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

Joe loved it. (more…)

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

Ex-players ready to defend.

In the wake of Lavonte David hanging up his cleats, Joe has noticed something very cool and unexpected. (more…)

Bucs offense in good shape.

There’s no need to worry about the Bucs offense. That’s the word from ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes. (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…)

“Todd, we already have the next Chris Jones on the roster. I can feel it.”

“This Joe,” unlike many, has maintained the Bucs took two steps back in free agency. (more…)

Joe’s been asked for an opinion multiple times about whether Mike Evans will continue hosting events in the Tampa Bay area to raise money for his foundation. (more…)

Miami edge Akheem Mesidor.

Look, Joe doesn’t think anyone in the Tampa Bay area has been harping longer or louder than Joe how the Bucs need an edge rush in the worst way. (more…)

Joe is only sharing this because it comes from a credible source and the Bucs have a distinct pattern of engaging in this kind of activity. (more…)

Big payday coming?

Someone is going to come after Joe for being a Baker Mayfield hater here. That’s as false a charge as there is. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 6:46 a.m. Poll closed at 7:45 a.m.

Daddy duties.

To see Bucs icon Lavonte David dote on his little daughter, Logan, before Bucs games, it was clear she means the world to him. So much so David didn’t deny she was a big reason why he’s no longer an NFL player. (more…)

Class.

Yesterday was a sad day, but damn, Joe never expected to hear a farewell speech like the one Lavonte David gave as he bid the NFL goodbye after 14 years with the Bucs. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 5:26 p.m. Poll closed at 6:42 p.m.

Health was not much of a factor in Lavonte David’s retirement decision, the Bucs legend explained today on WDAE radio. (more…)

A CBS Sports graphic.

CBS Sports is pounding the drumbeat for Lavonte David to get a bust in Canton. (more…)

Lavonte David hangs with Donovan Smith and Tykee Smith today at One Buc Palace.

It had to be asked. Joe was glad to be able to squeeze in the final question Lavonte David ever took as a Bucs player in a sidebar with David this afternoon at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Motivated Lavonte David.

Sad day at One Buc Palace today as Lavonte David officially waved goodbye to the NFL. (more…)

After retiring today, legendary Bucs linebacker Lavonte David will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2031. (more…)

Bucs icon Lavonte David bids the NFL goodbye.

It was a day no Bucs fan wanted to see, but we all knew it was coming. (more…)

Joe doesn’t post YouTube videos in this space for a variety of reasons. But today is an exception.

Shortly after 2 p.m. this afternoon, Lavonte David took to the Buccaneers auditorium stage and announced his retirement. He talked about his life growing up, his deceased parents, family, teammates and more. He cried. He smiled. He was filled with gratitude. It’s all below.