Graham Barton (right) lifts Tristan Wirfs into the air.

The Bucs lost a couple of legends last month. [read more]

More Zac Robinson chatter, the Bucs’ new offensive coordinator.

Joe is somewhat confused by all the chatter about how new Bucs offensive coordinator liking two-tight-end sets last year while calling plays for the Falcons somehow ties to the Bucs’ thoughts in Thursday’s NFL Draft.

Anyone know who Charlie Woerner is? [read more]

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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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!

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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. [read more]

Love this idea!

Joe would be close to calling the 2026 Bucs draft a success if the Bucs landed this dude. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Here is a hidden reason why “this Joe” would refrain from drafting an edge rusher at No. 15. [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]

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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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? [read more]

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. [read more]

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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!

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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. [read more]

“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. [read more]

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. [read more]

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. [read more]

It’s well known that Todd Bowles likes “chess piece” defensive players. [read more]

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The opening round of the NFL Draft is slated for Thursday evening, but here at the source point for Buccaneer news, the future is now.

My pick is in — and he’ll be a major contributor from Week 1. [read more]

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. [read more]

“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. [read more]

Like most NFL teams, the Bucs have many needs and wants. But how are they prioritized? [read more]