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Chris Godwin And The Bucs Defense

Sunday, February 16th, 2025

The Chris Godwin dilemma.

Will the Bucs be able to keep Chris Godwin or will he walk out the door? That should be answered in the next three or four weeks. Maybe sooner. (more…)

Free Agency Countdown: 22 Days — The Bucs And Shaquill Griffin

Sunday, February 16th, 2025

The keg is ordered, the trays of Hooters boneless wings and Mahi tacos will arrive early. The dessert pies will come pre-sliced.

The menu at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters is set for the start of free agency at noon on Monday, March 10.

Now who will the Bucs sign? (more…)

Josh Grizzard Talks Not Having “To Fake It” And Communication Skills

Sunday, February 16th, 2025

Rookie Bucs playcaller Josh Grizzard.

Rookie Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard is 34 years old with eight seasons of NFL coaching experience.

How did he climb the ladder so quickly? (more…)

The “Dominance” Of Tristan Wirfs

Sunday, February 16th, 2025

Burgeoning national star.

The late, great Martin Fennelly, sort of an iconic sports columnist/humorist, who worked for both the Tampa Tribune and the Tampa Bay Times, had a saying he often used. (more…)

Two Edge Rushers?

Sunday, February 16th, 2025

Help him.

Joe doesn’t think Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht would do this. Still, it’s an interesting thought. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Jason Licht Popularity, Decision-Making Conversations, Chris Godwin, Underachievement Debate, And Much More

Saturday, February 15th, 2025

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What To Do With Jordan Whitehead?

Saturday, February 15th, 2025

Job security.

At times last year, Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead played solid ball. (more…)

Robert Hainsey Will Bolt In Free Agency: “He’s Leaving. It’s Over”

Saturday, February 15th, 2025

The Bucs will be hunting for a new backup center. Tampa Bay fans won’t have Robert Hainsey to pick on any longer. (more…)

Mina Kimes: Anything To Help The Pass Defense

Saturday, February 15th, 2025

Defense needs dawgs.

Mina Kimes made it clear on her podcast recently: There’s a lot to like about the Bucs. (more…)

Potentially Dire Inside Linebackers Unit

Saturday, February 15th, 2025

Inside linebacker holes.

Yes, Joe knows there is no bigger need for the Bucs (if they are serious about making a Super Bowl run) than edge rusher. Sadly, that’s just one (albeit critical) position. (more…)

The Bucs & Preston Smith

Friday, February 14th, 2025

An established edge rusher just hit the street.

That means chaos erupted in the beer-stained conference room at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. (more…)

Sean Murphy-Bunting Talks “Secret Sauce”

Friday, February 14th, 2025

The legend of Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht takes many forms. (more…)

Mike Evans Credits Kyle Trask

Friday, February 14th, 2025

“Stop texting me, Kyle.”

Bucs fans have enjoyed four years of Kyle Trask mystery. (more…)

The Lions And Jamel Dean

Friday, February 14th, 2025

One of the great scoops during the dawn of 2024 free agency had to do with the Buccaneers’ defensive backfield. (more…)

LIX: Buy Eagles, Buy!

Friday, February 14th, 2025

Todd discusses how his previously discussed play of Philadelphia laying double digits at 5-1 odds was a sweat-free Super Bowl experience. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen via Podcast Addict, TuneIn and other platforms.

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Logan Hall Is Not A Concern

Friday, February 14th, 2025

Defensive lineman Logan Hall.

The man behind WalterFootball.com, Walter Cherepinsky, seems to be irked by Logan Hall. (more…)

Myles Garrett And The Bucs

Friday, February 14th, 2025

Browns DE Myles Garrett.

The question for Joe is not if the Bucs should be interested in disgruntled Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. The question should be, why the hell wouldn’t they be? (more…)

The Case For Ben Bredeson

Friday, February 14th, 2025

Bucs LG Ben Bredeson.

Joe doesn’t get this, someone help Joe out. (more…)

“I Thought I Pooped The Bed … With Tampa At The Combine”

Friday, February 14th, 2025

Fun draft stories from Bucs All-Pro left tackle.

It’s always neat to look back at the draft process of some players. And Bucs All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs offered up a couple of fun anecdotes about his. (more…)

ESPN: Bucs Have “No Concern” Over Chris Godwin’s Injured Ankle

Thursday, February 13th, 2025

Bucs plan to be aggressive.

It seems the Bucs are very confident that free agent wide receiver Chris Godwin’s surgically repaired ankle will be 100 percent. (more…)

YaYa Diaby Vows To Improve

Thursday, February 13th, 2025

Goals.

YaYa Diaby went missing for too long last year. But the Bucs’ outside linebacker finished strong with 2.5 sacks in his last four games. (more…)