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Benjamin Morrison Might Be Too Injury-Prone

Friday, April 11th, 2025

Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison.

Joe always uses the famous Bill Parcells quote about injuries because it is so true, and it’s why teams will shy away from good players, which often frustrates fans to no end. (more…)

4 Out Of 7 NFL.com Analysts Believe Bucs Draft Jihaad Campbell

Friday, April 11th, 2025

Tea leaves reading by NFL.com.

The Bucs formally professed their confidence in SirVocea Dennis as a starting linebacker last week. (more…)

Jason Licht Sort Of Admits Bucco Bruce Arians Is Mostly Retired

Friday, April 11th, 2025

Seemingly no longer a dynamic duo.

Even though Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians retired in the spring of 2022, he kept his nose within One Buc Palace, helping out with practices and draft prep. (more…)

Jason Licht Isn’t Sweating Over John Spytek

Friday, April 11th, 2025

Should Bucs be scared?

One reason Bucs fans believe another playoff berth is their destiny come January is Tampa Bay brought everybody back they wanted from a 10-win team and an NFC South champion. (more…)

Jason Licht Doesn’t Rule Out Drafting A Receiver At No. 19

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Everyone and their brother thinks Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will draft defense, defense and more defense in the draft when it begins two weeks from tonight. (more…)

Jason Licht Said Chris Braswell Will Have A “Coming Out Party”

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Party in 2025?

Back at the combine in February, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht told the “Ira Kaufman Podcast” that 2024 second-round pick Chris Braswell will “shock” folks with his play this fall. (more…)

“Elite” Three Years Of Drafting In Tampa, Says Jason Licht

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Joe loves when Bucs general manager Jason Licht steps out of humble mode and celebrates some of his Ring of Honor credentials. (more…)

Todd Bowles Says He Benefits From Scout Years

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

“Jason, read my synopsis of this Western Michigan tight end?”

The pre-draft world at One Buc Palace is a little different with Todd Bowles as head coach. (more…)

Jason Licht Predicts Fewer Early Draft Trades In 2025

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

“Mr. Glazer, I have issues with your Round 3 mock draft — but only the 4.0 edition.”

Don’t expect a free-wheeling, wild west kind of scene on Days 1 and 2 of this year’s draft.

The Bucs’ general manager explained today at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Jason Licht Reflects On Past Drafts, Bucky Irving’s Position

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

NFL Draft hindsight with team officials is so much fun.

Why didn’t you draft this guy? How’d you know this guy was a steal? Did you know he was a steal? (more…)

How About A Game Wrecker In The Middle

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Michigan DT Kenneth Grant.

The Eagles won the Super Bowl last year largely thanks to a brutish interior on their defensive line. The Bucs are not far away. (more…)

Running Backs Burned Bucs Pass Defense

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

The Bucs pass defense has been terrible the past two seasons. But this surprised Joe. (more…)

Fixing The Defense Through The Draft

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Challenge.

Joe has typed the following several times. And Joe will continue to type it until the 2025 draft is over. (more…)

If The Bucs Go Offense…

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka.

Give Joe truth serum and Joe will confess if Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht picks all defensive players in the draft that begins two weeks from tonight, Joe would be good with that. (more…)

Have Your Say!

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 6:01 p.m. Poll closed at 8:12 a.m. Click here for the results of the March 27 poll.

 

Bill Parcells “Til This Day” Counseling Todd Bowles, Aaron Glenn

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

Hall of Fame head coach Bill Parcells, known in Miami as the big boss who passed on drafting Matt Ryan when the Dolphins needed a quarterback, has said previously that Bucs head coach Todd Bowles is one of his “homeboys.”

That hasn’t changed. (more…)

Cameron Jordan Downplays Bucs’ Division Success

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

Hated Saints defensive end Cam Jordan.

Cameron Jordan has a unique place in Joe’s brain.

First, it starts with the ridiculous story of how and why the Bucs didn’t draft Jordan back in 2011. Why? He talked too much. Never mind the talent, size and the All-Pro pedigree. (more…)

Dane Brugler, Author Of “The Beast,” Leans Jahdae Barron For Bucs

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

Texas CB Jahdae Barron.

Today, “The Beast” was released. (more…)

Fresh Respect For Chris Godwin

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

 

Nobody at One Buc Palace is worried about Chris Godwin recovering from a major injury. (more…)