked If Bucs Extend Baker Mayfield During Training Camp
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 .
When Blitzes Don’t Work
Regular readers know Joe thinks pressures are pretty close to a worthless stat. At best, their value is grossly overrated. What is a pressure? It’s when a defender allegedly gets close to a quarterback. You know — BOO! I see […] The post When Blitzes Don’t Work appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
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 Seahawks closer to a sale? [PFT] Five […] The post Morning Cup Of Joe appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Baker Mayfield No. 78 Most Important
Look out Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. Your question to re-up Baker Mayfield just got more important. Over at CBS, Zachary Pereles (any relation to George Pereles?) decided to put together a list of his 100 Most Important Players. […] The post Baker Mayfield No. 78 Most Important appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Tristan Wirfs Training With Greats
Other than Tristan Wirfs, no NFL player has ever been named All-Pro at right and left tackle. Wirfs is a living legend in a lot of ways, a five-time Pro Bowler marching toward the Hall of Fame, though he has […] The post Tristan Wirfs Training With Greats appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Josiah Trotter Has Highest Goals For 2026
The Bucs are expecting a massive upgrade at inside linebacker by replacing worn out Lavonte David and overmatched SirVocea Dennis with high-octane veteran Alex Anzalone and rookie Josiah Trotter. Joe expects the plan to work if those newcomers stay healthy. […] The post Josiah Trotter Has Highest Goals For 2026 appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Jeremy Fowler: No Progress Between Bucs, Baker Mayfield But Neither Side Is Sweating
So on Saturday, in what Joe thought was a positive tone on a contract extension, Baker Mayfield simply said he and the Bucs just need to find the middle ground. Mayfield didn’t seem worried. And per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, […] The post Jeremy Fowler: No Progress Between Bucs, Baker Mayfield But Neither Side Is Sweating appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
“Serviceable” Graham Barton
After watching two seasons of Graham Barton film, one offensive line guru thinks the Bucs’ 2024 first-round draft pick is a very special football player but a not-so-special center. Joe is referring to renowned Tampa Bay analyst Ian Beckles, the […] The post “Serviceable” Graham Barton appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Is Rueben Bain Ahead Of The Curve?
Joe sometimes gets frustrated (not at all toward fans) when fielding questions about underwear football. For example: Yesterday Joe spoke with a hardcore Bucs fan, the first time Joe spoke with him since minicamp ended, and he wanted to now […] The post Is Rueben Bain Ahead Of The Curve? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Zac Robinson And A Bellcow
Warren Sharp, the famed handicapper-turned-stathead, is doing what he is doing each summer. Sharp, after he finishes his annual football preview, takes to Twitter and dumps all sorts of cool stats. Daily. One got Joe’s attention. Last year, Bijan Robinson […] The post Zac Robinson And A Bellcow appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
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 Not only is self-proclaimed MILF Dianna Russini […] The post Morning Cup Of Joe appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
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