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]

Still a solid QB.

As Joe pointed out yesterday, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is a third-down baller. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

About a year ago Joe spoke with someone who works at One Buc Palace and the subject was linebackers, inside linebackers specifically. [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]

Will Pro Football Hall of Fame come knocking?

Unless 2025 was a harbinger, Joe believes Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs is entering the discussion as a future Pro Football Hall of Fame member. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 5:13 p.m. Poll closed at 6:24 p.m.

Wanted for 2026?

Bucs starting defensive lineman Logan Hall will find demand for his services in free agency soon.

Hey, if Joe Tryon-Shoyinka found a high-paying job a year ago, then Hall might find general managers pounding on his door. [read more]

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It’s been seven years since a defense-first head coach has been in the Super Bowl — Bill Belicheat in 2019. [read more]

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Fired Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard.

Fired Tampa Bay rookie offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, a Bucs’ 2025 fall guy, had many tough tasks on his hands this season. [read more]

The Bucs need inside linebacker help and have for years. [read more]

Should Bucs be scared? Maybe.

Joe’s not losing sleep over this one. [read more]

Still in play.

Former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel came and left One Buc Palace on Friday. He entered looking for a job. He left still looking for a job. [read more]