“Todd, why are people blaming you for running Mike Evans off?”

Until there is a real answer from Mike Evans himself, Joe can only speculate as to the exact reason that pushed Evans away from the Bucs for good. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

This afternoon, Bucs general manager Jason Licht had a sitdown with Joe and a select group of local media. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

For years, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht confessed openly there was an emotional bond between him and Mike Evans. [read more]

Candid stuff today from Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht, who said he has not yet had a phone conversation with departed Bucs legend Mike Evans since he agreed to sign with the 49ers. [read more]

Lots of painful revelations today at One Buc Palace as Joe sat with three other reporters to talk all things Mike Evans with Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

In a sitdown with Joe and a few other reporters at One Buc Palace this afternoon, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht updated the status of free agent Lavonte David. [read more]

Now that he’s no longer mistreating women and quarterbacking the Steelers, Ben Roethlistberger has a podcast devoted to various sports topics that include all things Steelers football. [read more]

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Confirmed numbers show a massive pay cut.

Athletes regularly say when they sign new contracts, sometimes with new teams, it wasn’t about the money. That statement 99 percent of the time is hogwash because it is about the money. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 9:30 a.m. Poll closed at 10:31 a.m.

For those who missed it, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht sat down for an exclusive interview with the heavy hitters at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. [read more]

Stability.

Joe has noticed fans sharing an uptick in angst towards Bucs’ AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Sad.

Joe doesn’t believe Kay Adams had any intention of throwing rocks at Bucs fans. But she just as easily could have given Bucs fans a knee to the groin. [read more]

Says animated coach not needed.

Joe doesn’t think it is a stretch to suggest the vast majority of Bucs fans look forward to one thing before they can fully enjoy Bucs games again. [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]

Dissed.

Man, Joe’s not sure why the CBS dudes suddenly have it in for Lavonte David. [read more]

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Pain alert! [read more]

Todd Bowles gets a powerful endorsement.

Newer Tampa Bay fans probably don’t realize that Shelton Quarles was a Buccaneers starter (1999-2006) at linebacker for the one of the greatest defenses the NFL has ever seen. [read more]

More.

Joe is on record claiming the Bucs need three new inside linebackers this offseason. The Bucs last year had zero depth at the position. [read more]

Coach him up, Coach.

Joe supposes these questions will linger until Al-Quadin Muhammad proves it wasn’t about his contract. [read more]