Archive for 2025

Will Larry Foote Work Magic Again With Outside Linebackers?

Monday, March 24th, 2025

Bucs OLB Larry Foote.

A move by Bucs coach Todd Bowles has really flown under the radar for a lot of fans, including Joe. (more…)

Mike Evans’ Future

Monday, March 24th, 2025

Target in 2026 free agency?

This is one reason Joe was going so bonkers about getting a legit edge rusher. (more…)

How Much Did Josh Grizzard Influence Chris Godwin To Stay?

Monday, March 24th, 2025

Approved.

At the soon-to-be-sold (?) NFL.com, a noted columnist suggested that with Chris Godwin, it wasn’t just about the money. (more…)

Bucs Praised For Most Underrated Signing In Free Agency

Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht

Former NFL defensive lineman turned CBS analyst Kyle Long is a tough grader.

Heck, he even gave the Bucs’ front office a “C+” for its moves during the first two weeks of 2025 free agency. (more…)

Could Be A Bargain

Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

Bargain.

So did the Bucs hit a home run with Haason Reddick by giving a guy who had 50.5 sacks from 2020-2023 a prove-it deal? Only time will tell. But a numbers guy from the four-letter sure likes it. (more…)

Eli Cox & The Bucs

Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

So Joe got excited, stressed and thoughtful when Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talked about the Bucs having draft needs on offense last week on WDAE radio. (more…)

Chris Godwin Demonstrated His Trust In Baker Mayfield

Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

Wasn’t just trust.

Joe thinks Chris Godwin’s decision was a whole lot simpler than what others believe it to be. (more…)

Disturbing Trend For Star Rookie Running Backs

Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

Regression?

Few things made Joe happier than seeing Bucky Irving bust out as a rookie and become the first dynamic Bucs rookie back in a long time. (more…)

Sterling Shepard Talks Job Insecurity

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

Joe was intrigued to read that Bucs wide receiver Sterling Shepard nearly got a 100 percent raise when he re-signed last week. (more…)

Keeping The Band Together To Be A Step Away

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

Cohesion.

One reason most teams only have a Super Bowl window for a few years is, after maybe three-to-five years, they lose key players to free agency. (more…)

Field Yates Still Bullish On Jihaad Campbell To Bucs

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

Alabama ILB Jihaad Campbell.

Apparently, Jihaad Campbell’s injury does not faze a respected BSPN football analyst. (more…)

Jason Licht References Offensive Need, Hints At Drafting DL

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

“Look, Glazer, I got the hot draft hand. Back off. If I want that Michigan tight end, he’s mine.”

Remember when the Lions had a top-5 offense and a winning record in 2022?

They went out and drafted running back Jahmyr Gibbs (Round 1) and tight end Sam LaPorta (Round 2). (more…)

Haason Reddick And Elevating The Edge Rush

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

OLB Haason Reddick.

Can one guy raise an entire position group on a team? Joe thinks so and the Bucs have proof. (more…)

New York’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston

Friday, March 21st, 2025

There will be an 11th NFL season with Jameis Winston, the former Bucs franchise quarterback turned journeyman backup. (more…)

Jason Licht Explains “The Truth” He Shared With Hasson Reddick

Friday, March 21st, 2025

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht opened up on last week’s signing of edge rusher Haason Reddick. (more…)

Inside Linebacker Or Cornerback?

Friday, March 21st, 2025

Decisions.

So which is it, inside linebacker or corner? Joe leans one way but can live with the other. (more…)

No Need To Trade Rachaad White

Friday, March 21st, 2025

Still valuable.

There are three ways to build a roster. (more…)

Did TV Help Jason Licht Sell The Bucs To Haason Reddick?

Friday, March 21st, 2025

Luring free agents with primetime games.

Very, very interesting nugget on how teams sell players on prove-it one-year contracts. And did Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht use this to help lure Haason Reddick? (more…)

2024 Offseason Redux

Friday, March 21st, 2025

Bucs “didn’t improve.”

Here we go again. (more…)