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Buccaneers GM Jason Licht talks about his two new starting offensive linemen: rookie Graham Barton (right) and Ben Bredeson.
Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talked to media today and made it clear he has high expections for his first-round draft pick. [read more]
Four-peat.
This time last year, a guy who to the best of Joe’s knowledge hasn’t stepped foot in One Buc Palace for years (if ever) enraged the entire building by predicting the Tom Brady-less Bucs would win but two games in the regular season. [read more]
So while the Florida sports betting landscape has yet to take firm roots and will still face some challenges, it’s legal and Buccaneers bets are on the table. [read more]
Flash poll posted at 8:56 a.m. Poll closed at 9:58 a.m.
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Todd takes another swing at rapid fire evaluation of wide receivers, running backs and quarterbacks ranked similarly in ADP. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!
“Greenberg, Prisco’s here again. I can hear him arguing with Ira.”
It’s hard to win over a long-time NFL columnist who has very high, exacting standards and is unafraid and unapologetic to call out any player, coach, suit, owner or fan who doesn’t meet those standards. [read more]
So the Bucs added inexpensive insurance and veteran leadership late yesterday. [read more]
Todd Bowles discusses.
Todd Bowles sounded to Joe like Jack and Joe Buck yesterday. [read more]
Mouth of the South.
It ain’t braggin’ if you back it up. [read more]
Bucs WR makes history.
There are not a bunch of 5-10 receivers from Division-II making a dent in the NFL. The league likes receivers six feet or taller. [read more]
Right guy vs. best guy.
The number of homegrown players the Bucs have on the initial 53-man roster is pretty impressive. [read more]
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Todd offers a deep dive on the fantasy fall of Justin Jefferson. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!
Talks special teams.
Joe likes to tell the story of how an NFL general manager years ago told Joe that if a backup doesn’t play special teams (or doesn’t play special teams well), he’s an endangered species. [read more]
Veteran WR Sterling Shepard just became a free agent.
This afternoon at One Buc Palace, head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that the Bucs want veteran receiver Sterling Shepard to stick with the team — even though he was just cut. [read more]
Stripping away all the flowery talk, the Bucs drafted rookie center Graham Barton in Round 1 this year because the team didn’t think it could win a Super Bowl with Robert Hainsey starting at center. [read more]
So the Bucs are keeping only five receivers on their initial 53-man roster and one is a rookie from a Division II school. [read more]
So Bill Belicheat, the free agent head coaching legend, joined the media ranks after the Patriots ousted him and Joe has been entertained ever since. [read more]
Preseason is just an eye tease.
Joe understands some NFL loyalists out there are triggered by one of Joe’s constant yet sincere takes each August. [read more]
Just not smart to bet against Mike Evans.
One gambling analyst is wagering her hard-earned Disney loot on Mike Evans’ finishing with under 1050.5 receiving yards. [read more]
Bucs days done?
A backup running back on last year’s worst rushing team in the NFL may have carried his last football for the Bucs. [read more]
