Free agent and former All-Pro Bills linebacker Matt Milano.

A friend of Todd Bowles was not selling the virtues of SirVocea Dennis last week. [read more]

Jamel Dean is always smiling. So it’s understandable that the former Bucs cornerback looked to be a very happy man with his new three-year, $36 million contract. [read more]

New Bucs edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad.

As Joe has stated, it’s strange that at the age of 30, new Bucs edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad had his first season with more than six sacks. In 2025, he totaled 11 sacks for the Lions. [read more]

Bucs RB Kenneth Gainwell.

When Joe first learned the Bucs agreed to terms with Kenneth Gainwell during the opening hour or so of legal tampering, Joe thought that was a nice signing: A quality running back who contributes on special teams and is sort of Rachaad White-like in that he’s a solid receiver out of the backfield. [read more]

New Bucs backup QB Jake Browning.

Jake Browning doesn’t know Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield personally. But the way he spoke Friday to the Tampa Bay pen and mic club in a Zoom conference, Browning figured if the Bucs were good enough for Mayfield, the Bucs were good enough for him. [read more]

Sports Illustrated national NFL insider Albert Breer didn’t hesitate when asked about how ex-Bucs receiver Mike Evans landed with the 49ers. [read more]

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“Sorry Todd, I don’t believe in you any longer.”

The greatest offensive player drafted by the Bucs, Mike Evans, shook One Buc Palace to its core and left Bucs fans in a combined rage and depression when he bolted the Bucs this week for the 49ers, saying San Francisco gave him a chance to win another ring. [read more]

Former Bucs running back Rachaad White was hoping for a fat bag in free agency.  [read more]

Joe is very intrigued by the silence from free agent Lavonte David’s camp. [read more]

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New Bucs edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad was turned on to the Bucs by a Todd Bowles friend and former Bucs assistant.

Regarding edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad coming to the Bucs, Joe speculated Bucs coach Todd Bowles got strong intel from two of his close friends who currently work for the Lions.

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Classy move by former Bucs receiver and future Hall of Famer Mike Evans. [read more]

Dangerous Dan Feeney will get his first full season with Tampa Bay, provided he makes the initial 53-man roster. [read more]

So what does a Buccaneers legend who speaks openly about how important it was for him to finish his storied career in Tampa think about Mike Evans bailing on Tampa Bay in favor of the 49ers? [read more]

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Bucs TE Ko Kieft.

Jason Licht is at it again. [read more]

Arse kicker.

New Bucs defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson is known as a violent, physical defender. It’s an image he not only celebrates, but it’s quite accurate. [read more]

New Bucs OLB Al-Quadin Muhammad

Look, Joe is happy the Bucs signed a dude who had double-digit sacks last year. A little stunned this happened, actually. [read more]

Cade Otton didn’t expect Mike Evans to escape.

Yesterday the Bucs had media availability with three guys who agreed to contracts during legal tampering. Just one was a returning player. [read more]

New Bucs special teams coach Danny Smith brings a smile to new Bucs RB Kenneth Gainwell’s face.

Thomas McGaughey’s special teams with the Bucs were pretty damn putrid. [read more]