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Cutting Down On Turnovers

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

Accepting bad with the good.

Look, Joe can live with Baker Mayfield’s German shorthaired pointer puppy approach to football. It’s exciting and fun and it galvanizes the Bucs. (more…)

Atlanta Makes Cade Otton’s Day; Plan To Franchise Kyle Pitts

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

Bucs TE Cade Otton.

Some Bucs fans’ dreams were shattered Monday but Cade Otton’s dreams may come true. (more…)

Report: NFL Suits Believed Bucs Had “Deficient Playcaller”

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

Victim of poor coaching?

This isn’t really all that surprising to Joe, but the source(s) of the story is a little. (more…)

Report: Lavonte David Still Considering A 2026 Return

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

If a classy player plans on quitting, does he have his agent meet with his team of 14 years as free agency approaches? (more…)

Classy Move By Bucs

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

“Jason, let’s take care of ‘Shep.'”

Joe wouldn’t blame Bucs receiver Sterling Shepard one bit if he was outraged how the season ended. (more…)

Cade Otton’s Curious Social Media Post

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

On the same day the Dixie Chicks let it be known they plan to use the franchise tag on free agent tight end Kyle Pitts, did the Bucs make headway in re-signing their free agent tight end? (more…)

Moving Quickly On Logan Hall

Monday, February 23rd, 2026

For Joe, the NFL Scouting Combine is all about information gathering and mingling with important NFL types, and making sure to avoid Mark Sanchez if he’s on the downtown Indianapolis streets after midnight. (more…)

“I Don’t Think We Would Allow That To Happen”

Monday, February 23rd, 2026

“Jason, I know this isn’t real.”

Interesting choice of words today by a Buccaneers legend. (more…)

Alex Singleton And The Bucs

Monday, February 23rd, 2026

Readers here during The Lost Decade may remember the player Joe referred to as a “misplaced Calgary Stampeder.” (more…)

Will A Sad Ranking Motivate Lavonte David?

Monday, February 23rd, 2026

“They think you’re washed, Tae.”

When Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles host news conferences tomorrow at the NFL Scouting Combine, fans might learn the football fate of legendary Lavonte David. (more…)

Adjusting To An Edge Rush

Monday, February 23rd, 2026

How skilled is Rueben Bain covering receivers?

Joe read an interesting breakdown of edge rushers. It motivated Joe to try to think outside the box. (more…)

Cade Otton “Coveted” Among Other NFL Suits

Monday, February 23rd, 2026

What is Cade Otton’s future?

Before last season, in a rare glimpse of controlled emotion, Bucs tight end Cade Otton seemed disappointed. (more…)

Sean Tucker Proud Of His Blocking

Monday, February 23rd, 2026

Demonstrates blocking prowess.

Bucs running back Sean Tucker is a restricted free agent. And it seems he’s grown tired of a label slapped on him. (more…)

What Happened?

Monday, February 23rd, 2026

Offense was never the same.

The Super Bowl happened two Sundays ago. And all the while watching that game, and in the aftermath almost daily, Joe wondered, “What the hell happened?” (more…)

The Win-Now Buccaneers

Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

“Tom, you, Spytek and Davis can keep pretending you know what you’re doing. We’re looking at another playoff run.”

How close was Tampa Bay to being a good team last season?

The answer depends on who you ask. (more…)

“The First Real Nickel We’ve Had Since Sean Murphy-Bunting”

Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

Bucs cornerback Jacob Parrish slammed into the rookie wall last season along with a couple of teammates.

One particular stats tell that story well. (more…)

C.J. Allen A Trade Back Target?

Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

Georgia ILB C.J. Allen.

The Bucs need inside linebackers in the worst way. In fact, Joe is on record saying the Bucs need to add three. (more…)

ESPN: It Doesn’t Appear Bucs Will Break The Bank For Mike Evans

Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

Waiting game.

Joe is not sweating what Mike Evans will do in two weeks when, if you believe his pessimistic agent, Evans will test the market when the free agency dinner bell rings on Monday, March 9. (more…)

Conor Orr: Bucs Won’t Be A Favorite In Vegas

Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

At least from a public perception, Joe thinks this prediction is right on the mark. (more…)

Emeka Egbuka Makes Close-Games Argument

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

So the Bucs went winless in December, losing four games by a grand total of 11 points. (more…)

Winning With Defensive “Misfits”

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Yes, the Bucs need a talent upgrade on defense, but how much of an upgrade? (more…)

Emeka Egbuka Talks Worn Down Legs

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Joe already wrote about how Emeka Egbuka admitted to crashing into the famed rookie wall last season. Egbuka, though, also noted a couple of weeks that really illustrated his struggles. (more…)