Todd Monken isn’t dumb.

So, what about Mike Evans’ demand that he must play for a Super Bowl contender with a top-shelf quarterback? (more…)

It’s become rather obvious to anyone paying attention that Lavonte David is strongly considering returning to the Bucs for a 15th season in 2026. (more…)

Not special but solid in many areas.

Joe has been clear about being torn when it comes to Bucs tight end Cade Otton. (more…)

Talking turkey with Bucs.

As of late-morning Sunday, there isn’t white smoke filling the air above Katy, Tex. But it seems the vibes are good with the Bucs’ No. 1 goal in free agency. (more…)

Pending Bucs free agent defensive lineman Logan Hall is expected to cash in.

Longtime NFL insider Albert Breer, a guy who has shown he has a pipeline into One Buc Palace and the phones of general managers across the league, thinks tomorrow’s kickoff of free agency will launch an underwhelming year for buying talent. (more…)

The nerve to suggest mouthy Cam Jordan sign with Bucs!

Joe didn’t touch the following item because Joe thought it was initially a prank by a disgruntled BSPN employee already out the door, giving the Mouse House the finger in his final act as an employee. (more…)

It all starts at the top. (more…)

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Free agent RB Joe Mixon.

What’s with all the flashing red lights? (more…)

Notre Dame G Billy Schrauth .

Is drafting for depth in Round 4 a smart way to go? (more…)

Does Mike Evans have the willpower to stay?

Well-plugged-in NFL scribe Dan Graziano of ESPN struggles to envision Mike Evans catching passes for any other NFL team than the Bucs. (more…)

“Hey Bucs, do you have my agent’s number? We expect a call Monday.”

Joe was never comfortable with the chatter that the Raiders and John Spytek/Mark Davis/Tom Brady wanted two first-round picks for badass edge rusher Maxx Crosby. (more…)

Gone.

Maxx Crosby will become property of the Baltimore Ravens. The Friday night trade news is blowing up various NFL social and traditional media. (more…)

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Ineffective backup guard play hurt the Bucs last season. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

So noted Bucs insider and plugged-in NFL insider Peter Schrager of BSPN was talking free agent edge rusher Trey Hendrickson yesterday on ESPN TV. (more…)

It can be done.

Man, as lousy as the Bucs are at an edge rush, Joe cannot fathom how a team wouldn’t be “motivated” to sign a star edge rusher with 74.5 sacks this decade alone. (more…)

Waiting continues.

If it is up to Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht and Bucs coach Todd Bowles, they want to roll with a 36-year old inside linebacker. (more…)

“Hey Jamel, you’d look good in this helmet.”

Seems the Giants struck out on trying to swing a deal for Chiefs corner Trent McDuffie, who was shipped to Los Angeles this week. And now, new Giants coach John Harbaugh (who reportedly piqued the interest of Team Glazer earlier this year) apparently has set his sights on Jamel Dean. (more…)

Pro Bowl LB now a free agent.

This will get you tossing and turning when you go to bed tonight, or help kick-start your caffeine Friday morning, depending on your sleep pattern. (more…)