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Does Raiders-Rams Move Put Chris Godwin In Play For Vegas?

Friday, February 28th, 2025

So the buzz today at the NFL Scouting Combine surrounds the Raiders, Matt Stafford and the Rams nearing a trade.

Apparently, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal, significant progress has been made.

UPDATE 1:55 p.m. — The Rams will re-negotiate Matthew Stafford’s contract and he’ll remain in Los Angeles. (more…)

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Friday, February 28th, 2025

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“Stupid” Salaries And Trading A “Bunch” Of Draft Picks Are Off The Bucs’ Table

Friday, February 28th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht is passionate about his path.

This will be a painful thing for some Bucs fans to accept with free agency 10 short days away and the Bucs seemingly on the cusp of a greatness. (more…)

Jamel Dean Situation Sounds Unsettled

Friday, February 28th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Is Jamel Dean on solid footing with the Bucs as free agency looms? (more…)

“They Call Him ‘The Wizard’”

Friday, February 28th, 2025

Jason Licht describes his new offensive coordinator.

It wouldn’t shock Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht if, under the watchful eyes of new offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, the offense takes another step forward. (more…)

Were The Bucs Better In 2024 Than In 2023? Jason Licht Answers.

Friday, February 28th, 2025

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht has few peers in the NFL. (more…)

Jon Gruden Will Be Reinstated Into Bucs’ Ring Of Honor

Friday, February 28th, 2025

Jon Gruden will be back — in the Ring of Honor.

A great wrong has been righted. (more…)

Shaq Barrett Wants Another Year

Thursday, February 27th, 2025

So Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett returned to Tampa Bay two months ago under desperate circumstances. (more…)

Todd Bowles: Improvement On Defense Needed At Every Level

Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Time to fix pass defense.

The pass defense stunk in 2024. It stunk in 2023, too. Something has to be done. (more…)

Quantifying The Glory Days

Thursday, February 27th, 2025

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Jason Licht just used an interesting word to describe the state of the Buccaneers. (more…)

Not At All Your Average Joe

Thursday, February 27th, 2025

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“You Just Can’t Show Up Like You’re Playing PlayStation”

Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Talkin’ injuries.

So why was the AdventHamstring Training Center (One Buc Palace) a borderline M*A*S*H unit with all the injuries the Bucs had last year? (more…)

“Slam Dunk” Josh Grizzard

Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard spent seven years on the Dolphins’ sidelines.

Rookie Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard is a protégé of Dolphins offensive guru Mike McDaniel, so Joe made sure to get private time with McDaniel this week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. (more…)

Winning With Jason Licht (Part III) — “A Victory Lap”

Thursday, February 27th, 2025

All this week at the NFL Combine, high-ranking team suits have been plotting, scheming, angling, misdirecting and investigating for the start of free agency in 11 short days.

So Joe thought this would be a great time to roll out a multi-part series on Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Bucs Get Dinged On NFLPA Report Card

Thursday, February 27th, 2025

“Maybe the players need more hugs from us. Who’s first?”

The nuns would be peeved at Joe. (more…)

Just Say No To Jaire Alexander, Unless…

Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Brittle Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander.

As a fan pointed out in the comments, beware of players whose teams wash their hands of them. That’s not always an absolute, but Joe thinks in this case there is some merit to the cliché. (more…)

Special Guest Jason Licht Joins The Ira Kaufman Podcast

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

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Bucs Wave Goodbye To Jordan Whitehead

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

Gone.

Maybe Tykee Smith will get his wish sooner than he thought. (more…)

Todd Bowles Thinks YaYa Diaby Could Have Had 15 Sacks In 2024

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

Bucs OLB YaYa Diaby.

While Todd Bowles was very open yesterday in his combine media sessions in Indianapolis about the Bucs needing more production from the defensive edge on pass plays, he was effusive in his praise for edge rusher YaYa Diaby. (more…)

“Boiling On The Inside”

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

An official Buccaneers.com photo.

So what’s rookie Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard really like?

Joe’s been learning more about that at the NFL Scouting Combine this week. (more…)

Dropping Edge Rushers More In Coverage Explained

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

Sometimes Joe would run head first into blunt objects when the Bucs would take edge rushers and down linemen and drop them into pass coverage.

It was maddening. (more…)

Todd Bowles Wants To Keep The Tush Push

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

Pro tush push.

At the Indiana Convention Center, a lot of buzz has been stirred up by one play: The tush push. (more…)

Could The Bucs Be Preparing For Life After Chris Godwin?

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka.

Joe didn’t like the vibe from Bucs types yesterday at the combine inside the NFL beehive that is the Indiana Convention Center. (more…)