Auburn edge Keldric Faulk.

Well, if Joe is going to cite a schlock draft, at least highlight one from a guy that Joe trusts. [read more]

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

Joe loved it. [read 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. [read 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. [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]

“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. [read more]

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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. [read 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. [read more]

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The Canton clock is ticking for Lavonte David. [read 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. [read 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. [read 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. [read 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. [read more]

A CBS Sports graphic.

CBS Sports is pounding the drumbeat for Lavonte David to get a bust in Canton. [read 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. [read more]

Motivated Lavonte David.

Sad day at One Buc Palace today as Lavonte David officially waved goodbye to the NFL. [read more]