For whatever it’s worth, BizJournals.com ranks the best professional sports franchises in North America in the four major team sports (NFL, MLB, NHL and the non-basketball association). Among NFL teams, the Bucs are ranked No. 15, and are No. 54 overall among 122 professional clubs.

The Bucs slide in just behind the Vancouver Canucks and just ahead of the Dallas Stars.

The rankings are based on teams’ performances in the standings and at the cash register for the calendar year 2008.

This news just may move Joe to order a beer after work this afternoon. Joe’s desire for a cold adult beverage has nothing to do with the fact it’s a sun-kissed day with temperatures pushing 80.