Happy how things turned out.

Former Bucs linebacker Lavonte David is rather content. (more…)

The bad news is the Bucs lost a legend at inside linebacker and spent last season discovering their other starting inside linebacker is really a quality No. 4 at the position, rather than a No. 2. (more…)

“Mr. Glazer, I’m sending out more smoke than the streets of Ybor.”

When it comes to the Bucs, a respected year-round draft guru is in line with a published ESPN draft simulator result based on a formulaic compilation of “mock drafts, scout rankings and team needs.” (more…)

So it’s a very safe bet the Bucs select an offensive lineman in the draft next week. The Bucs didn’t do that last year and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht has never gone two consecutive drafts without picking an O-lineman. (more…)

Washington WR Denzel Boston.

Hey, if the Bucs go defense in the first round, how about trying to replace a Bucs legend with a guy who has similar traits on Day 2? (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Many Bucs fans want an edge rusher with the No. 15 pick next week in the NFL draft. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 4:14 a.m. Poll closed at 10:58 a.m.

Compete.

There’s no question that Bucs iconic linebacker Lavonte David surpassed his hopes and dreams with the franchise. (more…)

Receiver Sterling Shepard (39 catches for the Bucs last season) remains a free agent.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht is one of the best in the business at drafting wide receivers. (more…)

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Calijah Kancey

Is it pure coincidence that the Bucs are 10-5 when defensive tackle Calijah Kancey starts a regular season game over the past two seasons? (more…)

Todd Bowles used to be known for his love of long cornerbacks. (more…)

Yes, Joe closed the comments on this one because this isn’t a website for political commentary. (more…)

Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald

In two weeks, a bleary-eyed Joe will stagger into the media workroom at One Buc Palace before Day 3 of the draft and chug copious amounts of caffeine to stay awake in order to finish the draft. (more…)

Bucs target?

One thing Joe likes about ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid is that he professionally grew up in football. (more…)

Knee was breaking down.

We all knew Bucs iconic linebacker Lavonte David had been dealing with a bad knee that had been barking. (more…)

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Ohio State TE Max Klare.

Joe doesn’t know what to make of pre-draft visits prospects make to NFL facilities. The Bucs rarely draft guys who they brought in for interviews. (more…)

New Buccaneers inside linebacker Alex Anzalone.

Alex Anzalone is just like any Bucs fan, it seems. (more…)

Five!

Joe actually wouldn’t mind if the Bucs had a new King Kong Bundy-like monster in the middle of the defensive line. (more…)

New Bucs CB Chase Lucas.

Joe’s not trying to be mean in any way. Anyone on an NFL squad is in the top 1 percent of humanity. (more…)