Todd Bowles Explained What He Learned About The 2024 Bucs

March 2nd, 2025

Discovery.

Well, we certainly know one takeaway Todd Bowles had about his Bucs last year: They needed a lot more takeaways. [read more]

Todd Bowles Picks Will Gholston For His Time Of Need

March 2nd, 2025

Defensive lineman Will Gholston.

Joe loves when head coaches are asked these kinds of questions. [read more]

ESPN: Jamel Dean Needs A Fresh Start Elsewhere

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. [read more]

Up Next: Chris Godwin Mystery

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. [read more]

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

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

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. [read more]

Kyle Trask And The Raiders

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. [read more]

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

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? [read more]

Calijah Kancey & The Airbnb

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. [read more]

Jason Licht: Don’t Give Up On Chris Braswell

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. [read more]

BSPN: Best Free Agent Fit For Bucs

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. [read more]

Jason Licht And Lavonte David

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. [read more]

Sapp-Counseled LaJohntay Wester Credits “The Hood”

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. [read more]

Does Raiders-Rams Move Put Chris Godwin In Play For Vegas?

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. [read more]

“Stupid” Salaries And Trading A “Bunch” Of Draft Picks Are Off The Bucs’ Table

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. [read more]

Jamel Dean Situation Sounds Unsettled

February 28th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Is Jamel Dean on solid footing with the Bucs as free agency looms? [read more]

“They Call Him ‘The Wizard’”

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. [read more]

Were The Bucs Better In 2024 Than In 2023? Jason Licht Answers.

February 28th, 2025

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht has few peers in the NFL. [read more]

Jon Gruden Will Be Reinstated Into Bucs’ Ring Of Honor

February 28th, 2025

Jon Gruden will be back — in the Ring of Honor.

A great wrong has been righted. [read more]

Shaq Barrett Wants Another Year

February 27th, 2025

So Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett returned to Tampa Bay two months ago under desperate circumstances. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Improvement On Defense Needed At Every Level

February 27th, 2025

Time to fix pass defense.

The pass defense stunk in 2024. It stunk in 2023, too. Something has to be done. [read more]