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The 2025 Buffalo Bills season has been written, but the book is incomplete. Before we cast our full attention toward the 2026 season, let’s take one last glance back over our shoulder for our annual look at the Plays That Defined the prior campaign. For any newcomers, first and foremost; Welcome! When it comes to […]
Joe and the Bucs have different definitions of a pass rush. Joe’s definition is simple: Put the quarterback on his ass. There isn’t a quarterback in the league who can complete a pass while prone on the turf (though Doug […] The post Vita Vea Bucs’ Best Pass Rusher? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Despite any expectations fans may have about Grady Jarrett, the Chicago Bears’ lack of significant movement at the position suggests they still expect him to be a difference-maker in the middle of the defense. Oh, sure, they brought in Neville Gallimore on a two-year, $10 million deal, but they needed a replacement for Andrew Billings. […]
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 .
The following is an excerpt from Warren Sharp's 2026 Football Preview. In addition to Warren's deep, detailed write-up on all 32 NFL teams, each chapter features page after page of full-color charts, stats, and heatmaps, as well as penalty analysis from Joe Gibbs. Click here for a full FREE chapter from the 2026 Football Preview. [...]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
Buccaneers Buccaneers OLB David Walker enters the second year of his career after being a fourth-round pick last year. Walker said the message for their entire defensive line this offseason is to rush the quarterback as one. “Just get off- that’s how we talk in the whole D-Line Room, that the number one thing is, […] The post NFC Notes: Xavier Legette, David Walker, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
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 .
There are people out there who doubt Kyler Murray can thrive with the Minnesota Vikings, but Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield isn't one of them.