Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy.

Initially, Joe thought this was outrageous. But a schlock draft dude might be onto something. (more…)

Clearer truths are coming out. (more…)

Turn him loose!

Back when the Bucs drafted Cade Otton out of Washington, there were plenty of highlights of Otton stretching defenses. (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.

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

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. (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. (more…)

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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (more…)

He’s got stories.

Joe is enjoying the new Lavonte David, even though he’s no longer with the Bucs. (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. (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. (more…)

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Trade bait?

This is equal parts funny, sad and an outrage. (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. (more…)

When Tom Brady came to Tampa.

First, let’s get the most important element of this interview out of the way: (more…)