Will Larry Foote Work Magic Again With Outside Linebackers?
March 24th, 2025
Bucs OLB Larry Foote.
A move by Bucs coach Todd Bowles has really flown under the radar for a lot of fans, including Joe. [read more]
Bucs OLB Larry Foote.
A move by Bucs coach Todd Bowles has really flown under the radar for a lot of fans, including Joe. [read more]
Target in 2026 free agency?
This is one reason Joe was going so bonkers about getting a legit edge rusher. [read more]
Approved.
At the soon-to-be-sold (?) NFL.com, a noted columnist suggested that with Chris Godwin, it wasn’t just about the money. [read more]
Bucs GM Jason Licht
Former NFL defensive lineman turned CBS analyst Kyle Long is a tough grader.
Heck, he even gave the Bucs’ front office a “C+” for its moves during the first two weeks of 2025 free agency. [read more]
Bargain.
So did the Bucs hit a home run with Haason Reddick by giving a guy who had 50.5 sacks from 2020-2023 a prove-it deal? Only time will tell. But a numbers guy from the four-letter sure likes it. [read more]
So Joe got excited, stressed and thoughtful when Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talked about the Bucs having draft needs on offense last week on WDAE radio. [read more]
Wasn’t just trust.
Joe thinks Chris Godwin’s decision was a whole lot simpler than what others believe it to be. [read more]
Regression?
Few things made Joe happier than seeing Bucky Irving bust out as a rookie and become the first dynamic Bucs rookie back in a long time. [read more]
Joe was intrigued to read that Bucs wide receiver Sterling Shepard nearly got a 100 percent raise when he re-signed last week. [read more]
Cohesion.
One reason most teams only have a Super Bowl window for a few years is, after maybe three-to-five years, they lose key players to free agency. [read more]
Alabama ILB Jihaad Campbell.
Apparently, Jihaad Campbell’s injury does not faze a respected BSPN football analyst. [read more]
“Look, Glazer, I got the hot draft hand. Back off. If I want that Michigan tight end, he’s mine.”
Remember when the Lions had a top-5 offense and a winning record in 2022?
They went out and drafted running back Jahmyr Gibbs (Round 1) and tight end Sam LaPorta (Round 2). [read more]
OLB Haason Reddick.
Can one guy raise an entire position group on a team? Joe thinks so and the Bucs have proof. [read more]
There will be an 11th NFL season with Jameis Winston, the former Bucs franchise quarterback turned journeyman backup. [read more]
Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht opened up on last week’s signing of edge rusher Haason Reddick. [read more]
Decisions.
So which is it, inside linebacker or corner? Joe leans one way but can live with the other. [read more]
Still valuable.
There are three ways to build a roster. [read more]
Luring free agents with primetime games.
Very, very interesting nugget on how teams sell players on prove-it one-year contracts. And did Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht use this to help lure Haason Reddick? [read more]
Bucs “didn’t improve.”
Here we go again. [read more]