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. [read more]

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

No, Baker Mayfield is not growing out his beard. [read more]

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. [read more]

Former BSPN analyst weighs in.

It seems Mike Golic, Jr. is reading from the Football Book of Todd Bowles. [read more]

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. [read more]

NFL is not the Big Ten.

All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs is on his way to becoming a Bucs legend. [read more]

Bucs superstar Tristan Wirfs.

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

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

The Bucs need upgrades at edge rusher/outside linebacker.

Joe assumes the team is aware of this. [read more]

St. Peterburg native and retired Bucs and former Gators receiver Louis Murphy still lives locally and keeps track of his Buccaneers. [read more]

Unfairly called out.

Joe admits to being nervous after the Bucs traded Carlton Davis last March. [read more]

Making the defensive line better.

Joe knows the Bucs have an underrated unit on their defense. [read 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. [read 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. [read 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. [read 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. [read 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? [read 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? [read 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. [read more]

Help him.

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

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Job security.

At times last year, Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead played solid ball. [read more]