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Mike Evans Will Give Bucs Chance To “Counter” Other Teams’ Bids

Monday, March 9th, 2026

Doing the Bucs a solid.

Today, it is expected Bucs legend Mike Evans will start to get offers from other teams at noon, which is when legal tampering begins free agency. (more…)

CBS Report: Mike Evans’ Career In Tampa Bay Is Over

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

A lot of folks really take Mike Evans’ fearmongering agent seriously. (more…)

Report: Todd Monken, Browns To Make A Run At Mike Evans

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Todd Monken isn’t dumb.

So, what about Mike Evans’ demand that he must play for a Super Bowl contender with a top-shelf quarterback? (more…)

Leo Chenal And The Bucs

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

It’s become rather obvious to anyone paying attention that Lavonte David is strongly considering returning to the Bucs for a 15th season in 2026. (more…)

Did Cade Otton Cure Himself Of The Dropsies?

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Not special but solid in many areas.

Joe has been clear about being torn when it comes to Bucs tight end Cade Otton. (more…)

“Tampa Remains In A Good Spot With [Mike] Evans”

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Talking turkey with Bucs.

As of late-morning Sunday, there isn’t white smoke filling the air above Katy, Tex. But it seems the vibes are good with the Bucs’ No. 1 goal in free agency. (more…)

“The Free Agent Class Sucks”

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Pending Bucs free agent defensive lineman Logan Hall is expected to cash in.

Longtime NFL insider Albert Breer, a guy who has shown he has a pipeline into One Buc Palace and the phones of general managers across the league, thinks tomorrow’s kickoff of free agency will launch an underwhelming year for buying talent. (more…)

Laughable Idiocy From BSPN

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

The nerve to suggest mouthy Cam Jordan sign with Bucs!

Joe didn’t touch the following item because Joe thought it was initially a prank by a disgruntled BSPN employee already out the door, giving the Mouse House the finger in his final act as an employee. (more…)

Huge Week For Team Glazer Kicks Off

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

It all starts at the top. (more…)

JoeBucsFan Show TODAY At 9 A.M. On WDAE

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

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Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend since last February. Varying times.

SI.com: Bucs Should Be In The Mix For Joe Mixon

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Free agent RB Joe Mixon.

What’s with all the flashing red lights? (more…)

Drafting For Depth At Guard

Saturday, March 7th, 2026

Notre Dame G Billy Schrauth .

Is drafting for depth in Round 4 a smart way to go? (more…)

Dan Graziano Doesn’t Believe Mike Evans Is Leaving

Saturday, March 7th, 2026

Does Mike Evans have the willpower to stay?

Well-plugged-in NFL scribe Dan Graziano of ESPN struggles to envision Mike Evans catching passes for any other NFL team than the Bucs. (more…)

Focus Now On Trey Hendrickson?

Saturday, March 7th, 2026

“Hey Bucs, do you have my agent’s number? We expect a call Monday.”

Joe was never comfortable with the chatter that the Raiders and John Spytek/Mark Davis/Tom Brady wanted two first-round picks for badass edge rusher Maxx Crosby. (more…)

Maxx Crosby Fantasy Ends

Friday, March 6th, 2026

Gone.

Maxx Crosby will become property of the Baltimore Ravens. The Friday night trade news is blowing up various NFL social and traditional media. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Free Agency Priorities, Lines In The Sand, Legacy Whiffs, Restricted Free Agents And Plenty More

Friday, March 6th, 2026

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Alex Cappa Becomes A Free Agent

Friday, March 6th, 2026

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Ineffective backup guard play hurt the Bucs last season. (more…)

“Highly Coveted” Trey Hendrickson

Friday, March 6th, 2026

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

So noted Bucs insider and plugged-in NFL insider Peter Schrager of BSPN was talking free agent edge rusher Trey Hendrickson yesterday on ESPN TV. (more…)

If “Motivated,” Bucs Could Sign Trey Hendrickson

Friday, March 6th, 2026

It can be done.

Man, as lousy as the Bucs are at an edge rush, Joe cannot fathom how a team wouldn’t be “motivated” to sign a star edge rusher with 74.5 sacks this decade alone. (more…)