NFL is not the Big Ten.

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

Bucs superstar Tristan Wirfs.

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

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The Bucs need upgrades at edge rusher/outside linebacker.

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

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

Unfairly called out.

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

Making the defensive line better.

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

“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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

The keg is ordered, the trays of Hooters boneless wings and Mahi tacos will arrive early. The dessert pies will come pre-sliced.

The menu at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters is set for the start of free agency at noon on Monday, March 10.

Now who will the Bucs sign? (more…)

Rookie Bucs playcaller Josh Grizzard.

Rookie Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard is 34 years old with eight seasons of NFL coaching experience.

How did he climb the ladder so quickly? (more…)

Burgeoning national star.

The late, great Martin Fennelly, sort of an iconic sports columnist/humorist, who worked for both the Tampa Tribune and the Tampa Bay Times, had a saying he often used. (more…)

Help him.

Joe doesn’t think Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht would do this. Still, it’s an interesting thought. (more…)

Job security.

At times last year, Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead played solid ball. (more…)

The Bucs will be hunting for a new backup center. Tampa Bay fans won’t have Robert Hainsey to pick on any longer. (more…)

Defense needs dawgs.

Mina Kimes made it clear on her podcast recently: There’s a lot to like about the Bucs. (more…)

Inside linebacker holes.

Yes, Joe knows there is no bigger need for the Bucs (if they are serious about making a Super Bowl run) than edge rusher. Sadly, that’s just one (albeit critical) position. (more…)

An established edge rusher just hit the street.

That means chaos erupted in the beer-stained conference room at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. (more…)

The legend of Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht takes many forms. (more…)

“Stop texting me, Kyle.”

Bucs fans have enjoyed four years of Kyle Trask mystery. (more…)