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Jason Licht On Cornerback: “We Can Use Some Help There”

Monday, March 31st, 2025

How secure is Jamel Dean?

Is change a-comin’ to the starting cornerback position from April’s draft?

Well, go ahead and read the words from Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht and decide. (more…)

Jason Licht: Knowledge Drove Kyle Trask Decision

Monday, March 31st, 2025

When popular Bucs backup quarterback Kyle Trask signed his second Bucs contract this month, he didn’t have a formal press conference to address Bucs nation. (more…)

Jason Licht: Signing Haason Reddick Doesn’t Mean He Won’t Select An Edge Rusher In First Round

Monday, March 31st, 2025

More pass-rushing help coming?

Was the signing of edge rusher Haason Reddick just a stop-gap plan to yet another edge rusher being drafted by the Bucs next month? (more…)

Pete Carroll: “What A Story He Is Going To Be”

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Joe must issue a disclaimer with this report out of the NFL annual owners meetings in Palm Beach. (more…)

“Unbelievable” Must Be Rewarded

Monday, March 31st, 2025

So the annual NFL owners meetings are well underway at the swanky grounds of The Breakers in Palm Beach.

Kay Adams is here, and no, Joe is not looking for her at the pool like a twisted creeper. (more…)

Booger McFarland On Board With Bucs Drafting Jihaad Campbell

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Wanted by ex-Bucs defender.

If Booger McFarland is talking Bucs defense, Joe is listening. (more…)

“Flakier-Than-Grandma’s-Pie-Crust”

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Intel.

So Joe is looking for insight into what makes new Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick tick? (more…)

Jason Licht Explains A Quality In A Good Coach

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Talkin’ coaches.

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is going on his 12th season as an NFL general manager. He’s now hired three head coaches (remember: lousy Lovie Smith brought in Licht, one of the very few — two? — good things Lovie’s ever done for the organization). (more…)

Mike Evans, Ja’Marr Chase And Jalen McMillan

Monday, March 31st, 2025

Blow up in 2025?

Did the Bucs steal a stud receiver last year in the third round last year? If history is any accurate barometer, it seems they sure did. (more…)

Mitchell Evans & The Bucs

Sunday, March 30th, 2025

So Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht loves drafting tight ends in late rounds.

Four were on the roster last season and all made their share of contributions. (more…)

Historical Drive For Five

Sunday, March 30th, 2025

So Joe has referenced many times how stunning it is that the Bucs have won four consecutive division titles following a Super Bowl win.

The team is in very rare company. (more…)

Bucs Ought To Get A Solid Defensive Player In Draft

Sunday, March 30th, 2025

Could an edge rusher fall?

Bucs fans should want Shedeur Sanders to go into the top-10 next month in the draft. (more…)

Jason Licht Says He Can’t Defend Himself

Sunday, March 30th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

This was a strange response in Joe’s mind, but in the big picture, maybe it makes sense. Maybe? (more…)

Yes, The Bucs Got Better

Sunday, March 30th, 2025

Improvement.

To those who think the Bucs did nothing in free agency, think again. (more…)

Rondé Barber Talks Loyalty Lessons

Saturday, March 29th, 2025

So the Bucs re-signed veteran warriors Lavonte David and Chris Godwin in free agency for huge money.

Buccaneers icon and Hall of Fame cornerback Rondé Barber dove into that reality recently on something called Horrow Sports.

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Ira Kaufman Calls The Draft Priorities At One Buc (Not His), Talks Owners Meetings, Kyle Trask & A Lot More

Saturday, March 29th, 2025

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Walter Nolen And The Bucs

Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen.

Joe wants the Bucs to load up on defense in the draft and Joe trusts Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to get the right guys. (more…)

Re-Signing Lavonte David “Significant” But Bucs Still Need ILB

Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Not enough.

“Dee-FENCE… [Boom, boom, boom… ] dee-FENCE… [boom, boom, boom… ] dee-FENCE… [boom, boom, boom… ]… “ This is all the Bucs’ shot-callers need to keep repeating to themselves as they prepare for next month’s draft. (more…)

Devin White Joins The Raiders

Friday, March 28th, 2025

Devin White will ride again.

So former Buccaneers savior linebacker Devin White, a guy Tampa Bay happily let walk out of their building, is now going to play inside linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders. (more…)