It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

If a classy player plans on quitting, does he have his agent meet with his team of 14 years as free agency approaches? [read more]

“Jason, let’s take care of ‘Shep.'”

Joe wouldn’t blame Bucs receiver Sterling Shepard one bit if he was outraged how the season ended. [read more]

On the same day the Dixie Chicks let it be known they plan to use the franchise tag on free agent tight end Kyle Pitts, did the Bucs make headway in re-signing their free agent tight end? [read more]

For Joe, the NFL Scouting Combine is all about information gathering and mingling with important NFL types, and making sure to avoid Mark Sanchez if he’s on the downtown Indianapolis streets after midnight. [read more]

“Jason, I know this isn’t real.”

Interesting choice of words today by a Buccaneers legend. [read more]

Readers here during The Lost Decade may remember the player Joe referred to as a “misplaced Calgary Stampeder.” [read more]

“They think you’re washed, Tae.”

When Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles host news conferences tomorrow at the NFL Scouting Combine, fans might learn the football fate of legendary Lavonte David. [read more]

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How skilled is Rueben Bain covering receivers?

Joe read an interesting breakdown of edge rushers. It motivated Joe to try to think outside the box. [read more]

What is Cade Otton’s future?

Before last season, in a rare glimpse of controlled emotion, Bucs tight end Cade Otton seemed disappointed. [read more]

Demonstrates blocking prowess.

Bucs running back Sean Tucker is a restricted free agent. And it seems he’s grown tired of a label slapped on him. [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]

Offense was never the same.

The Super Bowl happened two Sundays ago. And all the while watching that game, and in the aftermath almost daily, Joe wondered, “What the hell happened?” [read more]

“Tom, you, Spytek and Davis can keep pretending you know what you’re doing. We’re looking at another playoff run.”

How close was Tampa Bay to being a good team last season?

The answer depends on who you ask. [read more]

Bucs cornerback Jacob Parrish slammed into the rookie wall last season along with a couple of teammates.

One particular stats tell that story well. [read more]

Georgia ILB C.J. Allen.

The Bucs need inside linebackers in the worst way. In fact, Joe is on record saying the Bucs need to add three. [read more]

Waiting game.

Joe is not sweating what Mike Evans will do in two weeks when, if you believe his pessimistic agent, Evans will test the market when the free agency dinner bell rings on Monday, March 9. [read more]