Derrick Brooks: Bucs Have The Pieces To Transition Successfully After Mike Evans And Lavonte David

March 28th, 2026

New era.

Joe gets how most Bucs fans are in a bit of shock after Lavonte David classily hung up his cleats and Mike Evans ran away from Tampa as fast as he could. [read more]

Expanded Role Coming For Tez Johnson

March 28th, 2026

Rookie receiver Tez Johnson was a feel-good story last season, but in the final 8 Bucs games, Johnson had just 9 catches for 67 yards, despite making four starts.

He had a better disappearing act than fellow rookie Emeka Egbuka. [read more]

Block You!

March 28th, 2026
Danny Smith

Bucs special teams coach Danny Smith.

When is the last time the Bucs blocked a field goal? It seems like it has been a while. That’s just one of many reasons why the Bucs were downright horrible on special teams in recent years. [read more]

Fun Possiblities For Bucs In First Round

March 28th, 2026

Options.

The more Joe thinks about it, next month’s opening round of the draft will be fascinating for Bucs fans to watch. [read more]

Lavonte David’s Favorite Stat

March 28th, 2026

Tackles-for-loss machine.

When a linebacker plays above the rim for 14 years without a major injury, naturally, the man is going to pile up statistics. [read more]

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March 27th, 2026

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Ira Kaufman Identifies What He Wants To Hear From Todd Bowles, Dives Deep Into The Challenges Of Lavonte David’s Hall Of Fame Candidacy, And Deciphers Fresh Comments From Jason Licht, And More

March 27th, 2026

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How To Fix Tackling? Draft Good Tacklers.

March 27th, 2026

Texas ILB Anthony Hill.

Joe likes to mock and throw rocks at the PFF Tribe. It’s largely because of their dumbarse grades and their arrogance. It’s as if they invented the game and can never be wrong. [read more]

Have Your Say!

March 27th, 2026

 Flash poll posted at 8:37 a.m. Poll closed at 12:45 p.m.

 

The Lowly Edge Rush

March 27th, 2026

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

It seems Mina Kimes is almost as exasperated as Bucs fans. [read more]

Trying To Read The Tea Leaves

March 27th, 2026
Kenyon Sadiq

Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq.

One fun thing about the NFL draft is the drama and intrigue and the suspense that goes along with it. [read more]

Brian Baldinger Remembers The “Pinnacle” Of Lavonte David’s Career

March 27th, 2026

Champion.

It may not have been Lavonte David’s best game. But it was certainly his most memorable. [read more]

“This Is Not Going To Happen Next Year”

March 26th, 2026

Baker Mayfield

The Bucs imploded last season, losing seven of nine games to finish 8-9 and send fans spiraling into rage. [read more]

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March 26th, 2026

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Lavonte David Names His Four Greatest Bucs Of All-Time

March 26th, 2026

So what four Buccaneers are on Lavonte David’s “Mount Rushmore” of all-time Tampa Bay greats. [read more]

Lavonte David: Mike Evans Didn’t Tell Me Exactly Why He Left The Bucs

March 26th, 2026

Former Bucs linebacker Lavonte David sat down this week and was asked about the departure of fellow Bucs legend Mike Evans in free agency. [read more]

Returning Defensive Players Will Be Challenged

March 26th, 2026

“Mr. Glazer, wait til you see Muhammad get after it in practice. If he gets in Chris Braswell’s grill, we’re cool with that.”

Joe loved hearing Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht talk about how the Bucs defense is about to feel a lot different. [read more]

Pete Prisco Has Jason Licht Selecting…

March 26th, 2026

Auburn edge Keldric Faulk.

Well, if Joe is going to cite a schlock draft, at least highlight one from a guy that Joe trusts. [read more]

Jason Licht Says Bucs Are Still Last Year’s 6-2 Team; Stresses Offense Will Drive Success

March 26th, 2026

What an optimistic state of the union address was delivered by Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht yesterday.

Joe loved it. [read more]

Make The Call!

March 26th, 2026

Flash poll posted at 7:29 a.m. Poll closed at 8:27 a.m.

 

Ex-NFL Players Seem To Be Circling The Wagons For Lavonte David

March 26th, 2026

Ex-players ready to defend.

In the wake of Lavonte David hanging up his cleats, Joe has noticed something very cool and unexpected. [read more]