Clearer truths are coming out. [read more]

Turn him loose!

Back when the Bucs drafted Cade Otton out of Washington, there were plenty of highlights of Otton stretching defenses. [read more]

Different time today for the 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.

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Bucco Bruce Arians did not hold back when players were stupid.

The stories Lavonte David are telling in his retirement media blitz are really, really good. [read more]

He’s ba’ack.

Former Bucs defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches, known affectionately by his former teammates and fans as “Nacho,” is coming home. [read more]

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All kinds of nuggets, observations and news from the NFL annual meeting/owners meetings in Phoenix this week. Enjoy! 

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Called out.

So a year ago the Bucs were crowing about how the culture of the Tampa Bay locker room is the best its been in well over a decade. [read more]

Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq.

Joe enjoys college football writers Brett McMurphy and Andy Staples. Both were ex-Tampa Tribune dudes and are very, very good at what they did and do.

Another guy Joe enjoys is Bruce Feldman. [read more]

Will Zyon McCollum be the 2026 nickel? Todd Bowles weighs in.

After asking Todd Bowles about second-year cornerback Jacob Parrish this week, Joe is confident Parrish will dictate where Parrish will play. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 8:06 a.m. Poll closed at 9:08 a.m.

Pitt LB Kyle Louis.

Lord knows the Bucs need a linebacker. And when Derrick Brooks’ name is invoked, Joe’s antennae are up. [read more]

Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald.

Joe has been looking at a lot of credible folks who do schlock drafts. That may seem like an oxymoron but some schlockers, even if they are forced to change their schlocks nearly as often as their underwear, try to put thought, reason and research into them. [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]

He’s got stories.

Joe is enjoying the new Lavonte David, even though he’s no longer with the Bucs. [read more]

Team Glazer weighed in on Tuesday.

NFL owners like to make lots of money.
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Miami edge Akheem Mesidor.

If this happens, Joe has one kind request. [read more]

New Bucs linebacker Christian Rozeboom.

Yes, the Bucs signed the Panthers leading tackler in the second wave of free agency, inside linebacker Christian Rozeboom. [read more]

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Trade bait?

This is equal parts funny, sad and an outrage. [read more]

Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq

For the third year in a row, the Bucs offense will have a shiny new toy, if BSPN Analytics is accurate. [read more]

When Tom Brady came to Tampa.

First, let’s get the most important element of this interview out of the way: [read more]