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“It Was The Most Gut-Wrenching Week Of My Life”

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

Former Bucs OC speaks.

We finally get to hear Liam Coen’s side of the story. (more…)

Chris Godwin Is A Popular Man On Social Media

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

Wanted by fans of many teams.

So as Joe sometimes searches a Bucs player on social media to see if something out there on a guy somehow missed Joe’s radar. (more…)

Winning With Jason Licht (Part V): Trade Patience

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

The Bucs sit in rare territory as a team that’s won four consecutive division titles after winning a Super Bowl.

The architect of this sustained success is Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht, so Joe has talked to many people not named “Licht” about how the boss has executed during this historic stretch. (more…)

Alex Cappa Deal Could Foreshadow Ben Bredeson Contract

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Former Bucs guard Alex Cappa lands a new team, contract.

Intriguing news this afternoon on a few fronts. (more…)

Old Man Khalil Mack Has Young-Man Metrics

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

So unlike Joe and the legions of Bucs fans who feast on the Spring Break menu at their local Hooters each day, ESPN analysts have access to NFL NextGen Stats data. (more…)

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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

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“Cycle” Talk Returns; “We Know What We Have With Todd”

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Man, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht doesn’t play soft zone defense when defending Todd Bowles. (more…)

Bucs Hierarchy Challenged By Cornerback Evaluation

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

It’s a common thought that the Bucs need a cornerback in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Maybe starter Jamel Dean stays at his bloated salary. Maybe he reworks his contract or is cut. Regardless, the Bucs’ No. 3 corner (Bryce Hall) was lost last season in Week 1 and that became a weakness as Dean missed several games. (more…)

Todd Bowles Discusses Crop Of Inside Linebackers

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Talkin’ inside linebackers.

As Joe types this here post a week from the free agency dinner bell ringing, Joe has eyes on three players for the Bucs to draft at No. 19 next month. (more…)

Harold Landry May Only Cost A Third-Day Draft Pick?

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Titans OLB Harold Landry.

If this really is an accurate assessment, Joe cannot fathom how Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht couldn’t or wouldn’t pull the trigger. (more…)

Ankle Injury Likely Cost Chris Godwin Many Millions

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Lower salary estimates.

Joe always hopes good guys in the NFL are rewarded. Because they are good guys. (more…)

Yahoo!: Bucs Are A Boring Free Agent Team (In March 2025)

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Boring can be good.

If something isn’t interesting, it’s then boring, right? (more…)

John Spytek Talks Bucs’ Offensive Line

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

So 2024 Bucs assistant GM John Spytek now is in Las Vegas as an underboss to Tom Brady, but he still likes to talk about his Tampa Bay experience. (more…)

One Less Destination For Ben Bredeson

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Will the Bucs keep their starting left guard?

That’s more likely after today’s happenings. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Khalil Mack, Combine Revelations, “Shock” Value, And Much More

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

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Monitoring Azeez Ojulari

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Free agent OLB Azeez Ojulari.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht sure preferred to shop for an edge rusher at the Dollar Store bargain bin in past years rather than at Urban Outfitters. (more…)

Gerald McCoy Lobbies Jason Licht For Darius Slay

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Gerald McCoy

The herd of Jamel Dean fans seems to be thinning by the day. (more…)

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Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

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Khalil Mack “Can Heat Up The Pocket”

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Joe hasn’t slept since the report connecting the Bucs and pending free agent edge rusher Khalil Mack.

What an upgrade that would be! (more…)

“We’re Picking The Right Guys”

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Offensive chatter.

Few head coaches have had two first-time NFL playcallers get plucked back-to-back like what happened with the Bucs the past two offseasons. (more…)

Did Jason Licht Tip His Draft Hand?

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Stopping NFC South QBs.

Yeah, Joe gets it. No need to consult with a NASA rocket scientist or a Ouija board to figure out the Bucs will draft for defense because there is really no hole on offense. (more…)

PFF: The “Ideal” Bucs Offseason

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe truly, honestly believes the Bucs are maybe two solid defensive players away from making a serious Super Bowl run. (more…)

Mike Edwards And Round 3 In Tampa

Monday, March 3rd, 2025

Todd Bowles was pounding a drum for ballhawks last week in Indianapolis. (more…)