It seems Mike McDaniel joining his friend and former 49ers colleague Robert Saleh in Tennesse is far from a done deal. [read more]

So the Buccaneers have the best long-distance kicker in the NFL. Yes, even better than freakish Cam Little. [read more]

Ripple effect in Tampa?

In the past week or so as it seemed the Bucs and former Dolphins shot-caller Mike McDaniel had mutual interest in the Bucs’ opening at offensive coordinator, per rumors floated through social media from legitimate NFL sources. [read more]

Bucs’ head coach in waiting?

Joe’s doesn’t like this idea. [read more]

Former NFL GM explains.

On paper, a former NFL general manager agrees: The Bucs open offensive coordinator job is very attractive. [read more]

What is he looking for?

Joe would think on paper, the Bucs would have a coveted opening at offensive coordinator. [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]

One of the game’s greatest duos.

If Mike Evans returns for the 2026 season, there is no doubt in Joe’s mind that Chris Godwin and Evans will go down as one of the greatest receiving duos in NFL history. [read more]

Two years ago, the Bucs twice interviewed then-Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher for their open offensive coordinator gig that eventually went to then-Seahawks quarterbacks coach Dave Canales. [read more]

“Show me the money!”

If one well-known NFL insider is on the mark, the Bucs have just as good of a chance as any team to land a highly-respected playcaller. [read more]

The phrase “out of context” is often used to describe a wrong interpretation of what someone said or meant to say. [read more]

The legend of the greatest receiver in Buccaneers history continues to grow. [read more]

Joe’s been endorsing — and enjoying — local Hooters locations since before Lavonte David was drafted. Online ordering is easy, and so is enjoying a good meal in their fun locations.

Fired.

Now this is intriguing. [read more]

“Todd, what do you know about Howie Roseman?”

It seems former Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard wasn’t just content with daily trips to the golf course since he was given an involuntary vacation earlier this month. [read more]

Bucs playcaller candidate Mike McDaniel.

Joe presumes the important people at One Buc Palace prepped the exit paperwork for fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard with 2 minutes remaining in the Bucs-Dolphins game a few weeks ago. [read more]

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The Buccaneers suddenly face an uncertain future at the game’s most critical position. [read more]

Bucs’ defense needs more “dawgs” like Tykee Smith.

Aside from Antoine Winfield and before Father Time caught up with Lavonte David, name a Bucs defender who regularly blasts people into the middle of the week? [read more]