Oklahoma edge R Mason Thomas devours former Alabama QB Jalen Milroe.

Joe has been studying edge rushers for the draft next week — next week! [read more]

Has Jason Licht insight.

So this was a fun exercise. And to be consistent, former NFL scout and current NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah offered up a fun pick for the Bucs at No. 15. [read more]

Sad pass rush.

Well, this sort of pops the balloon on the perception that Bucs coach Todd Bowles is a master of scheming ways to create sacks. [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]

Happy how things turned out.

Former Bucs linebacker Lavonte David is rather content. [read more]

The bad news is the Bucs lost a legend at inside linebacker and spent last season discovering their other starting inside linebacker is really a quality No. 4 at the position, rather than a No. 2. [read more]

“Mr. Glazer, I’m sending out more smoke than the streets of Ybor.”

When it comes to the Bucs, a respected year-round draft guru is in line with a published ESPN draft simulator result based on a formulaic compilation of “mock drafts, scout rankings and team needs.” [read more]

So it’s a very safe bet the Bucs select an offensive lineman in the draft next week. The Bucs didn’t do that last year and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht has never gone two consecutive drafts without picking an O-lineman. [read more]

Washington WR Denzel Boston.

Hey, if the Bucs go defense in the first round, how about trying to replace a Bucs legend with a guy who has similar traits on Day 2? [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Many Bucs fans want an edge rusher with the No. 15 pick next week in the NFL draft. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 4:14 a.m. Poll closed at 10:58 a.m.

Compete.

There’s no question that Bucs iconic linebacker Lavonte David surpassed his hopes and dreams with the franchise. [read more]

Receiver Sterling Shepard (39 catches for the Bucs last season) remains a free agent.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht is one of the best in the business at drafting wide receivers. [read more]

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Calijah Kancey

Is it pure coincidence that the Bucs are 10-5 when defensive tackle Calijah Kancey starts a regular season game over the past two seasons? [read more]

Todd Bowles used to be known for his love of long cornerbacks. [read more]

Yes, Joe closed the comments on this one because this isn’t a website for political commentary. [read more]

Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald

In two weeks, a bleary-eyed Joe will stagger into the media workroom at One Buc Palace before Day 3 of the draft and chug copious amounts of caffeine to stay awake in order to finish the draft. [read more]

Bucs target?

One thing Joe likes about ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid is that he professionally grew up in football. [read more]