Still a solid QB.

As Joe pointed out yesterday, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is a third-down baller. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht

About a year ago Joe spoke with someone who works at One Buc Palace and the subject was linebackers, inside linebackers specifically. [read more]

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. [read more]

Will Pro Football Hall of Fame come knocking?

Unless 2025 was a harbinger, Joe believes Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs is entering the discussion as a future Pro Football Hall of Fame member. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 5:13 p.m. Poll closed at 6:24 p.m.

Wanted for 2026?

Bucs starting defensive lineman Logan Hall will find demand for his services in free agency soon.

Hey, if Joe Tryon-Shoyinka found a high-paying job a year ago, then Hall might find general managers pounding on his door. [read more]

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It’s been seven years since a defense-first head coach has been in the Super Bowl — Bill Belicheat in 2019. [read more]

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Fired Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard.

Fired Tampa Bay rookie offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, a Bucs’ 2025 fall guy, had many tough tasks on his hands this season. [read more]

The Bucs need inside linebacker help and have for years. [read more]

Should Bucs be scared? Maybe.

Joe’s not losing sleep over this one. [read more]

Still in play.

Former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel came and left One Buc Palace on Friday. He entered looking for a job. He left still looking for a job. [read more]

Baller on third downs.

The way the second-half of the 2025 season shook out, “this Joe” was very down on Baker Mayfield. But in the very same paragraph, “this Joe” is adamant that no quarterback this side of Pat Mahomes has better intangibles. [read more]

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UPDATED: Bucs fans already hated Saints edge rusher Cam Jordan, more than usual after he found 10 1/2 sacks this season and likely locked down a future bust in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Even Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht can’t stand the guy. [read more]

Something is starting to smell a little funny. [read more]

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