Rams head coach Sean McVay.

Some fans remain mystified how Miami Mauler edge rusher landed in the Bucs’ lap at No. 15 overall in the NFL Draft four weeks ago. [read more]

Firecracker Bucs special teams coordinator Danny Smith.

The Bucs have a new special teams coordinator. He’s high-octane, high-energy, in-your-face Danny Smith — 72 years young. [read more]

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Now healthy and ready to compete.

Bucs cornerbacks coach Rashad Johnson got promoted this year. Prior, Johnson served as the Bucs’ assistant secondary coach since Todd Bowles took over as head coach. [read more]

“It’s a very new day, Tae.”

A somewhat bizarre and telling answer was delivered today by a Bucs assistant coach. [read more]

Bet on him.

Now that Bucs outside linebackers coach Larry Foote has seen rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain on a practice field in the two weeks since the draft, he has a better feel for the Bucs’ first-round pick. [read more]

New Bucs inside linebacker Alex Anzalone.

Is it possible the Bucs will be better off without Mike Evans and Lavonte David?

They’re legends, but they were not last season. [read more]

“Pete, you work for CBS. Why is it people in Des Moines or Far Rockaway or Reno don’t want to hear about David Walker?”

It’s become a running joke on the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” that whenever Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht talks, he somehow veers into hyping David Walker. [read more]

Big season coming?

Ben Solak of ESPN seems to be sending a message to fantasy football types. [read more]

Professional.

There aren’t a whole lot of players who would have happily sacrificed their numbers in a contract year. And Bucs tight end Cade Otton may have sacrificed money in order to help the Bucs win. [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]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Last spring when the schedule came out, every Bucs fan and his sister drooled over the final six games. [read more]

Remember the good old days of 2013? Ancient times, yes, Joe is aware.

Gasoline cost around $3.50 per gallon and our beloved Buccaneers were pitching upper deck game tickets starting at $30 per game for adults and $15 for kids. [read more]

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Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Well, a couple of big name national analysts joined forces last week to throw love and shade at Bucs power brokers. [read more]

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The Buccaneers were overdue for some good fortune. Mission accomplished. [read more]

Rookie Bucs linebacker Josiah Trotter.

What did the Bucs get in second-round pick Josiah Trotter?

For starters, they hope they got a player better than Trotter’s brother, the Eagles’ fifth-round pick linebacker in 2024. [read more]