Report: NFL Suits Believed Bucs Had “Deficient Playcaller”

February 24th, 2026

Victim of poor coaching?

This isn’t really all that surprising to Joe, but the source(s) of the story is a little. [read more]

Report: Lavonte David Still Considering A 2026 Return

February 24th, 2026

If a classy player plans on quitting, does he have his agent meet with his team of 14 years as free agency approaches? [read more]

Classy Move By Bucs

February 24th, 2026

“Jason, let’s take care of ‘Shep.'”

Joe wouldn’t blame Bucs receiver Sterling Shepard one bit if he was outraged how the season ended. [read more]

Cade Otton’s Curious Social Media Post

February 24th, 2026

On the same day the Dixie Chicks let it be known they plan to use the franchise tag on free agent tight end Kyle Pitts, did the Bucs make headway in re-signing their free agent tight end? [read more]

Moving Quickly On Logan Hall

February 23rd, 2026

For Joe, the NFL Scouting Combine is all about information gathering and mingling with important NFL types, and making sure to avoid Mark Sanchez if he’s on the downtown Indianapolis streets after midnight. [read more]

“I Don’t Think We Would Allow That To Happen”

February 23rd, 2026

“Jason, I know this isn’t real.”

Interesting choice of words today by a Buccaneers legend. [read more]

Alex Singleton And The Bucs

February 23rd, 2026

Readers here during The Lost Decade may remember the player Joe referred to as a “misplaced Calgary Stampeder.” [read more]

Will A Sad Ranking Motivate Lavonte David?

February 23rd, 2026

“They think you’re washed, Tae.”

When Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles host news conferences tomorrow at the NFL Scouting Combine, fans might learn the football fate of legendary Lavonte David. [read more]

Adjusting To An Edge Rush

February 23rd, 2026

How skilled is Rueben Bain covering receivers?

Joe read an interesting breakdown of edge rushers. It motivated Joe to try to think outside the box. [read more]

Cade Otton “Coveted” Among Other NFL Suits

February 23rd, 2026

What is Cade Otton’s future?

Before last season, in a rare glimpse of controlled emotion, Bucs tight end Cade Otton seemed disappointed. [read more]

Sean Tucker Proud Of His Blocking

February 23rd, 2026

Demonstrates blocking prowess.

Bucs running back Sean Tucker is a restricted free agent. And it seems he’s grown tired of a label slapped on him. [read more]

What Happened?

February 23rd, 2026

Offense was never the same.

The Super Bowl happened two Sundays ago. And all the while watching that game, and in the aftermath almost daily, Joe wondered, “What the hell happened?” [read more]

The Win-Now Buccaneers

February 22nd, 2026

“Tom, you, Spytek and Davis can keep pretending you know what you’re doing. We’re looking at another playoff run.”

How close was Tampa Bay to being a good team last season?

The answer depends on who you ask. [read more]

“The First Real Nickel We’ve Had Since Sean Murphy-Bunting”

February 22nd, 2026

Bucs cornerback Jacob Parrish slammed into the rookie wall last season along with a couple of teammates.

One particular stats tell that story well. [read more]

C.J. Allen A Trade Back Target?

February 22nd, 2026

Georgia ILB C.J. Allen.

The Bucs need inside linebackers in the worst way. In fact, Joe is on record saying the Bucs need to add three. [read more]

ESPN: It Doesn’t Appear Bucs Will Break The Bank For Mike Evans

February 22nd, 2026

Waiting game.

Joe is not sweating what Mike Evans will do in two weeks when, if you believe his pessimistic agent, Evans will test the market when the free agency dinner bell rings on Monday, March 9. [read more]

Conor Orr: Bucs Won’t Be A Favorite In Vegas

February 22nd, 2026

At least from a public perception, Joe thinks this prediction is right on the mark. [read more]

Emeka Egbuka Makes Close-Games Argument

February 21st, 2026

So the Bucs went winless in December, losing four games by a grand total of 11 points. [read more]

Winning With Defensive “Misfits”

February 21st, 2026

Yes, the Bucs need a talent upgrade on defense, but how much of an upgrade? [read more]

Emeka Egbuka Talks Worn Down Legs

February 21st, 2026

Joe already wrote about how Emeka Egbuka admitted to crashing into the famed rookie wall last season. Egbuka, though, also noted a couple of weeks that really illustrated his struggles. [read more]