Is Mike Evans The New Baker Mayfield Chip?

March 10th, 2026

“Really, Mike? You wanna bet McCaffrey gets hurt again and the Niners are right back to last place where they were in 2024?”

If you ask Baker Mayfield’s good college buddy Sterling Shepard, the former Bucs receiver, Mayfield has always made up reasons to put a big chip on his shoulder. [read more]

Illegal Tampering?

March 10th, 2026

Early talks with Mike Evans?

Well, well, well. Seems former Bucs great and 49ers general manager John Lynch and/or 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan may have been up to a little hijinks courting Mike Evans. [read more]

Alex Anzalone Coverage And Wigs Coming To Tampa

March 10th, 2026

New Bucs linebacker Alex Anzalone inspired lots of fans to play dress-up in Detroit.

So new Bucs linebacker Alex Anzalone wasn’t just a Detroit Lions captain for the past five years, he became a major fan favorite. [read more]

“Big Cat” Torches Todd Bowles

March 10th, 2026

Says letting Liam Coen escape to Jacksonville a defining moment in Bucs history.

As Joe sits here on March 10, 2026, there is no way you can convince Joe that the Bucs are a better team than they were 24 hours ago. [read more]

Kenneth Gainwell Big Contributor In Pass Game

March 10th, 2026

New Bucs RB Kenneth Gainwell.

It appears that one of the minor moves the Bucs made yesterday could have a major impact. [read more]

“Radically Underpaid”

March 10th, 2026

New Bucs running back Kenneth Gainwell, known in Pittsburgh as “Kenny G.”

Joe loves hearing quality whining on out-of-town sports radio about a player lost to the Bucs.
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About Mike Evans’ New Contract

March 10th, 2026

It’s important to Bucs history to understand what Tampa Bay did or did not offer to a lost franchise icon the team claims it was committed to keeping.

So Joe is waiting for detailed/official numbers on Mike Evans’ new contract with the 49ers before serving up an opinion.

Joe has seen conflicting initial reports. Incentives, options and guaranteed money in the contract are unclear, as is Evans’ first-year cash haul.

Those numbers should become clear closer to when Evans actually signs his contract after the new NFL year begins tomorrow afternoon.

Bucs Remain Betting Favorite In The NFC South

March 10th, 2026

The Bucs losing Mike Evans yesterday — and the Panthers adding elite talent — didn’t generate an earthquake from the local Florida sportsbook. [read more]

Have Your Say

March 10th, 2026

Flash poll posted at 6:13 a.m. Poll closed at 7:12 a.m.

 

Defensive Moves (And Non-Moves) Are Real Head-Scratchers

March 10th, 2026

“Jason, I’d rather not talk finances right now. After last week my portfolio is redder than Cody Mauch’s hair.”

Look, Joe loves the Bucs signing linebacker Alex Anzalone. There were better, younger linebackers out there, but the Bucs, as one expected, passed on them like walking past the canned green beans at the neighborhood lunch buffet. [read more]

Alex Anzalone A Welcome Addition

March 10th, 2026

Bringing the juice!

It’s borderline irresponsible to gauge what a team’s offseason plans are to build up an otherwise sad, soft defense after only the first day of free agency. [read more]

Morning Cup Of Joe

March 10th, 2026

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]

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March 10th, 2026

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Best Free Agents Available

March 10th, 2026

There for the taking.

The big fish is there for the taking. He’s just swimming around the boat. [read more]

Report: $30 Million Contract For Cade Otton

March 9th, 2026

“Love you, Cade. But I’d trade you for Mike in a heartbeat.”

The Bucs made their starting tight end a very happy man today moments after free agency kicked off. [read more]

“Third-And-28!”

March 9th, 2026

The last straw?

“Third-and-28!” [read more]

Have Your Say!

March 9th, 2026

Flash poll posted at 3:28 p.m. Poll closed at 4:33 p.m.

 

Team Glazer Spin Job On Mike Evans

March 9th, 2026

Two years ago, then-Bucs receiver Mike Evans happily was talking publicly about how he wants to be a “Buc For Life.” [read more]

Mike Evans To Leave The Buccaneers For The 49ers

March 9th, 2026

The unthinkable has happened. [read more]