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Free Agency Countdown – 19 Days: Lucas Patrick & The Bucs

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

How many Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars should Joe have in the freezer at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters when the free agency siren goes off in 19 days? (more…)

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Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

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Short in stature, long on impact. (more…)

Bucs Assistant Named To Risers List

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Bucs QB coach Thad Lewis.

The Bucs may have lost a top, young up-and-comer in the NFL when Liam Coen bolted to the Jags. However, The Athletic believes the Bucs were able to retain the services of another. (more…)

Rasul Douglas And The Bucs

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Buffalo CB Rasul Douglas.

Anyone who just casually reads this site knows Joe has one singular goal, want, desire if not demand for the Bucs when the free agency dinner bell rings in two weeks. (more…)

Jason Licht Gets An A- For 2024 Rookies

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Visionary, says NFL.com.

Boy, now this is a tough grading curve. (more…)

Contract Deadline Agreement Between Bucs, Chris Godwin Suggests Serious Talks Underway

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Smoke signals.

This seems to Joe that the odds (whatever they may be) that Bucs receiver Chris Godwin may return for the 2025 season just got better. (more…)

Tom Moore, Tristan Wirfs & The 5-Play Rule

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

Yes, the Bucs have an 86-year-old assistant coach who works long hours and, three years ago, was spotted at the NFL Scouting Combine eating nachos and drinking a cold one at a hotel bar — close to 11 p.m. (more…)

Josh Grizzard Details Ryan Fitzpatrick Guidance

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

There will be a little bit of Fitzmagic in the 2025 Buccaneers offense.

No, Baker Mayfield is not growing out his beard. (more…)

The War On Ben Bredeson

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

Michigan Man mocked.

Joe sometimes doesn’t understand where the disconnect began or how it evolved but we’ve now boarded the crazy train — with apologies to Ozzy Osbourne. (more…)

Bucs Need A “Playmaker” On Defense

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

Former BSPN analyst weighs in.

It seems Mike Golic, Jr. is reading from the Football Book of Todd Bowles. (more…)

ESPN: Bucs Won’t Use A Franchise Tag (Again) On Chris Godwin

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

Decision.

The reason why most people — including Joe — have never mentioned Chris Godwin getting franchise tagged is that if Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht tagged Godwin for the third time, Team Glazer might start wondering who spiked Licht’s coffee. (more…)

Tristan Wirfs Looks Back On One Of His Biggest Lessons Learned As A Rookie (It May Not Be What You Think)

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

NFL is not the Big Ten.

All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs is on his way to becoming a Bucs legend. (more…)

Tristan Wirfs Reflects On His “Nightmares,” Counseling Sessions

Monday, February 17th, 2025

Bucs superstar Tristan Wirfs.

As Bucs All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs eloquently said last week, “I was going through some sh*t.” (more…)

Chauncey Golston And The Bucs

Monday, February 17th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The Bucs need upgrades at edge rusher/outside linebacker.

Joe assumes the team is aware of this. (more…)

Louis Murphy: “Lay Off Of Todd Bowles”

Monday, February 17th, 2025

St. Peterburg native and retired Bucs and former Gators receiver Louis Murphy still lives locally and keeps track of his Buccaneers. (more…)

Zyon McCollum Is Not The Problem

Monday, February 17th, 2025

Unfairly called out.

Joe admits to being nervous after the Bucs traded Carlton Davis last March. (more…)

Helping Your Down Linemen Improve

Monday, February 17th, 2025

Making the defensive line better.

Joe knows the Bucs have an underrated unit on their defense. (more…)

The Year Of The Running Back

Monday, February 17th, 2025

“Ed, you’re right. Chris Godwin’s salary could pay for Myles Garrett. We’re not sure if Garrett can cover Adam Thielen, though.”

One could argue that 2024 was the “Year of the Running Back.” It sure was for the Bucs. (more…)

Draft Success

Monday, February 17th, 2025

A lot of fans grumble about Bucs coach Todd Bowles because they feel the Bucs should have won more than 10 games. They blame Bowles for holding the team back. (more…)

Bruce Arians Says Health Drove Him From Bucs Job

Sunday, February 16th, 2025

The story behind Bucco Bruce Arians retiring as Bucs head coach three years ago always seems to take a slightly different form each time it’s told by the guy who knows the whole truth. (more…)

Chris Godwin And The Bucs Defense

Sunday, February 16th, 2025

The Chris Godwin dilemma.

Will the Bucs be able to keep Chris Godwin or will he walk out the door? That should be answered in the next three or four weeks. Maybe sooner. (more…)