Archive for 2025

Report: Jets Coaches Say Haason Reddick Still Has It

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

New Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick.

Bucs fans from Gibsonton to East Lake must have loved watching the start of ESPN’s live coverage of the start of free agency yesterday. (more…)

Chaos In Atlanta

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

Reeling.

There are more than a few giant smiles at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters, and they’re not just about the Bucs signing a quality edge rusher and Chris Godwin. (more…)

Buccaneers Sign Veteran Punter Riley Dixon

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

Two weeks ago at the NFL Scouting Combine, head coach Todd Bowles said he had one major ask of whomever punts for his team in 2025. (more…)

Chris Godwin, Dak Prescott And Allen Hurns

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

The Bucs are confident in Chris Godwin’s ability to return to full strength after an ugly dislocated ankle. That’s why they handed him a fat three-year contract yesterday.

But when will Godwin get back to 100 percent? (more…)

Day 1 Free Agency Ecstasy & Review

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

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Bucs Get A “B”

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

Your new Bucs edge rusher.

What a day for the Bucs yesterday. Keeping key veterans and finding an edge rusher? That may become the second-best free agent haul the Bucs have ever had. (more…)

Selection At No. 19 Comes Into Clearer Focus

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

As is often the case, what a team does in free agency is often a strong tell for what the team will do in the draft. (more…)

Best Available Free Agents

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

Still looking for parts?

OK, Joe is typing this here article late Monday. Free agency is a moving target and there are guys still hooking up with new teams. (more…)

What A Day For The Bucs!

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

Impressive start.

It’s not quite 12 hours ago that the free agency siren sounded. Joe never dreamed a great Bucs day would be over in around 30 minutes. (more…)

Robert Hainsey Gets Paid In Jacksonville

Monday, March 10th, 2025

Tristan Wirfs called this four weeks ago.

Bucs center Robert Hainsey is outta here. (more…)

Haason Reddick Signing Evokes A Big “What If?”

Monday, March 10th, 2025

Jason Licht and Todd Bowles.

Over and over and over and over and over again last year, like a Corgi yapping for an long overdue dinner, Joe hammered away here begging Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht to trade with Philadelphia for Haason Reddick. (more…)

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Monday, March 10th, 2025

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No, Jason Licht Did Not Sign Samaje Perine, Said Jason Licht

Monday, March 10th, 2025

Not true.

Even with Twitter being down most of this morning and still buggy this afternoon, misinformation can fly fast. (more…)

Specialist Role For Haason Reddick?

Monday, March 10th, 2025

Will the Buccaneers’ new edge rusher be a full-time player? (more…)

Pressure Mounts On Josh Grizzard

Monday, March 10th, 2025

New Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard.

What a Monday it’s been for rookie Bucs playcaller Josh Grizzard, the 34-year-old that Tampa Bay hopes will be an absolute wizard with its high-powered, highly-paid offense. (more…)

Jason Licht Just Got Smarter Without Lifting A Finger

Monday, March 10th, 2025

Playing chess.

Buried in the confetti Bucs fans are throwing while trying to process the giddy hysteria from the Bucs retaining Ben Bredeson and Chris Godwin, and agreeing to terms with Hasson Reddick in the opening minutes of legal tampering, is a transaction that has significance. (more…)

Jason Licht Gets A “B+” For Hasson Reddick Deal

Monday, March 10th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe cannot yet say the Bucs “signed” edge rusher Hasson Reddick for two reasons. (more…)

Critical References For Haason Reddick

Monday, March 10th, 2025

Bucs ties for new edge rusher Haason Reddick.

So new Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick made a lot of headlines last season for allegedly having a bad attitude about landing with the Jets after the Eagles traded him there. (more…)

The Bucs’ New Fearsome Front

Monday, March 10th, 2025

Strong front just got stronger.

UPDATED: The Bucs quietly, almost under the radar, produced one of the best front-three group of linemen in a 34 defense the league saaw in 2024. (more…)