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Chris Simms Looks For Bucs To Trade To No. 11 For Monsoor Delane

Monday, April 20th, 2026

LSU cornerback Monsoor Delane

This nugget especially intrigues Joe because former Bucs quarterback Chris Simms, the NBC Sports analyst, is very tight with many NFL power hitters. Heck, he mysteriously was an invited guest two weeks ago at the annual poolside cocktail gathering of NFL head coaches in Phoenix.

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Best In Class Breaks Down Running Back And Tight End Prospects

Monday, April 20th, 2026

With breakdowns of defensive prospects, quarterbacks and receivers in the books, draft guru Sean Sullivan now tackles running backs and tight ends in this episode. He’s all over the 2026 class. Enjoy!

Listen by clicking above or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where the April savings are fantastic . Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

Penn State Edge Rusher Seems Like A Todd Bowles OLB

Monday, April 20th, 2026

Penn State edge Dani Dennis-Sutton.

Remember on Thursday night when you are jumping up and down, hoping upon hope the Bucs pick Akheem Mesidor (or some other edge rusher), there’s more to the story. Picking the guy isn’t even half the battle. (more…)

Mel Kiper Calls For Bucs To Make Defensive Pick In Second Round

Monday, April 20th, 2026

Love this idea!

Joe would be close to calling the 2026 Bucs draft a success if the Bucs landed this dude. (more…)

Does Todd Bowles Have Time To Develop An Edge Rusher?

Monday, April 20th, 2026

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Here is a hidden reason why “this Joe” would refrain from drafting an edge rusher at No. 15. (more…)

Morning Cup Of Joe

Monday, April 20th, 2026

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…)

Playing Defense Against The Stinking Panthers

Monday, April 20th, 2026

Chess or checkers?

Joe remembers being a hardcore baseball fan and being a National League guy. Joe didn’t sweat what the Yankees or Red Sox did or didn’t do.

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“You Cannot Pass On Him”

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

University of Miami edge rusher Ahkeem Mesidor.

There are lots of physical monsters at edge rush in the 2026 draft class.

So what does the big board at edge rush look like in the draft wing of JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters? (more…)

Nailing 11 Picks In Mock Draft

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

JoeBucFan.com draft guru Sean Sullivan (left) alongside Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman.

There are lots of draft gurus out there. Joe gets a laugh out of the ones who talk about 37 prospects potentially coming to the Bucs so they can claim victory if any one of them lands in Tampa.

However, when it comes to the local draftniks, Joe focuses on the guy who nailed 11 picks in last year’s NFL Draft, inluding nailing the first 7 picks of the 2025 draft in order. (more…)

Best In Class Breaks Down The 2026 Receivers Class

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

Another A+ position breakdown from draft guru Sean Sullivan. He’s all over the 2026 class, and what receivers might make sense for the Buccaneers. Enjoy!

Listen by clicking above or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, where the April savings are fantastic . Sean also is the eager Bill Currie Ford GM ready to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.

There’s Nothing Wrong With Picking A Ballhawk

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

All-American Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez.

Some 15 years ago, Joe became enamoured with a largely unknown linebacker who played for a team that was desperately grasping to return to powerhouse status, the blue chip program it had been for decades. (more…)

How Good Was The Bucs Defense Last Year?

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

“We had our share of gifts, Mike.”

The headline is not a typo.

Joe is asking because the Bucs tied for 12th in the NFL last season in most drives starting in opponents’ territory. (more…)

Ben Solak: Bucs Only Have One Position On Defense That Doesn’t Need An Upgrade

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

Build up the defense.

We all knew this Bucs defense stunk last year. We all knew the defense was soft as a week-old kitten. (more…)

With Dexter Lawrence Shipped Out Of New York, Is Brian Burns Now Available?

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

Might Giants edge rusher Brian Burns be available?

Joe guesses the thought of trading a high draft pick for one of the better edge rushers in the game may chase Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht out of bed at 2 a.m. with a nasty, projectile acid reflux episode. (more…)

The Bucs And Jaishawn Barham

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

It’s well known that Todd Bowles likes “chess piece” defensive players. (more…)

Rachaad White Says He Was “Underutilized” And “Underrated”

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

In the 50 seasons of Buccaneers history, Rachaad White ranks tied for fifth on the all-time list of running backs scoring touchdowns.

Only Mike Alstott, James Wilder, Warrick Dunn and Doug Martin have more. (more…)

Ex-GM: Film Concerns For Kenyon Sadiq; Bucs Should Steer Clear

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

“Mr. Glazer, people think I’m drafting a tight end at No. 15.”

A guy hanging out at the NFL Scouting Combine with Todd Bowles in late February was talking about the Bucs’ upcoming draft this week. (more…)

A Todd Bowles Draft?

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Like most NFL teams, the Bucs have many needs and wants. But how are they prioritized? (more…)

JoeBucsFan Show 12 P.M. To 1 P.M. On WDAE

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

After a Monday night edition of the JoeBucsFan Show on WDAE radio, 95.7 FM and AM 620. Joe returns to the airwaves Saturday at 8 a.m. and at noon.

Listen online to Tampa Bay’s all-sports powerhouse, or via the iHeart Radio app, or through the player below. (Joe has been back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend for the past 14 months. Varying times.)

NFL IQ: Bucs Should Pick Akheem Mesidor Over Kayden McDonald

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Let’s have some fun with AI, shall we, before what’s left of rural Florida turns into one giant data center. (more…)

Ben Solak Has Advice For Jason Licht: Go Get Rueben Bain

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Miami edge Rueben Bain.

Trigger alert! (more…)