What About The Past Three Practices Closed To Media?

May 31st, 2025

SirVocea Dennis

Buccaneers spring practices were on lockdown Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, closed to the prying eyes of media.

However, Joe was able to bribe a few window washers, fly a couple of high-altitude drones and extort information from a football staffer. [read more]

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May 31st, 2025

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The Bucs And… The Dixie Chicks?

May 31st, 2025

Balance!

Joe admits to head-shaking, Looney Tunes-style, like when Yosemite Sam got blasted in the face by a cannon. [read more]

Postseason Pain Ran Deep

May 31st, 2025

Running back weighs in.

So the Bucs were ousted from the playoffs last season because of two brutal mistakes on offense and a defense with a Santa Claus mentality. [read more]

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May 31st, 2025

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Why Drafting Emeka Egbuka Was Damn Smart

May 31st, 2025

Rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka.

Joe understands there are still diehards out there angry with Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht for drafting Emeka Egbuka at No. 19 and not a damaged goods inside linebacker or a reach of a safety. [read more]

One Last Priority To Meet

May 31st, 2025

Who backs up Jamel Dean when he’s hurt?

Boy, the Bucs must have a helluva roster if this is the only task left in building their 2025 team. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Graham Barton Reaction, Cornerbacks Competition, Haason Reddick, Rachaad White Non-Story, Vacation Recap And Much More

May 30th, 2025

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(Almost) Complete

May 30th, 2025

Roster analysis.

To win a Super Bowl a roster pretty much has to be loaded or complete. So how do the Bucs measure up this fall? [read more]

Mike Evans Talks To Kevin Hart About Baker, Brady And Losing

May 30th, 2025

Has Mike Evans gone Hollywood?

Absolutely not. [read more]

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May 30th, 2025

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Emeka Egbuka’s Quick Burst

May 30th, 2025

Video surfaces of fun play.

The impressive play in underwear football that Joe witnessed on Tuesday came from Bucs’ first-round pick wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. A day later, Joe described (again) how Egbuka looks very smooth on the practice fields behind One Buc Palace. [read more]

“He Plays Quarterback Like A Linebacker”

May 30th, 2025

Baker Mayfield fan.

Joe often types that players take on the personality of their coach. And so too can a team take on the personality of its quarterback. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

May 30th, 2025

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. [read more]

Bucs’ Most “Watchable” Game

May 30th, 2025

Unfortunately, not available.

Oh, if only Howard Cosell were still around. [read more]

Rondé Barber: Next Ring Of Honor Choice Is Easy

May 29th, 2025

Next?

It’ll be interesting to see if Rondé Barber has any legit sway with Team Glazer.

The iconic Hall of Famer says the next Buccaneers Ring of Honor inductee after Simeon Rice this year is an easy choice. [read more]

The 50 Most Notable Players In Bucs History (Nos. 41 – 45)

May 29th, 2025

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

In honor of a half-century of Buccaneer football, I’m counting down the Top 50 players in franchise history, based solely on their accomplishments with the franchise. This week, we continue at No. 45.

No. 50 – Mark Cotney
No. 49 – Mike Washington
No. 48 – Richard “Batman” Wood
No. 47 – Aqib Talib
No. 46 – Ricky Reynolds

45. Keyshawn Johnson
The No. 1 overall pick in the 1996 Draft by the Jets, Johnson was one of the top offensive threats during Tampa Bay’s 2002 championship season. He ranks seventh on the Buc career list in receptions and No. 8 in receiving yards. Johnson was traded to the Bucs in 2000 for a pair of first-round draft choices. He caught 106 passes in 2001, which is still a franchise single-season record. In the 2002 postseason, Johnson caught 14 passes for 194 yards, including a 9-yard TD reception late in the opening half at Philadelphia in the NFC championship game. [read more]

Chris Simms “Shocked” Haason Reddick MIA

May 29th, 2025

Former Bucs QB reacts.

It appears former Bucs quarterback Chris Simms would have one simple question if he got a chance to talk to Bucs outside linebacker Haason Reddick. [read more]

“I Still Feel Like I Can Dominate”

May 29th, 2025

Joe is hyped to hear how fired up Lavonte David is for his 14th NFL season, but Joe also was intrigued to hear David name nine current and ex-Bucs that motivate and drive him to this day. [read more]