“We’ve Got To Crack That Code”

April 3rd, 2025

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

A tale of two NFL head coaches …

There they were Tuesday morning, holding court at separate tables only a few feet apart at the owners meetings at The Breakers in Palm Beach. Todd Bowles, 61, and 48-year-old Raheem Morris took on questions from the media for more than 30 minutes before the league announced its rule changes for the 2025 season. [read more]

Would Todd Bowles Draft A Smallish Corner?

April 3rd, 2025

Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston has lightning speed.

The more Joe hears Todd Bowles and Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht talk, the more Joe is convinced the Bucs won’t draft an inside linebacker at No. 19. [read more]

Todd Bowles Doesn’t Believe Change Is Bad For Bucs Offense

April 3rd, 2025

“‘Bake,’ what do you think about Bucky running a wildcat and putting you in the slot?” (A Tampa Bay Buccaneers photo)

So the Bucs have a new offensive coordinator, Josh Grizzard. He got promoted after Liam Coen allegedly slipped out of town in the dark of night. [read more]

Bucs To Study More Creamsicle, Alternate Uniform Games

April 3rd, 2025

Mulling more creamsicles.

Will Bucs fans get to see more of the creamsicles? That is unknown. But this week the NFL changed its rules, allowing the creamsicles to be broken out of mothballs more often. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

April 3rd, 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]

Jason Licht Talks About “Huge” Move He Made Re-Signing Ben Bredeson

April 3rd, 2025

Jason Licht beams.

No, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht did not re-sign left guard Ben Bredeson on the Bucs’ front office boat cruise. But Bredeson’s agent did agree to terms with Licht’s staff while on the boat. [read more]

Bucs Prepping For Joint Practices With The Ravens

April 2nd, 2025

Todd Bowles said this week his Bucs need work on their “killer instinct.”

So he’s happily signing up to practice against a team that refuses to take summer work lightly. [read more]

Coaching The Coaches

April 2nd, 2025

Todd Bowles explains.

Joe remembers Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians saying one reason he agreed to coach the Bucs and put the brakes on his retirement was he was able to, in his words, get the band back together. [read more]

When Coaches Use Lack Of Takeaways As A Crutch

April 2nd, 2025

Bucs coach Todd Bowles speaks.

This is a big reason why Joe cringes so much when hearing defensive coaches whine about how they lost a game because they didn’t get takeaways. [read more]

“People Don’t Understand The Man”

April 2nd, 2025

So at the NFL Owners meetings this week, Joe caught up with someone with a connection to the big offseason deal that wasn’t: star Bucs receiver Chris Godwin to the Patriots. [read more]

Todd Bowles: “You Win By Scoring Points”

April 2nd, 2025

Defensive guy talks offense.

Joe nearly fell over hearing this. [read more]

Joel Glazer Talks “Special Responsibility,” Emotional Moments

April 2nd, 2025

It seems the Kleenex box in the Team Glazer luxury suite might need a refill. [read more]

Todd Bowles Weighs In On Haason Reddick

April 2nd, 2025

Haason Reddick chatter.

It was sort of weird a few weeks ago when the Bucs brought in big-time free agent Haason Reddick to talk to the local pen and mic club and the only football official who showed up was Reddick’s position coach. [read more]

The JoeBucsFan Show Airs Saturday At 10 A.M. On WDAE

April 2nd, 2025

Dial up The JoeBucsFan Show SATURDAY at 10 a.m. on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Listen below or via the iHeart Radio app. All the fun starts after The Rock Riley Show at 9 a.m.

Yeah, that’s right. Joe is back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend with Ira Kaufman. Varying times (for now).

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Morning Cup Of Joe

April 2nd, 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]

“Really Pumped” Haason Reddick

April 2nd, 2025

Drew Rosenhaus talks about his client.

The Bucs are believing/hoping/praying they signed a beastly and hungry edge rusher in free agent Haason Reddick.

It was a critical move for Tampa Bay, so Joe tracked down superagent Drew Rosenhaus to talk about the move yesterday at the NFL owners meetings in Palm Beach. [read more]

Bucs Ownership Appreciates Todd Bowles Hiring Game/Clock Management Guru

April 1st, 2025

Not good enough.

That mindset was at the root of one offseason decision by Todd Bowles. [read more]

Best In Class Breaks Down Defensive Tackle Prospects

April 1st, 2025

Defensive tackles. Run stuffers!! JoeBucsFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan presents his DT prospect breakdown, always with an eye on the Bucs’ trends, needs and interviews. Enjoy!

Listen by clicking below. Or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where summer savings are fantastic. Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

Joel Glazer Talks 2024 Performance, “Consistent” Play

April 1st, 2025

Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer speaks.

Some might say the 2024 Bucs season was a roller coaster ride. Ownership has a slightly different view. [read more]