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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 .
Last month Todd Bowles broke from his in-season and postseason claims that effort was no issue with his Bucs last season. Bowles caught a lot of fans’ attention referencing guys “just taking plays off,” so Joe launched operation Loaf Watch. […] The post Loaf Watch: Buccaneers-Cardinals appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
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 .
An NFL analyst questioned whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did enough to fix their defense during the 2026 offseason. The post Buccaneers’ Defensive Revamp Faces Harsh Reality appeared first on HEAVY .
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. […]
If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a chance to re-draft the 2025 draft class, they would not be happy. Emeka Egbuka was a great selection by the team, but so good that Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report did not project him falling anywhere near his draft slot.In the re-draft done by Bleacher Report, Egbuka went […] The post Analyst Crushes Bucs’ 2025 Draft With One Decision appeared first on HEAVY .
Baker Mayfield’s uncertain Buccaneers future fuels a speculative Shedeur Sanders trade fit. The post Browns QB Floated as Baker Mayfield Replacement appeared first on HEAVY .
One of the most discussed weddings in all of pop culture has officially happened. Global pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce officially got married at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The ceremony featured a wide variety of entertainers, athletes, celebrities, and more.A large portion of the over […] The post Buccaneers Well Represented at Taylor Swift’s Wedding appeared first on HEAVY .
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 […]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had potentially the most prized UDFA prospect in the 2026 draft in their grasp on draft day. However, 28 picks before Navy running back Eli Heidenreich was set to sign with the Bucs, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him, and ended their chance of selecting the intriguing prospect.Heidenreich spilled the story recently […] The post AFC Foe Snatched Buccaneers’ Draft Sleeper appeared first on HEAVY .
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 .