Latest news and updates about the Buccaneers
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 .
Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield said he plans to stay in the Tampa area regardless of whether he signs a new contract with the team, yet he wants to remain with the organization that he says first treated him well and reminds him of his time at Oklahoma. “I would love to be there,” Mayfield […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Jalon Daniels, Cesar Ruiz, Buccaneers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Yesterday, Joe brought the first installment of the Loaf Watch series. Todd Bowles talked about Bucs “just taking plays off,” so Joe wants to look deeper into the Bucs’ post-bye games, the ones that sent Tampa Bay from a 6-2 […] The post Loaf Watch: Bills-Buccaneers appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
When a team drafts a guy in the seventh round, it is sort of a Hail Mary. It’s hard to find seventh-round picks who can make an impact as a rookie, forget making a team. For every Brock Purdy there […] The post Tez Johnson Thinks He Has Room To Grow appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
One of the Joes is a lot more pessimistic than the other when it comes to the 2026 Bucs. That doesn’t mean the Bucs cannot return to their division-winning ways. For the Joe typing here, it seems Tyler Sullivan of […] The post CBS Details “Worst Case” For 2026 Bucs appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
So what Buccaneers took plays off last season? Joe is seeking clarity beyond Lavonte David admitting to being called out for loafs and YaYa Diaby wagging a finger of shame at Bucs film. Today, Joe re-watched November’s Bucs-Patriots game with […] The post Loaf Watch: Bucs Vs. New England appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Buccaneers Buccaneers S Miles Killebrew signed on with Tampa Bay as a free agent this offseason following his time with the Steelers. Killebrew said that ST coordinator Danny Smith, who also came from Pittsburgh, was a “giant factor” in his decision to join the team. “I would say a giant factor,” Killebrew said, via Gabriel […] The post NFC Notes: Cameron Jordan, Tua Tagovailoa, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The New York Jets have one position group set to thrive in joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it will be valuable experience before the season.
As the NFL season begins to heat up, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been the contract status of Baker Mayfield, who is entering the final year of a three-year, $100 million contract. On one hand, Mayfield hasn’t quite gotten the Buccaneers over the hump just yet, but his production […] The post Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield shares crucial update on contract extension talks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Buccaneers Bucs RB Kenneth Gainwell said that he believes the team’s offense is a perfect fit for him as a smaller, shifty back that can exploit mismatches on the perimeter. “That style of offense is built for guys that can get to the perimeter, fast guys and I think me and Bucky and Sean [Tucker] […] The post NFC Notes: Chase Young, Jalen Coker, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Buccaneers Zac Robinson enters his first season as the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator after having the same role with the Falcons in 2024 and 2025. Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield is confident that Robinson’s understanding of the running game will be a huge benefit to their offense. “This is not to downplay Josh Grizzard whatsoever because […] The post NFC Notes: Zac Robinson, Tyler Shough, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
In the words of NFL.com reporter/analyst Eric Edholm, the Baker Mayfield contract squabble is nothing more than “fluff” to give folks something to talk about during the five or six weeks between underwear football season and the July start of […] The post Baker Mayfield The Best Option — Now appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his three-year contract. When asked about Mayfield, HC Todd Bowles said the quarterback has been “all about business” and doesn’t seem affected by his situation. “Baker’s business, he’s all about business. The contract stuff takes care of itself,” Bowles said via Rick Stroud of […] The post NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Taysom Hill, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Ira’s midweek summer Bucs buffet is warm and tasty. Enjoy! The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too, including iHeartRadio. […] The post Ira Kaufman Talks Defensive Changes, More Blame Thrown At Todd Bowles, Fitness Speculation, Gameday Radio Change, The Greg Gaines Files, And More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Joe wonders what Team Glazer and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht think when they hear all the national-analyst calls to pay Baker Mayfield a market value contract. Mayfield seems like a very reasonable guy, so for him […] The post “He Should Have A Spot In The $50 Million Club” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Linebacker Larry Foote was a key piece of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense in the 2000s, helping them win two Super Bowls. While he retired following the 2014 season, he’s still been in the NFL, only as a coach. He’s currently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their run game coordinator and outside linebackers coach. Bruce […]
Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield isn’t taking too kindly to questions about whether he will start the first game of the season. “I started every game last year … the last three years,” Mayfield said, via Jenna Laine of ESPN. “I don’t know if that should ever be a question.” “No, pretty much the same, […] The post NFC Notes: Cam Jordan, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Two Steelers greats took serious shots at Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles. Remember when Joe shared how Bowles referenced last week that Bucs players took plays off when the team had a lead? Yeah, Joe is still dry heaving. And […] The post “That’s A Coaching Thing” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Yesterday was Christmas in June for Joe. Normally, there is a Christmas in July: No, not sales at Walmart. But July is when Warren Sharp’s Football Preview annual comes out. It’s loaded with strong analysis and really, really deep-diving stats. […] The post Warren Sharp: Revolving Door At Offensive Coordinator Puts Pressure On Todd Bowles appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
BY IRA KAUFMAN He’s made a small fortune, with a good chance to make a lot more. For Baker Mayfield, the time is approaching to make history. There is no shortage of historic angles to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How […] The post The Race To 6 appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Joe has known for months that Mike Evans leaving Tampa for a lot less money — for a team that won six games in 2024 and a quarterback who doesn’t represent an upgrade — is a story whose whole truth […] The post More Gray Area To Mike Evans’ Departure appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles thinks the team has the defensive leaders to close out games this coming season, especially when it comes to not allowing late comebacks and taking plays off after gaining the lead. “If we can prepare and we can execute, and we don’t look at the names on people’s helmets, and […] The post NFC Notes: Xavier Legette, Michael Penix Jr., Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found the voice who’ll replace Gene Deckerhoff in their radio booth. On Tuesday, the Bucs officially named Tony Castricone as their new radio play-by-play announcer and team insider. Castricone succeeds Deckerhoff, who retired after the 2025 season following nearly four decades as the voice of the franchise. Castricone has been the…
The NFL offseason brought plenty of change, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were no exception. Veteran wide receiver Mike Evans departed in free agency to join the San Francisco 49ers. As Evans nears the end of his career, he secured…
Joe remembers when the Buccaneers cut Cam Brate, their former tight end who ranks sixth in franchise history in touchdowns scored with 36. Brate was an undrafted free agent in 2014 and didn’t make the 2015 roster out of training […] The post “Think Of Him As Like A Faster Cam Brate” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .