“Todd, what do you know about Howie Roseman?”

It seems former Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard wasn’t just content with daily trips to the golf course since he was given an involuntary vacation earlier this month. (more…)

Bucs playcaller candidate Mike McDaniel.

Joe presumes the important people at One Buc Palace prepped the exit paperwork for fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard with 2 minutes remaining in the Bucs-Dolphins game a few weeks ago. (more…)

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The Buccaneers suddenly face an uncertain future at the game’s most critical position. (more…)

Bucs’ defense needs more “dawgs” like Tykee Smith.

Aside from Antoine Winfield and before Father Time caught up with Lavonte David, name a Bucs defender who regularly blasts people into the middle of the week? (more…)

Still a solid QB.

As Joe pointed out yesterday, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is a third-down baller. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht

About a year ago Joe spoke with someone who works at One Buc Palace and the subject was linebackers, inside linebackers specifically. (more…)

Will Pro Football Hall of Fame come knocking?

Unless 2025 was a harbinger, Joe believes Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs is entering the discussion as a future Pro Football Hall of Fame member. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 5:13 p.m. Poll closed at 6:24 p.m.

Wanted for 2026?

Bucs starting defensive lineman Logan Hall will find demand for his services in free agency soon.

Hey, if Joe Tryon-Shoyinka found a high-paying job a year ago, then Hall might find general managers pounding on his door. (more…)

It’s been seven years since a defense-first head coach has been in the Super Bowl — Bill Belicheat in 2019. (more…)

Fired Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard.

Fired Tampa Bay rookie offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, a Bucs’ 2025 fall guy, had many tough tasks on his hands this season. (more…)

The Bucs need inside linebacker help and have for years. (more…)

Should Bucs be scared? Maybe.

Joe’s not losing sleep over this one. (more…)

Still in play.

Former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel came and left One Buc Palace on Friday. He entered looking for a job. He left still looking for a job. (more…)

Baller on third downs.

The way the second-half of the 2025 season shook out, “this Joe” was very down on Baker Mayfield. But in the very same paragraph, “this Joe” is adamant that no quarterback this side of Pat Mahomes has better intangibles. (more…)

UPDATED: Bucs fans already hated Saints edge rusher Cam Jordan, more than usual after he found 10 1/2 sacks this season and likely locked down a future bust in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Even Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht can’t stand the guy. (more…)

Something is starting to smell a little funny. (more…)

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 Lavonte David

Former Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan knew all about Bucs icon Lavonte David before 98 percent of NFL fans did. (more…)

Early star; late rumor.

Man, the way Bucs rookie Emeka Egbuka jumped out to such a hot start, Joe thought he was going to carry the offense. (more…)