Haason Reddick Versus Leonard Floyd

March 12th, 2025

“Tom, Leonard Floyd is nearly as washed as you were in 2022. And don’t hang that Geno Smith signing on Spytek when it doesn’t work out.”

So the Falcons attacked their anemic pass rush in free agency by cutting Grady Jarrett (LOL) and adding edge rusher Leonard Floyd on a one-year deal for $10 million this week. [read more]

Best In Class Examines Linebacker Prospects

March 12th, 2025

JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan has his first draft position breakdown of the 2025 offseason. Linebackers!

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Lavonte David Talks Longevity

March 12th, 2025

Longer than expected.

Bucs icon Lavonte David admitted it. What he’s doing with the Bucs is beyond his childhood dreams. [read more]

Greg Gaines Returns As Defensive Tackle

March 12th, 2025

Returns.

Jason Licht is keeping the band together. [read more]

Ben Bredeson Believes Bucs’ Offensive Line Can Improve

March 12th, 2025

Michigan Man speaks.

Last year the Bucs not only had two new starters on the offensive line, it also had a new position coach, Kevin Carberry. [read more]

Chris Godwin Raves About Jalen McMillan

March 12th, 2025

Support from a key teammate.

Mike Evans is a big fan of Bucs receiver Jalen McMillan. And Chris Godwin explained why he is, too. [read more]

Almost Entire Offense Returns

March 12th, 2025

Licking his chops over free agency.

Four years ago the Bucs decided to run it back. And it nearly worked. [read more]

Chris Godwin: I’ll Be Back

March 12th, 2025

Terminator-like determination.

Joe remembers two weeks ago at the combine in Indianapolis where Bucs types pretty much all agreed that if any player could bounce back from an awful injury like a dislocated ankle, it would be Chris Godwin. [read more]

Tampa Bay Spokesman, Chris Godwin

March 12th, 2025

New Chamber of Commerce president?

It’s not totally unusual to hear this from Bucs players, or players of other teams, when they decide to possibly pass up more cash from another club. [read more]

Chris Godwin: Decision To Stay “Was Very, Very Tough”

March 11th, 2025

Joe gets how some fans bristled a bit hearing Chris Godwin talk multiple times today about how returning to the Bucs was a difficult decision. [read more]

“Have You Gone Home?”

March 11th, 2025

An official Buccaneers photo of new offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard and Baker Mayfield.

Joe’s glad to hear rookie Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard seems to appreciate the amazing hand he’s been dealt at 34 years old. [read more]

Jason Licht: No Receiving Duo A More Complete Package Than Mike Evans And Chris Godwin

March 11th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht was both jovial and a little emotional today when meeting with the local press in the wake of Chris Godwin agreeing to a three-year contract for some $66 million. [read more]

Chris Godwin Talks Health

March 11th, 2025

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht joined one of his favorite football sons for a news conference at One Buc Palace today.

Chris Godwin joined Licht to talk about his new three-year contract. [read more]

Chris Godwin Would Not Go Into Details About His Rehab

March 11th, 2025

No timetable on return.

Nearly five months after suffering a dislocated ankle in garbage moments against the Crows, how close is Bucs receiver Chris Godwin to getting on a practice field? Or even playing in a game? Godwin is keeping that intel close to the vest. [read more]

Anthony Nelson Returns

March 11th, 2025

Stays home.

In January when the Bucs lost to the Commandos, Joe didn’t like how Anthony Nelson reacted. [read more]

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka Finds Work

March 11th, 2025

Gone

Outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka is now a former Bucs player. [read more]

Report: Jets Coaches Say Haason Reddick Still Has It

March 11th, 2025

New Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick.

Bucs fans from Gibsonton to East Lake must have loved watching the start of ESPN’s live coverage of the start of free agency yesterday. [read more]

Chaos In Atlanta

March 11th, 2025

Reeling.

There are more than a few giant smiles at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters, and they’re not just about the Bucs signing a quality edge rusher and Chris Godwin. [read more]

Buccaneers Sign Veteran Punter Riley Dixon

March 11th, 2025

Two weeks ago at the NFL Scouting Combine, head coach Todd Bowles said he had one major ask of whomever punts for his team in 2025. [read more]

Chris Godwin, Dak Prescott And Allen Hurns

March 11th, 2025

The Bucs are confident in Chris Godwin’s ability to return to full strength after an ugly dislocated ankle. That’s why they handed him a fat three-year contract yesterday.

But when will Godwin get back to 100 percent? [read more]

Day 1 Free Agency Ecstasy & Review

March 11th, 2025

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