Legal Tampering Reports (Open Thread)
March 9th, 2017
UPDATED 12:05 p.m. – Legal free agency tampering is here!
The real free agency dinner bell rings at 4 p.m.. but teams are negotiating with agents since Tuesday, hence all the reports.
Joe will keep this post near the top of the home page to update various rumors of the Bucs and potential free agent targets. So hit that F5 button early and often.
Thursday: 12:05 p.m. Chris Mortensen of ESPN says Calais Campbell is telling the Broncos he’ll play for less than the $14 million the Jaguars are offering him. … Clock is ticking.
Thursday: 11:59 a.m. ESPN says it’s Ted Ginn to the Saints. Joe is hunting for Tums. Man, he would have looked good in Tampa as a returner/depth receiver.
Thursday: 11:14 a.m. – Jenna Laine says the Bucs remain in the hunt for Redkins’ 29-year-old defensive tackle Chris Baker.
Thursday: 9:50 a.m. – It’s the Browns for receiver Kenny Britt, per ESPN, at $8 million per season.
Thursday: 7:50 a.m. NFL Network reports it will be a three-year deal for Glennon for $43.5 million (no guaranteed $ reported yet) and the Bears will still draft a quarterback this year.
Thursday: 6:45 a.m. It will be the Jaguars for monster defensive end/defensive tackle Calais Campbell, per NFL Network.
Thursday: 6:43 a.m. – Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson will sign with the Ravens, per NFL Network, shunning the Browns, who were in pursuit.
Thursday: 3:18 a.m. Per Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reports the Raiders have no plans to bring back running back Latavius Murray.
Wednesday: 7:44 p.m. NFL Network is reporting beastly, big-hitting safety Tony Jefferson is getting big money tossed at him by the Browns. Ravens also in the mix.
Wednesday: 5:42 p.m. Free agent wide receiver Terrelle Pryor added “Browns” to his Twitter bio. Yes, in the Information Age of the 21st century, this is news.
Wednesday: 4:32 p.m. ESPN reports veteran receiver Brandon LaFell will re-sign with the Bengals. Joe considered him an option for the Bucs.
Wednesday: 4:30 p.m. DeSean Jackson is torturing fans on Instagram posting a graphic that reads, “Heading 2 …”
Wednesday: 3:50 p.m. Elvis Dumervil is on the street, a cap casualty in Baltimore. He only had three sacks last year. His Twitter profile reads, “Who needs a pass rusher?”
Wednesday: 3:40 p.m. Falcons Pro Bowl fullback Patrick DiMarco is headed to Buffalo on the cheap. Bucs could have used him.
Wednesday: 2:47 p.m. Heavy metal headbanging Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports said Dolphins are making a major push to keep Kenny Stills.
Wednesday: 1:52 p.m. The Associated Press says quarterback Brian Hoyer’s camp is in discussions with the Bills for a backup job. After the Bucs were willing to drop a fortune on Mike Glennon, who allegedly is heading to Chicago, Joe was thinking Hoyer might be a backup target in the $5 million-per-year range.
Wednesday – 1:48 p.m. Bleacher report scribe and Hall of Fame voter Jason Cole Tweets that Dontari Poe, the Chiefs’ defensive tackle, isn’t impressed by the market for him and would consider a one-year prove it deal so he can hit a payday in 2018.
Wednesday – 1:43 p.m. SiriusXM NFL Radio says Adrian Peterson wants to take his time. Possible are Oakland, Seattle, New England, Detroit, Green Bay and the Vikings. … Why New England would dump LeGarrette Blount after a superstar season in favor of Peterson is a mystery.
Wednesday – 1:40 p.m. NFL Network reports the Jaguars are hunting guard Kevin Zeitler, cornerback AJ Bouye (see story linking him to Bucs on home page), DT/DE Calais Campbell and safety Barry Church.
Wednesday – 1:03 p.m. Per D. Orlando Ledbetter, the Falcons beat writer, Atlanta slapped a 2nd-round tender on restricted free agent receiver Taylor Gabriel. Would the Bucs make a power play to pry him away? Bucs would have to exceed the $2.8 million the Falcons are paying, Atlanta would have to pass on matching the Bucs’ offer, and Tampa Bay would have to cough up that second-rounder.
Wednesday – 11:20 a.m. — Chris Mortensen reports Pierre Garçon will sign with the Niners for a whopping $16 million in the first year of his new deal!!!
Wednesday – 10:44 a.m. — ESPN’s Jenna Laine says Bucs are interested in Cowboys safety J.J. Wilcox. The former Cowboys third-round pick in 2013 lost his starting job last season.
Wednesday – 9:38 a.m. – Brandon Marshall, per BSPN, has a new two-year deal with the New York Giants. Man, he would have looked good in Pewter.
Wednesday – 9:31 a.m.: NFL Network/CBS reporter Stacey Dales says the Raiders and Seahawks are deeply sniffing Adrian Peterson. ProFootballTalk.com counters, saying Peterson is not currently under consideration by the Seahawks but that could change.
Wednesday 7:49 a.m.: per ESPN, Josh McCown is the new apple of Jerry Jones’ eye, .
Wednesday, 7:07 a.m.: Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the 49ers are going after Pierre Garçon.
Tuesday: 9:39 p.m.: Michael DiRocco of BSPN reports the Bucs are among five teams linked to Houston CB A.J. Bouye.
Tuesday: 9:35 p.m.: Jenna Laine of ESPN reports Jacquizz Rodgers is expected to re-sign with Bucs.
Tuesday: 3:50 p.m.: Darryl Slater of NJ.com reports the Jets are backing out of the race to sign Mike Glennon.
Tuesday: 3:42 p.m.: Ian Rapoport of NFL Network suggested no team has more interest in DeSean Jackson than the Bucs.
Tuesday: 2:56 p.m.: Jenna Laine of ESPN reports defensive end Howard Jones is a free man and is no longer with the Bucs, but the team still could bring him back.
Tuesday: 1:52 p.m.: Bears beat writer Adam Jahns reports Raiders free agent receiver Andre Holmes is getting interest from the 49ers, Raiders and Lions as interested. Joe likes Holmes a lot for depth.
Tuesday: 1:35 p.m. ProFootballTalk.com says the Cowboys are chasing Rams 1,000-yard receiver Kenny Britt. He might have been a Plan C option for the Bucs.
Tuesday: 1:01 p.m. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Bucs are going all-in, “strong push” for DeSean Jackson, but they will have serious competition.
Tuesday: 12:56 p.m.: Bucs beat woman Jenna Laine of ESPN reports six teams are chasing Russell Shepard in free agency. Yes, that Shepard, our Shepard, special teams stud/barely-marginal receiver.
Tuesday: 12:29 p.m.: The Niners released WR Torrey Smith, who has a load of experience (266 career catches) and is still just 27 years old. Maybe, keyword maybe, he is a fit for the Bucs if they strikeout elsewhere.
Monday, 8:10 p.m.: Per Redskins TV guy Lake Lewis of RedskinsWire, wide receiver DeSean Jackson plans to fly to Tampa “midweek” to talk turkey and maybe stick around.:42
March 7th, 2017 at 12:03 pm
Kenny Britt for the win.
March 7th, 2017 at 12:03 pm
D.J. Fluker | Guard is available.
March 7th, 2017 at 12:06 pm
It’s kinda like Christmas Eve for the next 48 hours
March 7th, 2017 at 12:09 pm
We have money to spend! For God’s sake let’s spend it!
March 7th, 2017 at 12:11 pm
kenny britt lol
March 7th, 2017 at 12:11 pm
Stills, Mangold,Calais Cambell………resign Vjax Mc Dougal……draft safety RB….then feel the gaps
March 7th, 2017 at 12:12 pm
Let’s get it on.
March 7th, 2017 at 12:18 pm
Looks like quiz Rodgers will be back
March 7th, 2017 at 12:20 pm
We have the cap space the question is will the Glazers open there wallets ? lol
March 7th, 2017 at 12:29 pm
The FA I’m most interested in are: Terrell Pryor, Desean Jackson, Kayvon Webster, Micah Hyde, Calais Campbell, Brandon Williams, Tony Jefferson
March 7th, 2017 at 12:32 pm
Here is a list (no particular order) at free agents that could be solid pick-ups (I haven’t checked all of them to see any of them were resigned or franchised as of yet). Keep in mind, that the Buccs will need to do their due diligence on their injury status to avoid a repeat ala Sweezy, and avoid seriously overpaying for any of these guys. There is solid value to be had even with some of the ‘lesser’ names out there ala a Britt. If the Buccs landed Gilmore or Bouye, and/or even Trumaine Johnson at corner I would be estatic.
J.C. Tretter
D.J. Swearinger
Dont’a Hightower
Logan Ryan
Stephon Gilmore
Trumaine Johnson
Robert Woods
Terrelle Pryor
Melvin Ingram
A.J. Bouye
Kendall Wright
. Calais Campbell
. Captain Munnerlyn
Jack Doyle
Jared Cook
Nick Mangold
Chris Baker
Cordarrelle Patterson
Rick Wagner
Kenny Stills
T.J. Lang
Dre Kirkpatrick
DeSean Jackson
If the Buccs
March 7th, 2017 at 12:33 pm
@Todd….apparently you didn’t read the article about our GM saying the Glazier Boyz are not afraid to spend.the question is….ARE THEY WILLING TO OVERPAY A CERTAIN PLAYER?say…Calais Campbell….Desean Jackson?maybe even do they dare wave some Bucs Bucks in the face of DT Poe?IMO if they over pay anyone in FA to convince them to stay in the bay it will be Calais Campbell.also Torrey Smith will be great depth along with VJax at WR.restructure Douggernauts contract and if he chooses not to let him hit the road.I’m pretty sure Dalvin Cook will happily take over.
March 7th, 2017 at 12:35 pm
Anybody tracking adam caplan saying Desean Jackson expected to sign with Bucs on ESPN???
I saw it on twitter but can’t verify from work
March 7th, 2017 at 12:36 pm
Hey Joe has it ever crossed your mind that Tampa should CONSIDER trading their 1st round pick for the AINTS WR?
March 7th, 2017 at 12:40 pm
never mind…that was from 22 hours ago
March 7th, 2017 at 12:40 pm
941… aints aint trading Cooks to a division rival
March 7th, 2017 at 12:40 pm
Also does the report of Desean Jackson detail which day he will fly to the Bay?it could be significant if it as early as tomorrow or Thursday.Hopefully Thursday so they can ink hon before considering another FA visit elsewhere and its official.can you keep us updated if and how Jameis will be playing a role in FA this year?I.E.social media,being there when the FA arrive to one Buc Palace.etc..
March 7th, 2017 at 12:40 pm
941 Buc. I’m sure he has, and discarded it. It’s a terrible idea. And the 19th pick isn’t enough to get Cooks. They want more than that. You wanna give up the 19th and 3rd rd picks? No way Jose
March 7th, 2017 at 12:42 pm
If the Glasers want another SB now is the time to open the wallets! Get those key pieces..
March 7th, 2017 at 12:46 pm
Rumor has it Pryor is asking for $10mil per. Does anyone feel he is a better pickup than DJax?
March 7th, 2017 at 12:47 pm
I think Pryor is better and more yungrier than DJax.
March 7th, 2017 at 12:48 pm
Do you think Swearinger would even answer the phone if we called him?
March 7th, 2017 at 12:49 pm
Brandon Williams (or Campbell), Rick Wagner, Pryor or D Jax and Tony Jefferson. Ink Mike Evans to a long term deal now! Oh and feel free to bring in Dimarco from the Falconsunless you think you can develop Alan Cross into a FB/H-Back.
March 7th, 2017 at 12:53 pm
@mike@kalind…well from reports I’ve read they rejected the 32nd pick from NE because they were looking for a middle of the 1st round type of pick.we are precisely 3 spots away of the mid round.and they never said they wouldn’t trade with a division rival.I say offer them our 1st and call it a day.we get a WR. They get an extra 1st round pick to use for a trade up to get John Ross, Corey Davis..and we can duke it out later in type year.unless they want Doug Martin and our 5th round pick?
March 7th, 2017 at 12:53 pm
I do NJBucs..but I would still love DJax as a Buc..
March 7th, 2017 at 12:56 pm
@MARK – “It’s like Christmas Eve for the next 48 hrs” HAAAA!!! Right?! Yesssssssss!!!!!!! Let’s get after it, swing for the fences idc, let’s gooooo!!!!!!! Amped.
March 7th, 2017 at 12:56 pm
No love for Simon or Sheard on this site. Guess TB fans are much like their team, allergic to pass rushers.
March 7th, 2017 at 12:57 pm
Who knew? Jenna Laine, ESPN reports that WR Russell Shepard currently has interest from six teams, including the Bucs. About half of those teams want to make him a legitimate No. 3 wide receiver, with the possibility of being a No. 2. The other teams have offered to make him “one of the highest-paid special-teams players in the league with multiple offensive packages,” the source said.
Before we look elsewhere, might want to protect the home front!
March 7th, 2017 at 12:57 pm
@JWASH8503..don’t worry Buc Brother, pretty since in less than 3days it will be party time at Joes place celebrating the signing of Calais and Jackson.BRING OUT THE JASON LICHT ALE!
#WEAPONS4WINSTON #BUC-IT
March 7th, 2017 at 1:02 pm
Hope we don’t overpay for a receiver, since Julio Jones only makes 14 million.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:03 pm
I’m going to be ticked off if Shep goes somewhere else..6 fooking teams after him!!?? Jesus M Christopher, Jason sign the man and pay him!!
March 7th, 2017 at 1:05 pm
Are the Bucs still going after Campbell ? Or was that to get gholston to sign
March 7th, 2017 at 1:05 pm
Chris, just because julio makes 15 doesnt mean jax @ 10-12 is overpaying. Alshon at 17 is overpaying, but jax @ 10-12 is fine. And I’d rather have someone else, but we need a receiver, and that’s a fair cost.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:07 pm
Could we ever make room for both Djax & Tpryor plus a 1 or 2 of OL either a G,OT,C, & a DE, also a safety? That’s a hell of haul if they can make upgrades across the board like that! We could even have Vjax restructure contract to b 5th receiver or waived? Could draft a WR later then focus on RB & DEFENSE early. Grab Dalvin if he slips, or Defensive monsters early, then a RB in rounds 3 or 4. If we get DJAX and nobody else at WO then we should def grab Zay jones, I’ll continue on his bandwagon until he’s off the board!;)$$$$ big pimpn spend da cheese$$$$$$$$$💰💰💰💰🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑
March 7th, 2017 at 1:09 pm
Love this stuff! I’m all for DJAX, I suggest everyone gets on board.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:13 pm
• • FS Bradley McDougald – A MUST!!!!
• S Tony Jefferson
• DE Jabaal Sheard (Depth)
• CB Stephon Gilmore
• TE Martellus Bennett
• C Joe Hawley – IF HEALTHY
March 7th, 2017 at 1:15 pm
so many of you are going to be disappointed, lol. I swear, the way some of you think the Bucs will go hog-wild is stunning.
One big name…maybe.
After that, middle graders.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:15 pm
S@$! is mind boggling. People lament all last season and up to this point in the sumner about a number2 that can stretch a defense and be a legimate number 2. We show interest in the guy who happen to be the best in the league last season in said dept. and folks moaning and groaning as if it was they’re money being spent. Talkin dumb ishh like high maintenance. Memo to you not WR like ME h3ll could argued most of the big time ones are divas.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:16 pm
Bonzai you got a little hatorade in you these last few bro. The suggestion to make Hump a future number 2 puzzles me bro.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:17 pm
Jackson was nowhere near the best.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:18 pm
Nole,
I didn’t say make him a future number 2. I said he could be the bridge for the number 2 that we draft.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:19 pm
Anyone want Blount back???? I was always a fan, sh*t I own a 27 Blount bucs jersey
March 7th, 2017 at 1:19 pm
Noy6, I am getting moderated like crazy today! lol
March 7th, 2017 at 1:20 pm
Argh, I like Blount, but he really isn’t that great of a producer.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:21 pm
I think I know what some of you issue is. It had more to do with how it shape the pending draft and less about not liking Djax. I feel sorry y’all. We gone stack up them Ws with or without you.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:21 pm
If Koetter really wanted to mimic the Titans, Blount would be a perfect pickup
March 7th, 2017 at 1:21 pm
What I meant in regard to Humphries was that he could bridge for the number two that we draft, and them Hump could move to the number three spot.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:22 pm
Bonzai… if Jackson gets signed, it’s what jameis wanted… INSTANT SPEED, helllllllo McFly?!?!? Use ur head!
March 7th, 2017 at 1:23 pm
Bonzai, Blount adds another dimension to the backfield, a power back. We don’t have one.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:24 pm
Look at how BILL used him, there’s ur blueprint mate
March 7th, 2017 at 1:24 pm
@argh- I love me some Zay. The other 2 I would love is Godwin and juju. Great compliments to evans and d-jax if we get him. I just want to be in a position to go BPA of any number of positions in the draft, not NEED wr, rb, s. That way we may get njoku or engram in the 2nd if they slip, one of those 3 wr if they slip to the 3rd. Or melifonwu or budda. There is so much mid 2-3 talent in the draft 5hat could be day 1 starters.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:30 pm
The Shepard story is a little embarrassing. We penciled him in on special teams and only on rare occasions let him play WR. Meanwhile we used every practice squad receiver and unknown commodity to cover our injury riddled wideouts. Now we find that other teams were watching him and today several are interested in pursuing his service to cover their 2 and 3 receiver needs. If we lose Shep Jason Licht need to hang his head in shame along with those who coached him. Sort of like having a pebble in your shoe and finding out it is really a gold nugget.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:34 pm
Blount had 16 Rushing TDs lol. How much production do you want?
March 7th, 2017 at 1:40 pm
The more I read about Torrey Smith, the more I like him. San Fran was a mess these last couple years (2 different coaches … crummy offense with an even worse defense). But looking at his productivity for the 4 yrs before that with the Ravens, he was impressive. Guessing that he’ll be looking for something in the $7-8 mil range on probably a 4 yr contract, but who knows this yr. Certainly worth kicking the tires on and taking for a test drive.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:42 pm
@ Ethel
I’m all for bringing in Jabaal Sheard. I wanted to sign him when the Browns let him walk. He’s a part-time rotational D-lineman, they don’t like those types of players around these parts though. I happen to love those types of guys along the defensive line. It’s not a name the media shoves down our throats so most Bucs fans have no idea who he is.
IMO, affordable targets:
Pierre Garcon
Jaball Sheard
Chris Baker
$plurge targets:
Tony Jefferson
Brandon Williams
Calais Campbell
March 7th, 2017 at 1:43 pm
…. $ and Ricky Wagner
March 7th, 2017 at 1:44 pm
Joey- 18 total lol, sick right?!
March 7th, 2017 at 1:44 pm
@Bonzai,
Normally, in other years, i’d agree with you, but with seeing as how close we were last year to winning the division and our team poised to win now, I think we might sign 2 big names, vs the 1 like we have done in previous years.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:53 pm
For everyone that want Tony Jefferson y’all do realize he got beat out of a starting job by D.J Swearinger, it wasn’t until the honey badger got injured and D.J. Swearinger went for SS to FS that Jefferson actually played.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:56 pm
Cut Sweezy and sign Zeitler, dudes younger and much better than sleezy ever will be.
March 7th, 2017 at 1:59 pm
Bucs beat woman Jenna Laine of ESPN reports six teams are chasing Russell Shepard in free agency. Yes, that Shepard, our Shepard, special teams stud/barely-marginal receiver.
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Once again DB55 is correct. I TOLD YA SHEP IS A BALLER. He better stay his arse right here.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:05 pm
Good post martini…that’s how I feel..
March 7th, 2017 at 2:07 pm
@Argh
Blount had a great season for sure. I’m all for signing bridge players. I’ve been saying sign the older vets since I started commenting on this site. However I have no interest at all in RBs over 30. The only RBs I would be interested in during FA is Latavius Murray and Mike Gillislee. Other than that, no thanks.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:11 pm
I’m not gone front like I watch a lot of cards football but from what I see of Jefferson is he plays at line of scrimmage and awful lot. Not so sure he would utilized in the same fashion here in Tampa. And Bonzai I get your point now bro.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:13 pm
Hey man its a business man. I love myself some Shep but if he gets snagged it is what is man.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:15 pm
A WR corp of ME ,Djax,Samuels or Stewart along wit Hump will help y’all get over losing Shep real fast. Trust me.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:16 pm
I’m just saying according to joe Shep is a bum. Evans has KY hands. And GMC is the greatest athlete of all time.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:18 pm
I’m under moderation for attacking Joseph’s football iq
March 7th, 2017 at 2:20 pm
Bucs tender Jacquies Smith. Good deal, low risk high reward. Get healthy, Jack!!!
March 7th, 2017 at 2:20 pm
Teams chasing Shep likely are doing it for his special teams play… not to be a top 3 WR for them.
Shep flashed at WR but couldn’t stay healthy out there when given more snaps. Never really showed to be a capable #2 or #3 for an entire game.
Sounds like we’re going hard at Djax. In that case we still better dip into this WR pool in the draft – hoping these guys would be options in these rounds
r1- John Ross or Corey Davis
r2 – Zay Jones / Juju Smith Schuster
r3 – Chris Godwin
March 7th, 2017 at 2:21 pm
I like shep, but not as a #2. I want 2 receivers that need attention. You focus on 1 and the other hurts you. You focus on both and the run kills you or the t.e. kills you.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:22 pm
Saying Shep is a “baller” is akin to calling Luke Stocker a great TE! Yea, great, he can play special teams REALLY, REALLY well. Wide-receiver, his stated position, not so much.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:22 pm
Shep deserves to be paid. With how important he is to the team as expressed by Koetter and Licht, I’d be shocked if they didn’t sign him back. Of course that all hinges on paying a 30-year-old one trick pony 12 mil a year or not.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:22 pm
Cornelius- yup. But Ross scares me. Could be elite, could get hurt consistently. If we have d jax I’d rather one of the bigger guys.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:22 pm
I’ve been ribbing my Bears-fan friends about Mike Glennon about as much as they ribbed me about Lovie.
…They are not happy.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:28 pm
The whole Glennon thing sounds like hearsay. I’d think John Fox is smarter than to pay the ginger giraffe 14-15/yr
March 7th, 2017 at 2:31 pm
From RotoWorld,
Dontari Poe has reduced his price. Only wants 10mil now not 13mil as once advertised.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:31 pm
“If we have d jax I’d rather one of the bigger guys.”
Agree. My dream for a while was OJ Howard round 1 and a solid #2 WR in round 2 based on the value of the players; but I doubt Howard falls below pick 12 at this point. He just seems like one of the safest picks in this draft as an immediate starting bad4ss.
I love Zay Jones but won’t be surprised to see him go round 1. Hell I could live with us taking him round 1 honestly. He seems like a safe bet to be an immediate #2 with #1 potential. Like Antonio Brown without the kick return ability but taller. Great routes / hands / athleticism / production in college. Not really a big flaw to his game anywhere
March 7th, 2017 at 2:41 pm
@Buc Bonzai,
Jackson was the league leader in average yards per catch. Which means he is the best down field receiver. Stylistically.
He also had another 1000 yard season. 1000 yards is still the
gold standard when evaluating the position.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:47 pm
Now to his credit Shep is a specials team’s demon.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:48 pm
@lord- just no reaching. I really think we can get some steals if we let the draft come to us. Some guys are bound to fall, and if we just stay put, maybe even trade down in the first to pick up an extra 3-4 round that would be great. I really think you can find starters at rb,wr,cb,te,s well into the 4th this year. Hoping the trend continues where we draft 3+ first year starters like the last 2 drafts.
March 7th, 2017 at 2:50 pm
Duke I don’t like to argue wit Bonzai he’s one of my favs here. But I was curios to know who was better???
March 7th, 2017 at 3:01 pm
I agree Mojiska. Really deep draft at most if not all of our needs. Extra picks could be huge this year.
March 7th, 2017 at 3:19 pm
I’m not sure why the Glazer are still getting trashed as cheap. They were never cheap. They made a family decision to enrich themselves with a leveraged buy of the most valuable professional sports franchise in the world…far more valuable than the Yankees or the Cowboys. They pulled it off! The lean days are behind us.
Besides they have no choice…the CBA will force them to spend the money now or later and the average of the two years has to meet the agreement.
The ONLY thing holding us back…IF anything…is $$$ for #3…when his rookie deal is up back up the Brinks truck…#3 will get money we haven’t even dreamt of yet…then there’s ME13…he’s due elephant $$$…Kwon…pretty soon our tab will come due…that may be in the back or even the front of Licht’s mind.
If they can work it under the cap they’ll spend it…they have it now..ManU has turned into a cash cow and the league mandates it anyway.
March 7th, 2017 at 3:22 pm
Cutting Howard jones is dumb unless he’s not healthy. Rather jones than Jac smith.
March 7th, 2017 at 3:30 pm
Howard Jones seemed like a playmaker when he played and I can’t believe he cost very much – not sure why they’d let him walk when they could keep him for very little and at least bring him into camp. I know the Bucs are loading up on a lot of unproven guys, but still Jones looked like someone that could play in the NFL. Not sure I understand this one and why you wouldn’t at least bring him back into camp.
March 7th, 2017 at 3:34 pm
Stpetebucsfan – You’re normally a complete bore but in this case you’re right, the people saying the Glazers are cheap are just dolts. The Bucs have spent a ton in FA’s over the years and lately they’ve gotten almost no return from that big money spending. To spend in free agency you have to have a few things, first you need to have a team that’s worth spending money on, second the players have to actually want to play for you. The Bucs have been so bad for so long it’s not exactly 2000 when you had players beating down the trailer door over at OneBucPlace. Third there has to be players worth spending money on and they need to be at a position of need. The Bucs, coming off a 9-7 season, are in a perfect spot to be seen as a team on the rise and a team players might actually see as a destination instead of a career grave yard. Lets see what they do this year, but everyone should remember Licht has an incredibly poor FA record, and if I was the Glazers and it was my millions and I was the one paying for those front loaded contracts the Bucs give out (to help with salary cap space in case you cut them) I’d want to know my money isn’t being thrown down the toilet like Licht has mostly been doing lately.
March 7th, 2017 at 3:40 pm
And this just in….I have been offered 10 million over five years with 25 million of it guaranteed to play in Miami.
Laugh all you want…it’s simply an alternative fact. When I turn this offer down I shall still maintain that it was a genuine offer and all my supporters will back me!
March 7th, 2017 at 3:49 pm
@DB55
Still, even if Howard Jones was hurt, how long is it until Jac Smith is on IR again? I don’t understand letting Jones go
March 7th, 2017 at 4:08 pm
Rod & StPete…before I found JBF I used to comment on NFL.com a lot. I got into a month long feud with this other Buc fan telling me the Glazers were cheap. I of course argued the Man U and the whole bit. None of it mattered. Right after that they went out and got Revis. Kind of proving my point to him.
lol StPete I don’t think you’re a bore. I read your posts to keep me grounded.
March 7th, 2017 at 4:36 pm
Well this has been a boring day so far.
March 7th, 2017 at 4:42 pm
Does anyone in here realize that Djax has been hurt two out of the last three seasons? The same reason most include in theyre arguement why doug should be shown the door!!!!!
WHY???!!!!!!!
GIVE ME A GUY WHO IS JUST AS FAST, YOUNGER, HUNGRIER, HEALTHIER, KENNY STILLS!!!!!!
THIS DJAX SIGNING IS GOING TO HURT US WHEN HE GETS PUT ON IR. STILLS AND A ROOKIE WR ARE THE WAY TO GO!!!
March 7th, 2017 at 4:57 pm
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They say when receiving a compliment? Consider the source. Coming from you that is truly special…and I’m not snarking this time. LOL
March 7th, 2017 at 4:57 pm
Speaking for Pablo
“Pablo is saddened by the loss of Howard Hones…..but happy with resigning Haquizz & Haquis Smith…….Pablo also likes DHax better than the slow aging VHax…
Pablo thinks we need a veteran backup QB for Haboo…..so Pablo likes Heff Garcia. Lets also jailbreak Aaron Hernandez for TE.”
March 7th, 2017 at 4:58 pm
Why so many ! Kevin? You are pretty fired up over a guy who only had over 800 yards once in his career. Give me Djax. His injuries are overblown. Two of the last three years he played 15 games and the other season he missed 6. If you play in the NFL for 9 seasons you are going to miss some time sooner or later. I want someone that has proven to be a threat and to be productive. Id like Stills too but everyones main reason to be wanting him is because hes young.
March 7th, 2017 at 5:01 pm
@Kevinthepainterimagine
He was really only hurt in 2015 (played 9 games) 2014 and 2016 he played 15 games.
March 7th, 2017 at 5:05 pm
Did you really think you were going to know anything for sure today?? NO! It is not Thursday. So even if you did it would probably be BS anyway. I think I read on PFT this morning D Jax would have something to say on Thursday. Anything else is going to be just like before today.
March 7th, 2017 at 5:12 pm
Stpetebucsfan Says:
That’s nuttin’.
When I played in the WFL I had a long-term, multi-year million dollar contract:
A dollar a year for a million years.
😉
March 7th, 2017 at 5:17 pm
Stpetebucsfan Says
“I’m not sure why the Glazer are still getting trashed as cheap.”
First, ignore Rod. YOu are never boring, you use your head.
Second, I don’t think the Glazers were ever cheap. I think all but 2-3 of the teams across the league we ordered by owners to avoid paying big money to players because the was a walkout looming. Then it was delayed a year or so.
Remember, going without money forced a lot of players to take out loans. I think that was by design. Being hardup for money put the players in a weaker position. I think it was a tactic.
In theory anyway.
March 7th, 2017 at 5:23 pm
This is it, based on this offseason- We’re either going to be great for the next 5 years or going to have to rebuild again. Everything lies in the balance. DeSean Jackson just for the record is not a good option, if we wanna pay a Jackson to not play it might as well be Vincent and as an assistant coach.
March 7th, 2017 at 5:24 pm
it’s gotten quiet!!!
March 7th, 2017 at 5:31 pm
@ PABucsfan
Here is a good link to look at player comparison with Kenny Stills and five other FA war’s including Djax. It’s not just his youth.
So far in his career he has had some pretty serious competition for targets. With the Saints you had Cooks, Grahmn, Colston ahead of him on the depth chart. Think Lance Moore may have even been there Stills first year too but not sure. In Miami he has been behind Jarvis Landry and Richard Jennings last year, and Devante Parker is who Miami is more invested in right now. The guy has never had a shot to be on the field as a true no.2 starter. But when you look at what he does when he is on the field and give him the same number of targets as guys like Djax, Britt….whoever, he produces. You can comfortably sign that guy to a four year deal rather than milking out the end of a big names career. I like Djax as a player but I think a long term solution should be looked at when available.
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2017/2/28/14764898/post-4-the-curious-case-of-kenny-stills
March 7th, 2017 at 5:32 pm
Sorry Rishard Matthews not jennings
March 7th, 2017 at 6:24 pm
Newsflash! Patriots and Cowboys have entered the DJax sweepstakes. The Washington Post reports the Patriots and Cowboys are also interested in free agent DeSean Jackson.
The Patriots have money and lots of rings to hold up in the air. The Cowboys are broke but it’s America’s team who every kid wants to play for. They’ve got a young competitive team and a to-die-for facility.
Gonna get interesting! Stay tuned Buc fans.
March 7th, 2017 at 6:26 pm
Well if he is flying into Tampa this week its all the more reason to not let him leave without a contract
March 7th, 2017 at 6:37 pm
With the Eagles, Cowboys, and Patriots all interested just tells me we’re chasing the right guy. Just don’t if we’ve got enough bling to land him. We got enough money, I mean the glitz and glitter.
If he does fly into Tampa, I hope he doesn’t hype the visit to pump up the numbers as LB Curtis Lofton did when he flew in only to leave and sign the next day with the Saints.
Us old dudes never forget. lol.
March 7th, 2017 at 7:23 pm
Mike Evans is about to get paid. #weaponsforwinton comes with a big price tag. All signs point to Djax being a buc by the end of the week and Mike deserves an extension and we should give it to him before the price gets too high. I was hoping for Garcon, but I do get excited about the big play ability Djax brings. I just hope he brings a fire with him.
March 7th, 2017 at 7:24 pm
No way those teams are interested. DJAX Agent coming up with bs
March 7th, 2017 at 7:31 pm
I’d like to see us bring Shepard back. Very valuable depth and special teams. He’ll get scooped up by a team like the patriots in a heartbeat.
March 7th, 2017 at 7:41 pm
This sucks! No new about anything oh well leave it to the no fun League to screw up every thing see ya Thursday.
March 7th, 2017 at 8:21 pm
Yawn
Got myself excited for nothing
March 7th, 2017 at 8:28 pm
Exactly Tampa Tony exactly!
March 7th, 2017 at 9:06 pm
Idk why anyone would think a deal would get done the 1st day negotiations start. Most likely wont have any actual news until Thursday
March 7th, 2017 at 9:54 pm
My favorite posts on here are the ones that go something like this. Sign Calais Campbell, Sign Pryor and DeSean, get Tony Jefferson and Bouye and then upgrade the line with Mangold and Okung. LMAO at the unrealistic FA signings. I think we will make a splash but if we landed 2 , maybe 3 of guys of this caliber it would be a huge splash. For me, it’s Tony Jefferson, Bouye and DeSean. Man, would this team be so improved.
March 7th, 2017 at 10:18 pm
So has the entire league forgotten about Dontari Poe?
March 7th, 2017 at 10:33 pm
Cream, Poe is past his prime and overrated right now IMO. Some team will bite, but I hope it’s not us.
March 7th, 2017 at 10:47 pm
Why didnt the bucs tender howard jones? I thought he was pretty good. Hope they can bring him back. He’s got some good pass rush in him.
March 7th, 2017 at 10:48 pm
Poe is still a beast. With GMC and company he can continue to produce at a high level. No doubt in my mind.
March 7th, 2017 at 10:52 pm
@Eric
Dude….Poe is 26. He’s just entering his prime. Think of a DL with Ayers, Poe, McCoy, Campbell…teams would be lucky to avg 3 yards a carry against us
That’s where I’d like to see us spend our money. Add the weapons for Winston in the draft, but focus on the D in FA. I’d add TJ McDonald to my wish list
March 7th, 2017 at 10:57 pm
Cream, Poe had been on decline since 2014. Now, if you want to say it’s because he wants out of KC, I get that, but his production is going the wrong way. If we sign him, I hope I turn out to be wrong.
March 7th, 2017 at 10:59 pm
As for shep…. he a great team player. And i would love to see him get a chance to get more playing time at WR. He made some great plays for us last year when we needed him to. I dont think the value of a guy like shep is lost on the coaching staff or licht. Everytime the conversation turns to shep it is nothing but outstanding reviews. Not just for his on field stuff, but the way he is in the locker room. His energy in the locker room is irreplaceable. It would be great to keep shep as the fifth wr. Although im sure he is excited about getting a shot at more playing time somewhere else. Selfishly, i want him to stay a buc. Ut good luck to him wherever he ends up.
March 7th, 2017 at 11:45 pm
I know non of them ever come out comply right but I just saw a very beautiful round 1-4, recent mock draft.
1. Charles Harris DE (Mizzou)
2. Desmond King CB/s (Iowa)
3. Cooper Cupp WR (Eastern Washington)
4. KD Cannon WR (Baylor)
I’ve always liked Harris in the first and I thought we might be able to trade back for him but apparently his stock has risen lately. If we did want him he could be scooped up before us.
I would love Desmond King. That dude is a straight up ball hawk. He had 8 pics in 2015 (second in the country) and nominee for the Thorp award. 2016 3 pics. He has such good vision and coverage skills.
Between Cupp and Cannon There is only one way of these guys not becoming really good players. And if they can continue with their pervious skills one of them could be the next #2 in a couple years if we get D.Jax or if he get’s injured. Peep their highlights.
March 8th, 2017 at 1:21 am
What is all the love with Pryor !!!! One year is not track record and dumb to break bank on him. He needs to prove it longer before invest on payday. Plus attitude problem in locker room. Teammates can’t stand him
I assume it’s OSU fans calling for him
Give me DJAckson he has poroof he can play run and return kicks
March 8th, 2017 at 1:43 am
Seems like we have a real chance with DJax. Not my first pick but would def be an improvement over our current roster. I think we sign 2 big names and the rest will be 2nd/3rd tier guys. I just hope Poe is one of those 2 big names.
March 8th, 2017 at 1:49 am
Bouye? I didn’t see that, I thought we would draft a mid rounder to groom. Interested to see what we do with those 3 cbs, not a weakness anymore if we get aj.
March 8th, 2017 at 3:03 am
I saw Bradley McDougald in Los Angeles this afternoon, the later saw him wearing Charger swag. Don’t be surprised if the Chargers sign him.
March 8th, 2017 at 5:31 am
I don’t believe the Russell Shepard reports.
March 8th, 2017 at 7:17 am
Mike Florio appears to throw cold water on the idea that DJ is dying to play with JW. Seems we may have to pay up. As he says, “Another potential fly in the ointment is the question of whether Jackson regards Jameis Winston as a high-end quarterback. Jackson could regard others as better. The question becomes whether the Buccaneers are offering significantly more than the teams whose quarterbacks are significantly more accomplished.”
March 8th, 2017 at 9:19 am
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports free agent DeSean Jackson would have to take a “very steep discount” if he signs with the Patriots.
Cowboys bowed out last night per Clarence Hill.
Only leaves Bucs and Eagles. Bucs win!
March 8th, 2017 at 9:35 am
@Pablo,
Well done! I especially liked the Aaron Hernandez acquisition, lol. The Bucs could use AH to ‘take out’ the other teams best players to ensure a TB win.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:35 am
Brandon Marshall to the Giants according to Schefter. 1 WR down.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:37 am
@macabee
Honestly I’m happy to hear that if what Garafolo is saying is true. I was worried he would go play with Brady no matter what lol
March 8th, 2017 at 9:40 am
I have not read where DJax is flying into any other city. A FA player, IMO, does not come into town to negotiate a contract. That is what he pays his agent to do.
Again, IMO, DJax will only be coming into town for the press announcement that he has just signed with the Bucs.
March 8th, 2017 at 10:41 am
I like the idea of JJ Wilcox
March 8th, 2017 at 11:34 am
pierre garcon is gone which probably means djax is staying
March 8th, 2017 at 11:46 am
$16 million for the first year of Garcon’s contract. Wow. Gonna be some crazy contracts signed this year lol
March 8th, 2017 at 11:52 am
Don’t sign DJax for more than 13 mill a year
March 8th, 2017 at 11:53 am
Dusthty I think not the redskins are try to get cousins sercure plus they have front office issues & to keep d jaxs they have to out bid us wich I do not see happening d jaxs is a buc tommrow point blank people get ready
March 8th, 2017 at 12:01 pm
I hope that 16 mil for Garcon includes sone signing bonus, I would want pay DJax (or any current FA WR) more than $12 mil per year average.
March 8th, 2017 at 12:01 pm
Garcon at $16 mil?
Wow.
Sets an expensive bar.
Good thing it’s not my money, and the guys whose money it is have plenty under the cap that HAS to be spent.
I wonder of price becomes a disqualifier for Jackson & the Bucs…
March 8th, 2017 at 12:11 pm
There is absolutely no way garcon will average a $16 mill per year cap hit. It’d be the most ludicrous signing I can think of
It’ll probably be more like 3 years $30 million with him getting a huge bonus in that first year
March 8th, 2017 at 12:15 pm
16 million a year John? Dont get me wrong Garcon is a good player, really good, but it seems to me that John Lynch is gonna take some lumps his first year if he’s gonna over pay that heavily.
March 8th, 2017 at 12:25 pm
Christian McCaffrey in the draft please. Shannon Sharpe said it best if he was black he would be in the top 10.he is now projected at 19 to Tampa.Go get DJ now
March 8th, 2017 at 12:27 pm
Listen people we have 70 million. Desean doesn’t even dent it. And we have to spend to get to the cap floor. Stop worrying about Cap space. We could resign Evans and Winston today and still have 20-30. The way they’re structured nowadays you could do big bonuses and low perbyear totals.
March 8th, 2017 at 12:29 pm
And blake-thwy have 100 mill. People are out of their minds if you don’t think with that roster and Cap garcon isn’t worth that. He absolutely is. These guys can be cut after two years. And how the heck would the niners even get close to hitting the floor or cap otherwise. People it’s a new world. Players are worth 12-16 with massive space teams like us
March 8th, 2017 at 12:30 pm
Blake didnt you mention something about Luke Easterling and someone the other day. You been to the Bucs app lately??? Shouldn’t come as a surprise who he’s pegging to us now bro.
March 8th, 2017 at 1:05 pm
Just saw the bucs are offering DJax North of 10mil per year.
From
NFLonReddit
March 8th, 2017 at 1:10 pm
Gatcon’s contract isn’t $16 million per year, it is $16 million the first year. Seems like a front loaded contract.
March 8th, 2017 at 1:14 pm
I was not on board for DJax at all, until recently. For some reason i see him being a big injury concern, but if healthy i think he would be a great addition. Still on the fence with him….
March 8th, 2017 at 1:25 pm
16 mil first year probably includes an 8 mil signing bonus.
March 8th, 2017 at 1:40 pm
Joe Mixon ran a 4.43 at 228 lbs.
March 8th, 2017 at 1:44 pm
We gotta get that D-Jax deal done before Garcon gets his. I don’t mind spending to improve our team, but a front loaded deal like that could over inflate D-Jax’ asking price in the short term
March 8th, 2017 at 1:52 pm
They just released the contract details for will gholston and it is a GREAT deal.
March 8th, 2017 at 1:54 pm
BBQ sauce is on a low boil right now, I really hope licht has me using it, but
March 8th, 2017 at 1:55 pm
TMobile staying in Buffalo
March 8th, 2017 at 1:56 pm
I’ve got no problem with Hoyer as the back up to Jameis for $5mil a year
March 8th, 2017 at 2:03 pm
Uggghhhhh! B Marshall gone, Garson gone, Rick Wagner gone…they are starting to fall, I remember watching last year and getting this uneasy feeling that we weren’t going to sign a WR last year…and we didn’t. I hope Licht doesn’t think he can out-wait these guys. D Jax should never get out of One Buc Palace!! Give us what we want Licht D Jax or Pryor and Campbell or Brandon Williams. Then bring in Torrey Smith, we need more than one WR!! Getting excited, but cautiously so.
March 8th, 2017 at 2:04 pm
I wouldn’t either T.
March 8th, 2017 at 2:06 pm
Prince Amukamara would be a good pickup and an upgrade over Elliott at corner….
March 8th, 2017 at 2:10 pm
Hoyer at $5 mil is a great idea.
March 8th, 2017 at 2:16 pm
All 32 teams were there for OU’s pro day and over a dozen met with Mixon.
March 8th, 2017 at 2:16 pm
Dede Westbrook ran a 4.34
March 8th, 2017 at 2:17 pm
Romo was cut…Glennon replacement???
LMAO
March 8th, 2017 at 2:27 pm
Hard pass on dede. They say he is a much worse person then Mixon. Just not on video
March 8th, 2017 at 2:32 pm
Because of his injury history I’m not sure where Romo will find a starting gig.
March 8th, 2017 at 2:37 pm
Romo will start for Denver or Houston
March 8th, 2017 at 2:42 pm
GOAT – I heard that bit about him biting his girlfriend so I will agree, was just putting the info out there.
March 8th, 2017 at 2:47 pm
OJ Howard scheduled to visit the titans and bucs
March 8th, 2017 at 3:08 pm
49ers putting in work so far. Garcon, Hoyer, now Marquise Goodwin. They aint wasting no time.
March 8th, 2017 at 3:14 pm
Damn… DiMarco going to SF
March 8th, 2017 at 3:15 pm
Fb P. Dimarco to bills
Wr M. Goodwin to 9ers
QB B. Hoyer to 9ers
March 8th, 2017 at 3:17 pm
I meant buffalo not SF. Goodwin going to SF
March 8th, 2017 at 3:17 pm
Looks like Koetter likes Allen Cross as our fb/te
March 8th, 2017 at 3:32 pm
Just in, Licht was seen leaving the toronto airport after watching tryouts up north, press conference later today
March 8th, 2017 at 3:35 pm
John Lynch signing pieces the bucs need out west, back up wb, speed WR in goodwin and then garcon, somebody get licht out of canada
March 8th, 2017 at 3:36 pm
We signed a FB to a futures contract after the season so Cross isnt the only option
March 8th, 2017 at 3:36 pm
Troll^^^^^
March 8th, 2017 at 3:37 pm
@joey
I think cross could work out well
March 8th, 2017 at 3:42 pm
Apparently dimarco has NOT agreed to deal with buffalo. Still exploring “Swiss Army knife” market
March 8th, 2017 at 3:44 pm
GOAT where did you see that bit about Howard?
March 8th, 2017 at 3:46 pm
Be team stream app.
Also in Walter football under draft rumors
March 8th, 2017 at 3:47 pm
Jags likely land Barry church at north of 6 mil per year
March 8th, 2017 at 3:48 pm
Yea Cross could end up being a nice FB
March 8th, 2017 at 3:49 pm
Mike Garafolo just said on NFL Network that Pryor is looking for $14-$15 million a year and turned down an offer of $12 million a year from the Browns.
March 8th, 2017 at 4:04 pm
Man it is starting to feel like we are not going to make any moves. There is no information coming out about our team and other teams appear to be making moves.
March 8th, 2017 at 4:13 pm
https://twitter.com/mlombardiNFL/status/839495393477980162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
There is some info.
March 8th, 2017 at 4:22 pm
Djax teasing people with Twitter and Instagram
March 8th, 2017 at 4:30 pm
Pats trading for colts Dwayne Allen TE Colts
March 8th, 2017 at 4:31 pm
Which mean Martellus Bennet is up for grabs. Wonder if Tampa will have any interest
March 8th, 2017 at 4:34 pm
Another WR off the market as Lafell resigns with the Bengals
March 8th, 2017 at 4:38 pm
another FB gone as Bills also sign Tolbert. Wonder why they want/need 2 FBs lol
March 8th, 2017 at 4:45 pm
Free agency doesn’t even begin until tomorrow, and there are already people throwing their hands in the air, bemoaning the inaction of the Bucs?
Yep, no overreaction there.
March 8th, 2017 at 4:51 pm
What you can do – when your aggressive in FA
2016 FA Period – The Giants started with $56.6 million in cap space
New Signings
(CB) Janoris Jenkins -Signed a 5 year, $62,500,000 contract ($12M Base)
(DE) Olivier Vernon -Signed a 5 year $85 million contract ($11.7M Base)
(DT) Damon Harrison -Signed a 5 year $46.25 million contract ($8.7M Base)
(LB) Keenan Robinson – Signed a 1 year, $2,600,000 contract ($2.6M Base)
**Note: Giants Signed 3 Marquee players at their prospective positions
Re-signings
(DE) Jason Pierre-Paul -Signed a 1 year, $10,000,000 contract ($9.4M Base)
(LB) Jasper Brinkley –Signed a 1 year, $1.8 million contract ($1.2M Base)
After Renegotiations- WR Victor Cruz contract.
The Giants were lift over with $23.6M headed into the 2016 Draft.
Recap
• New Deals: 7
• Total: $229.9 million in total contracts
• Cap space used in 2016: $45.8 million
• Cap space remaining: $23.6 million
March 8th, 2017 at 4:53 pm
Martellus would be great addition here… got the bbq sauce simmering
March 8th, 2017 at 4:54 pm
NY 2016 – Draft Picks
R1, #10: (CB) Eli Apple
R2, #40: (WR) Sterling Shepard ← That Guy
R3, #71: (S) Darian Thompson
R4, #109:(LB) B.J. Goodson
R5, #149:(RB) Paul Perkins
R6, #184:(TE) Jerell Adams
March 8th, 2017 at 4:55 pm
LuvmyBucs, did Jags do something similar w their DL last year? Giants went in again while Licht seems to be doing his licht thing
March 8th, 2017 at 4:55 pm
Add Kyle Juszczyk to the list of new 49ers. I think that was the last of the decent FB options in FA.
March 8th, 2017 at 5:02 pm
Luvmybucs, Giants got themselves in position to grab a stud RB this year or top corner and look like a top team in NFC w Marshall signing to go w that defense
March 8th, 2017 at 5:05 pm
Desean is heading to a team in Cali.
Second pic is clearly not TB.
Whelp missing out on both DJ and Calais. Wonderful
March 8th, 2017 at 5:08 pm
I thought that was LA too. Apparently that is where he lives tho so a deal could’ve made done over the phone. His phone is on the table as Rojas pointed out in the DiMarco thread.
March 8th, 2017 at 5:09 pm
Haha. Dusty.
Is that Tenn BBQ sauce or St louy BBQ sauce? Is it good on poultry?
March 8th, 2017 at 5:10 pm
Joeypoppems Says:
March 8th, 2017 at 3:08 pm
49ers putting in work so far. Garcon, Hoyer, now Marquise Goodwin. They aint wasting no time.
———————-
Aggression? Urgency? Mi no speako English. Queso?
March 8th, 2017 at 5:13 pm
I would be lying if I said I was ok with the patience Licht shows lol.
March 8th, 2017 at 5:18 pm
duthsty rhothdes
Yep they did.
All I’m saying is we need this.
Spend at least $45M on defense
U can save another 4.2M by Releasing
• #98. Clinton McDonald (DT) 30 – $2.0M
• #94. George Johnson (DE) 29 – $2.2M
Head Over to the offense
Save another $13.5M by releasing
• #22. Doug Martin RB 28 – $7.0M
• #62. Evan Smith C 30 – $4.5M
• #88. Luke Stocker TE 28 – $1.7M
Trade for/Sign
Mike Wallace $8M + Sign Another FA Wr ($5M range)
Pick up a few bargains on the (2) Offensive line
Draft TE,WR,RB in the draft.
Lets go
March 8th, 2017 at 5:22 pm
I would take Torrey Smith not too costly WR
March 8th, 2017 at 5:23 pm
Luv
Wtf is George Johnson and Luke stoker still on this roster? Seriously?! And you guys wonder why we troll our own team. Exhibit W above. W in T actual F
March 8th, 2017 at 5:24 pm
The suspense with Djax is killing me lol.. he’s definitely trolling fans. But it’s either Rams, or Bucs. But the photo was taken from cali.
March 8th, 2017 at 5:30 pm
I have listened to NFL radio all day .They haven’t said anything about the Bucs.Seems like we are moving slow.
March 8th, 2017 at 5:43 pm
My god this D-Jax teasing BS is making me sick lol. Please just let some source leak the deal lol
March 8th, 2017 at 5:52 pm
DB55
SMH
March 8th, 2017 at 5:59 pm
DJAX and Calais.
Then hit the draft!
March 8th, 2017 at 6:01 pm
@joey
He is in Orlando at cypress fairways private residences. He will be a buc. Check out the other thread. I google earthed it and the two buildings in the shot are part of universal studios
March 8th, 2017 at 6:04 pm
Jason Licht is just waiting in the weeds trying to separate the weak from the strong then he will strike like a nurse shark
March 8th, 2017 at 6:07 pm
No lol, he’s in Cali at his place.
FL does not have smog like that ahahaha
March 8th, 2017 at 6:14 pm
It’s not smog. It’s fog. And u can’t move buildings. It’s Orlando
March 8th, 2017 at 6:20 pm
Or
Plus he doesn’t have a Place in LA he sold his house a while ago
March 8th, 2017 at 6:25 pm
And you say you don’t stalk him… lmao
March 8th, 2017 at 6:29 pm
I looked it up. Shut up Joey. Lmao
March 8th, 2017 at 6:30 pm
The GOAT straight shutting fools up
March 8th, 2017 at 6:34 pm
@broy
Lol these guys should be thanking me for my detective skills
March 8th, 2017 at 6:38 pm
That’s what I’m doing. Here’s the thing. If he chose the terrible rams over us I don’t want him. But he even said he’s flying somewhere mid week bucs are emerging candidates and on Wednesday he happens to be somewhere looking like Tampa. Quite clear to me. Only a matter of time
March 8th, 2017 at 6:43 pm
@GOAT I just checked out the pics…you right
March 8th, 2017 at 6:44 pm
Yeah bru I spent like 30 minutes on google earth to find it. Lol
March 8th, 2017 at 6:50 pm
I appreciate you efforts to ease the minds of some of us on here tonight including myself lol. That joke was just too easy to make tho lol
March 8th, 2017 at 6:53 pm
Wow, GOAT! That IS some detective work. Sure does look like L.A., though. I hope you’re right.
March 8th, 2017 at 6:57 pm
Eric
It Orlando for sure. Right down to the red tile roofs
March 8th, 2017 at 7:16 pm
Where are the hills in Orlando?
March 8th, 2017 at 7:21 pm
If you look around the grounds you will see the elevated roads…it’s Orlando
March 8th, 2017 at 7:29 pm
GOAT, I’ve never been to Orlando so I’ll have to take your word on it.
March 8th, 2017 at 7:29 pm
I don’t see what building are so distinguishable in that blur for you to google anything lol.
But it’s not worth arguing over so whatevs
March 8th, 2017 at 7:30 pm
buildings*
March 8th, 2017 at 7:33 pm
Well it’s not 1080p but u can distinguish two large buildings side by side and are the same size. The rest is google earth
March 8th, 2017 at 7:40 pm
GOAT, give me the google earth coordinates?
The view is from high, and there are trees way above the rest of the ground level.
I say CA. In the hills. And not fog. Smog. That’s afternoon sun, no fog possible.
March 8th, 2017 at 7:42 pm
just google “cypress fairways private residences orlando” and click on images…pops right up
March 8th, 2017 at 7:43 pm
I’ll look em up. Give me a few
March 8th, 2017 at 7:50 pm
Idk how to get the coordinates. Go to earth and type in cypress fairway price residences. It should pop up
March 8th, 2017 at 7:51 pm
Private
March 8th, 2017 at 7:54 pm
Hey guys, while I’m sad that we’re not looking at Tony Jefferson in free agency, this fact could be indication that we are indeed looking to draft a beast of a safety like Budda Baker, Jabrill Peppers (yeah i said it), or Obi Melifonwu in round 1.
March 8th, 2017 at 7:55 pm
After all Luke Easterling has been mocking Budda Baker to us for months now.
March 8th, 2017 at 7:59 pm
I am higher on Jabrill Peppers after the combine than I was previously. Not much because of on the field but I loved his attitude and confidence in the interviews he did. I like him.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:07 pm
Agreed Joey, i thought he showed a lot of swagger. And his tap is excellent dude. Honestly think he could have had more picks if he was used in a different role at michigan. I think the only real knock on him is his size. But I’ve compared him to Earl Thomas since the first video I saw of him.
He’s just one of those guys that you can tell sees the game really well, call it what you will, instinct, cunning, football Iq, Jabrill has it in spades.
Which is why it annoys me whenever the commish plays that stupid clip from that british guy.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:08 pm
Kenny Stills is now off the market. Man, if we don’t land D-Jax we could be in some trouble as far as signing a WR goes. Group is getting thin…
March 8th, 2017 at 8:08 pm
His *tape*
March 8th, 2017 at 8:08 pm
Please no Peppers. He’s gonna be Barron part 2. I don’t want injury Ross either. 4.22 is great, when he’s on the field.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:12 pm
Obi Melifonwu would be a really interesting pick. My favorite DB from the combine though and the one I would hope we can land is Adoree Jackson. I was as impressed with him as I was with Chris Godwin in the WRs, plus he has upside as a returner and can be groomed behind Grimes.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:19 pm
Yeah Joey, Obi or Adoree would be a great 2nd rounder….was a fan of both early on and pushing for them….but its all according to how FA plays out.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:20 pm
I should say a great 2nd pick….would probably have to trade back into the first, and at least high 2nds.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:21 pm
Kenny Stills staying in Miami. Cross him off your wish list. DeSean is the guy we should be getting anyway.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:22 pm
Whoops Joey already posted this.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:22 pm
4 years $32 million, $20 million guaranteed for Stills. Not nearly as expensive as those reports stated lol
March 8th, 2017 at 8:24 pm
Don’t think its fair or acurate to compare Jabrill to Barron. Jabrill is the better athlete, based on combine metrics. And Jabrill wasn’t forced to switch to linebacker because he couldn’t play safety, like Barron. But rather he was asked by Jim Harbough to play all over michigans team because of injuries and lack of depth.
And Joey I know you like Adoree’s returner prowess, I’d say Jabrill Peppers was one of the most electric Returnman in college football last year.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:27 pm
Idk MadMax, I can see Adoree falling into the 2nd round just because of how many DBs there are in this draft. He could slide because of it.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:27 pm
With Stills now gone, the Bucs really need DJax. If not, everyone knows we draft a WR in the 1st round.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:34 pm
Yea they are both great return men. I wouldn’t mind either of them especially if there is a chance Adoree could fall to round 2.
I’ve been wanting Tim Williams in round 2 for a while now. He might be my favorite value in this draft as a 2nd round pick even though he is falling for off the field issues. After listening to the Locked On NFL Draft podcast this morning Idk what to think of him. Jon Ledyard said that the rumored number of failed drug tests that Tim Williams had at Alabama was 7….. that is INSANE…. Idk if Joe heard the same things there if he was anywhere near Tim Williams but that kind of disappointed me, well, on top of his unimpressive combine lol.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:39 pm
Pryor, Britt, Jeffery, and maybe Torrey Smith are the last 4 guys left after D-Jax that could be legit #2 WRs in FA.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:41 pm
Hey guys its late and there’s no news, so watch this super chill video from one of the best non-sequitor comedy shows you’ve never heard of. Tim and Eric: Awesome show, great job.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NFTaiWInZ44
March 8th, 2017 at 8:49 pm
It seems as though a number of the mid-level FAs are agreeing to contracts, not too many of the “big ticket” guys, other than Garcon. Just seems a little out of sequence.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:52 pm
Malcolm Smith has also apparently agreed to sign with the 49ers… That’s 5 guys they came to terms with today lol.
March 8th, 2017 at 8:58 pm
I got a feeling that Johnny Lynch is gonna take some lumps in free agency. I do like ths Juscyk signing though.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:00 pm
Harbor Island does have smog like that and those same rooftops.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:01 pm
Kevin
It’s a done deal. He’s a buc
March 8th, 2017 at 9:02 pm
Well the dolphins locked up Stills great…just awesome
March 8th, 2017 at 9:03 pm
Idk if he will take lumps or not. The 49ers roster had such little talent on it lol. On paper, all the guys they agreed to terms with are upgrades over what they had lol
March 8th, 2017 at 9:05 pm
Talked to some Panther fans and they HATE we’re hot on Jackson and Calais. Thats what Im talking about!! Dline and WR at least….if nothing else, those two Mr. Licht!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 8th, 2017 at 9:06 pm
I just cant shake the sense of bewilderment from him paying 16 million a year for Pierre Garcon.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:07 pm
That’s where I’m at too Max.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:09 pm
Its not $16 mil per year, just the 1st year is $16 million. It scales down after that. I assume anyway.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:14 pm
And they said the 16 mil is like 8 per year with an 8 mil signing bonus this year
March 8th, 2017 at 9:18 pm
Hmm i mean thats still a lot of money for signing bonus. But i csn’t remember whether those count against the cap or not.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:18 pm
Looks like Campbell is Jacksonville is all but done
March 8th, 2017 at 9:18 pm
Calais Campbell signing with Jaquars
March 8th, 2017 at 9:19 pm
and Tony Jefferson to Baltimore
March 8th, 2017 at 9:22 pm
None of the DTs have agreed to a deal yet tho. So if we miss out on Campbell, Hankins, Brandon Williams, and even Poe could be target. It would be criminal if that DT spot continues to get ignored.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:29 pm
Blake, yes, it counts against the cap. It’s just a chunk of the guaranteed money up front.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:35 pm
Blake, If I were to sign a 2 year, 10 million dollar deal with a 5 million dollar signing bonus, I would get the 5 million now and get paid a 2.5 million salary for each year. The total contract amount includes the signing bonus, and I think teams can determine when the bonus counts against the cap during the duration of the contract.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:37 pm
Campbell to the Jags? Damn.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:38 pm
DeSean is coming to Tampa. Actually, I think he’s already here judging by his twitter account. With that said, I’ll reserve my celebration until I know he is officially a Buc.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:39 pm
So much for the “Winston effect” on free agents. Money still matters more than winning, I guess.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:40 pm
GOAT what makes you think Jackson is in Orlando?
March 8th, 2017 at 9:42 pm
Money will always be the most important factor. Well, unless your the Browns. I guess Tony Jefferson is taking quite a bit less money to go to Baltimore instead of more money and playing for Cleveland lol
March 8th, 2017 at 9:44 pm
@USFBUC
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRZH4dggnNG/
Wondering if he is in Florida or L.A. GOAT used Google Earth and believes it is Orlando.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:46 pm
Usf
lol I did some investigation based off of the IG photo. And from google earth based on presumed landmarks he is in a private residence call cypress fairways. The two buildings in the photo are from universal studios. Plus the wicker furniture in the corner is VERY Florida esq
March 8th, 2017 at 9:52 pm
Wow Calais and Tony Jefferson already off the FA board. I’m confident we land DeSean but was greedily also hoping for Tony Jefferson.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:53 pm
So I guess all that hope about us taking this chance to really improve isn’t going to happen. Jefferson gone, Campbell gone, Garcon gone, Demarco gone. So we are going to get a old WR that doesn’t want to work out with his team and is a pre madonna. I hope they are right cause if they blow this my faith in Licht will be seriously tested espically after jacking up my ticket prices again.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:53 pm
Rapoport tweeted the Calais Campbell sweepstakes was between Washington and the Jags. Redskins bowed out leaving Jags the only team left. Apparently we weren’t even involved so I guess all that Campbell hype was to get Gholston to sign…. Kind of disappointing.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:54 pm
Where are people seeing Campbell to Jags? I am not seeing the rumors……
Not to mention that makes no sense, Jags are not poised to get Campbell a ring before he retires
March 8th, 2017 at 9:56 pm
Ndog. DeSean may be slightly on the older side for a football player but he’s not pre madonna. She’s way older than him.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:57 pm
Privateer, Rotoworld says the Jags agreed to terms with Calais.
March 8th, 2017 at 9:59 pm
and guys like Rapoport and Schefter are talking about it
March 8th, 2017 at 10:00 pm
They might not be poised to get him a ring, but they are poised to pay him which is just as, if not more important to a lot of players
March 8th, 2017 at 10:10 pm
Thanks……and that sucks…..
March 8th, 2017 at 10:10 pm
DJax is the prize here still….. weapons for Winston!! We land him and we still have a great start to the 2017 season!!
March 8th, 2017 at 10:12 pm
Jags x Calais.. Simple as that
March 8th, 2017 at 10:15 pm
Schefter said on twitter about 4 hrs ago that the Bucs have already signed D Jax to a 2 year deal. What’s up with that?
March 8th, 2017 at 10:17 pm
Blake,
Good news!
Chase Goodbread ✔ @ChaseGoodbread
Alabama TE O.J. Howard has visits set up with the Tennessee #Titans and Tampa Bay #Buccaneers.
2:22 PM – 8 Mar 2017 · Tuscaloosa, AL
March 8th, 2017 at 10:21 pm
Cmurda
It’s a fake account. Always look for the blue check mark next to any NFL source.
He is still gonna be a buc. Just not till tomorrow afternoon
March 8th, 2017 at 10:25 pm
@joey – they have money to spend so it has to go somewhere so even though we didn’t land Campbell, Jefferson, or any other FA so far there is still hope that we pull off something that improves the team this offseason.
March 8th, 2017 at 10:27 pm
GOAT.
Thanks bro. Now I see that it is a fake account. Agreed, it hopefully becomes official tomorrow.
March 8th, 2017 at 10:47 pm
Wednesday: 10:46 p.m. : There’s NO rumors of the Bucs signing anyone yet.
March 8th, 2017 at 10:52 pm
@USFBUC
Yea I know. I just think it would be a huge mistake to not address DT in Free Agency.
@87
To my knowledge the only player we offered a contract to so far is Desean Jackson. He either hasn’t decided yet (assuming he has offers from other teams as well) or he has decided and it won’t get announced until the players are actually allowed to sign.
March 8th, 2017 at 10:54 pm
Benjamin Albright a yahoo draft analyst tweeted
“Barring something big changing, my understanding is DJax to Tampa, Britt to Philly tomorrow”
March 8th, 2017 at 11:06 pm
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.nj.com/v1/articles/20289210/nfl_free_agency_rumors_eagles_to_sign_kenny_britt.amp
March 8th, 2017 at 11:10 pm
Free Agency hasn’t even officially started.
Everybody calm the f down for a minute.
When was the last time the team who “won” free agency, won the superbowl?
Seems like Djax is happening. We might sign 1 more big name, the rest will probably be mid-teir, role playing guys. Just my opinion.
March 8th, 2017 at 11:12 pm
Woah this thread is lit Get it done Licht #SuperBowlorBust
March 9th, 2017 at 12:06 am
Supposedly Djax and JRoss are pals and DJax has been a mentor to him … what if the Bucs sign DJax which seems likely and then draft Ross to start as in the slot as the #3 receiver … Evans/Jax/Ross/Brate/RB (Mixon?) … talk about #WeaponsforWinston … holy cow!
Now, personally, I do believe Tampa is getting DJax and I would therefore NOT draft Ross at #19, though if he happens to be on the board for that 2nd round pick I’d definitely be willing to pull the trigger there … I think Tampa needs either a full-time TE (ONLY OJ Howard fits the bill of a full-time TE imho) or a S (Budda Baker) or a DE (Taco Charlton?) or a RB (Cook or Christian Mac) … but that’s just me.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:15 am
Okay..I am all for bringing Elvis Dumervil in!!!! I didn’t realise he was let go as a cap casualty till I read joe’s updates!!!
He just turned 33…come on!!!
March 9th, 2017 at 1:33 am
lol Mixon can rot
And the one guy I wanted Calais is going to Jacksonville and apparently TB never made a play for him…
Womp womp womp
March 9th, 2017 at 2:20 am
^ Mixon could end up being the best back in this class though …
March 9th, 2017 at 2:52 am
Talent has never trumped character for me so that means little to me.
March 9th, 2017 at 3:18 am
I agree to a point but it’s not like the kid is a serial offender or druggie or someone with a massive rap sheet … he hit someone who hit him first one time and the video is bad … if he turned his life around since then, I’d give him a 2nd chance. They say his teammate Dede Westbrook is a far bigger “problem” and yet doesn’t have the stigma attached to him as there was no “video” …
March 9th, 2017 at 3:44 am
I’m not into the whole argument of comparing other people to each other to try and make a point or diminish the actions of another.
They’ve got nothing to do with each other.
Dede is Dede
Mixon is Mixon
I don’t want that kind of player representing our Bucs. Just that simple.
But to each his own. We can agree to disagree.
March 9th, 2017 at 6:42 am
Yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo GUESSSSS WHAT DAY IT IS?!?!??!?????
March 9th, 2017 at 6:52 am
Lets get 2-3 solid depth positions and 1-2 starters and i will be happy!
COME ON BUCS BRASS GET IT DONE!
March 9th, 2017 at 7:01 am
Sucks to not end up with Campbell but I think Brandon Williams or Dontari Poe would be a great addition next to McCoy. Lets lock up Desean Jackson at 4 and start rolling!
March 9th, 2017 at 7:16 am
Hey Joe any news on that “Desean Jackson mid week visit report?”
March 9th, 2017 at 7:28 am
Has anyone else noticed the Bills agreeing to terms with two Fullbacks??? DiMarco and Tolbert, What the hell are they doing???
March 9th, 2017 at 7:38 am
Good morning stick carriers!! Let’s hope Desean doesn’t leave without a contract and I’m also hoping the sign Micah Hyde
March 9th, 2017 at 7:48 am
Hey Joe, a couple more days of “Legal Tampering Results,” and you are going to be able to publish a manual, lets call it “A guide to NFL Free Agency 2017.” I don’t usually get involved in the post over free agency, but I was hoping we might land Calais Campbell, (but not for $14 mil/season.) Unlike Ira, I just don’t think he is that much better than several other options still available. I will breath easier when I see De Sean Jacksons name on a Buc contract. I am more of a Terrell Pryor fan, but we still need receiver help. Hope Jackson not blowing smoke but we have all been here before.
March 9th, 2017 at 7:51 am
3 year $14.5 million per year for Glennon from Chicago. Good for him for getting paid.
March 9th, 2017 at 7:54 am
Good for Glennon hope he does well in chi town
March 9th, 2017 at 8:04 am
LOL if he listened to joe’s sage advise, he would have to be a back up over 10 years to make that contract!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!
I guess that story of “no market” was not accurate!!!!!!!!!!!
March 9th, 2017 at 8:12 am
No he had a market, always did, they just waited too long to get a pick for him.
Good on him, his patience paid off and now he’s getting his shot I always said he would.
March 9th, 2017 at 8:13 am
Man the quietness out of TB before this 4pm start time is killing me.
I wonder if we go after anyone lol
March 9th, 2017 at 8:13 am
Good for Mike Glennon. Won’t that make for an interesting home game with the Bears. Personally wish we could have kept him as back-up. I might be wrong but I just don’t see him as a Starter unless the Bears are really going to spend some Dough and give him the protection and weapons he needs to survive.
March 9th, 2017 at 8:18 am
Gurantee u jackson goes back to washington last minute..hope im wrong but i feel like thats gonna be the big surprise of the day based on how no real reports on him coming to tampa yet feel like his agent just trying to pry more money from wash and it will happen they are gonna get desperate
March 9th, 2017 at 8:20 am
StPeteBucsFan Says:
September 14th, 2015 at 8:54 pm
If we’re 0-5 at the bye it’s time to consider the next move.
By then the billboards will be up and the banners flying overhead. Lovie will be a dead man walking unless he can pull the rabbit out of the hat over the last 11 games. But after the bye is when the schedule gets tougher.
If #3 keeps tripping over his own feet, struggling to hand off the ball cleanly, struggling to simply hang on to the ball..he had two fumbles which luckily he recovered then perhaps we might as well blow it all up and cut our losses.
GMC would garner at least a first round pick and maybe more to sweeten the pot.
If #3 got benched during the bye week we could probably trade him and recoup another first round pick. Of course our own first round pick could mean THREE first round picks!!!
Cardale Jones will go #1…but Connor Cook and Hackenberg will be available or there may be another route to go at QB.
This is how a new coach might look at this. Again dump Lovie and you may be dumping #3 unless he can learn how to hang on to the football! Unless he can stop tripping over his own feet…unless he stops with the ints…a new coach and perhaps even Koetter will feel no allegiance to #3 and he may demand the right to move him before taking the position.
This is all premature. It’s ONLY one game. But when ONE game is sooo very awful…it prompts premature speculation. When the “savior” can’t even drop back without tripping or losing the ball over his shoulder ala Rose Bowl..tosses two ints that could have easily been 4…it’s soooo freaking ugly that people start thinking about desperate moves. Even optimists like me!
I accidentally loaded up a thread from lovies first game of the Winston rookie year. Just wanna point out how premature this fan base can be about certain things. STPETEBUCSFAN—Sorry bud but you said Cardale Jones should be number one pick and we should move on from Jameis AFTER ONE GAME. LMFAOOOOO
Relax people about us not signing everyone. We don’t need Tony jefferson-big hitting safety. Campbell wouldve been nice but I seem to remember Jacksonville signing a dlineman last year that was super expensive. How did that work out? We can’t sign everyone guys. Michael Johnson was “the top dlineman” dude was terrible. I think drafting D tackle is the way to go if not Baker also.
My point is ultimately us Bucsfans overreact. Even though I stuck up for Jameis and said fire lovie after Winston’s firstgame and I stand by it. Relax and things will work out. Desean Baker and I’m guessing one or two more sign today. We draft Ross or McCaffrey and sweezy was cleared. Hello playoffs
March 9th, 2017 at 8:21 am
Btw STPETEBUCSFANs terrible terrible post ended “even optimists like me”
March 9th, 2017 at 8:27 am
Just read Wash is going to go hard after Djax one last time.. hopefully he has a visit today with Tampa.
March 9th, 2017 at 8:30 am
Ayy looks like i was wrong check shefters tweet lets go jaccpot
March 9th, 2017 at 8:30 am
Jackson to TAMPAAAAAAA
March 9th, 2017 at 8:35 am
I know everyone is waiting on DJAX, but what about other players? Would love more D line depth, and Safety help.
March 9th, 2017 at 8:38 am
Developing story Jax to tampa!
March 9th, 2017 at 8:39 am
DJAX!!!
March 9th, 2017 at 8:41 am
Just read Winston was a big part of the reason he’s coming. Was recruiting him none stop ! Hopefully he can recruit a few more players.
March 9th, 2017 at 8:48 am
14 mil per yr for Campbell in Jax. Sweet little baby James Christ…
March 9th, 2017 at 8:54 am
Broy
I can assure you I did not type that post!!! Anyone can place a header over a post and blame it on somebody else.
I HAVE NEVER been a Cardale Jones fan.
March 9th, 2017 at 9:04 am
Alright… what’s next guys
March 9th, 2017 at 9:07 am
It’s official. Djax to Bucs at $10 mil per year
March 9th, 2017 at 9:27 am
STPETEBUCSFAN IM STARING AT IT. SEND ME UR EMAIL ILL SEND THE SCREENSHOT nice try though
March 9th, 2017 at 9:28 am
I told you all.
March 9th, 2017 at 10:11 am
Gilmore headed to NE..ugh!
March 9th, 2017 at 10:12 am
Patriots also traded for Dwayne Allen…they just keep reloading.
March 9th, 2017 at 10:13 am
BucsFanInChina Says:
March 9th, 2017 at 9:07 am
It’s official. Djax to Bucs at $10 mil per year
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Nothing is technically official until 4:00 pm EST
March 9th, 2017 at 10:13 am
I hope it’s only 10 million per.
March 9th, 2017 at 10:17 am
D-Rome, you were kind of right. The Bucs DID decide to make him the highest paid backup, and he turned it down to start somewhere else. I’ll give you some props though.
March 9th, 2017 at 10:21 am
They need to get a slogan for Glennon now and not call it an excuse. It is not an excuse for Winston. #WEAPONSFORGLENNON. Way to go Mike. Good luck!
March 9th, 2017 at 10:25 am
This shouldn’t be a one man FA class for this team. I’m a little disappointed that not hearing the Bucs reaching out to other players, other than a momentary blurb about AJ Bouye (along with 5 other teams) and JJ Wilcox.
Maybe they’re working deals under the radar, but I’ll be concerned if 2 weeks from now the only starter (or at least potential starter) the Bucs have signed being Jackson.
March 9th, 2017 at 10:41 am
Britt headed to the Browns! Ugggggggg
March 9th, 2017 at 11:07 am
Thank God lol, not feeling Britt at all.
Chris Baker is being pursued by us per Jenna Laine.
March 9th, 2017 at 11:27 am
Yeah^^Chris Baker is leaning towards Tampa. And we don’t need a pass rusher in that slot next to McCoy. Need a big body that stuffs the run. Have pass rushers all around him and likely will acquire another. If we sign Baker after Jackson that leaves one hole left (imo) which is running back. All else can be improved by draft. Cook fournette or cafrey. Draft another corner another wideout maybe and then either bring McDougald back or draft a safety. Potentially sign latevius or draft oj howard
March 9th, 2017 at 11:35 am
Chris Baker would be a nice addition. Not a big name but has been producing more than some of the big name DTs. Just fill that spot with somebody with talent please lol.
March 9th, 2017 at 11:53 am
Chris Baker would be great … and … he may be a run stuffer but he can get after the QB too as he had 6 sacks last year!
March 9th, 2017 at 11:54 am
^ Actually 9.5 sacks over the last 2 years …
March 9th, 2017 at 11:56 am
Saints just agreed to terms with Ted Ginn. Maybe the Brandin Cooks for Malcolm Butler trade rumors are true.
March 9th, 2017 at 12:09 pm
Glad Brandin Cooks will be gone out of our division!
March 9th, 2017 at 12:17 pm
That makes two of us Life. Much rather deal with butter fingers gin than Cooks any day.
March 9th, 2017 at 12:20 pm
Exactly Nole..we handled Ginn anyways..But Cook, that’s another story..
March 9th, 2017 at 12:24 pm
I’d like to see Bennie Logan in pewter
March 9th, 2017 at 12:24 pm
O.J. Howard slated to meet with the Bucs this week. And the titans…
I really hate that for the last 2 drafts they’ve been 1 pick ahead of us. Damn that traitor Jon Robinson.
March 9th, 2017 at 12:26 pm
That means we are the better theam tho
March 9th, 2017 at 12:28 pm
Joey I know we are the better team, but at what cost?
At what cost!?!? Lol
March 9th, 2017 at 12:30 pm
Ron Leary to the Broncos
March 9th, 2017 at 12:31 pm
When I YouTube Brandin Williams and then YouTube Chris Baker I don’t see much difference. I’ll give Williams a slight edge in athleticism,dude doing hand stands in one vid. But Baker appears means and nasty. Counted at least two helmets coming off heads after his contact in his vid. Maybe Licht can have Djax do some recruiting after his presser.
March 9th, 2017 at 12:33 pm
Then the 1 big difference will be price I guess
March 9th, 2017 at 12:35 pm
You right Pop. The skin’s just signed former cboy DT Terrel McClain so I guess it is possible.
March 9th, 2017 at 12:36 pm
Chris Baker for the win
March 9th, 2017 at 12:37 pm
We need a run stuffer in the worse way tho man.
March 9th, 2017 at 12:47 pm
Hopefully at 430 the Bucs have a press conference and they announce we just landed Jackson, Hyde, Webster, and a DT. Along with retaining Robinson, Shep, Rodgers, and Spence. I would be happy with that.
March 9th, 2017 at 12:49 pm
Kirk Cousins personally appealed to Redskins owner for trade, owner says no.
You like that?
Hello, karma.
March 9th, 2017 at 12:50 pm
I for the life of me can’t understand why Hyde isn’t getting more buzz.
March 9th, 2017 at 12:51 pm
Come on Licht!! Give the BUC fans DJAX and C Baker today!!
I think Joe may be onto something on CCampbell and his inside info on CC…but we fans will never know. I give Licht the benefit of the doubt.
I mean things could be worse we could still have Mark clueless Dominick pulling the strings or Lovie culture will fix everything spewing his non-answers. So glad that nightmare is over.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:02 pm
NosBos – Kayvon Webster to me is a less expensive version of Hyde. I would love us to pick up both. Webster has primarily played special teams and corner back but he has also stepped in and played a little safety too I believe.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:03 pm
NOSBOS
On Hyde…I think his injury history which has dated back to high school might be spooking some GMs. He has never completed a 16 game season. He is a beast when healthy.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:05 pm
Excuse my ignorance, do we get a comp pick for Glennon signing for so much?
March 9th, 2017 at 1:06 pm
Jenna Laine tweeted the Bucs are the favorites to land Chris Baker.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:09 pm
Chris Baker is a Mike Smith pick
Need the Beef to clog the middle
you cant defend the pass when they are also running down our throats
I enjoyed watching Mike Smiths schemes and adjustments thru out the season but like all great def coordinators,… they need to make the offense 1 dimensional…stop the run
March 9th, 2017 at 1:11 pm
SCD – NO Glennon was UFA
March 9th, 2017 at 1:14 pm
Thanks
March 9th, 2017 at 1:19 pm
And so many azzh0les here against Mike Glennon..I wish him well and I hope he makes it big time..except against us.I cannot wish a NFL player ill will except Kirk Cousins..lol..
Indeed karma getting him…I do like that!!
March 9th, 2017 at 1:23 pm
Chris Baker and DeSean Jackson signing would make me very happy today.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:24 pm
This GIF from the bucs official account says to me that there is more to come
March 9th, 2017 at 1:24 pm
We could get a comp pick for him, but it goes by the difference between what we lose and gain in FA. If we sign a lot of guys it’ll just even out and we won’t get one.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:26 pm
Donutz
Again u don’t know what ur talking about. Just because Glennon was an unrestricted free agent doesn’t mean no comp picks. It is based on who we sign in free agency and how much we spend
March 9th, 2017 at 1:26 pm
Donutz
Plus u still don’t know what the Manchester United reference is!!!!!
March 9th, 2017 at 1:39 pm
We only get comp picks if we sign less free agents than we lose. Doesnt matter if they’re restricted or not.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:44 pm
So, so far … the Falcons have gotten a little worse, the Panthers have gotten much worse, the Cowboys have gotten worse … and the Bucs have gotten better …. nice
As for Glennon … you’d think the Bears have to re-sign Alshon now to at least give Glennon someone to throw to, no?
I’m really interested to see where Alshonn, Pryor and Adrian Peterson wind up … I’m thinking Alshon back to Chi, Pryor to the Jets, Redskins or Bills maybe and Peterson to the Raiders or Giants … or maybe the Patriots though I kind of doubt it …
March 9th, 2017 at 1:53 pm
We need to re-sign Shep and Josh Robinson
March 9th, 2017 at 2:02 pm
Blake agree. The question was would we be comped for Mike Glennon – the answer is no. Listen to Joe; he knows what he is talking about. see below.
https://www.joebucsfan.com/2016/03/reality-check-on-compensatory-draft-picks/
March 9th, 2017 at 2:13 pm
Thanks USF and DoNut.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:16 pm
Would make me very happy as well Denman. And agreed Shep and Robinson remaining with this team would be BIG time for our ST. Both are ST demons man.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:21 pm
Ok, Nick Carter tweeted Wednesday about America’s QB and Desean Jackson coming to play here. My only question is, which one of you guys I’ve been conversing with over the years on Joe Buc is Nick Carter, cause I know this is the only place you see the tagline America’s QB.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:30 pm
Desean finalizing his deal right now.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:34 pm
Titans signing Cyprien … allows them to pass on Hooker/Adams and draft top CB Marshonn Lattimore … that Titans team is loaded … if only they had a QB that could stay healthy and complete passes to guys who were semi-covered …. I kid, I love Marcus, but man, there GM has done a great job …
March 9th, 2017 at 3:09 pm
1 hour fans….
March 9th, 2017 at 3:17 pm
CHRIS BAKER 6’2″ 333 ha!!!!! This dude is a load ~> https://youtu.be/50zWNjiFebU
March 9th, 2017 at 3:31 pm
DoNUTS, you wrote that we wouldn’t get a comp because Glennon was unrestricted. That’s not true. The link that you provided proves you wrong. It has to do with FA signings and departures, and like I wrote above, we could get a comp pick for him, but we will sign free agents, so we won’t get a comp pick. Has nothing to do with Glennon being unrestricted, Good try though.
March 9th, 2017 at 3:48 pm
Per NFLN Bucs closing in on Chris Baker signing!
March 9th, 2017 at 3:53 pm
Buying a 2nd round pick for $16M.
Hmmm.
March 9th, 2017 at 4:05 pm
DJAX has agreed to terms!!! Sweet
March 9th, 2017 at 4:07 pm
Bucs sign Chris Baker. Solid.
March 9th, 2017 at 4:23 pm
Great DAY in TAMPA BAY!!! Sun is shining on those of us who live here. Baker and DJAX are two very solid pickups.
For those of you throwing hate my way….you will not get a response. As I said last night to the haters, you can converse with others not me. For those of you that want to discuss Bucs in a constructive and healthy manner, I would enjoy that. Cheers to those peeps…
March 9th, 2017 at 4:39 pm
DoNuts … who in the world is hating on the DJax/Baker signings? Those are two very solid signings and also great “value” signings … Tampa is having a great day, especially considering the Panthers seem to be getting far worse, while the Redskins are imploding and the Cowboys are declining as well … today is a great day for Bucs fans and Jameis fans like me 🙂
March 9th, 2017 at 4:40 pm
Donutz^^^^^^
I’m on your mind now boy. I own real estate in your head.
U started this Tuesday night coming at me crazy. Now u gotta live with it
U still can’t tell me the Manchester United reference!!!!!!!!!!
March 9th, 2017 at 5:54 pm
Damn, GOAT. I only pointed out that DoNUTS was wrong about how comp picks are determined. You are really going after him hard! Gonna be an interesting few months!
March 9th, 2017 at 6:01 pm
lol it’s a message board, chill
March 9th, 2017 at 6:13 pm
Eric
Nah this is from a few days ago. In his last post at 4:23 he trying to take shots at me.
March 9th, 2017 at 6:38 pm
The Jags won free agency AGAIN and loaded up on defense … I fully expect them to take Fournette with the #4 pick … and with the Browns loading up on their offensive line and the Eagles filling their needs at WR I expect one of those two teams to take the other top RB … so when the Bucs #19 rolls around I think they may have to choose between Christian Mac, David Njoku and Jabril Peppers … if that happens WHICH OF THOSE THREE PLAYERS DO EACH OF YA’LL WANT?
March 9th, 2017 at 7:08 pm
None. Trade back. None of those guys are worth the 19 pick
March 9th, 2017 at 7:24 pm
^ I tend to agree with you and if the Bucs could trade back to the end of the 1st and pick up an extra 3rd and 4th rounder, I’d do that in a heartbeat, especially as all three of those guys could still be on the board at that time, or at least their lesser talked about but similarly skilled dopple-gangers in Budda Baker, Alvin Kamara and Evan Engram …
March 9th, 2017 at 9:25 pm
Chris Baker is a load! Got some swagger too. I like that.
Thanks ARGH
https://youtu.be/50zWNjiFebU
March 9th, 2017 at 10:01 pm
@19 as of now hmmmmm….I’d go Barnett still or Evan Engram…..cool with a RB but would rather wait. Wouldnt mind Safeties Baker or Obi if we dont sign anyone else at that position
We need to tackle some spots on O line too, but remember their will be some worthy cast offs from some teams with beasting O lines later this year. Watch Dallas.