Todd Bowles: There Are “At Least 10” Quality Inside Linebackers In The Draft

April 12th, 2026

The bad news is the Bucs lost a legend at inside linebacker and spent last season discovering their other starting inside linebacker is really a quality No. 4 at the position, rather than a No. 2. [read more]

Why Are The Draft Gurus, Simulators Going Wrong With The Bucs?

April 12th, 2026

“Mr. Glazer, I’m sending out more smoke than the streets of Ybor.”

When it comes to the Bucs, a respected year-round draft guru is in line with a published ESPN draft simulator result based on a formulaic compilation of “mock drafts, scout rankings and team needs.” [read more]

Kage Casey And The Bucs

April 12th, 2026

So it’s a very safe bet the Bucs select an offensive lineman in the draft next week. The Bucs didn’t do that last year and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht has never gone two consecutive drafts without picking an O-lineman. [read more]

Denzel Boston On Day 2?

April 12th, 2026

Washington WR Denzel Boston.

Hey, if the Bucs go defense in the first round, how about trying to replace a Bucs legend with a guy who has similar traits on Day 2? [read more]

“Immediate Contributions” As Rookies

April 12th, 2026

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Many Bucs fans want an edge rusher with the No. 15 pick next week in the NFL draft. [read more]

Have Your Say!

April 12th, 2026

Flash poll posted at 4:14 a.m. Poll closed at 10:58 a.m.

Lavonte David Explains How He Played So Well For So Long

April 12th, 2026

Compete.

There’s no question that Bucs iconic linebacker Lavonte David surpassed his hopes and dreams with the franchise. [read more]

Deion Burks And The Bucs

April 11th, 2026

Receiver Sterling Shepard (39 catches for the Bucs last season) remains a free agent.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht is one of the best in the business at drafting wide receivers. [read more]

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April 11th, 2026

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“He’ll Say Something That Needs To Be Said”

April 11th, 2026

Calijah Kancey

Is it pure coincidence that the Bucs are 10-5 when defensive tackle Calijah Kancey starts a regular season game over the past two seasons? [read more]

Todd Bowles: Size Won’t Matter When Adding To Secondary

April 11th, 2026

Todd Bowles used to be known for his love of long cornerbacks. [read more]

Ron DeSantis Won’t Back Off Bucs Fandom, Talks 2026 Season

April 11th, 2026

Yes, Joe closed the comments on this one because this isn’t a website for political commentary. [read more]

Kayden McDonald Is A Tackling Machine

April 11th, 2026

Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald

In two weeks, a bleary-eyed Joe will stagger into the media workroom at One Buc Palace before Day 3 of the draft and chug copious amounts of caffeine to stay awake in order to finish the draft. [read more]

BSPN: Bucs Doing Homework On Pass Rushers, Tight Ends

April 11th, 2026

Bucs target?

One thing Joe likes about ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid is that he professionally grew up in football. [read more]

JoeBucsFan Show At 2 P.M. On WDAE

April 11th, 2026

It’s an afternoon edition today of the JoeBucsFan Show on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Dial in at 2 p.m. after Rock Riley. Listen online to Tampa Bay’s all-sports powerhouse, or via the iHeart Radio app, or through the player below.

Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend for the past 14 months. Varying times.

Lavonte David Confesses Knee Injury Was A Big Factor In Retiring

April 11th, 2026

Knee was breaking down.

We all knew Bucs iconic linebacker Lavonte David had been dealing with a bad knee that had been barking. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Gerald McCoy Dart, Draft Board And First-Pick Debate, Dianna Russini & Much More; Special Fan Guest Josh Martin

April 10th, 2026

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Bucs Sniffing Sleeper Tight End

April 10th, 2026
Max Klare

Ohio State TE Max Klare.

Joe doesn’t know what to make of pre-draft visits prospects make to NFL facilities. The Bucs rarely draft guys who they brought in for interviews. [read more]

Alex Anzalone: Don’t Overlook Baker Mayfield’s Arm

April 10th, 2026

New Buccaneers inside linebacker Alex Anzalone.

Alex Anzalone is just like any Bucs fan, it seems. [read more]