As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield are going through a contract situation, it has led to the quarterback being honest in saying he felt “undervalued” and “disrespected” by some of the negotiation process. While Mayfield’s message to the Buccaneers’ front office was felt amongst the football world, this NFL insider would give insight […]
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Just over a week ago, the news came out that Vita Vea had requested a trade from the Tampa Bay […]
After spending eight years away from the live NFL game broadcasting world, Jon Gruden finally found himself back where many fans first came to know him, not on the sidelines, but behind the microphone. And his candid reaction afterward said it all. “I was fired up,” Gruden told reporters. “I had a lot of fun […]
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Interesting window into the psyche of the Bucs’ front office. Yeah, yeah, yeah, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht wants to keep Vita Vea, despite him asking for a trade. What GM wouldn’t want Vea? But the Bucs […]
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When general manager Jason Licht took the podium this week, he knew exactly what the focus of the media session would be: Baker Mayfield’s contract extension. It came as no surprise, as Licht was asked to address the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback’s situation after Mayfield publicly expressed his frustration over the stalled negotiations. When asked […]
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Here’s one for the famous receipt box kept by Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. Pat McAfee, the popular and premier ESPN TV personality, has hosted Licht on his show and gassed him up as a top-flight GM. […]
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The early days of NFL training camp have been turbulent for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team didn’t give Baker Mayfield a new contract, which clearly frustrated the team’s quarterback. A new contract didn’t come defensive tackle Vita Vea’s way, either. Ultimately, that led to a trade request from the eight-year veteran who has spent […]
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The champagne remains on ice at One Buc Palace. Joe suspects all the Buccaneers big shots were prepared to toast a new contract extension for Baker Mayfield weeks ago. Securing a franchise quarterback is a major accomplishment for any team. […]
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Even though the Tampa Bay Buccaneers weren't able to get a contract extension done with Baker Mayfield before his self-imposed deadline, the club remains high on him as their starting quarterback.
Baker Mayfield is “the man” at One Buc Palace — even if he is annoyed the Bucs don’t want to make him “the man” for the 2029 season. At least not yet. Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht […]
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It seems there’s been a mindset shift at One Buc Palace. At least this morning, Todd Bowles sort of acknowledge there may be a Bucs life ahead without Vita Vea, who has demanded a trade. “We can play without him; […]
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Buccaneers GM Jason Licht responded to comments made by DT Vita Vea‘s agent on Wednesday, telling FOX Sports’ Greg Auman, “I have no plans of trading Vita.” Yesterday Vea’s agent was quoted by the Tampa Bay Times as saying, “I just don’t see it ending in anything but a trade at this point,” so it […]
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Joe’s been enjoying the player interviews by new Buccaneers radio voice Tony Castricone on the official team website. In today’s edition, he caught up to running back Kenny Gainwell. Gainwell has been as advertised since arriving as a coveted free […]
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The funny thing to Joe about the contract hassles Baker Mayfield and defensive tackle Vea Vea are going through is it has a lot of folks bellyaching about distractions. As Joe likes to say, distractions are distractions if you let […]
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In his job as the head coach of Georgia, Kirby Smart has seen countless players get drafted into the NFL. And even when they continue playing football, one thing is certain with Smart and his former players. He never stops caring about them. After a former Bulldog got a season-ending injury, the Georgia head coach […]
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The agent for Buccaneers DT Vita Vea told Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times that he’s pessimistic the two sides will work things out in their contract standoff. “I just don’t see it ending in anything but a trade at this point,” he said. Vea has continued his hold-in at Buccaneers training camp as he […]
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Mild-mannered, team-first tight end Cade Otton has a selfish side. It’s not prominent and he’s not about to pound his chest scream, ‘Get me the damn ball.’ But Otton wants a bigger role — and more recognition. Joe was almost […]
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While there could be friction between Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel on the 49ers, Evans made sure to squash it.
When a Pro Bowl defensive tackle reportedly wants out, panic usually follows. That hasn’t been the case in Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Vita Vea has requested a trade and is currently staging a “hold-in” at training camp. Yet HC Todd Bowles remains unbothered and dismissed the concerns with a simple but telling message. “Again, it’s still […]
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Vita Vea requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Todd Bowles still does not know whether he will be able to count on him this season.
Recently, Vita Vea requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , leaving his future with the franchise uncertain. Todd Bowles , who still does not know whether he will be able to count on him in the short term, acknowledged that the situation could become a concern once the preseason games are over.
“Again, it’s still early,” the manager ...
Who will carry most of the mail in the Buccaneers’ backfield this season? Fantasy football players nationwide are yearning for clues. Perhaps one came last night. To review the numbers, during the second half of the 2024 season, Bucky Irving […]
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More and more each practice, Joe comes away impressed by rookie wide receiver Ted Hurst. Hurst has had few wow plays. He’s had a ton of solid plays. When Joe types “wow plays,” Joe means plays that make you go, […]
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Bucs fans watching NFL Network on Sunday got a taste of this, and others watching training camp at One Buc Palace have seen it if they’ve been paying attention. Rookie Rueben Bain always has a passionate cheering section comprised of […]
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not said much publicly about Vita Vea's trade request. But their actions over the weekend spoke louder than any statement could. The Buccaneers unveiled the fourth and final player mural on the exterior of Raymond James Stadium, and the honor went to Vea, joining Chris Godwin, Baker Mayfield, and Antoine Winfield Jr. on the building.
"It's crystal clear now that the Bucs see Vea as a big part of their plans in 2026 regardless of his contract demands," Craig Smit...