Gerald McCoy describes his “little brother” relationship with Lavonte David.

Lavonte David’s retirement last week was touching in a lot of ways. There was David’s emotional stories of how his parents, who didn’t have much money, always found a way to help him chase his football dreams. [read more]

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]

Wrestling comeback?

Joe admits to not watching much rasslin’ for years. But Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs sure watches it. At least the kind that is supposed to be real. [read more]

Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson

Don’t look to the Atlanta offense of the past two years and think that’s what’s coming to the Bucs this season. [read more]

The 2026 Patriots roster added two former Buccaneers and now the Eagles have one, as well. [read more]

New Bucs linebacker Alex Anzalone is known for tight coverage.

The Bucs lost a fading legend at inside linebacker and picked up a pesky veteran with plenty left in the tank. [read more]

Washington WR Denzel Boston.

So, yeah, the Bucs have a new hole on the roster. [read more]

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Fallback option?

This may not be as crazy as it seems on face value. [read more]

All-American Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez.

Last year Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez was a human highlight film. [read more]

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So the Bucs have a two-time Pro Bowl starting quarterback in his prime who hasn’t missed a game in three Tampa Bay seasons. [read more]

New era.

Joe gets how most Bucs fans are in a bit of shock after Lavonte David classily hung up his cleats and Mike Evans ran away from Tampa as fast as he could. [read more]

Rookie receiver Tez Johnson was a feel-good story last season, but in the final 8 Bucs games, Johnson had just 9 catches for 67 yards, despite making four starts.

He had a better disappearing act than fellow rookie Emeka Egbuka. [read more]

Bucs special teams coach Danny Smith.

When is the last time the Bucs blocked a field goal? It seems like it has been a while. That’s just one of many reasons why the Bucs were downright horrible on special teams in recent years. [read more]

Options.

The more Joe thinks about it, next month’s opening round of the draft will be fascinating for Bucs fans to watch. [read more]

Tackles-for-loss machine.

When a linebacker plays above the rim for 14 years without a major injury, naturally, the man is going to pile up statistics. [read more]

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Texas ILB Anthony Hill.

Joe likes to mock and throw rocks at the PFF Tribe. It’s largely because of their dumbarse grades and their arrogance. It’s as if they invented the game and can never be wrong. [read more]

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