It’s tough for players on a new team to make an impression this early on as the Bucs are in the early stages of preparation of the 2026 season. With that said, veteran running back Kenneth Gainwell has gotten nothing but rave reviews when it comes to his accountability, professionalism, and ability to fit in … Read more
One of the strangest tales in Icelandic folklore concerns a creature called the Loðsilungur, or the furry trout. The trout, as you might imagine, looks like a fish covered with a white shag of fur, which it allegedly evolved to stay warm in Nordic waters. The people of Iceland, especially the men, knew not to … Read more
In the NFL, Cover 4 refers to a defensive coverage that aims to cover four deep zones on the field. Following that lead, I’m going to provide you with the same coverage of the Bucs – your favorite football team. Each Wednesday morning I’ll cover four areas as they apply to Tampa Bay: 1. a … Read more
After 26 days of gameplay and almost three months of real time spent arguing and crashing out online, Survivor 50 has finally arrived at its endgame. From a starting count of 24 iconic (and, well, “iconic”) players down to a Final Five, the supersized season has been … let’s call it “polarizing.” At its best, … Read more
The Bucs have a lot of tough games on their 2026 schedule. So, any little advantage on a week-to-week basis could be huge for Todd Bowles and his team, especially when it comes to the best teams on their slate. Not to mention, with the NFC South typically coming down to a single game or … Read more
The Bucs are young at the cornerback position, including their cornerbacks coach Rashad Johnson. Going into his fifth year on the Bucs’ coaching staff, this one will be his biggest and most important job yet as he was promoted to cornerbacks coach for this season. He was previously the assistant secondary coach, who coached the … Read more
Pewter Report and some local media had press conferences on Tuesday with defensive coaches on the Bucs’ staff. We’ll talk about the biggest takeaways from what was said by the group. The Pewter Report Podcast is presented by PrizePicks. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first … Read more
Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking cooking violence, living with your own mediocrity, actors as P.I.s, and more. Your letters: Mick: What is the correct … Read more
Many of the Bucs coaches knew right off the jump that first-round pick outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. was going to be something special. Whether it was watching him on tape, meeting him in person, or getting to see him firsthand at practice, the coaching staff has high but fair expectations for this potential game … Read more
Late in Monday night’s Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, a beleaguered Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dribbled tentatively into the mouth of San Antonio’s defensive zone. That zone had been total hell for the two-time reigning MVP. Now, with the Thunder down four points inside the final minute of the game’s second overtime period, Gilgeous-Alexander was … Read more