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“Potential” Khalil Mack Sniffing

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Bucs were interested in 2018, too.

So the guy who broke the story last March claiming the Bucs were shopping Carlton Davis and Jamel Dean is now claiming, after a week at the NFL Scouting Combine, the Bucs are potentially in the sweepstakes for beastly edge rusher Khalil Mack. (more…)

Flexible Leader Baker Mayfield

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Baker Mayfield is not a one-size-fits-all kind of guy.

Heck, one day he’s hammering skinny margaritas and the next day it’s old school American beer. (more…)

Winning With Jason Licht (Part IV): Underrated Move

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

So in celebration of Tampa Bay becoming a lasting contender under the direction of Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht, Joe has talked to a lot of people not named “Licht” about how the boss has gotten the job done. (more…)

Todd Bowles Explained What He Learned About The 2024 Bucs

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Discovery.

Well, we certainly know one takeaway Todd Bowles had about his Bucs last year: They needed a lot more takeaways. (more…)

Todd Bowles Picks Will Gholston For His Time Of Need

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Defensive lineman Will Gholston.

Joe loves when head coaches are asked these kinds of questions. (more…)

ESPN: Jamel Dean Needs A Fresh Start Elsewhere

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Job security with Bucs.

Last March, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported the Bucs were open to trading a starting cornerback as Carlton Davis or Jamel Dean were being shopped. (more…)

Up Next: Chris Godwin Mystery

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Chris Godwin.

So the combine is over, at least the combine that NFL media attends. Joe’s not referencing the indoor track practice TV show. (more…)

The JoeBucsFan Show Sunday At 9 A.M. On WDAE

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Just waking up?

Dial up The JoeBucsFan Show TODAY on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Listen online, too, or via the iHeart Radio app.

Special guest Bucs GM Jason Licht and The Czar of the Playbook, CBS Sports draft guru Emory Hunt.

Yeah, that’s right. Joe is back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend. Varying times (for now).

Twenty Coaches Got Better Player Grades Than Todd Bowles

Saturday, March 1st, 2025

So Joe wrote about some results from the Bucs’ 2025 players union report card, a compilation of player assessments of various team aspects. (more…)

Kyle Trask And The Raiders

Saturday, March 1st, 2025

So the Raiders made their move this week on 37-year-old pocket passer quarterback Matthew Stafford and failed. He’s staying with the Rams. (more…)

Jason Licht: Being On The Same Page Leads To Draft Success

Saturday, March 1st, 2025

Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht hammered the last two drafts like Hank Aaron with fastballs right down the pipe. How does he do it? (more…)

Calijah Kancey & The Airbnb

Saturday, March 1st, 2025

So Joe has written about how stud Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey has an unlikely relationship with former NFL offensive lineman Brian Baldinger.

Heck, “Baldy” retired from the game 30-plus years ago. (more…)

Jason Licht: Don’t Give Up On Chris Braswell

Saturday, March 1st, 2025

Now a bunch of Joe’s readers wonder why Joe hasn’t teed off on Bucs edge rusher/outside linebacker Chris Braswell.

Simple. (more…)

BSPN: Best Free Agent Fit For Bucs

Saturday, March 1st, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht

In a near-perfect world, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will sign a proven edge rusher in free agency. (more…)

Jason Licht And Lavonte David

Friday, February 28th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

This week at the combine in Indianapolis, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht made it crystal clear he and the Bucs would love to have franchise icon Lavonte David back at linebacker. (more…)

Sapp-Counseled LaJohntay Wester Credits “The Hood”

Friday, February 28th, 2025

LaJohntay Wester wants to come home.

The Bucs sure could use an electric returner and Palmetto High star LaJohntay Wester could be that guy. (more…)

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…)

“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…)